The Grey Sleeper

The Grey Sleeper [WM1]
General
Equipment slot	Weapon
Weapon type	Estoc
Soulbound
Unique
Value	2,210
Weapon
Combat type	Melee
Handing	Two-handed
Speed	Slow
Interrupt	0.75 sec (Strong)
Damage	16-23
Weapon bonuses
Weapon bonus: DR bypass 5: +5 bypass
Enchantments
Cursed: Cannot be unequipped Fine (weapon): +4 • +15% Spellchance: Paralyze: 10% chance to cast Paralyze on Hits or Crits
Possible enchantments	Depends on soulbound level
Technical
Weapon ID	px1_estoc_the_grey_sleeper

This article is about the item. For the quest of the same name, see The Grey Sleeper (quest).

The Grey Sleeper is a soulbound estoc in Pillars of Eternity, added in The White March - Part I expansion.

Unlike the other soulbound weapons, it can be used by any class but the bond is permanent: once bound to a character, it cannot be severed. Upgrading is done by completing stages of the Grey Sleeper quest that starts once the weapon is obtained.

Description

As with other soulbound weapons, the in-game description of The Grey Sleeper is only gradually revealed. The description starts with two verses and a new one is added each time the weapon is upgraded.

Base

This estoc has a smooth, sturdy blade that tapers to a needle-sharp point. The groans of a dozen tortured souls ring from the metal, binding the weapon to the hand of its wielder for so long as the curse persists. A few verses are etched along the blade: "'Tis a traitor's fate to sleep and never rest Whilst knowledge of his deed stays lodged within his breast. But earnest penance heals the sorrowful man And worthy actions stay the executioner's hand."

Level 1

A new verse appeared when the blade was drawn from its pedestal. It reads: "Seek the whirling agent made of copper, adra, stone Awaken first your essence so that you may atone."

Level 2

New verses blaze from the metal. They read: "Find the sun-kissed hillocks where the dead folk sleep. Rest beside their wasting flesh; inspect what dreams you reap."

Level 3

The final part of the poem shines along the blade: "Fingers of the world, adra strong and whole Kneel before the pillars, bring order to your soul."

Level 4

Two final lines appear along the blade of the estoc: "A penance now complete, a burden now a gift; Keep this weapon at your side to remind you of your shrift."

Acquisition

• [WM1] Pulled from a stone pedestal at the Dwarven Ruins in Longwatch Falls.

Note that the character who pulls it from the stone is the only one who can ever use the weapon. They will not be able to unequip it until the curse, is lifted via the quest The Grey Sleeper.

Soulbound upgrades

Level	Requirements	Classes	Value	Damage	Enchantments
1	Bind this item to unlock the next level.	Any class	2,210	16-23	Cursed: Cannot be unequipped Fine (weapon): +4 • +15% Spellchance: Paralyze: 10% chance to cast Paralyze on Hits or Crits
2	Decipher the first verse of the poem to unlock the next level.	Any class	2,610	16-23	Major Spellbind: Slow Spirits: Grants Slow Spirits (3 per rest)
3	Decipher the second verse of the poem to unlock the next level.	Any class	3,210	16-23	Spellchance: Invoke Vessels: 5% chance to cast Invoke Vessels on Hits or Crits
4	Decipher the final verse of the poem to unlock the next level.	Any class	4,610	20-29	Superb (weapon): +12 • +45% Spellchance: Twin Stones: 5% chance to cast Twin Stones on Hits or Crits

Note: When upgraded to level 4, the Grey Sleeper's Cursed enchantment is removed, but the weapon cannot be bound to another character.

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