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[[File:Grymforge.jpg|thumb|The main hall of Grymforge.]] | [[File:Grymforge.jpg|thumb|The main hall of Grymforge.]] | ||
'''Grymforge''' is a [[Location]] in the [[Underdark]] in [[Chapter One]]. It encompasses the legendary [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]] and the lesser Ancient Forge, also known as the [[Abandoned Refuge]]. | |||
'''Grymforge''' is a [[Location]] in the [[Underdark]] in [[ | |||
Built by worshippers of the [[Shar|Lady of Loss]] in the time immemorium, this long-abandoned fortress has been recently given a second life, with the forces of the [[Absolute]] scittering through crumbling ruins and devilish lava pools, bolstering their armaments and seeking a safe incursion point to march their army into the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. | |||
Built by worshippers of the [[Shar|Lady of Loss]] in time | |||
[[Duergar]] mercenaries billeted at the lower levels of the forge are | [[Duergar]] mercenaries billeted at the lower levels of the forge are commading a group of enslaved Ironhands gnomes to free the commander of the local special forces, [[Nere|True Soul Nere]], from a sudden cave-in. The only member of the group capable of clearing the cave-in has gone missing, and the duergar are willing to reward anybody who finds the runaway, dead or alive. | ||
==Access== | |||
The entry to Grymforge is through the [[Decrepit Village]], [[Underdark]] {{Coords|-7|-210}} by taking the skiff from the beach docks. | The entry to Grymforge is through the [[Decrepit Village]], [[Underdark]] {{Coords|-7|-210}} by taking the skiff from the beach docks. | ||
=== | ==Areas== | ||
===Duergar encampment=== | ===Duergar encampment=== | ||
Accessible immediately upon arrival to the Grymforge, this is the main base of operations for the local [[Duergar]] mercenaries. It encompasses the lower areas of the Grymforge and spans from the entry docks below to the [[Nere|True Soul Nere's]] cave-in above. In order to progress to the upper-most levels of the area and eventually reach the Ancient Forge, | Accessible immediately upon arrival to the Grymforge, this is the main base of operations for the local [[Duergar]] mercenaries. It encompasses the lower areas of the Grymforge and spans from the entry docks below to the [[Nere|True Soul Nere's]] cave-in above. In order to progress to the upper-most levels of the area and eventually reach the Ancient Forge, one must traverse through the Abandoned Temple to the north-east, or blast through a smaller cave-in to the north-west. | ||
===Abandoned Temple=== | ===Abandoned Temple=== | ||
This area primarily occupies the north-eastern region of the location map. It is accessed either through a set of locked and hidden doors east of the entry docks, or through the upper floors of Grymforge when progressing from the north-western cave-in. | This area primarily occupies the north-eastern region of the location map. It is accessed either through a set of locked and hidden doors east of the entry docks, or through the upper floors of Grymforge when progressing from the north-western cave-in. Many dangerous creatures have found home in these desolate halls, such as [[Ochre Jelly]] or [[Hellsboar|Hellsboars]]. | ||
===Ancient Forge=== | ===Ancient Forge=== | ||
[[File:Screen_Map_Abandoned_Refuge.jpg|200px|thumb|Map of the Ancient Forge and the Adamantine Forge to the south-east.]] | [[File:Screen_Map_Abandoned_Refuge.jpg|200px|thumb|Map of the Ancient Forge and the Adamantine Forge to the south-east.]] | ||
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]]}} | {{hatnote|Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]].}} | ||
To the far south of Grymforge, through a series of contraptions and ruins, | To the far south of Grymforge, through a series of contraptions and ruins, you can find entry to the [[Abandoned Refuge]], also known as the Ancient Forge, and the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' [[waypoint]]. It can be accessed by navigating through the forge grating at the upper levels, reached either by progressing through the trapped bridge that the north-western cave-in led to, or by taking the Abandoned Temple route. Abilities such as [[Misty Step]], [[Enhance Leap]], or [[Fly (Class Action)|Fly]] can be of help to find new paths through the terrain. | ||
===Adamantine Forge=== | ===Adamantine Forge=== | ||
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Adamantine Forge (Location)| | {{hatnote|Main article: [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Admantine Forge]].}} | ||
If | If you continue on the Ancient Forge route, you will eventually meet the magnum opus of a long-forgotten Sharran blacksmith - the legendary [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Admantine Forge]], rumored to be capable of smithing the mythical [[Mithral Ore]] into armaments of exceptional quality. It is clearly visible from the [[Abandoned Refuge]] vista and can be accessed by traversing south-east, down from the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint, past the lava pools and across the collapsing bridge. | ||
==Connected Locations== | |||
The following [[Location|Locations]] are connected to the Grymforge: | The following [[Location|Locations]] are connected to the Grymforge: | ||
* [[Ancient Temple]] | * [[Ancient Temple]] <onlyinclude><abbr title="Although you can technically enter this area from Grymforge, you can't interact with the location in any meaningful way from here." class="bg3wiki-damage-rider-source">Note</abbr><includeonly>[[Category:Damage Rider As Source]]</includeonly></onlyinclude> | ||
* [[Underdark]] | * [[Underdark]] | ||
** [[Decrepit Village]] (Beach) | ** [[Decrepit Village]] (Beach) | ||
* [[Ruined Battlefield]] (Act Two) | * [[Ruined Battlefield]] (Act Two) | ||
