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A 2015 fantasy role-playing game in the style of the classic Infinity Engine games (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Torment) that was funded through Kickstarter.

Pillars of Eternity is a fantasy role-playing game created by Obsidian Entertainment. Released on March 26th, 2015, it is modeled after the classic D&D games released using Bioware's Infinity Engine: Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment.

The player's character is created using a game engine that is similar to D&D, with 6 primary statistics and 11 classes. Character race and background affect both statistics and skills. The player can adventure with up to 5 companions, some of whom have distinct backstories and side quests.

Combat uses a real-time engine with the ability to pause on demand or as a triggered action.

Pillars of Eternity was funded through Kickstarter, receiving $3,986,929 in funding, and is published by Paradox Interactive.

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Bell puzzle in the Temple of Eothas

In the Temple of Eothas there are 3 bells that you have to ring to (presumably) open the door to the next level. I've found one clue, that the large bell is to be rang second, where can I find the other clues (or what is the actual order).
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How do I level up in Pillars of Eternity?

In my log I saw a message saying I had earned enough experience points to level up! But I can't work out how to do it... I looked in the Character tab, where I expected to find it, but no such luck. How do I level up?
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Where are my Saved Games kept, and can I back them up?

I'm intrigued by Pillars of Eternity's Trial of Iron mode (essentially, IronMan mode, in which, to reinforce Permadeath, the game creates only one save file, and deletes all old save files each time a new one is created, as well as on character…
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How often are damage over time effects applied?

I'm not clear on how often damage over time (or healing over time, for that matter) affects get applied. Take, for example, the following spell: I have to assume that raising the base duration up to 13 seconds is actually an improvement, as opposed…
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How do I split a stack of consumable items?

I've got a stack of potions. Five of them in fact. It sure would be nice if I could put one of them into each of my party members quick slots for use in this really hard boss fight I have coming up. The usual suspects for stack splitting - shift…
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Who are the recruitable Companion NPC's, and where can I find all of them?

In addition to recruiting custom adventurers at the Inn (who are bland, boring, and lifeless stick figures with no dialog!), I know that Pillars of Eternity has a bunch of Companions I can recruit who each have their own quests, as well as unique…
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Why would I want to take prisoners?

There is a tip on one of the loading screens explaining that I can take certain people I meet prisoner. There is also an upgrade for my Stronghold that is required to do that. What do I gain by restoring my dungeon and then imprisoning people? I'm…
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What do the red and yellow areas for AoE spells mean?

When casting a spell with an area of effect, the targeting cursor is a red and a larger yellow circle. What exactly do these two different circles mean? Is the effect weaker in the yellow circle?
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How many hours are in a day?

I just ran across this little gem: How many hours make up a day in Pillars of Eternity?
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What effects do Prestige and Security have on my keep?

I just got control of my keep and started the first upgrades. Each upgrade has a Prestige and a Security value associated with it. From what I understood, upgrading my keep might draw attention and I'll have to keep security in mind. How exactly…
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How do I kill the Adra Dragon

My party is at level 11, and I just found the Adra Dragon. I did expect a tough fight, the Sky Dragon fight was pretty close for my party. But I didn't expect just how much damage the Adra Dragon to my whole party at once. This is a screenshot…
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Where can you rest in Heathsong/Elm's Reach/Twin Elms

In Pillar's of Eternity there does not seem to be an inn in Twin Elms ? How can you heal ?
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Why am I having trouble finding secrets?

My main character has a Perception of 16, which while not maxed out, seems pretty decent. However, he was unable to detect the secret described here. I've also read that there's a Gleaming Silver Key on the first floor of the Temple of Ethos, but…
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What do I do with all my gold?

I have played roughly 50h and not yet finished. I have tons of money and don't know how to use it or in what. I always sleep in the most expensive inns etc... And the loot I get is always better than what the blacksmith offers. I already upgraded my…
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Can I get more than two Sky Dragon eyes somewhere?

I was thinking about enchanting some stuff to the "Superb" quality once I meet the level requirements, but then I noticed the ingredients that are required for that: I know where to get gems, and I have enough of Admeth's Wyrth, but the third…
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