Aliero Mines

Map of the Aliero Mines.

The Aliero Mines are a series of mining tunnels near Aliero, a Piandan mining town in Betrayal at Antara. They are first accessible in Chapter 1.

Geography

The entrance to the Aliero Mines can be found north of the road just west of Aliero.

Overview

A set of tunnels cut in very dark stone and shored up by wooden beams, the famous mines near Aliero have not been heavily worked since the town was hit by the Feeblepox several years ago. A number of treasures remain undelved in the dark walls of the mines, and its caverns are inhabited by one group of Masliths and several groups of Carliths.

With the help of the Resonance of Fortune spell, party members with high enough Foraging Skill and an adequate supply of Pick Axes, Sapphires and gold can be found in various places within the walls of the mine. Party members with low Foraging may waste several Pick Axe uses before finding anything.

Rope and Shovels are not needed in the Mines. There is an underground river, but no opportunity to use a Fishing Rod.

Hints and Tips

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  Annotated map of the Aliero Mines.

  Even in Torchlight, enemies are difficult to see in the darkness of the Mines. Take care when entering a new cavern.
• If poisoned by a Maslith, have the victim use Senwater or Fidali Paste before ending the battle to remove the poison.
• There is only one treasure hidden at each treasure site. Once the treasure has been found, that area of the wall is mined out.

Trivia

• Pick Axes are available for a high price in Aliero.
• Although a Faded Note is later found detailing a sealed chamber of ancient artifacts present within the mines, no sign of the chamber's discovery or resealing is seen by the party, and no further information can be obtained about the note's revelations.