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[[File:Wilderness.jpg|thumb|alt=A map of the Wilderness with some notable locations; Emerald Grove, Tollhouse, Waukeen's Rest, Goblin Camp, Overgrown Ruins and the Sunlit Wetlands highlighted.|A map of the Wilderness with some notable locations; Emerald Grove, Tollhouse, Waukeen's Rest, Goblin Camp, Overgrown Ruins and the Sunlit Wetlands highlighted.]]
[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Chapter One Locations]]
[[File:Wilderness.jpg|thumb|The Wilderness on a region map.]]
The '''Wilderness''' is a [[region]] comprised of multiple [[Location|locations]] in [[Chapter One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]].


The '''Wilderness''' is the over-world [[region]] in [[Act One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]].  
== Region Summary ==
The Wilderness is a heavily forested area to the east of [[Baldur's Gate]]. A tribe of [[Goblin]]s have made their home there, as well as several other types of monsters. Overgrown ruins can also be found here alongside several entrances to the [[Underdark]].


== Overview ==
It is the primary setting for the start of the game, and is visible on the map of the [[Over-world]].
The Wilderness is is a heavily forested area in [[Elturgard]]<ref>Dialogue when interacting with Zevlor's Map: "If this map is accurate, we are in Elturgard. Baldur's Gate is some ways still."</ref><ref>''[[Findings from the Hinterlands - New Edition]]''</ref>, covering a segment of the [[Risen Road]] and the [[River Chionthar]] somewhere between [[Elturel]] and [[Baldur's Gate]].  


Notable settlements in the region include the [[Emerald Grove]], the former village of [[Blighted Village|Moonhaven]] and [[Waukeen's Rest]]. A tribe of [[Goblin]]s, as well as several other types of monsters, have settled into the Blighted Village and the [[Goblin Camp|Temple of Selûne]] to the west. In the far east are [[Overgrown Ruins]]
=== Access ===
No special action is required to reach this [[region]]. After completing the [[Prologue]], the player will find themselves at a [[Location]] within the '''Wilderness''' known as the [[Ravaged Beach]].


The Wilderness also contains several entrances to the [[Underdark]].
== Wayfinding ==
Due to its immense size, the map of the '''Wilderness''' 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 [[Location|locations]] below may include adjacent nameless areas of the '''Wilderness.'''


[[File:Map Wilderness A Terrain Tex.webp|thumb|alt=The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap of Baldur's Gate 3.|The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap.]]
=== South East Quadrant ===
{{Relative location
[[File:Wilderness-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the SE quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
|region = Wilderness
==== Ravaged Beach ====
|location = Roadside Cliffs
The [[Ravaged Beach]] is in the most SE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable as the starting location for the player storyline.
|south    = Ravaged Beach
|north    = Emerald Grove
|west    = Forest
|east    = Overgrown Ruins
}}
=== Locations===
* [[Nautiloid Wreck]]
* [[Ravaged Beach]]
* [[Overgrown Ruins]]
* [[Emerald Grove]]
* [[The Risen Road]]
* [[Forest]]
* [[Blighted Village]]
* [[Sunlit Wetlands]] / [[Putrid Bog]]
* [[Goblin Camp]]
* [[Waukeen's Rest]]
* [[Mountain Pass]]


=== Adjacent regions ===
This location is adjacent to the south of the [[Chapel Entrance]], and southeast of an unnamed region of the map where [[Nautiloid]] wreckage still burns.
* [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]
* [[Underdark]]


=== Waypoints ===
==== Chapel Entrance ====
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the '''Wilderness''' region.  
The [[Chapel Entrance]] is a location in the SE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.
* [[#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]] {{Coords|222|326}}
* [[Overgrown Ruins]] {{Coords|276|298}}
* [[Emerald Grove|Emerald Grove Environs]] {{Coords|246|423}}
* [[The Risen Road]] {{Coords|82|597}}
* [[Blighted Village]] {{Coords|34|394}}
* [[Riverside Teahouse]] {{Coords|-10|250}}
* [[Goblin Camp]] {{Coords|-74|445}}
* [[Waukeen's Rest]] {{Coords|-77|570}}


== Ravaged beach ==
This location connects to the [[Ravaged Beach]] to the south, and an unnamed region of the map near the [[Roadside Cliffs]].
[[File:Wilderness-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the SE quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ravaged Beach]]}}
Located on the bank of the [[River Chionthar]], and the far south-east of the mini-map, 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 north-west is a door to the [[Dank Crypt]], while to the north is the [[Emerald Grove]].


This is the [[Location]] the player character arrives at immediately after the events of the [[Prologue]], and where [[Shadowheart]] is likely to encountered for the first time.
==== "Roadside Cliffs" ====
[[Roadside Cliffs]] is a location in the SE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is unnamed on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.


