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''This article is about the location. For the in game chapter, see [[Chapter 16 - The Treasure Vault]].''
 
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|location = [[Hidden island]]
 
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The '''treasure vault''' is a location that appears in ''[[Uncharted: Drake's Fortune|Drake's Fortune]]''. It is located on the [[hidden island]] once belonging to the Spaniards, and it is a large labyrinth in which the Spaniards hid [[El Dorado]], located underneath the [[monastery (Drake's Fortune)|monastery]]. It was initially discovered by [[Francis Drake]], who died there, and later actually emptied by the [[Nazis]], who connected it to their [[bunker]]. The [[descendants]] appeared to have made their home close to it, as it was where they first appeared en masse in the open.
   
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==History==
The treasure vault is a large labyrinthine underground cavern in which the Spaniards hid [[El Dorado]]. It consists of many stone staircases and wooden platforms, many of which lead to dead ends or drop into the water that covers the floor of the vault.
 
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[[File:Awkward Reunion 1.png|thumb|left|The symbol to the vault.]]
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In "[[Sanctuary?]]", [[Nathan Drake]] and [[Elena Fisher]], rescued [[Victor Sullivan]] and discovered he still had Francis Drake's diary. Sully explained that the Spanish marked their secret vaults with a symbol of two keys diagonally pierced through the Sacred Heart symbol and that they only had to find the symbol to find the vault, and thus the treasure. After some time spent going through the monastery, during "[[On the Trail of the Treasure]]", Sully radioed Nate and mentioned a possible hidden gallery at the monastery's church.
   
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Upon returning to the building Nate discovered a stained glass window depicting the Sacred Heart, and after solving a puzzle, discovered the gallery. Here, he found another stained glass window, that when opened allowed a clear view of a large mausoleum, with the same symbol on its roof. After luring [[Gabriel Roman]] and [[Atoq Navarro]] away from the location, and killing several of [[Atoq Navarro's mercenaries]], Nate gained entry to the mausoleum and met up with Elena and Sully. After solving another of the Spanish' puzzles, they discovered a hidden passage, although only Nate and Elena were able to go through.
==Layout==
 
The vault is divided into two sections, with a large wall separating them. The only way through is by a large gate in the wall or by one of the smaller barred windows in the wall, all of which are closed. They are opened when [[Nathan Drake|Drake]] stands in a wooden elevator, which drops down, acting as a counterweight and pulling the window or gate open. In the game, Drake opens one of the windows, before climbing through and opening the main gate from the other side, allowing [[Elena Fisher|Elena]] to pass through.
 
   
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[[File:Drake's End.png|thumb|Nate looking at Drake's corpse.]]
==Section One==
 
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In "[[The Treasure Vault]]". Nate and Elena explored the vault, while Sully stayed behind. By following the clues [[Francis Drake]] left on his map, the three Roman numerals II, V, and VII, they were able to find their way through the maze, with Nate twice sighting a humanoid creature watching him in the distance. In the second half they were confronted by [[Eddy Raja]] and his gang of [[Eddy Raja's pirates|pirates]]. After fighting through them, the two eventually reached the heart of the vault, in the namesake chapter "[[The Heart of the Vault]]", where they found Francis Drake's corpse. Nate, dismayed with the realization that Drake never did find the treasure and just died there, left his heirloom ring at Drake's remains.
The first section of the vault is navigated by following the roman numerals on the corner of Francis Drake's Map. There are metal plates in the ground, each of which has a numeral on it, pointing in different directions, with only the numerals II, V and VII pointing in the right direction.
 
The first section of the vault contains a defence system against intruders, a set of large, swinging torches that will knock Drake off the narrow walkways to his death below.
 
   
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[[File:Hello, Boys 2.png|thumb|left|Nate and Eddy listening to the echoing roars.]]
==Section Two==
 
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While Elena searched for a way out of the vault, Nate encountered Eddy and [[Prakoso]] running from the [[descendant]]s, who soon began swarming the room, quickly killing Prakoso. Eddy himself fell shortly after, after an intense firefight, with him and Drake trying to fight them off. With Elena's help, Nate was rescued from death by the descendants, and they both managed to escape the creatures and make their way out of the vault, escaping through a thick door into the nazi bunker.
The second section contains no traps, but while there, Drake encounters [[Eddy Raja|Eddy's]] [[Eddy's pirates|Pirates]]. The path in the second section is much more linear, winding upwards to The Heart of the Vault.
 
