Editing Ravaged Beach

[[File:Ravaged Beach.jpg|thumb|alt=The crash site at the Ravaged Beach|The crash site at the Ravaged Beach]]
{{Relative location
|region = Wilderness
|location = Ravaged Beach
|south    = River Chionthar
|north    = Roadside Cliffs
|west     = Nautiloid Wreck
|east     = River Chionthar
}}
Located on the bank of the [[River Chionthar]], the '''Ravaged Beach''' is dominated by the wreck of a [[nautiloid]]. Corpses of fishermen and [[Intellect Devourer]]s dot the area. There are several makeshift docks, but both them and the fishing boats that used them seem to have been destroyed. To the west sits a door to the [[Dank Crypt]], while to the north is the [[Emerald Grove]].

This is the [[location]] the player arrives at immediately after the events of the [[Prologue]].

== Overview ==
[[File:Ravaged Beach Scenic.jpeg|thumb|alt=The crash site at the Ravaged Beach, looked at from the top of the Overgrown Ruins.|The crash site at the Ravaged Beach, looked at from the top of the Overgrown Ruins]]
=== Related locations ===
* [[Wilderness]]
* [[Nautiloid Wreck]]
* [[Overgrown Ruins]]
** [[Dank Crypt]]

=== Waypoints ===
This location contains the following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}}:

* {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Overgrown Ruins {{Coords|276|298}}

*{{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Roadside Cliffs {{Coords|222|326}}
*{{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Emerald Grove Environs {{Coords|246|424}}

== Points of Interest ==

=== East beach ===
After the events of the [[Prologue]], the player will start [[Act One]] by exploring the beach. [[Shadowheart]], a potential companion, can be found unconscious nearby.

A number of corpses here can be conversed with via the spell {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}. 

Near the Overgrown Ruins {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}} at {{Coords|276 |298}}, a locked door leads to the [[Dank Crypt]], a sublocation of the [[Overgrown Ruins]].

=== West beach ===
The companion [[Astarion]] can be found close by the Nautiloid Wreck {{Coords|170|288}}. After Astarion has been encountered for the first time, a [[Scared Boar]] can be found on the cliffs nearby.

West of the Nautiloid Wreck on the far side of the beach is a cache left by [[Harpers]] at {{Coords|143|281}}. It can be found by dropping down ledges near the water, where a successful {{Ability Check|Nature|10}} will reveal deep grooves around a scuffed rock. If a character [[Strength|strong]] enough can move the rock, an Ornate Chest underneath will be revealed, containing a [[Harper's Map]] and [[Harper's Notebook]], along with minor loot. 
=== Nautiloid wreck ===
The Nautiloid Wreck from the Prologue divides the Ravaged Beach. The southern section of the wreck is guarded by a trio of [[Intellect Devourer|intellect devourers]] at {{Coords|230|271}}.

A dying [[Mind flayers|mind flayer]] can be found in the northern section of the [[Nautiloid Wreck]] at {{Coords|180|320}}. Killing it earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]] [[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''To Sleep, Perchance to Dream, Tentacled Dreams'' ([[Haunted One]] background).
===Roadside Cliffs===
{{Relative location
|region = Wilderness
|location = Roadside Cliffs
|south    = Ravaged Beach
|north    = Emerald Grove
|west     = Forest
|east     = Overgrown Ruins
}}The '''Roadside Cliffs''' sprawl north of the Nautiloid Wreck and south of the [[Emerald Grove]], between the [[Forest]] in the west, and the [[Overgrown Ruins]] in the east. The Roadside Cliffs are littered with broken Goblin traps. 

{{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}} (Roadside Cliffs) can be found at {{Coords|222|326}}. Interacting with this ancient stone sigil for the first time reveals a potential companion, [[Gale|Gale of Waterdeep]], who needs a hand after his wizardry to escape the plummeting nautiloid went awry.
{{SpoilerDurge|[[The Dark Urge]] has a unique and potentially bloody interaction with Gale's protruding hand. If you fantasize about hacking off the hand, you will actually do so, killing Gale and precluding his recruitment as a companion. Giving in or resisting the urge earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Events]] ''Indulge Thine Appetites'' or ''Subdue Thine Appetites'', respectively ([[Haunted One]] background).}}
Another potential companion, [[Lae'zel]], can be found trapped by tieflings.

A buried chest and a [[Shovel (item)|Shovel]] can be found at {{Coords|202|386}}.
====Harper Outpost====
Tucked away high in the Roadside Cliffs is a Harper Outpost, featuring a watchtower and a small spider-filled crevice {{Coords|160|373}}. A [[Silver Pendant]] can be found on a skeleton in the outpost {{Coords|152|366}}, while a less arachnophobic player can procure a [[Spider Egg Sac]] with some gold and 5 [[Experience]].{{Q|Necklace has a Harper sigil. Why were they here?|Player remark after discovering the [[Silver Pendant]]}}

=== Emerald Grove environs ===
{{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Emerald Grove Environs {{Coords|246|424}}

When the party first approaches the ramparts before the [[Emerald Grove]], [[Aradin]] and his fellow mercenaries will be found fleeing to the gates, pursued by a hunting band of [[Goblin|goblins]]. [[Wyll]] will also make an appearance to help defend the gates. If no allied defenders are killed, the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''No One Left Behind'' ([[Soldier]] background) will be awarded. Afterwards, you can enter the grove.

