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The Swamp Camp is the third of the three camps in the Valley of Mines, built on the edge of the southern swamps. Its inhabitants call themselves the Brotherhood of the Sleeper, and they are a religious order rather than a mercantile or rebel faction. Alkimia Interactive has confirmed the Swamp Camp as one of the three joinable factions.

The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood follows The Sleeper, an ancient entity that speaks to them through dreams. They believe that fully awakening the Sleeper will destroy the Barrier and free them all. The Brotherhood's religious ambition is what pulls them into direct conflict with the other two camps' priorities.

Leadership

The Brotherhood is led by the guru Y'Berion, who first made contact with the Sleeper and led his followers into the swamp. Cor Angar and Cor Kalom are named among the Brotherhood's senior figures, and Lester acts as the camp's outward-facing diplomat for most new arrivals.

Economy

The Swamp Camp is built on swampweed cultivation rather than ore mining. Swampweed is used in the Brotherhood's rituals and is traded to the other camps and outside contacts through the Barrier, which keeps the camp financially independent despite not participating in the ore trade.

Connection to the Main Story

The Brotherhood's interest in awakening the Sleeper is the reason the Focus Stones arc eventually catches up with every Hero, not just Swamp Camp recruits. The Sleeper is the campaign's final opposition, and the Brotherhood is the faction closest to its temple. See Chapters for how that ties into the overall narrative.

Joining the Swamp Camp

A Hero who joins the Swamp Camp completes the camp's admission tasks and is brought before Y'Berion. Joining opens paths into the Brotherhood's inner rituals and its combat roles, and gives the Hero access to the mages and contacts who know the Sleeper's mythology best.

How to Join the Swamp Camp

Joining the Brotherhood in the Swamp Camp is the most open-ended of the three paths. Things to Do: Gain the Favor Gurus (at least 4 of them): - Baal Namib - Baal Orun - Baal Cadar - Baal Tyon - Baal Tondral ; Reach Level 5 You can join the Brotherhood after gaining the favor of at least 4 Gurus in the Swamp Camp. Speak with Cor Kalom afterward and decide whether you want to join the Brotherhood or not.

The Brotherhood path leads into The Lost Apprentice and the temple quests.