Exploration of the first part of the foundry | Chapter 2: Dust to Dust Thief Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
The [Old Foundry - Main Line Hall] is the first location in the foundry and it is worth noting here that Garrett has quite a freedom of exploration of this part. Your objective is to reach the hook located to the East of the starting point, the same as the one that corpses are suspended from. Using the hook allows Garrett to reach the second area of the foundry.
One of the possible options considers using the balconies above. The easiest way to reach them is to walk across the window mentioned above, and by jumping over the horizontal beams afterwards, although there is a wall that you can climb on, using the claw. It is worth adding here that there is a Gear - 3G on one of the beams. The upper level is being patrolled by an opponent with a crossbow, although you can squeeze past him, if you keep the right precautions. That guard has two Coin Purses - 9+2G attached to his belt so, do not forget to rob him.
After you get past the guard with the crossbow, it is best to take a turn to the East and go to the North, then, which will take you closer to the hook. When it comes to the items hidden around, at the higher level of the hall, there are two Cups - 2x2G, a Gear - 3G, a Desk Bell - 6Gand a note (Broken Glass) attached to a wall.
A separate variant assumes that you cross the lower level of the hall, where you will have to avoid, as many as, two guards. A good idea is to walk around both of the opponents using the claw, to reach the side passage shown in the above screenshot. You can then go East and only make sure that you are crouching at all times. Note - if you have nothing against taking risk, you can try to rob both of the guards, which will get you as many as three Coin Purses - 5+3+2G. Apart from that, you can find a Knife - 2G around, a Flask - 4G, an Ashtray - 3G and a note Transportation of Cadavers nailed to a wall.
If your character has the wrench on him, right after you jump down from the upper path described above, you can gain access to the venting shaft. The shaft will lead you u to the hook and also, you will find an Ashtray - 3G. If you do not have the wrench on you, one of the alternatives is the nearby door, which is additionally being guarded by one of the enemies. In such a situation, try to divert the guard's attention, e.g. by throwing an item and use the lockpicks quickly. (and also shut the door behind you!). In the neighboring area, you will find a Candlestick - 15G.
All of the paths described above lead to the same location, to the interactive hook shown in the above screenshot. Pick up the Coin Purse - 3G from the ground and press the interaction key/button to grab on to the hook and reach the second area in the foundry. [Old Foundry - Manufacturing Area]. After you get to the new location, let off the hook to prevent being spotted by the first one of the guards and start exploring the area after that.