ou've conquered the Sword Coast, and the Iron Throne's schemes have been thwarted. Sarevok and his minions have been routed, and you've uncovered the secret of your character's origins. Credits roll. It must be time to stash away the morning stars, sheath Drizzt's scimitars, fold away the Shadow Armor, and return those well-worn spell books to dusty shelves stocked with similar tomes. But wait ... hadn't the halflings of Gullykin and your map of the Sword Coast hinted at a mysterious stronghold of evil, Durlag's Tower? Could there be hidden treasure on those unexplored islands to the west of the Sword Coast? Perhaps there are also subterranean lairs that you haven't yet uncovered, and settlements where an abundance of powerful magical items can be purchased or earned. Welcome to Tales of the Sword Coast, the expansion pack to 1998's RPG of the Year, Baldur's Gate.
Baldur's Gate was one of the biggest and most challenging role-playing games you'll ever confront, but just when you thought it was safe to put away your broadsword, the world of Baldur's Gate has gotten notably larger and considerably deadlier. The Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack adds tons of lethal traps, numerous devious puzzles and creatures even more dangerous than those that stalked the original game. Fortunately, you'll also have more powerful weapons and spells at your disposal, but many of them aren't easy to acquire … at least without this guide.
Contained within this tome you'll find the locations and full descriptions of all of the new magic items as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the deadly foes that lurk in the undiscovered territories. A detailed area walk-through is provided for each new sector in the game, complete with descriptions of the magic items, nonplayer characters and the enemies that can be found there. Worried about missing a key quest? The guide also contains complete descriptions and solutions to all of the new quests, as well as a brief walk-through for the entire expansion pack.
While lesser souls have been vanquished by the challenges of Tales of the Sword Coast, we're going to give you all of the equipment you need to sneer at some of the toughest battles you'll ever face in a role-playing game …
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