===Overgrown Ruins===
''For more information see: [[Overgrown Ruins]]''

A group of looters are canvassing the Overgrown Ruins. [[Gimblebock]], [[Quelenna]], [[Taman]], and [[Warryn]] stand guard outside in the Chapel Entrance.
==Notable characters==
=== Companions ===
*{{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can be found unconscious on the ground if she was freed from the pod during the [[Prologue]], or attempting to gain entry to the nearby [[Dank Crypt]] if she was not freed. Either way, she can be invited to join the party after speaking with her.
*If {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} died on the [[Nautiloid]], her body can be found not far from where you wake up and be revived, allowing you to recruit her slightly early.

==Related quests==
* [[Remove the Parasite]]
* [[Explore the Ruins]]

== Notable loot ==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
* {{RarityItem|Thieves' Tools}} in a crate on the beach
* {{RarityItem|Potion of Healing}} in a Pouch {{Coords|286|245}}
* {{RarityItem|Shanties for the Bitch Queen}} on the dock {{Coords|308|267}}
* {{RarityItem|Perfumed Letter}} on the Mangled Fisher {{Coords|296|270}}

=== West ravaged beach ===

* Harper's cache at {{Coords|143|281}}
**2 {{RarityItem|Potion of Speed|25}}
**{{RarityItem|Harper's Map}}
** {{RarityItem|Harper's Notebook}}
**A small amount of gold and gemstones.

=== Nautiloid Wreck ===
*{{RarityItem|Potion of Healing}} from a dead mindflayer {{Coords|180|320}}/{{Coords|215|275}}
*{{RarityItem|Potion of Speed}} from a dead mindflayer {{Coords|210|300}}/{{Coords|232|260}}
*{{RarityItem|Basic Poison}} from a [[Cartilaginous Chest]] {{Coords|234|261}}
* {{RarityItem|Rapier}} from an Abducted Nobleman {{Coords|230|271}}

=== Emerald Grove environs ===

* {{RarityItem|Gloves of Power}} (Dropped by Za'Krug)

=== Hidden treasure ===
[[File:Cartilaginous Chest on Ravaged Beach.jpg|thumb|The Cartilaginous Chest. The Ancient Door is visible in the background.]]
On a stone arch overlooking the Ancient Door is a Cartilaginous Chest containing:
* {{RarityItem|Garnet Ring}}
* {{RarityItem|Elixir of Fire Resistance}}
* {{RarityItem|Caustic Bulb}}

=== Ingredients ===
Ingredients for [[Alchemy]] that can be found in this location:
* {{RarityItem|Mergrass}} (×3)
* {{RarityItem|Belladonna}} (×2)

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== Location remarks == 
(Player comes near the end of a dock that looks over the Chionthar)
* "Fresh water. There must be a settlement somewhere nearby."

== Speak with Dead ==
There are several corpses that can provide insights about the crash and the Mind Flayers via the spell {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}.

=== Abducted Nobleman ===
[[File:Abducted Nobleman - Speak With Dead.jpg|alt=Abducted Nobleman: "Francis... merchant... selling pottery..."|thumb|Abducted Nobleman: "Francis... merchant... selling pottery..."]]Located where the [[Intellect Devourer|Intellect Devourers]] are lurking.
{{Coords|230|271}}

'''Player:''' Who are you?

*Abducted Nobleman: Francis... merchant... selling pottery...

'''Player (Shadowheart):''' Are there any rites you'd like performed over your body?

* '''Abducted Nobleman:''' Not from your cursed god...

'''Player:''' What happened to you?

* '''Abducted Nobleman:''' Guiding my cart...shadow fell... tentacle grabbed me...
* '''Abducted Nobleman:''' Took me here.. put something in my eye...
** '''Player:''' Do you know why any of us were taken?
*** '''Abducted Nobleman:''' No... took everyone... peasants... lords... took them all...
**** '''Player:''' They put something in my eye too. Can we get rid of it?
***** '''Abducted Nobleman:''' Find healer...
***** '''Abducted Nobleman:''' ...or die... it'll leave...

'''Player:''' How did you die?

* '''Abducted Nobleman:''' Fire... screaming... then ''crunch.'' Nothing...

'''Player:''' Do you have anything valuable?

* '''Abducted Nobleman:''' They took me... took everything...

=== Dead Fisher (Male) ===
Located north of the where the player wakes up. 
{{Coords|296|253}}

'''Player:''' Who are you?

* '''Dead Fisher:''' Marcus... Fisherman...
** '''Player:''' What were you doing here?
*** '''Dead Fisher:''' Saw the crash... came quick... try'n to help folk...

'''Player:''' How did you die?

* '''Dead Fisher:''' Brains... didn't see 'em comin'...
** '''Player:''' Why didn't you notice the brains?
*** '''Dead Fisher:''' Woman... beautiful... couldn't look away...
**** '''Player:''' Where did the woman go?
***** '''Dead Fisher:''' Went west... other followed... couldn't help 'emselves...

'''Player:''' Were there any other survivors?

* '''Dead Fisher:''' Elf... ran north... up the beach...

=== Dead Fisher (Female) ===
Located just south of the Overgrown Ruins [[Waypoint]].
{{Coords|284|281}}

'''Player:''' Who are you?

* '''Dead Fisher:''' Ellie... fisherwoman... Elturel...
** '''Player:''' Elturel? Are we close to the city?
*** '''Dead Fisher:''' No... upriver... too far...

'''Player:''' How did you die?

* '''Dead Fisher:''' Chased elf... brains chased me...

==Notes==
* At the northern end of the beach, at the base of the cliff, is an '''Ancient Door''' that can be unlocked with a {{SkillCheck|Sleight of Hand|20}}. This door leads to the [[Dank Crypt]] dungeon. If the party fails to pick the lock, the [[Dank Crypt]] can still be accessed from the [[Chapel Entrance]] or from the [[Bedchamber]].

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[[Category:Act One Locations]]
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