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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]].
'''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]].


{{NoExcerpt|''For The Adamantine Forge, a notable sub-area within the neighbouring [[Abandoned Refuge]] area, see: [[The Adamantine Forge]].''}}
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 ancient crumbling ruins and devilish lava pools, bolstering their armaments and seeking a safe incursion point to march their army into the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]].  


{{SpoilerWarning}}
[[Duergar]] mercenaries billeted in the Abandoned Refuge 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.
==Location Summary==
This ancient, long-abandoned fortress houses the legendary [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]] and is accessible by traversing the [[Ebonlake]] using the Zurkhwood Skiffs at the [[Decrepit Village|Underdark Beach]].


===Access===
==Access==
Grymforge is found in the [[Underdark]].
The entry to Grymforge is through the [[Decrepit Village]], [[Underdark]] {{Coords|-7|-210}} by taking the skiff from the beach docks.


Primary entry to Grymforge is through the [[Decrepit Village]] {{Coords|-7|-210}} by taking the skiff on the beach docks. Alternate entry is not possible.
==Areas==
 
==Story Interactions==
{{SpoilerBox|
* Pass all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to recieve infernal plate.
* Save True Soul Nere
* Save the slaves
* Find Philomeen and negotiate for your lives
* Convince the spiders to unionize with Lolth}}
 
==Wayfinding==
Grymforge is an expansive and multilevel area. ''Please contribute to the wiki if you have ideas for ways to talk about areas within this location!''
Grymforge is an expansive and multilevel area. ''Please contribute to the wiki if you have ideas for ways to talk about areas within this location!''


=== Ancient Forge ===
====Duergar Encampment====
''Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]]''
The Duergar do not dwell in the entirety of Grymforge. They have set up in this location's central area, and are primarily on the floor levels.


To the far south of Grymforge, you can find access to [[Abandoned Refuge]] and the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' [[Waypoint]]. It can only be accessed via the upper-level grating, or via a magical effect such as Misty Step or Fly. Continuing on this route eventually leads to [[The Adamantine Forge]].
====Abandoned Temple====
This area is primarily accessed through the upper floors of Grymforge, and primarily occupies the northeast region of the location map. You can find [[Philomeen]] in these depths, along with dangerous creatures such as [[Ochre Jelly]] and [[Hellsboar|Hellsboars]].


===Duergar Encampment===
====Ancient Forge====
The Duergar do not dwell in the entirety of Grymforge. They have set up in this location's central area, and are primarily on the floor levels.
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]].}}
To the far south of Grymforge, you can find access to [[Abandoned Refuge]] and the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' [[Waypoint]]. It can only be accessed via the upper-level grating, or via a magical effect such as Misty Step or Fly. Continuing on this route eventually leads to the [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]].


===Abandoned Temple===
====Adamantine Forge====
This area is primarily accessed through the upper floors of Grymforge, and primarily occupies the northeast region of the location map. You can find [[Philomeen]] in these depths, along with dangerous creatures such as [[Ochre Jelly]] and [[Hellsboar|Hellsboars]].
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Admantine Forge]].}}
The legendary forge built by a long-forgotten Sharran blacksmith. It is accessed from [[Abandoned Refuge]] by traversing down from the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint past the lava pools across the collapsed bridge.


===Connected Locations===
===Connected Locations===
The following [[Location|Locations]] connect to Grymforge:
The following [[Location|Locations]] connect to Grymforge:
 
* [[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>
Adjacent Regions:
* [[Underdark]]
* [[Underdark]]
** [[Decrepit Village]] (Beach)
** [[Decrepit Village]] (Beach)
* [[Ruined Battlefield]]
* [[Ruined Battlefield]] (Act 2)


Adjacent Locations:
=== Regional Waypoints ===
* [[Abandoned Refuge]]
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Header Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within Grymforge:
* [[Ancient Temple]]<small>*</small>
:{{WpCo|'''Underdark - Grymforge'''|-647|382}}
:<small>* ''Although you can technically enter the location called [[Ancient Temple]] from Grymforge, you can't interact with the location in any meaningful way from here.''</small>
:{{WpCo|'''Underdark - Ancient Forge'''|-611|294}}


=== Waypoints ===
==Story Interactions==
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Header Map Icon.png|Waypoint}} is available for fast travel within Grymforge.
{{SpoilerBox|
 
* Pass all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to recieve infernal plate
:{{WpCo|'''Underdark - Grymforge'''|-647|382}}
* 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====  
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{{NoExcerpt|''For The Adamantine Forge, a notable sub-area within the neighbouring [[Abandoned Refuge]] area, see: [[The Adamantine Forge]].''}}

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The main hall of Grymforge.

Grymforge is a Location in the Underdark in Chapter One. It encompasses the legendary Adamantine Forge and the lesser Ancient Forge, also known as the Abandoned Refuge.

Built by worshippers of the 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 ancient crumbling ruins and devilish lava pools, bolstering their armaments and seeking a safe incursion point to march their army into the Shadow-Cursed Lands.

Duergar mercenaries billeted in the Abandoned Refuge are commading a group of enslaved Ironhands gnomes to free the commander of the local special forces, 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 X: -7 Y: -210 by taking the skiff from the beach docks.

Areas

Grymforge is an expansive and multilevel area. Please contribute to the wiki if you have ideas for ways to talk about areas within this location!

Duergar Encampment

The Duergar do not dwell in the entirety of Grymforge. They have set up in this location's central area, and are primarily on the floor levels.

Abandoned Temple

This area is primarily accessed through the upper floors of Grymforge, and primarily occupies the northeast region of the location map. You can find Philomeen in these depths, along with dangerous creatures such as Ochre Jelly and Hellsboars.

Ancient Forge

Main article: Abandoned Refuge.

To the far south of Grymforge, you can find access to Abandoned Refuge and the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' Waypoint. It can only be accessed via the upper-level grating, or via a magical effect such as Misty Step or Fly. Continuing on this route eventually leads to the Adamantine Forge.

Adamantine Forge

Main article: Admantine Forge.

The legendary forge built by a long-forgotten Sharran blacksmith. It is accessed from Abandoned Refuge by traversing down from the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint past the lava pools across the collapsed bridge.

Connected Locations

The following Locations connect to Grymforge:

Regional Waypoints

The following Waypoints Waypoints are available within Grymforge:

caption = Underdark - Grymforge Underdark - Grymforge X: -647 Y: 382
caption = Underdark - Ancient Forge Underdark - Ancient Forge X: -611 Y: 294

Story Interactions

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

  • 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

Notable NPCs

Merchants

Animals

Other NPCs

Monsters

Loot

Quest Items

Other Notable

Other Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:

Hidden Treasure

  • Harper Cache: X: -700 Y: 371 find this blatantly labelled cache, with a dangerous twist.

Quests

External Links


For The Adamantine Forge, a notable sub-area within the neighbouring Abandoned Refuge area, see: The Adamantine Forge.
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