Papa Illmarne's Dome

Summary

Papa Illmarne’s dome, also called Papa’s Dome, is a dwarven containment or protection system near Magstein tied to Papa Marmaru, one of the eight beings imprisoned to power the Barrier. It has a hole, cannot be repaired without pylons, and appears connected to Papa’s increased freedom and the breaking of dwarven society.

Known Details

• On day-53, Bridged sent the party back by Papa Illmarne’s dome.
• The High Priest King said his job was to keep Papa Illmarne’s dome.
• The dome had a hole and could not be repaired without pylons.
• Papa had more freedom lately and was using it to break the dwarves as they had treated him.
• Guards at the dome were too easily persuaded to let the armed party through.
• On day-55, the party went to Papa Marmaru while seeking the High Priest.
• The High Priest was no longer the High Priest but Mericok; Greater Restoration revealed a large smoke sphere with spidery legs and a human-like face that wanted Papa Marmaru.
• When Invar offered Papa Marmaru his goblet, Papa Marmaru asked whether Invar wanted this to happen and warned in a raspy voice not to trust Mericok. Marmaru had chosen to be there and looked after the dwarves.

Related Entries

• Magstein and Grimcrag
• Elemental Prisons
• Gods’ Bargains Behind the Barrier
• Papa Marmaru
• Mericok

Open Questions

• What pylons are required to repair the dome?
• Why did Papa choose to remain there, and what bargain or abuse lets him break dwarves in return?
• What is Mericok, and why does it want Papa Marmaru?