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Death House is the 1st quest in the In the Shadow of the Castle story arcIcon tooltip.pngStory arcs  are chains of quests that make up a story line.
Completing everything in a story arc often yields a nice reward.
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The first two quests can be completed in any order to unlock An Invitation to Dinner.
Death House • Fresh-baked Dreams • An Invitation to Dinner


Strange voices have been heard coming from this house - strange because the house has been abandoned as long as anyone can remember.

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Death House
Heroic level: 10
Epic level: 31
(considered Legendary)
Duration: Medium
Heroic XP:  ♣1,485Solo/Casual ♦2,608Normal ♥2,740Hard ♠2,871Elite
Epic XP:  ♣8,974Solo/Casual ♦15,332Normal ♥15,709Hard ♠16,085Elite
Takes place in: Death House
Bestowed by: Magdelena the Curious
NPC contact: Magdelena the Curious
Quest acquired in: The Land of Barovia
Patron: Keepers of the Feather
Base favor: 4
Purchase: Mists of Ravenloft
Extreme Challenge: No
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Overview

Some small children apparently told an old woman there was a monster in their basement, and then ran of into a nearby house. But according to the woman, that house has been empty as long as she can remember.

Enter the Abandoned House and investigate what happened to the children.


Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!


Objectives

  • Find the source of the voices
  • Lay the bones to rest
  • Find the monster in the basement
  • Defeat Lorghoth the Decayer
  • (Optional) Read all the notes — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣297 ♦522 ♥548 ♠574 ) Legendary( ♣1,795 ♦3,066 ♥3,142 ♠3,217 )
  • (Optional) Defeat the Nursemaid — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣297 ♦522 ♥548 ♠574 ) Legendary( ♣1,795 ♦3,066 ♥3,142 ♠3,217 )

Known Traps

Trap DCs: Heroic and Epic

  • Blade trap near locked chest, two boxes (one is enough to disable the trap)
  • Blade trap on an intersection somewhere downstairs, two boxes (one is enough to disable the trap)

Tips and Misc

Main quest walkthrough
  • If you don't care about optionals, you can head straight to the top floor.
  • Pick up the bones.
  • Interact with doll house to open a secret door that leads to the basement.
  • Place bones of the children into the two small coffins.
  • Pull three levers to open gate.
  • Get the tarnished key and unlock the door and proceed to the lower basement.
  • Pull one lever to open another gate and proceed to the end fight.
  • Kill the monster. WARNING, the boss is able to summon a constant stream of Needle Blight minions during the fight, so it is advised not to let it drag on too long.

Location of the optional notes

Ground floor
1. Grand table in the dining room
2. Wolf room
1st floor
3. Study room
4. Behind a secret door in the study
2nd floor
5. In the bedroom
6. Nannys room
Attic
7. On the chest
Basement
8. In the bowl in front of the statue of Strahd
9. Torture chamber
10. Gate before end fight

Note: You can skip the Husband and Wife fight by grabbing the key and running out of the room without getting aggro (Abundant Step abilities work wonders)

Bonus XP

  • Aggression bonus: 14 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣149 ♦261 ♥274 ♠287 )
  • Onslaught bonus: 28 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣223 ♦391 ♥411 ♠431 )
  • Conquest bonus: 42 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣371 ♦652 ♥685 ♠718 )
  • Tamper bonus: 2 or more traps disarmed +10% Bonus.( ♣149 ♦261 ♥274 ♠287 )
  • Neutralization bonus: 3 or more traps disarmed +20% Bonus.( ♣297 ♦522 ♥548 ♠574 )
  • Ingenious Debilitation bonus: 4 or more traps disarmed +30% Bonus.( ♣446 ♦782 ♥822 ♠861 )
  • Observance bonus: 1 or more secret door discovered +8% Bonus.( ♣119 ♦209 ♥219 ♠230 )
  • Mischief bonus: 19 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣119 ♦209 ♥219 ♠230 )
  • Vandal bonus: 25 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣149 ♦261 ♥274 ♠287 )
  • Ransack bonus: 31 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣223 ♦391 ♥411 ♠431 )

