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Aesgareth - is it even POSSIBLE to win the draw?
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:43 pm
by Fafnr
Hey,
I'm at Aesgareth in Wathers Keep.
He's the demon that has you pick cards from a deck, and the highest draw wins. My problem is that no matter what I either get Plague or Strife, and he always gets Construct or one that spawns a load of fighters -- both of which are higher than mine!
I've been doing quick loads for the last hour, no joy...
Is there some sort of prequisite for you to be able to win? Should a special partymember talk to him? Basically, how the devil do I win any of the draws?
Cheers!
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:07 pm
by Kipi
It should be possible to win the draws.
But even though you don't, it's still possible to continue. Bellow is quote from the walkthrough from here in GB:
SPOILER WARNING!
Aesgareth won't just had the gem over, though. He instead challenges you to a card game using a Deck of Many Things. Whoever survives or has the higher card after a pull from the deck wins. If you beat him, you can choose between the gem, the Spectral Brand +4 scimitar, or a Scroll of Wish. If you don't, you'll lose your wager (the scepter, some vitality, or some strength). Obviously, the consequences at stake make this a very good time to save your game.
The first two deck pulls cannot be for the gem, nor do you have to wager the scepter. Regardless of whether or not you win or lose, Aesgareth requires that the third match be for the scepter or gem exclusively. Even if you lose this final match, Aesgareth will be kind enough to give you the gem after you provide him the means to exit the level. However, if you can't stand losing to the demon, you can instead refuse to hand over the scepter or otherwise attack his band of planewalkers. If you destroy the entire group, you'll net over 100,000 experience and can grab various treasures afterwards, including the Deck of Many Things. You can also obtain the deck for yourself by pickpocketing it off Aesgareth, but you'll need a skill level of at least 150 to do so.
When the scepter is fully assembled, your party will receive 25,000 experience points and you'll be free to use the portal at area #25. If you'd like to tinker with the deck and want to know every card combination and possibility, see our Strategy Guides section.
Hopely that helps a bit.
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:20 pm
by Fafnr
Thanks for the tip!
I really, really want his two items, though...
The weird thing is - the first time it seems I ALWAYS loose, no matter what.
However, if I eat the loss (experience or vitality), I have a chance of winning subsequently. So, if I just accept a 100k experience-loss, I can maybe win the items. Worth it, I guess.
BTW, do you know if there's any way out of WK that doesn't require going back to the entrance? I'm getting murdered in here a bit too frequently ATM. Basically, I only made it to Aesgareth by fleeing from the Demon Shade in the previous room - couldn't kill him
Cheers again!
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:33 pm
by Crenshinibon
At the start of each level, you will always encounter a portal that will lead to a specific door outside the keep. You can use these doors to transport yourself to the start of a particular level.
For the third level, the portal will transport you to the first room of the maze, where you first encounter Yakman. In order to go back to the portal that leads to the lower reaches, you would need to go through the entire maze.