Stronghold of Security


Table of Contents

Introduction
Requirements
Getting Started
Questions and Answers
The Vault of War
The Catacomb of Famine
The Pit of Pestilence
The Sepulchre of Death
Rewards
FAQ

Introduction

The Stronghold of Security is a place where all players, including free-to-play, can learn how to keep their account secure and be rewarded! Rewards can range from new emotes to new items and even cash prizes! There are four floors to the Stronghold of Security and the monsters get tougher as you go. It is recommended that you have food, a good weapon and armor to fight off the monsters.

Requirements

Must have recovery questions set.

Getting Started

To get started with the Stronghold of Security, head to the Barbarian Village which is located South of Edgeville and West of Varrock.



Upon arrival, speak to Litara and she'll ask you to go down and keep an eye out for her brother.

After speaking with Litara, enter the dungeon by clicking 'Climb-Down Entrance'.



After you enter, you'll notice a dead explorer. Unfortunately for Litara, it's her brother. Search the dead explorer and you'll get Stronghold notes. This book records notes of your discoveries while you travel throughout the dungeon.

Start by opening the Gates of War. You'll be asked various questions about how to keep your account safe and secure.

Questions and Answers

Please note that Jagex recommends that you do the questions by yourself, but for extra help they are listed below.

Q: What are recovery questions used for?
A: Recovering your account if it is stolen.

Q: Can I leave my account logged in while I'm out of the room?
A: No.

Q: What should I do if I think someone knows my recovery answers?
A: Use the 'Recover a Lost Password' section on the RuneScape website.

Q: What do I do if a moderator asks me for my account details?
A: Politely tell them no and then use the 'Report Abuse' button.

Q: Where can I find cheats for RuneScape?
A: Nowhere.

Q: Who is it ok to share my account with?
A: Nobody.

Q: A website says I can become a player moderator by giving them my password, what do I do?
A: Don't tell them anything and inform Jagex through the game website.

Q: My friend uses this great add-on program he got from a website, should I?
A: No, it might steal my password.

Q: What do you do if someone asks you for your password or recoveries to make you a member for free?
A: Don't tell them anything and click the 'Report Abuse' button.

Q: What do I do if I think I have a keylogger or virus?
A: Virus scan my computer then change my password and recoveries.

Q: What is an example of a good bank PIN?
A: The birthday of a famous person or event.

Q: Where should I enter my RuneScape password?
A: Only on the RuneScape or FunOrb websites.

Q: How will Jagex contact me if I have been chosen to be a moderator?
A: Game Inbox on the RuneScape website.

Q: Why do I need to type in recovery questions?
A: To help me recover my password if I forget it or it is stolen.

Q: Who can I give my password to?
A: Nobody.

Q: How often should you change your recovery questions?
A: Every couple of months.

Q: What do you do if someone asks you for your password or recoveries to make you a player moderator?
A: Don't give them the information and send an 'Abuse Report'.

Q: How do I set a bank pin?
A: Talk to any banker in RuneScape.

Q: My friend asks me for my password so that (s)he can do a difficult quest for me. Do I give it to him/her?
A: Don't give him the password.

Q: Recovery answers should be...
A: Memorable

Q: What do you do if someone tells you that you have won the RuneScape lottery and asks you for your password or recoveries to award your prize?
A: Don't tell them anything and click the 'Report Abuse' button.

Q: Will Jagex block me from saying my PIN in game?
A: No.

The Vault of War

The Vault of War is the first level of the Stronghold of Security. This level contains Goblins (Level 5 and 13), Wolves (Level 11), and Minotaurs (Level 12 and 27).

Below is the Vault of War map and a suggested path to get through:



When you reach the end of the dungeon, you'll see the Gift of Peace.



Open the Gift of Peace and you'll be rewarded with 2,000 GP and the Flap emote.



Proceed to the next level by climbing down the ladder to the West.

The Catacomb of Famine

The Catacomb of Famine is the second level of the Stronghold of Security. This level contains Giant Rats (Level 26), Zombies (Level 30, 44, and 53) and Flesh Crawlers (Level 28 and 41).

Below is a suggested path to get through the dungeon:



When you reach the end of the dungeon, you'll see the Grain of Plenty sack.



Search the "Grain of Plenty" sack and you'll be rewarded with 3,000 GP and the Slap Head emote.



Proceed to the next level by climbing down the ladder to the East.

The Pit of Pestilence

The Pit of Pestilence is the third level of the Stronghold of Security. This level contains Giant Spiders (Level 24 and 50), Scorpions (Level 59) and Catablepons (Level 49, 64, and 68).

Below is a suggested path to get through the dungeon:



When you reach the end of the dungeon, you will see the Box of Health.



Search the "Box of Health" and you will be rewarded with 5,000 GP and the Idea Emote.



Proceed to the next level by climbing down the ladder to the

The Sepulchre of Death

Layout

Looking good, Justin! I don't doubt this will be another one of your guide-masterpieces.

Here's image of Sepulchre of Death, as you requested, exactly as others are done.
But I'm also going to do a more complete map of entire stronghold, with monsters, portals and ladders included.


And here's all levels, finished:

Vault of War:


Catacomb of Famine:


Pit of Pestilence:


Sepulchre of Death:

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It looks great guys, just PM if you need any help, I doubt you do though!

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Wow, those look terrific, Brainheart. Only, the yellow in the Catacomb of Famine is slightly difficult to make out.

Can't wait to see the map of everything.

Ok, made Catacomb of Famine background a bit darker.

I was thinking of putting them all together, but is there sense in it really ? It would be too big and messy, with 27+
monster dots... also smaller images are easier to publish on web site.

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That's a lot more clear.

As for the latter, completely up to you. We'll eventually have a complete Dungeon Map section of the website (the difference between this guide and the dungeon map of the Stronghold of Security is that the dungeon map would be a much briefer outline basically outlining just the NPCs) and with that we'll most likely need to have a map of all the Stronghold on one page.