The Theft of the Crown

The Theft of the Crown

Level:	4
Preceded by:	Rags to Riches
Followed by:	Finding Honor
Given by:	Sergeant Knox
Starts in:	Protector's Enclave
Also occurs in:	Hall of Justice Vaults
Ends in:	Protector's Enclave
Turn in to:	Sergeant Knox
Rewards:	200 84 [Adventurer's Belt]
Duration:	{{{duration}}}

Sergeant Knox sends you to investigate reports of disturbances in the vaults beneath the Hall of Justice.

Objective

• Investigate the Vaults beneath the Hall of Justice.

Summary

Sergeant Knox

I got a report about some disturbances in the vaults beneath the Hall of Justice. The guard are spread thin after the last attack, but you've proven yourself more than capable, so I'd like to ask you to look into it for me.

I've told the gate guard you're coming. He'll let you into the vault.

Steps

• Go to Hall of Justice Vaults
  • Talk to the Gate Guard
  • Enter the Vaults
  • Defeat Nashers!
  • Find Quartermaster Otus
  • Talk to the Quartermaster
  • Use Secret Switch to Open Gate
  • Get to the Crown Chamber
  • Talk to Sybella
  • Defeat the Guardian of the Nine
• Examine the Scene of the Crime
• Take your Reward
• Return to Sgt. Knox in Protector's Enclave

Dialogue

After entering the vaults

Gate Guard

You're the one Sergeant Knox sent to investigate? Well, I'm glad you're here! We've heard some strange noises from the vault. One of the other guards went to check on it, but he should have been back by now.

I have to guard the entrance, but I'll let you through. Find the source of those noises and look for Quartermaster Otus. He'll know what's happening.

Player

I will. Open the Gate.

After finding the quartermaster

Quartermaster Otus

The Nashers snuck in to the vaults during Valindra's attack on the city. They're here to steal the Crown of Neverwinter!

They almost got to it, but then they angered the dead resting in the lower vaults. They're fighting each other down there right now!

I sealed them in behind the hidden entrance to the lower vaults. There's a secret switch in the bookcase on the back wall. Stop the Nasher's before they get the crown!

Player

Stay here. I'll stop them.

Completion

Sergeant Knox

The Nashers were bold to raid the vault so soon after Valindra's attack! Thanks for your help in defending the vault, <name>.

Unfortunately, the Nashers got away with the Crown of Neverwinter. The Crown is a powerful symbol of rightful rule in this city. It must be found before the Nashers can use it to start a rebellion.

Walkthrough

• Go to Hall of Justice Vaults

• From Sergeant Knox, proceed up the two sets of stairs to the northwest.
• Proceed through the archway to the north.
• The entrance to the vaults is across the room to the northwest. Walk over and enter.

• Talk to the Gate Guard

• He's to the west. Walk over and talk to him.

• Enter the Vaults

• Descend the stairs and continue west until your reach a door. Open that door.
  • There is a group of Nashers just on the other side, but they will not attack you if you don't approach or attack them.

• Defeat Nashers!

• You will begin encountering groups of Nasher Snipers and Recruits.
• Proceed through the doorway and head to the archway to the southwest.
• Proceed south to the intersection, where there is a Spiderling.
• Proceed down the stairs to the west and continue on into the next room.
• Continue west around the bend, collecting the chest along the way if so desired.
  • Be careful of the Enforcer in this group. This powerful foe has much more health than the recruits. He moves fast, but attacks slowly.
• Continue west. There is a chest at the end of the hallway.
• Continue down the stairs to the north from this hallway.

• Find Quartermaster Otus

• Enter the large room and eliminate the Nashers.
  • The group of Nashers on the far side has a Hexer. This foe also has a lot of health, but most of his attacks are slow and easily dodged.

• Talk to the Quartermaster

• Speak to Quartermaster Otus

• Use Secret Switch to Open Gate

• Use the switch in the bookcase to the northeast of the quartermaster, along the north wall.

• Get to the Crown Chamber

• Proceed through the open gate. You will now begin encountering Rotters which are hostile to both you and the Nashers.
• Heal at the campfire if desired.
• Continue down the stairs to the west and then north into the large room.
  • In here, you will begin encountering Decrepit Skeletons and skeleton Archers. The second group in this room also contains a fairly durable Soldier.
• Continue west out of the large room and into another.
  • Note: in the center of this room, an Archer will ambush you by falling through the ceiling.
  • There is a chest in the south of this room.
  • The group on the west side of the room contains a Soldier.
• Take the west exit out of the large room and continue either north or south at the intersection ahead.
• Descend the stairs going west and continue around the corner to the campfire. Restore your health there if desired.
• Continue west to the next large chamber.

• Talk to Sybella

• Sybella will stand at the northern end of the large room described above, after the first Decrepit Skeletons, Archer, and Soldier are defeated.

• Defeat the Guardian of the Nine

• This undead knight has a lunging attack and two slashing attacks.
  • The lunging attack is preceded by a small red circle on the ground where he's about to lunge. Get out of the circle to avoid the attack.
  • The slower slashing attack is preceded by a large red circle around him. Move out of it to evade the attack.
  • The only warning for the remaining slashing attack is him readying his sword for a swing.

• Examine the Scene of the Crime

• Continue east and examine the pedestal.

• Take your Reward

• Open the chest just to the north.

• Return to Sgt. Knox in Protector's Enclave

• Open the gate in the north side of the room and proceed north up the stairs to the door. Exit the Vaults.
• Proceed through the gate at the south of the room and descend the two sets of stairs to the east.
• Sergeant Knox is to your left. Turn in the quest.