== | ==Regional Waypoints== | ||
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Header Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within Grymforge: | |||
:{{WpCo|'''Underdark - Grymforge'''|-647|382}} | |||
:{{WpCo|'''Underdark - Ancient Forge'''|-611|294}} | |||
* | |||
* | ==Story Interactions== | ||
* | {{SpoilerWarning}} | ||
* | * Pass all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to recieve infernal plate | ||
* | * Convince the spiders to unionize with Lolth | ||
* Find Philomeen and negotiate for your lives | |||
* Save True Soul Nere | |||
* Save the slaves | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
====Notable NPCs==== | ====Notable NPCs==== | ||
<ul style="column-width: 20em;"> | |||
<section begin="npcs"/> | |||
<li> [[Apprentice Larrida]] | |||
<li> [[Barcus Wroot]] | |||
<li> [[Beldron]] | |||
<li> [[Elder Brithvar]] | |||
<li> [[Dalthar]] | |||
<li> [[Lunkbug]] | |||
<li> [[Mind Master Dunnol]] | |||
<li> [[Mind Master Fonmara]] | |||
<li> [[Nere]] | |||
<li> [[Philomeen]] | |||
<li> [[Sergeant Thrinn]] | |||
<li> [[Thudd]] | |||
<section end="npcs"/> | |||
</ul> | |||
====Merchants==== | ====Merchants==== | ||
<ul> | |||
<section begin="npcs"/> | |||
<li> [[Stonemason Kith]] | |||
<li> [[Corsair Greymon]] | |||
<section end="npcs"/> | |||
</ul> | |||
====Animals==== | ====Animals==== | ||
*[[Elder Rothé]] (livestock) | *[[Elder Rothé]] (livestock) | ||
*[[Lur Xanta]] | *[[Lur Xanta]] (spider) | ||
====Other NPCs==== | ====Other NPCs==== | ||
<ul style="column-width: 20em;"> | |||
<li> [[Brathwen]] | |||
<li> [[Danna]] | |||
<li> [[Drar]] | |||
<li> [[Herdmaster Skarjall]] | |||
<li> [[Mirthis]] | |||
<li> [[Morgya]] | |||
<li> [[Murmath]] | |||
<li> [[Skickpit]] | |||
<li> [[Stonemason Gergerran]] | |||
<li> [[Viss]] | |||
<li> [[Ward Magmar]] | |||
<li> [[Ward Pistle]] | |||
<li> [[Welso]] | |||
</ul> | |||
== | ==Monsters== | ||
*[[Hellsboar]] | *[[Hellsboar]] | ||
*[[Merregon Legionnaire]] | *[[Merregon Legionnaire]] | ||
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*[[Animated Armour]] | *[[Animated Armour]] | ||
*[[Lava Elemental]] | *[[Lava Elemental]] | ||
==Notable loot== | ==Notable loot== | ||
===Quest items=== | ===Quest items=== | ||
<ul style="column-width: 20em;"> | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Iron Key}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Rusted Key}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Tarnished Silver Key}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Nere's Head}} | |||
</ul> | |||
===Other notable=== | ===Other notable=== | ||
Other Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: | Other Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: | ||
<ul style="column-width: 20em;"> | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Jorgoral's Greatsword}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Bow of the Banshee}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Shining Staver-of-Skulls}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Intransigent Warhammer}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Wondrous Gloves}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Helm}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mail}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Sharran Crossbow}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|The Real Sparky Sparkswall}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|The Protecty Sparkswall}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Merregon Halberd}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Firestoker}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Bracing Band}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Armour of Uninhibited Kushigo}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Absolute Force}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Boots of Speed}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Wrath}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Deep Delver}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Sword of Screams}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Disintegrating Night Walkers}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mask}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Grymskull Helm}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Mace}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Longsword}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scimitar}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Shield}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scale Mail}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Splint Armour}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Barrel}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Vial}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Devilfoil Mask}} | |||
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Infernal Alloy}} | |||
</ul> | |||
=== Hidden Treasure === | |||
=== Hidden | |||
* Harper Cache: {{Coords|-700|371}} find this blatantly labelled cache, with a dangerous twist. | * Harper Cache: {{Coords|-700|371}} find this blatantly labelled cache, with a dangerous twist. | ||
== | ==Quests== | ||
* | *[[Deliver Nere's Head]] | ||
* | *[[Free True Soul Nere]] | ||
*[[Find the Explosives]] | |||
*[[Find the Missing Boots]] | |||
*[[Save the Grymforge Gnomes]] | |||
*[[The Adamantine Forge (Quest)|The Adamantine Forge]] | |||
*[[Rescue the Gnomes in Moonrise Towers]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{FRWiki|Grymforge|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Grymforge|long}} | ||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Act One Locations]] | [[Category:Act One Locations]] | ||
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