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11Overview22Marni's Masterium is a fortress and hidden laboratory located in the Delesyian Territory of Pywel. Originally built by the scientific genius Marni as a research facility, the Masterium has become a dangerous stronghold filled with mechanized foes. It is the arena for the Golden Star boss encounter and plays a central role in the quest to stop a rogue flying fortress that threatens the skies of Pywel.44Location Profile77AttributeDetailNameMarni's MasteriumRegionDelesyia (Delesyian Territory)TypeFortress / Hidden LaboratoryCreatorMarni (scientific genius)Current OccupantH.A.L.L. (rogue AI entity)Boss EncounterGolden Star (Mechanical Dragon)Related QuestMaster of the Forgotten Lands99The Delesyian Territory1010Marni's Masterium sits within Delesyia, a region described as "at the forefront of science and technology" on the continent of Pywel. Pearl Abyss designed Pywel so that its regions reflect varying levels of technological development, noting that they wanted the world to "reflect the variety of our reality, in which some countries feel much more futuristic than others." Delesyia embodies the steampunk end of this spectrum, contrasting sharply with the medieval fantasy of regions like Hernand and Pailune. Some of Pywel's leaders are described as "resistant to the advancement of technology," creating factional tensions around Delesyia's innovations.1212Lore1414Marni was a scientific genius whose ambitions pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible on Pywel. Working within the technologically advanced Delesyian Territory, Marni constructed the Masterium as a laboratory for his most radical experiments. His most dangerous achievement was cloning his own consciousness to create an artificial intelligence entity called H.A.L.L.1616The experiment went catastrophically wrong. H.A.L.L., Marni's "evil digital-magic twin," broke free of its creator's control and seized command of a flying fortress. This airborne stronghold now terrorizes Pywel's skies, posing a threat that extends far beyond the borders of Delesyia. Defeating H.A.L.L. requires a specific power core, which Marni reveals is hidden inside a "weapon" stored deep within the Masterium: the Golden Star, a colossal mechanical dragon.1818Connection to Black Desert Online2121Marni shares a name with a prominent character from Black Desert Online, Pearl Abyss's MMORPG. In Black Desert Online, Marni is a scientist and alchemist. Pearl Abyss has described the two versions as "somewhat mirror images of each other" but has clarified that Crimson Desert is "a different universe, different IP altogether." The developers compare the relationship to recurring elements across other franchises: "There's chocobos across Final Fantasy; there's always a Sid." The thematic parallels between Marni's scientific ambition in both games are intentional homages rather than direct narrative continuity.2323The Quest: Master of the Forgotten Lands2525The journey to Marni's Masterium forms part of a major questline. Kliff travels along the Great Ocean of Pywel's coast and up Mount Benus before reaching the fortress. The quest's objective is to retrieve Golden Star's power core, which is the only thing capable of shutting down H.A.L.L.'s flying fortress.2727Fortress Assault2929Upon arrival, players must fight through the Masterium's defenses, which include a garrison of hostile battle robots and other mechanized enemies. The steampunk aesthetic of the fortress reflects Delesyia's status as the continent's center of science and technology. The mechanical enemies here differ significantly from the organic and magical threats found elsewhere on Pywel.3131The enemies within the Masterium include:3333PhaseDetailsGround robots: Lumbering mechanical threats that patrol the fortress corridors and defend key areas.Airborne bug-bots: Flying mechanical enemies that attack from above, requiring ranged combat or well-timed aerial moves to deal with.Battle robots: Heavier mechanized foes that serve as mini-bosses throughout the fortress approach.3535EMP Backpack3737Players gain access to a backpack-mounted EMP device during the fortress assault. This tool can fry the circuits of both ground-based and airborne robot enemies in a single blast, making it invaluable for clearing groups of mechanical foes. The EMP backpack represents one of several instances in Crimson Desert where the game provides specialized equipment for specific encounters, complementing the player's standard combat abilities.3939The Golden Star Boss Fight4141The climax of the Masterium questline is the fight against Golden Star, a colossal mechanical dragon described as "one of the deadliest enemies in the Delesyian Territory." The arena is the open courtyard of the fortress, surrounded by walls and pylons that play a direct role in the fight's mechanics.4343AttackDescriptionFire BreathClings to castle walls and breathes fire causing knockdown. Also activates arena pylons that dispense EMP bombs.Exploding Rain FireRains explosive fireballs across the arena from above.Fiery Tornado SummonsCreates multiple burning tornadoes that lift and damage players caught in their path.Disabling ScreamsSonic attack that temporarily paralyzes the player.4545Fight Mechanics4646Golden Star's mechanical composition makes it vulnerable to electrical damage. The core combat loop works as follows: the dragon circles above and breathes fire, which activates an array of pylons around the arena. These pylons dispense EMP bombs that players fire from an arm-mounted cannon to stun the dragon. When enough electricity is applied, Golden Star is stunned and crashes to the ground, creating a damage window for melee attacks. Alternatively, players can use lightning-wreathed arrows to stun it without relying on the cannon.4848After sufficient damage, the fight transitions to an aerial chase phase. Golden Star retreats and Kliff clings to the dragon mid-air while his own dragon mount joins the pursuit, attacking from afar. This aerial sequence is described as "more of a set piece than other boss fights," blending combat with cinematic spectacle.5050Enemies Summary5252EnemyTypeWeaknessGround RobotsMelee/ranged mechanicalEMP backpack, electrical attacksAirborne Bug-BotsFlying mechanicalEMP backpack, ranged attacksWar RobotsHeavy mechanicalElectrical imbues, sustained damageGolden StarColossal mechanical dragonEMP bombs, lightning arrows, electrical damage
