Editing Shadow-Cursed Lands

[[File:Map Shadow-Cursed Lands A Terrain Tex.webp|thumb|right|alt=Map of the Shadow-Cursed Lands|[[Shadow-Cursed_Lands_(Map)|Map]] of the Shadow-Cursed Lands]]
The '''Shadow-Cursed Lands''' is the main [[region]] of [[Act Two]]. 

==Overview==
Encompassing [[Reithwin Town]] and its surroundings, the area is almost entirely shrouded in the namesake [[shadow curse]] which rapidly drains the vitality from affected creatures, transforming them into [[Shadow-Cursed Undead (Condition)|Shadow-Cursed Undead]] and [[Shadow]]s. 

In the areas further from [[Moonrise Towers]] even mundane light (such as [[torch]]es or {{SAI|Light}}) can stave off the effects of the shadow curse, but in the areas closer to the Towers only the effects of a {{RarityItem|Moonlantern}} or {{Cond|Pixie Blessing}} will provide sufficient protection. Additionally, some locations in the Lands such as [[Last Light Inn]] are protected from the Curse by other effects.

If a member of your party wanders into the shadow curse unprotected, the game will automatically enter Turn Based Mode. The party member then has 1 turn to generate or relocate to a protective light source. Failure to do so will lead to them suffering Necrotic damage.0

It is the primary setting for the start of the game, and is visible on the map of the [[Over-world]].
===Access===
The Shadow-Cursed Lands has two points of entry; through travelling on the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]], or through using an elevator in [[Grymforge]].

===Regional locations===
Due to its immense size, the map of the Shadow-Cursed Lands features several nameless [[Location|locations]] with unique elements, or locations that only appear named on the player's minimap. To help navigate this region, the locations below may include adjacent nameless areas of the Shadow-Cursed Lands.

*[[Ruined Battlefield]]
*[[Last Light Inn]]
**[[Last Light Inn - Cellar]]
*[[Reithwin Town]]
**[[Reithwin Graveyard]]
**[[House of Healing]]
**[[House of Healing Morgue]]
**[[Mason's Guild]]
***[[Mason's Guild Basement]]
**[[Reithwin Tollhouse]]
**[[Sharran Sanctuary]]
**[[The Waning Moon]]
*[[Moonrise Towers]]
**[[Moonrise Towers Prison]]
***[[Oubliette]]
**[[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]]
***[[Mind Flayer Colony]]
*[[Grand Mausoleum]]
**[[Gauntlet of Shar]]

===Regional Waypoints===
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Header Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the '''Shadow-Cursed''' region.

:{{WpCo|Shadowed Battlefield|46|17}}
:{{WpCo|Last Light Inn|-17|133}}
:{{WpCo|Reithwin Town|-78|-46}}
:{{WpCo|Moonrise Towers|-157|-97}}
:{{WpCo|Grand Mausoleum|-173|80}}
:{{WpCo|Road to Baldur's Gate|-265|-36}}

==Eastern locations==
===Ruined Battlefield===
{{hatnote|Main article:[[Ruined Battlefield]]}}
The Ruined Battlefield spans the majority of the eastern section of the Shadow-Cursed Lands. It is the first location when entering the region, encompassing a number of landmarks, such as shadow-creature ambushes and the [[House in Deep Shadows]].

When entering the region from the Grymforge, the party will begin at the very north tip of the battlefield, closer to the Last Light Inn. Otherwise, entering from the monastery trail will place the party at the south-eastern end, closer to Rethewin Town.

===Last Light Inn===
{{hatnote|Main article:[[Last Light Inn]]}}
The Last Light Inn is a refuge from the shadow curse, located across a small bridge north-west of the Ruined Battlefield. The [[Harpers]] and [[Flaming Fist]]s are set up here, including High Harper [[Jaheira]]. 

The cleric [[Isobel]] at the inn can give the party {{cond|Selûne's Blessing}}, which gives a rudimentary protection from the shadow curse. As well, if the player did not encounter the [[Cult of the Absolute|Absolutist]] caravan while entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands, they will begin a quest with the Harpers to obtain a [[Moonlantern]] for safe passage through the curse.

==Western locations==
===Reithwin Town===
{{hatnote|Main article:[[Reithwin Town]]}}
Reithwin Town spans the majority of the western side of the Shadow-Cursed Lands. This town was previously home to worshippers of [[Selûne]], now destroyed by [[Shar]]'s curse.

The town has a number of sub-locations, including the [[House of Healing]] and the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]. South of the town is a bridge to Moonrise Towers, north is the Grand Mausoleum, and to the east is a transition point to [[Baldur's Gate]], which may only be used after the finale of Act Two.

===Moonrise Towers===
{{hatnote|Main article:[[Moonrise Towers]]}}
Moonrise Towers is the seat of the Absolute, located south of Reithwin Town. Like Last Light Inn, the towers are not affected by the shadow curse, due to the many moonlanterns set up around the area.

=== Grand Mausoleum===
{{hatnote|Main article:[[Grand Mausoleum]]}}
The Grand Mausoleum is located north of Reithwin Town, past the graveyard and House of Healing. It is owned by the Thorm family, and is the resting place of [[Ketheric Thorm]]'s late wife, Melodia.

The mausoleum is notably the entrance point to the [[Gauntlet of Shar]], a crucible for anointing Shar's [[Dark Justiciar]]s. 

==External links ==
*{{FRWiki|Shadow-cursed Lands|long}}

[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act Two Locations]]
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