Smuggler's Den

The Smuggler's Den, also known simply as The Den, is a playable location in Meridian featured in Blood Omen 2. Chapter 2: Creatures of the Night takes place entirely in The Den.

After leaving the Slums in Chapter 1, Kain found himself in The Smuggler's Den. Like the Slums before it, the Smuggler's Den was an old run-down part of the city that encompassed many different environments;including paved streets and back alleys, store rooms and cellars, a church with a small graveyard and an Industrial complex, as well as several waterside areas with wooden walkways. The Den was mainly inhabited by Thugs and Thieves, but given it's black market connections, the Sarafan were also seen here; with Kain encountering his first Sarafan Guards in The Den.

On Umah 's advice, Kain sought the Smuggler's Tunnel in The Den to allow him passage to the Lower City (and Sanctuary). As Umah did not know where the Smuggler's Tunnel was, she sent word to the Cabal. Kain was able to meet a Cabal Contact in The Tavern who directed him to a lift beyond the church, which took him underground to the industrial complex (populated with Industrial Quarter workers) and through to the Smuggler's Tunnel. On his way through the 'Furnace Room' Kain encountered his first traitor vampire, former legionnaire Faustus. After a brief battle, Kain was able to use Mist to hide from Faustus' attacks and turn on the furnaces, killing him and allowing Kain to gain the Dark Gift Jump. Kain was then able to proceed through The Smuggler's Tunnel to the Lower City.