=== Roadside Cliffs ===
This location is adjacent to the south of the [[Druid Grove]] the east of the [[Forest]].
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ravaged Beach#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]]}}
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. Potential companions [[Gale]] and [[Lae'zel]] can be rescued and recruited here.  


* {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: [[#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]] {{Coords|222|326}}
=== North East Quadrant===
[[File:Wilderness-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the NE Quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
==== Druid Grove ====
The [[Druid Grove]] is a settlement location in the most NE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for its population of local Emerald Enclave druids who are hosting refugee tieflings fleeing from the city of Elturel.


=== Overgrown Ruins ===
This location is adjacent to the North of unnamed region of the map near the [[Roadside Cliffs]], and east of the [[Risen Road]].
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Overgrown Ruins]]}}


== North eastern locations ==
=== North West Quadrant===
[[File:Wilderness-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the NE Quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
==== Risen Road ====
=== Emerald Grove ===
[[The Risen Road]] is a location in the north and central quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Emerald Grove]]}}


The '''Emerald Grove''', also known as ''Silvanus' Grove'' and ''Druid's Grove'', is in the north-east. It encompasses the large cavern known as the [[The Hollow]], and the [[Sacred Pool]].
This location is adjacent to the west of the [[Druid Grove]], to the north of the [[Forest]], and the passage location for both [[Waukeen's Rest]] and the [[Mountain Pass]] to its west.


The Druids of the Emerald Grove are led by [[Kagha]] who serves as the leader of the druids in First Druid [[Halsin]]'s absence. They are providing a temporary refuge for the [[Tiefling Refugees]] from Elturel, though tensions are high. The Grove is on high alert due to the aggression of nearby goblins. Kagha has ordered the [[Rite of Thorns]] to be performed to shut the grove off, which would displace the tieflings.
==== Waukeen's Rest ====
[[Waukeen's Rest]] is a location in the NW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for the large fire that consumes its primary building.


=== Secluded Cove ===
This location is adjacent to the northwest of the [[Risen Road]] .
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Secluded Cove]]}}
==== Mountain Pass ====
The ‘’’Mountain Pass’’’ is a location in the most northwest quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.


The [[Secluded Cove]] is another segment of beach to the east of the Emerald Grove. Harpies have set up a nest in the location, who can be a dangerous encounter for unprepared characters.  
This location is adjacent to the west of [[Waukeen’s Rest]] and the [[Risen Road]].  


== Central Locations ==
=== Central Quadrant===
[[File:Wilderness-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the Central Quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
[[File:Wilderness-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the Central Quadrant of the Wilderness.]]


==== Forest ====
==== Forest ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Forest]]}}
The [[Forest]] is a location in the most DIRECTIONAL quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.
The '''Forest''' is a location in the centre-most quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its large canopy of shade trees and soil pathways speckled with grey rocks.


This location contains the [[Blighted Village]] at its centre. It is north of the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], east of the [[Goblin Camp]], south of [[The Risen Road]], south-west of the [[Druid Grove]], and west of the unnamed area known only as the [[Roadside Cliffs]] where the [[Nautiloid]] wreckage still burns.  
This location is adjacent to the ADJACENT_LOCATION.  


==== Blighted Village ====
==== Blighted Village ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Blighted Village]]}}
The [[Blighted Village]] is a location in the centermost quadrant '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.
The '''Blighted Village''' is a location in the centre-most quadrant '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for a large windmill.


This location is surrounded by the [[Forest]] on all sides.
This location is surrounded by the [[Forest]] on all sides.


== North western locations ==
=== South Quadrant===
=== Risen Road ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Risen Road]]}}
'''The Risen Road''' is a location in the north and central quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for large groups of [[Gnoll]]s.
 
This location is adjacent to the west of the [[Druid Grove]], to the north of the [[Forest]], and the passage location for both [[Waukeen's Rest]] and the [[Mountain Pass]] to its west.
 
=== Waukeen's Rest ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Waukeen's Rest]]}}
'''Waukeen's Rest'''' is a location in the NW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for the large fire that consumes its primary building as a result of a raid.
 
This location is adjacent to the north-west of the [[Risen Road]] .
 
=== Mountain Pass ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Mountain Pass]]}}
The '''Mountain Pass''' is a location in the most north-west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for a powerful group of Githyanki.
 
This location is adjacent to the west of [[Waukeen's Rest]] and the [[Risen Road]]. Pass further westward to enter a separate region.
 
== Southern locations ==
==== Sunlit Wetlands ====
==== Sunlit Wetlands ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Sunlit Wetlands]]}}
The [[Sunlit Wetlands]] (also known as the [[Putrid Bog]] is a location in the most SW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.
The '''Sunlit Wetlands''' (also known as the [[Putrid Bog]]) is a location in the most SW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its beautiful pools of dappled waters with that eventually give way to dead trees and foetid marsh.


