Castle Courtyard – Pool of Radiance: ROMD

This guide covers a part of the Castle Cormanthor section of Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor. The guide consists of a list of enemy types you might encounter, along with a walkthrough that has its steps numbered.

Map Legend

1 – PATH TO CASTLE PASSAGE
2 – CULT AMBUSH
3 – ARRACCAT MOTHER
4 – CULT FIGHT
5 – MAJOR CULT FIGHT
6 – BRIGADIERS
7 – BRIDGE TO WINDRIDER GLADE
8 – ANOTHER MAJOR FIGHT
9 – CASTLE ENTRANCE
10 – DOOR TO DRAGON-KIN AERIE
11 – CULT FIGHT
12 – PORTAL TO THE POOL CAVERN

Possible Encounters

Walkthrough

1 – PATH TO CASTLE PASSAGE

You have finally made it to Castle Cormanthor after emerging from down the Castle Passage. Note that from now on you will have to face the elite armies of the Cult.

2 – CULT AMBUSH

When you get near to this area you will be ambushed by a Cult Group led by a Cult Overseer. Make sure to take out the Overseer first to avoid getting stuck in area effect spells. After the fight take a Sorcerer’s Scroll of Finger of Death and some Gemstones & Jewels from the ground.

3 – ARRACCAT MOTHER

Some Arraccats along with an Arraccat Mother lurk in this area. Dispatch them for some healing potions and salves. There is also a body of a cult soldier here. You will learn more about it when you reach area #6.

4 – CULT FIGHT

Once again dispatch a Cult group that blocks your way here.

5 – MAJOR CULT FIGHT

A party of some Cult Archmages led by a Cult Overseer along with some Dragon-kin and Dragon-kin Captains will try to stop you in this square. Defend your self and be careful of the spellcasters because this time, are many and they casts some nasty area effect spells. They drop a Quiver of Arrows +5, a battleaxe +4 and a Chainmail +5.

6 – BRIGADIERS

A small group of Cult Brigadiers hold place in the stairs at this area. Teach them a lesson and continue to area #7. They also drop a note that mentions the body you found at area #3 with the arraccats.

7 – BRIDGE TO WINDRIDER GLADE

Lower the Bridge in this area to connect Windrider Glade with the Castle. It is also a good time to visit Odelinde there to heal you before you continue to area #8 and to the interior of the castle.

8 – ANOTHER MAJOR FIGHT

As soon you reach the last staircase that leads up to the roof of the castle you will be greeted by the Cult once more. As always they want nothing more than to see you dead, by the also stand between you and the entrance to the castle. By now you should know how to dispatch these kind of Groups, once again you will face some Dragon-kin a few brigadiers and of course some Archmages and Overseers. A nice Wand of Flamestrike and a Scroll of Finger of Death will be the reward for defeating them.

9 – CASTLE ENTRANCE

The door here will take you to the higher level of the interior of the Castle, the Dragon-kin Aerie and to the final stages of the game. It might be a good idea to heal and rest before descending into the castle interior.

10 – DOOR TO DRAGON-KIN AERIE

You can only get here from area #3 of the Dragon-Kin Aerie. It is only a small area up to one of the tower of the castle where you will have to face some Cult elite Soldiers in area #11.

11 – CULT FIGHT

Some cult Elite Soldiers led by a Cult Brigadiers and a Cult Archmage are found here. Defeat them and take a Greataxe +4 fro your efforts.

12 – PORTAL TO THE POOL CAVERN

The portal here can take you back to the Pool Cavern but only after you’ve destroyed the Pool of Radiance.