   
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==Geography==
== [[Chapter 17 - The Heart of the Vault|The Heart of the Vault]] ==
 
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===Overview===
This is a room towards the top of the vault where the treasure was hidden, but when Nate and Elena arrive it is already gone, taken by the Germans years ago. The Heart of the Vault, however is the final resting place of [[Francis Drake]], as Nate and Elena find his body there. This is also where Nate first encounters [[Descendant|The Descendants]]. There are two exits from The Heart of the Vault, one leading back to the main vault, and another leading to the [[Chapter 18 - The Bunker|German Submarine Bunker]].
 
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[[File:Treasure vault 2.png|thumb|The central area in the first cavern.]]
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The vault is a large labyrinth divided into two caverns, separated by a large wall. Placed throughout the area are Roman numerals engraved into plates, placed on the ground and walls. They range from I to VII, and appear to exist solely as a visual aid for visitors who know the right numbers to follow.
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The layout of the vault is intentionally set out as a vertical and horizontal maze, with numerous classical arched bridges, staircases, and other paths seemingly placed at random throughout the chambers. The Roman numerals will indicate most of the paths, but some appear to have collapsed over time, or lead to other blocked off areas, or seemingly into no passage at all.
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===First cavern===
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[[File:Treasure vault 3.png|thumb|left|The water wheel.]]
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The first cavern is accessed through a hidden tunnel accessed from the largest mausoleum in the monastery's graveyard. It immediately opens into a grand view of the entire chamber, with direct access to a locked gate to the second chamber, past a small center area. Said center area has some sort of small marker placed in the center, holding up a series of flags, likely indicative of the descendants who have placed similar markers around the area. Numerous paths are available from this path, but most are either dead ends or inaccessible, with numerous grates blocking off access to side rooms. A plaque with a V led to a waterwheel mechanism atop a stone bridge, which when rolled into place activated a series of contraptions.
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The main activated devices were huge swinging lanterns, which were also lit on fire. Said lanterns served as a deterrent, and obfuscated part of the path that lead to a wooden elevator, to the right of the main gate. Said elevator, which Nate managed to reach and lower both by accident, raised a barred, metal window set inside the main wall, through which he reached the second cavern.
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===Second cavern===
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[[File:Treasure vault 4.png|thumb|A section of the second cavern.]]
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The second area does not contain any traps, but is much larger than the first, featuring more wooden bridges and walkways, as well as massive wooden stairs spiraling around stone towers, which itself acted as support pillars for the roof. The gate between the two chambers was again accidentally raised by Nate, through lowering another wooden elevator, which also lowered a nearby drawbridge.
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[[File:Treasure vault 5.png|thumb|left|Wooden, spiraling walkway.]]
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The presence of Eddy Raja and his pirates proves that there were additional passages leading into the vault from the outside, although most still appeared to be closed off. There was a deliberate winch-and-ladder contraption, which led to a wooden walkway and spiraling staircase, which itself connected to a wooden platform and large staircase high up near the ceiling. In the distance, numerous other towers, bridges, and walkways are visible, but not reachable. The staircase led to another tower, with another wooden path around the size that allowed access to the heart of the vault.
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===The heart of the vault===
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[[File:Treasure vault 6.png|thumb|The heart of the vault.]]
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The so-called heart of the vault, located towards the very top of the location, is where the treasure was hidden, with only the corpse of Francis Drake remaining. It is a large round chamber, entirely empty save for some rubble and debris. A second-floor walkway spans the entire room, being held up by stone support pillars placed a small distance from the walls, forming another circle. There are several gaps in the floor, all near the walls, through which the descendants gained access to the room. At the second floor walkway is another passage, connecting to a Nazi bunker control room.
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[[Category:Locations in Drake's Fortune]]

Revision as of 23:33, 15 November 2020

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The treasure vault is a location that appears in Drake's Fortune. It is located on the hidden island once belonging to the Spaniards, and it is a large labyrinth in which the Spaniards hid El Dorado, located underneath the monastery. It was initially discovered by Francis Drake, who died there, and later actually emptied by the Nazis, who connected it to their bunker. The descendants appeared to have made their home close to it, as it was where they first appeared en masse in the open.

History

Awkward Reunion 1

The symbol to the vault.

In "Sanctuary?", Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher, rescued Victor Sullivan and discovered he still had Francis Drake's diary. Sully explained that the Spanish marked their secret vaults with a symbol of two keys diagonally pierced through the Sacred Heart symbol and that they only had to find the symbol to find the vault, and thus the treasure. After some time spent going through the monastery, during "On the Trail of the Treasure", Sully radioed Nate and mentioned a possible hidden gallery at the monastery's church.

