Papa Marmaru's Dome

Summary

Papa Marmaru’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, though Papa Marmaru is not identified as the cause of the dwarves’ current situation.

Known Details

• On day-53, Bridged sent the party back by Papa Marmaru’s dome.
• The High Priest King said his job was to keep Papa Marmaru’s dome.
• The dome had a hole and could not be repaired without pylons.
• Papa had more freedom lately and was using it to treat 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 Merikok; 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 Merikok. Marmaru had chosen to be there and looked after the dwarves.
• Day 58 later revealed that Merikok appears to be the fallen form of Kokirem, Attabre’s sphinx or higher minion for the dwarves.

Related Entries

• Magstein
• Grimcrag
• Elemental Prisons
• Gods’ Bargains Behind the Barrier
• Papa Marmaru
• Merikok
• Kokirem

Open Questions

• What pylons are required to repair the dome?
• Why did Papa choose to remain there, and what bargain or abuse is reflected in his treatment of the dwarves?
• What part of Kokirem is missing from Merikok, and why does Merikok want Papa Marmaru?