Loot

  • Chests: 4
    • One for defeating the Nursemaid
    • One locked chest in the basement near the first lever, behind some blade traps.
    • One behind a secret door in the room where you find Elisabeth and Gustav Durst
    • One end chest
  • Collectables: 4 out of
    • Adventurer's Pack — in the basement, near the yellow lever, fixedIcon tooltip.pngResearch DiaryNecromantic GemWithered CryptmossCryptmoss Worm LarvaCryptmossCryptmoss WormLush CryptmossCryptmoss QueenTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YKTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderCaravan LogbookBlade of the Dark SixFunerary TokenSignet of the DevourerMark of the KeeperShamanic TotemLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling Dust'Wavecrasher' Cargo ManifestTome: History of the HousesHouse-Sealed LetterBruised Spore PodSour DarkcapExecutioner BeetleFragrant DrowshoodFlowering Spore PodHeadsman BeetleIntact Spore PodDuskbrood TrumpeterFlowering HellscapRomantic SonnetScholarly NotesSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumAmulet of the Lost EmpireSmall Planar CrystalPlanar SpoorAmulet of the SixAmulet of the ArchbishopPlanar TalismanElemental IngotLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbOrnate CharmShimmering Spore PodAdventuring OratorioToken of the SpiderVial of Dragon's Blood InkHairy Trumpet MushroomArchaic LogbookPouch of Bone FragmentsCrypt MothAncient TextFlint KnifeBrass Censer
    • Scroll Rack — in the room where you find Gustav and Elizabeth, fixedIcon tooltip.pngBrass CenserPouch of Bone FragmentsVial of Dragon's Blood InkLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling DustLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar Orb
    • Bookshelf — on the second floor, southwest cornerIcon tooltip.pngAdventuring OratorioArchaic LogbookAncient TextTome: History of the HousesCaravan LogbookResearch DiaryHouse-Sealed LetterTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderScholarly NotesRomantic SonnetSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YK'Wavecrasher' Cargo Manifest
    • Cabinet — on the second floor, east of stairs, not on mapIcon tooltip.pngBrass CenserPouch of Bone FragmentsVial of Dragon's Blood InkLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling DustLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbAdventuring OratorioArchaic LogbookAncient TextTome: History of the HousesCaravan LogbookResearch DiaryHouse-Sealed LetterTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderScholarly NotesRomantic SonnetSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YK'Wavecrasher' Cargo Manifest
    • Cabinet — on the third floor, in the room with the nursemaidIcon tooltip.pngBrass CenserPouch of Bone FragmentsVial of Dragon's Blood InkLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling DustLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbAdventuring OratorioArchaic LogbookAncient TextTome: History of the HousesCaravan LogbookResearch DiaryHouse-Sealed LetterTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderScholarly NotesRomantic SonnetSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YK'Wavecrasher' Cargo Manifest
    • Cabinet — on the top floor, west of stairsIcon tooltip.pngBrass CenserPouch of Bone FragmentsVial of Dragon's Blood InkLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling DustLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbAdventuring OratorioArchaic LogbookAncient TextTome: History of the HousesCaravan LogbookResearch DiaryHouse-Sealed LetterTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderScholarly NotesRomantic SonnetSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YK'Wavecrasher' Cargo Manifest
    • Rubble — in the basement, near the shrinesIcon tooltip.pngResearch DiaryNecromantic GemWithered CryptmossCryptmoss Worm LarvaCryptmossCryptmoss WormLush CryptmossCryptmoss QueenTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YKTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderCaravan LogbookBlade of the Dark SixFunerary TokenSignet of the DevourerMark of the KeeperShamanic TotemLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling Dust'Wavecrasher' Cargo ManifestTome: History of the HousesHouse-Sealed LetterBruised Spore PodSour DarkcapExecutioner BeetleFragrant DrowshoodFlowering Spore PodHeadsman BeetleIntact Spore PodDuskbrood TrumpeterFlowering HellscapRomantic SonnetScholarly NotesSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumAmulet of the Lost EmpireSmall Planar CrystalPlanar SpoorAmulet of the SixAmulet of the ArchbishopPlanar TalismanElemental IngotLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbOrnate CharmShimmering Spore PodAdventuring OratorioToken of the SpiderVial of Dragon's Blood InkHairy Trumpet MushroomArchaic LogbookPouch of Bone FragmentsCrypt MothAncient TextFlint KnifeBrass Censer

NPC end rewards

Randomly generated loot, ML correlates with effective quest level.