Upon returning to the building Nate discovered a stained glass window depicting the Sacred Heart, and after solving a puzzle, discovered the gallery. Here, he found another stained glass window, that when opened allowed a clear view of a large mausoleum, with the same symbol on its roof. After luring Gabriel Roman and Atoq Navarro away from the location, and killing several of Atoq Navarro's mercenaries, Nate gained entry to the mausoleum and met up with Elena and Sully. After solving another of the Spanish' puzzles, they discovered a hidden passage, although only Nate and Elena were able to go through.

Drake's End

Nate looking at Drake's corpse.

In "The Treasure Vault". Nate and Elena explored the vault, while Sully stayed behind. By following the clues Francis Drake left on his map, the three Roman numerals II, V, and VII, they were able to find their way through the maze, with Nate twice sighting a humanoid creature watching him in the distance. In the second half they were confronted by Eddy Raja and his gang of pirates. After fighting through them, the two eventually reached the heart of the vault, in the namesake chapter "The Heart of the Vault", where they found Francis Drake's corpse. Nate, dismayed with the realization that Drake never did find the treasure and just died there, left his heirloom ring at Drake's remains.

Hello, Boys 2

Nate and Eddy listening to the echoing roars.

While Elena searched for a way out of the vault, Nate encountered Eddy and Prakoso running from the descendants, who soon began swarming the room, quickly killing Prakoso. Eddy himself fell shortly after, after an intense firefight, with him and Drake trying to fight them off. With Elena's help, Nate was rescued from death by the descendants, and they both managed to escape the creatures and make their way out of the vault, escaping through a thick door into the nazi bunker.

Geography

Overview

Treasure vault 2

The central area in the first cavern.

The vault is a large labyrinth divided into two caverns, separated by a large wall. Placed throughout the area are Roman numerals engraved into plates, placed on the ground and walls. They range from I to VII, and appear to exist solely as a visual aid for visitors who know the right numbers to follow.

The layout of the vault is intentionally set out as a vertical and horizontal maze, with numerous classical arched bridges, staircases, and other paths seemingly placed at random throughout the chambers. The Roman numerals will indicate most of the paths, but some appear to have collapsed over time, or lead to other blocked off areas, or seemingly into no passage at all.

First cavern

Treasure vault 3

The water wheel.

The first cavern is accessed through a hidden tunnel accessed from the largest mausoleum in the monastery's graveyard. It immediately opens into a grand view of the entire chamber, with direct access to a locked gate to the second chamber, past a small center area. Said center area has some sort of small marker placed in the center, holding up a series of flags, likely indicative of the descendants who have placed similar markers around the area. Numerous paths are available from this path, but most are either dead ends or inaccessible, with numerous grates blocking off access to side rooms. A plaque with a V led to a waterwheel mechanism atop a stone bridge, which when rolled into place activated a series of contraptions.

The main activated devices were huge swinging lanterns, which were also lit on fire. Said lanterns served as a deterrent, and obfuscated part of the path that lead to a wooden elevator, to the right of the main gate. Said elevator, which Nate managed to reach and lower both by accident, raised a barred, metal window set inside the main wall, through which he reached the second cavern.

Second cavern

Treasure vault 4

A section of the second cavern.

The second area does not contain any traps, but is much larger than the first, featuring more wooden bridges and walkways, as well as massive wooden stairs spiraling around stone towers, which itself acted as support pillars for the roof. The gate between the two chambers was again accidentally raised by Nate, through lowering another wooden elevator, which also lowered a nearby drawbridge.

Treasure vault 5

Wooden, spiraling walkway.

The presence of Eddy Raja and his pirates proves that there were additional passages leading into the vault from the outside, although most still appeared to be closed off. There was a deliberate winch-and-ladder contraption, which led to a wooden walkway and spiraling staircase, which itself connected to a wooden platform and large staircase high up near the ceiling. In the distance, numerous other towers, bridges, and walkways are visible, but not reachable. The staircase led to another tower, with another wooden path around the size that allowed access to the heart of the vault.

The heart of the vault

Treasure vault 6

The heart of the vault.

The so-called heart of the vault, located towards the very top of the location, is where the treasure was hidden, with only the corpse of Francis Drake remaining. It is a large round chamber, entirely empty save for some rubble and debris. A second-floor walkway spans the entire room, being held up by stone support pillars placed a small distance from the walls, forming another circle. There are several gaps in the floor, all near the walls, through which the descendants gained access to the room. At the second floor walkway is another passage, connecting to a Nazi bunker control room.

Gallery