Editing Underdark

[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Chapter One Locations]]
[[File:Underdark.jpg|500px|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
The '''Underdark''' is a [[region]] comprised of multiple [[Location|locations]] in [[Chapter One]].

The '''Underdark''' is a vast system of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight which stretch beneath the lands of Faerûn. It is a dangerous place, home to evil beings, powerful creatures, and outlandish flora. The [[Drow]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the '''Underdark'''. 

==Access==
Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the '''Underdark''' from overland. All of them involve traveling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world. 

The following locations contain known access points into the '''Underdark''':
*Depart from the [[Defiled Temple]] to arrive in/near the South East Region.
*Depart from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]] to reach the North East Region.
*Depart from the [[Riverside Teahouse]] to reach the South West Region.
*Depart from the [[Whispering Depths]] to reach the North East Region.

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

====List of Map Locations====
*[[Arcane Tower]] 
*[[Ebonlake Grotto]]
* [[Decrepit Village]]
*[[Dread Hollow]]
*[[The Festering Cove]]
*[[Selûnite Outpost]]
*[[Storehouse]]
⚠️ Please note that while [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are technically contained within the '''Underdark''' territory, their [[location|locations]] are found on separate maps.

====Waypoints====
The following [[Waypoint]]s are available within the '''Underdark''' territory. 
*Beach {{coords|22|-209}} in the [[Decrepit Village]]
*Selûnite Outpost {{coords|180|-235}}
*Myconid Colony	{{coords|101|-101}} in [[Ebonlake Grotto]]
*Sussur Tree	{{coords|49|-140}} in the [[Dread Hollow]]
*Grymforge	{{coords|___|___}} 
**Ancient Forge	{{coords|___|___}}

===North East Quadrant===
[[File:Storehouse_South.png|200px|thumb|View from the Storehouse, looking to the South]]
====Storehouse====
The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the '''Underdark''' map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies. 

Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Zhentarim Basement]].

===="Minotaur Hills"====
Considered part of the [[Storehouse]], this nameless area of the '''Underdark''' is recognizable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This unique area is directly adjacent to the south of the [[Storehouse]], after climbing down the rope netting.

Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Whispering Depths]].

===North Central Quadrant===
[[File:Ebonlake_Grotto_South.png|200px|thumb|View from Ebonlake Grotto, looking to the south.]]
====Ebonlake Grotto ====
[[Ebonlake Grotto]] is a [[location]] centered between the NE and NW corners of the '''Underdark''' map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconids]] amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.

Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area only after unlocking the [[Myconid Colony]] waypoint here.

===="Myconid Minefield" ====
Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]]. Pass through and speak to the [[Myconid]] NPCs when you arrive in this area if you wish.

This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-east of [[Ebonlake Grotto]]. 
[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
===="Giant Bird Nest"====
Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is a rather unremmarkable corridor connecting [[Ebonlake Grotto]], the [[Dread Hollow]] and the [[Decrepit Village]]. It is most recognizable for the giant bird's nest.

This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-west of [[Ebonlake Grotto]].

===North West Quadrant===
[[File:Dread Hollow South.png|200px|thumb|View of Dread Hollow, looking south from the Sussur Tree]]
====Dread Hollow====
The [[Dread Hollow]] is a [[location]] in the NW corner of the '''Underdark''' map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its brightly shining Sussur Trees, and the roaming [[Hook Horror|Hook Horrors]], amidst which resides a singular NPC.

Entering the '''Underdark''' through this area from the surface is unknown.

===="Bibberbang Grotto"====
Considered part of the [[Dread Hollow]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being densely covered with the dangerous mushroom, [[Bibberbang]], which has ensnared [[Baelen]].

This unique area is directly adjacent approximately north of [[Dread Hollow]], on a lower level.

====Dread Hollow South====
Considered part of the [[Dread Hollow]] this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being a sparse soil clearing, featuring a lonely Tombstone amidst the rocks lining this area.

This unique area is directly adjacent approximately south of [[Dread Hollow]].

===South West Quadrant===
[[File:Arcane Tower South.png|200px|thumb|View from the Arcane Tower, looking towards the Arcane Tower]]
====Arcane Tower====
The [[Arcane Tower]] is a [[location]] in the SW corner of the '''Underdark''' map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Turrets]].

