Avernum 4 Annotated Maps

Mertis Spiral

	Fort Avernum
Silvar- Mertis Road				Edge of the World
East of Mertis

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Notable items: Ruby Breastplate, Pustulant Vambraces, Polar Fur Cloak, Jinx Blade, Warmth Ring

This area is fairly straight-forward. Just move along, killing all the undead you encounter. Use acid spray frequently, as it does a lot of damage for low SP, and repel spirit on harder enemies. There's lots of valuable non- magical stuff here, grab it up as you go along. This good loot includes a mandrake root.

To the NW you'll find a ruby breastplate in a coffin, and a magic barrier. Dispel the barrier to fight a tougher cauldron monster and get a wisdom crystal. Near the center of the map is another barrier, this one leads to another nasty monster guarding a disruption wand. Go down the stairs to continue this dungeon.

You have a choice - north or south. South leads to the mayor, and I'd take him out first. The mayor drops some pustulant vambraces on death. This fulfills the mayor's wife's quest.

Head to the NE. You'll need to either use two piercing crystals or the spell dispel barrier to proceed. Undead abound in the attached rooms. Go ahead and kill them now, otherwise they'll attack you shortly.

The same is true of the NW. You'll find a lava-fired spear in one of the coffins nearby, so be on the lookout. There's a barrier to the south, beyond is an undead guarding a polar fur cloak.

In the center of the map is the cause of the undead. There are several basins around. Not a one is helpful (all poison or cover you in acid). You'll find the cauldron shade nearby. It's guarded by two crystal pylons. They can be tough, but take your time and you'll take it out. It drops a jinx blade and warmth ring on death. Return to Mertis for your reward.

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