The Rotting Cellar is a very small random "dungeon" in Act II of Diablo III. When it is present at all, it is found under a shack in the Dahlgur Oasis.
Javad the Merchant is always found inside, being threatened by Copperfang Lurkers disguised as Imperial Guards. Talking to the head guard causes them to reveal their true forms and attack. Javad helpfully offers to accept payment for his wares once he is rescued from the robbery attempt.
The leader of the guards drops The Imperial Guard's Orders when killed, a lore book needed for the Judge of Character achievement. The cellar itself must be explored to complete the achievement Nooks and Crannies.
Encounter dialogue
- Upon entering
- Javad the Merchant: "Help me, please! Someone help, I'm being robbed!"
- Imperial Guard: "Quiet, or I will rip your tongue from your mouth!"
- Talking to the guard
- Imperial Guard: "You fool, you think you can save this-man? You have sealed your fate!"
- Talking to Javad after his rescue
- Javad the Merchant: "Thank you, thank you! Those vile creatures were looting my goods. Now that you have saved me, I'd be happy to allow you the privilege of buying them instead!"
Images
Inside the Rotting Cellar