===="Torchstalk Gulch"====
Considered part of the [[Arcane Tower]], this nameless area of the '''Underdark''' is recognizable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of [[Torchstalk]] that cast floating embers into the air. 

This unique area is directly adjacent east of the [[Arcane Tower]]. 

Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Gnarled Teahouse]] via the [[Mushroom Circle]].

====Festering Cove====
The [[The Festering Cove|Festering Cove]] is a partially hidden [[location]] on a separate '''Underdark''' map, containing the [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god, [[BOOOAL]]. 

It is reached after climbing down the cragged rock in the Torchstalk area at X: 80 Y-241.

===South East Quadrant===
[[File:Selunite_Outpost_North.png|200px|thumb|View from the Selûnite Outpost, looking to the North]]
====Selûnite Outpost====
The [[Selûnite Outpost]] is a [[location]] in the SE corner of the '''Underdark''' map.. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by it's crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defenses.

Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Goblin Camp]].

[[File:Selunite Outpost West.png|200px|thumb|View from the Selûnite Outpost, looking to the West]]
===="Abandoned Battlefield"====
Considered part of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.

This unique area is directly adjacent north of the [[Selûnite Outpost]]. 

===="Petrified Battlefield"====
Considered part of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable by it's purple [[Glowing Gems]] and several [[Petrified (Condition)|petrified]] [[Drow]] and a [[Spectator]].

This unique area is directly adjacent west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]].

===Central Quadrant===
[[File:Decrepit Village.png|200px|thumb|View from the Decrepit Village, overlooking it from the South]]
====Decrepit Village====
The [[Decrepit Village]] is the most central [[location]] on the '''Underdark''' map, and a multi-level area. When labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures, though the north-eastern most portion has more mushrooms and a typical underdark appearance. 

You may find [[Holvik]], [[Gehk Coal]], [[Novice Gamor]], and [[Lurgan]] here.

====Beach====
Part of the [[Decrepit Village]] location, this lowest level of the Decrepit Village features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the player to [[Grymforge]] based on the story path of their choosing.

====Grymforge====
[[Grymforge]] is an expansive and abandoned settlement [[location]] on a separate '''Underdark''' map, containing the [[Adamantine forge|Adamantine Forge]] It is reached after taking the boat located at the Decrepit Village Beach.

==Notable NPCs==
⚠️ Please note that while [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are technically contained within the '''Underdark''' territory, due to having unique maps, their NPCs and Merchants are not listed here.

*[[Baelen Bonecloak]]
*[[Bernard]]
*[[Dhourn]]
*[[Filro the Forgotten]]
*[[Glut]]
*[[Pooldripp the Zealous]]
*[[Spaw]]
*[[Thulla]]
*[[Omeluum]]

===Merchants===
*[[Blurg]]
*[[Derryth Bonecloak]]

==Related Quests==
*[[Avenge Glut's Circle]]
*[[Defeat the Duergar Intruders]]
*[[Find the Missing Boots]]
*[[Find the Mushroom Picker]]
*[[Remove the Parasite]]
**[[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]]
**[[Reach Moonrise Towers]]
*[[Find the Nightsong]]

===Quest-related Items===
Quest-related items obtained in this location.
*[[Boots of Speed]]
*[[Tattered Scroll]]
*[[Scribbled Notes|Scribbled Note]]
*{{SmallIcon|Sussur Tree Bark Icon.png}} [[Sussur Tree Bark]]
*[[Noblestalk]]
*[[Tongue of Madness]]
*[[Timmask Spores]]

== Notable Loot ==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: 
*{{SmallIcon|Icy Crystal Icon.png}} [[Icy Crystal]]
*{{SmallIcon|Bloodguzzler Garb Icon.png}} [[Bloodguzzler Garb]]
*{{SmallIcon|Drow Studded Leather Armour Icon.png}} [[Drow Studded Leather Armour]]
*{{SmallIcon|Leather Helmet Magical Icon.png}} [[Helmet of Autonomy]]

=== Hidden Treasure ===

* [[Dog Collar]] (X:___ Y:___): dig up the grave in [[Dread Hollow|Dread Hollow South]]
* [[Phalar Aluve]] (X:___ Y:___): pass the check 
* Buried Chest (X:___ Y:___):  pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
* Giant Nest (X:___ Y:___):  climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest

==External Links==
{{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}