This location is adjacent to the South of the [[Forest]].
This location is adjacent to the South of the [[Forest]].


== Western locations ==
=== West Central Quadrant===
==== Goblin Camp ====
==== Goblin Camp ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Goblin Camp]]}}
The [[Goblin Camp]] is a settlement location in the far west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.
The '''Goblin Camp''' is a settlement location in the far west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable by, perhaps unsurprisingly, its goblin residents.
 
This location is adjacent to the west of the [[Forest]], and the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] to the South.
 
=== Regional Locations ===
* [[Ravaged Beach]]
* [[Chapel Entrance]]
* [[Roadside Cliffs]] (unnamed SW area on minimap)
* [[Druid Grove]]
* [[The Risen Road]]
* [[Forest]]
* [[Blighted Village]]
* [[Sunlit Wetlands]] / [[Putrid Bog]]
* [[Goblin Camp]]
* [[Waukeen's Rest]]
* [[Mountain Pass]]


This location is adjacent to the west of the [[Forest]], and the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] to the South. Pass further westward to enter a separate region via the Mountain Pass.
=== Regional Waypoints ===
The following [[Waypoint|Waypoints]] are available within the '''Wilderness''' region.
* [[Overgrown Ruins]] {{Coords|276|298}}
* [[Silvanus' Grove]] {{Coords|246|423}}
* [[The Risen Road]] {{Coords|82|597}}
* [[Blighted Village]] {{Coords|34|394}}
* [[Riverside Teahouse]] {{Coords|-10|250}}
* [[Goblin Camp]] {{Coords|-74|445}}
* [[Waukeen's Rest]] {{Coords|-77|570}}


== Characters ==
== Notable Characters ==
=== Companions ===
=== Companions ===
The following companions may all be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional companions are available in named locations within the Wilderness):
The following companions may all be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional companions are available in named locations within the Wilderness):


* {{CharLink|Astarion}} is looking for help defeating [[Intellect Devourer]]s west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] {{Coords|170|288}}.  
{{SpoilerBox|
* {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} is trapped by two tieflings, [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]] {{Coords|237|371}}.
* [[Astarion]] is looking for help defeating [[Intellect Devourer]]s west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] {{Coords|170|288}}.  
* {{CharLink|Gale}} will teleport from the waypoint at the Roadside Cliffs [[Ancient Rune Circle|waypoint]].
* [[Lae'zel]] is trapped by two tieflings, [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]] {{Coords|237|371}}.
* [[Gale]] will teleport from the waypoint at the Roadside Cliffs [[Ancient Rune Circle|waypoint]]. }}


=== Notable non-player characters ===
=== Merchants ===
All other notable NPCs are contained within named locations.
* (Contribute to the wiki if you are aware of any Merchants in nameless regions of the Wilderness)


=== Creatures ===
=== NPCs ===
* [[Intellect Devourer]]s in the [[Nautiloid Wreck]]
* (Contribute to the wiki if you are aware of any NPCs in nameless regions of the Wilderness)
* [[Goblin]]s in the [[#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]]
* Looters in the [[Overgrown Ruins]]
* [[Redcap|Redcaps]] in the [[Sunlit Wetlands]]
* [[Harpy|Harpies]] at the [[Secluded Cove]]
* [[Hyena]]s along the [[Risen Road]]
* [[Gnoll]]s along the Risen Road


== Loot ==
== Related Quests ==
The following quests may all be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Wilderness):
 
== Regional Loot ==
The following loot may all be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Wilderness):
The following loot may all be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Wilderness):
* (Contribute to the wiki if you are aware of any Notable Loot in nameless regions of the Wilderness)


=== Hidden treasures ===
=== Hidden Treasures ===
* '''Cartilaginous Chest''': on-board the crashed Nautiloid, tucked up on a second-floor shelf is this chest. {{coords|234|261}}
{{SpoilerBox|
* '''Harper Cache''': An Ornate Chest hidden under a rock{{Coords|141|282}}.
==== Harper Cache ====
* {{MdRarityItem|Spider Egg Sac}} from the crevice at {{Coords|160|373}}
West of the crashed [[Nautiloid]], down a ledge near the water is a scuffed rock {{Coords|141|282}}. Succeeding on a [[Nature]] check will reveal deep grooves around it. If a character [[Strength|strong]] enough can move the rock, an Ornate Chest underneath will be revealed. This chest contains:
* {{MdRarityItem|Silver Pendant}} can be found on a skeleton {{Coords|152|366}},
* 2 {{SmallIcon|Potion of Speed Icon.png}} [[Potion of Speed|Potions of Speed]]
 
* [[Harper's Map]]
== References ==
* [[Harper's Notebook]]
<references />
And a small amount of gold and gemstones.}}


{{Wilderness}}
==External Links==
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[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
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