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited Item Type Enhancements ML Bind Quests
  • Update 48.2
  • 3 years, 5 months, and 12 days
  • BugTime
Dawn's Herald-Charm
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Necklace  10 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
  • Update 48.2
  • 3 years, 5 months, and 12 days
  • BugTime
Keylock Ring
Keylock Ring.png
(edit)
Ring  10 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
  • Update 55.1
  • 1 year, 10 months, and 19 days
  • Ulfo
Memory of Fine Regalia
Memory of Fine Regalia.png
(edit)
Docent  10 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
Negotiator's Spectacles
Negotiator's Spectacles.png
(edit)
Goggles  10 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
Flightfoot Greaves
Flightfoot Greaves.png
(edit)
Boots  10 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
  • Update 50.0.1
  • 2 years, 9 months, and 22 days
  • Cru121
Legendary Dawn's Herald-Charm
Legendary Dawn's Herald-Charm.png
(edit)
Necklace  29 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
  • Update 50.0.1
  • 2 years, 9 months, and 20 days
  • JJMC89
Legendary Memory of Fine Regalia
Legendary Memory of Fine Regalia.png
(edit)
Docent  29 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
  • Update 50.0.1
  • 2 years, 9 months, and 20 days
  • Slaet
Legendary Keylock Ring
Legendary Keylock Ring.png
(edit)
Ring  29 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
Legendary Negotiator's Spectacles
Legendary Negotiator's Spectacles.png
(edit)
Goggles  29 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End Chest
  • Update 59
  • 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days
  • Cru121
Legendary Flightfoot Greaves
Legendary Flightfoot Greaves.png
(edit)
Boots  29 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Death House, End chest
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Monsters

Name ( picture ) CR Type Race
Animated Arms( view
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 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♣32Epic Casual ♦32Epic Normal ♥36Epic Hard Construct Animated Object
Barovian Creeper( view
Barovian Creeper.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard Vermin Spider
Crawling Claw( view
Crawling Claw.jpg
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 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♣31Epic Casual ♦31Epic Normal Undead Zombie
Elisabeth Durst( view
Elizabeth Durst.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦12Normal ♥14Hard ♠17Elite ♣34Epic Casual ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard Undead Zombie
Forsaken Wraith( view
Forsaken Wraith.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦12Normal ♥14Hard ♠17Elite ♦33Epic Normal ♥37Epic Hard Undead Wraith
Gustav Durst( view
Gustav Durst.jpg
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 ♦12Normal ♥14Hard ♠17Elite ♣34Epic Casual ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard Undead Wight
Lorghoth the Decayer( view
Lorghoth the Decayer.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦13Normal ♥15Hard ♠18Elite ♣35Epic Casual ♦35Epic Normal ♥39Epic Hard Plant Shambling Mound
Needle Blight( view
Needle Blight.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♣32Epic Casual ♦32Epic Normal Plant Needle Blight
Nursemaid( view
Nursemaid Profile.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦13Normal ♥15Hard ♠18Elite ♣35Epic Casual ♦35Epic Normal ♥39Epic Hard ♠44Epic Elite Undead Spectre
Rat (harmless)( view
Rat (harmless).png
 • edit )
 ♦0.00Normal ♦0.00Epic Normal Animal Rat
Strahd Zombie( view
Strahd Zombie.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♣32Epic Casual ♦32Epic Normal ♥36Epic Hard Undead Zombie
Twig Blight( view
Twig Blight.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♣31Epic Casual ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard Plant Twig Blight
Undead Arcanist( view
Undead Arcanist.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦12Normal ♥14Hard ♠17Elite ♦32Epic Normal Undead Skeleton
Undead Archer( view
Undead Archer.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠17Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard Undead Skeleton
Undead Conscript( view
Undead Conscript.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard Undead Skeleton
Walking Corpse( view
Walking Corpse.jpg
 • edit )
 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard Undead Zombie