Editing Inner Sanctum

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[[File:Emerald Grove.jpg|thumb|The Inner Sanctum]]

The [[Inner Sanctum]] is a subterranean [[location]] in the [[Emerald Grove]]. It is accessed through the Stone Door in the [[Sacred Pool]]. There are four frescos in the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Emerald Grove. [[Kagha]], the acting leader of the druids, can be found in the Inner Sanctum. 

The [[Servants' Quarters]] can be found to the North-East, and the [[Druids' Chambers]] to the North. The Healer Nettie can be found in the Druid's Chamber, and is capable of unlocking the entrance to the [[Enclave Library]].

== Sub-Locations ==

=== Servant Quarters ===
[[File:Servants Quarters.png|200px|thumb|Servant's Quarters]]
''For more information see: [[Servants' Quarters]]''

The [[Servants' Quarters]] are found to the north-west of the Inner Sanctum. A stone desk stands in the middle, with [[The Rite of Thorns]] and [[The Emerald Enclave: Tenets]] on it. Behind the desk is a stone bookshelf, flanked by two glowing bear statues.

=== Druids' Chambers ===
[[File:Druids Chambers.png|200px|thumb|Druid's Quarters]]
''For more information see: [[Druids' Chambers]]''

The [[Druids' Chambers]] is found to the north of the Inner Sanctum. A tall statue of an elk sits in the middle of the room. There are several stone beds and what appears to be a preparation area for potions. A cauldron of theriac boils between alembics and destillers. The Healer [[Nettie]] can be found here. Nettie can unlock the hidden entrance to the [[Enclave Library]].

=== Enclave Library === 
[[File:Enclave Library.png|200px|thumb|Enclave Library]]
''For more information see: [[Enclave Library]]''

The [[Enclave Library]] is hidden behind a false wall in the [[Druids' Chambers]]. A big statue of a wolf stands in the middle, and in each cardinal direction is a plinth with a rune. One of the runes is missing. Small alcoves to the north, west and east contain more bookshelves.

The Enclave Library has been used as a makeshift autopsy table, and a Dissected Drow lies on a stone slab. Halsin's notes can be found nearby. A hidden entrance to the [[Hidden Vault]] can be accessed with the [[Rune of the Wolf]].

== Characters ==
* Inner Sanctum
** {{CharLink|Kagha}}
** {{CharLink|Rath}}
** {{CharLink|Findal}} 
** {{CharLink|Marcoryl}}
** {{CharLink|Loic}}
* Druids' Chambers
** {{CharLink|Nettie}}

=== Animals ===
* Inner Sanctum
** [[Teela]] (Snake)
** [[Silver]] (Wolf)
** [[Olodan]] (Rat)
** [[Wren]] (Rat)
** [[Pinta]] (Rat)
* Druids' Chambers
** [[Exhausted Bird]]

== Act 1 ==
When the party first enters, [[Kagha]] will be deciding the fate of [[Arabella]]. The party may intervene to [[Save Arabella]]. If the party does not, Arabella will try to run. Kagha's snake [[Teela]] will pursue and kill the young girl. 

The healer [[Nettie]] can be found further inside in the [[Druids' Chambers]], should the party want to [[Get Help from Healer Nettie]]. 

Talking to [[Rath]] or [[Kagha]] may begin the quest [[Investigate Kagha]], as will reading [[The Rite of Thorns]] in the [[Servants' Quarters]], or finding Kagha's Chest. 

If you expose Kagha, the rats [[Olodan]], [[Wren]] and [[Pinta]] will reveal themselves to be wildshaped Shadow Druids. Kagha has made a deal with Olodan to enact the [[Rite of Thorns]] and deliver the [[Emerald Grove]] to the Shadow Druids. In return, she'll be made First Druid.

If you can convince Kagha to reconsider, she will join you and the other druids in fighting the Shadow Druids.

== Frescos ==
[[File:Fresco 1 wild.png|200px|thumb|A fresco in the Inner Sanctum depicting druids and beasts fighting together against monsters.]]
[[File:Fresco 2 Wellspring.png|200px|thumb|A fresco in the Inner Sanctum depicting a group of druids gathered in Silvanus' name.]]
[[File:Fresco 3 Union.png|200px|thumb|A fresco in the Inner Sanctum depicting the druids alongside Harpers.]]
[[File:Fresco 4 Moonrise.png|200px|thumb|A fresco in the Inner Sanctum depicting a broken Sharran helmet at the feet of the druids.]]

{{blockquote|
<poem>
By claw and tooth, from root to thorn,
The Old Oak's grove, to wildlings sworn.

The forest rose with claw and tooth,
To tear the darkness from its roots.

In darkest hour, a concord made,
Twixt harp and wild against the shade.

The towers seized, the battle done,
The moonrise broke the Darkest One.
</poem>
|Inner Sanctum Plaques}}

At the entrance of the Sanctum starting from the west side of the room and continuing along to the east side are frescos depict the legacy of the Emerald Grove. A variety of [[Skill Check|Skill Checks]] can be done to decipher the story from the frescos.  

Starting in order it be {{Ability Check|Investigation|10}} for first fresco which details the druids and beasts driving out the monsters of the land, though with current times its clear that such threats have returned. 

{{Ability Check|Religion|10}} is needed for the second fresco which details how after the monsters driven out, the druids claimed the grove in the name of [[Silvanus]], god of nature. 

The third fresco in the eastern corner of the room requires {{Ability Check|Religion|10}} reveals that during their 'Darkest Hour', the druids entered a concord with the [[Harpers]] to fight 'the shade'. 

{{SpoilerBlur|This relates to the rise of [[Kentheric Thorm]] as a servant of [[Shar]], taking over the region around [[Moonrise Tower]] and threatening the surroundings lands.}}

The last fresco needs {{Ability Check|History|5}} to fully decipher. While their opponents are left ambiguous, the final victory fresco shows a Sharran helmet broken at their feet. This suggests that [[Shar]], or her followers, was involved. The mention of Moonrise might suggest that [[Selûne]] intervened as well. If [[Shadowheart]] is in the party, she will more or less confirm this.

Succeeding all of the checks earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''Roots of the Grove'' ([[Sage]] background).

==Related Quests==
* [[Save Arabella]]
* [[Save the Refugees]]
** [[Investigate Kagha]]
** [[Kill Kagha]]

==Notable Loot==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
* {{RarityItem|Pale Oak}}
* {{RarityItem|Broodmother's Revenge}}
* {{RarityItem|Rune of the Wolf}}
* {{RarityItem|Key of the Ancients}}
* {{RarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}}

==Books==
* {{SmItemIcon|Logbook XII: 1371}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Grove Annals}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Detailed Report}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Grimy Report}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Druid Notebook}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Halsin's Journal, Vol I}} 
* {{SmItemIcon|Half-Torn Note}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Faldorn's Canticle: The Shadow Druids' Doctrine}}
* [[Rite_of_Thorns_Scroll|The Rite of Thorns]]
* [[Grove_Artefacts|Grove Artefacts]]

==Hidden Treasure==
* [[Malachite]], [[Half-Torn Note]] and [[Faldorn's Canticle: The Shadow Druid's Doctrine|Faldorn's Canticle]] in Kagha's Chest {{Coords|-485|-9}}

== Notes ==
* The name of the location on the map will be 'Emerald Grove'. Inner Sanctum is used by the wiki to help disambiguate.

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