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Neketaka, The Sacred Stair

Neketaka, The Sacred Stair, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Map

Map of The Sacred Stair district in the city of Neketaka and its sub-zones such as The Hanging Sepulchers, Spire of the Soul-Seers, Temple of Berath, Temple of Gaun, Forgotten Mausoleum or Realm of the Beast of Winter.

Markers on the map

Points of interest

RymrgandRelated quests: A Glimpse Beyond.
Sacred FireRelated quests: Her Last Request.
StartYou will be teleported here when you accept A Glimpse Beyond quest from Flaune Elette.
Statue of GaunRelated quests: The Lantern of Gaun.
The Adra PillarRelated quests: The Lantern of Gaun.

Quest Items

Items needed to complete the quests.

Eulogy to Yseyr - The GateIt's in the sarcophagus. When you pick up the item, you will be attacked by Risen Soldier + Risen Mage + Risen Priest + Risen Armsman. Related quests: Eulogy for the Dead.
Eulogy to Yseyr - The SwordIt's in the sarcophagus. Related quests: Eulogy for the Dead.
Eulogy to Yseyr - The VigilIt's in the sarcophagus. Related quests: Eulogy for the Dead.

Companions

NPCs that you can invite to your team.

YdwinCipher or Rogue or Mindstalker (Ciphr + Rogue).

Locked / Secret Passages

Secret passages, locked doors, etc.

Closed Door
Closed Door
Closed Gate
Hidden DoorUse Skull (Hidden) to open it.
Locked GateTo open it you have to find Eulogy to Yseyr - The Gate and Eulogy to Yseyr - The Vigil, examine both (it will unlock new options when interacting with skeletons) and then interact with both skeletons.

Levers, Switches, etc.

Levers, switches and other devices that activate hidden doors, etc.

Lever
Lever
SkeletonRelated quests: Eulogy for the Dead.
SkeletonRelated quests: Eulogy for the Dead.
Skull (Hidden)It opens the nearby door.
Torch (Hidden)

Pets

Pets, unique friendly, non-combat creatures. They boost your team stats in a certain way and only one pet can be active at any given time.

Frau NilsAbandoned Cat. +3 accuracy with melee attacks. You party receives bonus health.
Pozzi+1 to all fire key-worded power levels. Your party gains a reflex bonus.

Hidden Objects

Hidden interactive objects containing more or less valuable items that you can take.

Corpse
Cubbyhole
RubbleEffigy's Husk (superb, light armor)
Rubble
Skull

NPCs

You can talk to them, sometimes you can buy something from them or sell them something. It may happen that as a result of a conversation or your actions, they will become aggressive towards you.

Dawnstar VendorTrader: Clothing, Consumables, Food and Drink, Ingredients.
Flaune EletteRelated quests: A Glimpse Beyond, Skipping Ahead.
High Priest HatiRelated quests: Her Last Request.
High Priest KasuQuest item: The Eel's Coil. Related quests: Eulogy for the Dead.
High Priestess SaewynRelated quests: Food for Thought.
KatrennShe will be here only at night. She is protected by powerful constructs. You can kill her alone when she leaves this place in the morning (talk with her to stop her and wait for the constructs to go away, then attack). Related quests: Bounty - Katrenn.
Mark van der BijMark Van Der Bij's Training: Enhance Alchemy and Religion, costs 3000 copper.
NordagandRelated quests: The Lighted Path.
OgneRelated quests: The Lighted Path.
Temple VendorTrader: Exceptional Stiletto, The Magnificent Escape Cape, Consumables, Other.
TiaboTrader: The Amazing and Truly Incredible Instant Potion Belt, Ring of Overseeing, Okura's Kettle, Consumables, Animancy Cat (Pet), Ingredients.
Wirtan
Yseyr the BerathianSkullcrusher (exceptional flail). Related quests: A Dance with Death, Eulogy for the Dead.

Loot

Different interactive objects containing more or less valuable items that you can take.

BagDream Journal.
Barrel
Basket (Stealing)
Box
Box
Chest
Chest
Corpse
Corpse
Corpse
Corpse
Corpse
Corpse
Corpse
Corpse (Stealing)
Corpse (Stealing)
Crate
Crate
Crate
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Frozen Corpse
Locked ChestLock level 8.
Locked Chest secured by a trap (Stealing)Lock level 7.
Muhai's Stash
Potions
Rubble
Sarcophagus
Shelf
Stone
Urn
Vase
Vase
Vase
Vase
Vase
Vase
Vase
Vase

Herbs

Different interactive objects containing ingredients that you can take.

Ink Harp
Pox Cap
Ratiti Root
Razorgill
River Reed

Enemies

NPCs, monsters, etc. who will be aggressive towards you as soon as they see you.

Dargul Marksman
Risen Armsman
Risen Champion
Risen Soldier
Risens2 x Risen Armsman + Risen Mage + Risen Priest.
Rotghast RavagerRotghast Ravager + Shade.
Scourging Blight
Scourging Blight
Scourging Blights3 x Scourging Blight.
SkeletonsRisen Soldier + Risen Mage + 13 x Skeleton.
Soul Collector

Transitions

Places, where you can go to other locations or other maps.

Alternative Entrance
Forgotten Mausoleum
Main Gate
Portal (Exit)Related quests: A Glimpse Beyond.
Spire of the Soul-Seers
Spire of the Soul-Seers
Temple of Berath
Temple of Gaun
To City Map
To City Map
To City Map
To City Map
To Spire of the Soul-Seers
To Spire of the Soul-Seers Rooftop
To The Hanging SepulchersBranch of the Tree. You can use rope and grappling hook here and descend to the tomb's opening. Related quests: Eulogy for the Dead.
To The Hanging SepulchersMassive Door. You need The Eel's Coil from High Priest Kasu to open it. Related quests: Eulogy for the Dead.
To The Hanging Sepulchers
To The Sacred Stair
To The Sacred Stair
To The Sacred Stair
To The Sacred Stair
Stairs
Stairs