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The '''Underdark''' is a [[Region]] of [[Faerûn]], and consists of multiple [[location]]s in [[Act One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms, but also contains a multitude of [[alchemy|alchemical]] ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere. The Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The [[Drow]], [[Duergar]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the Underdark.  

Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve travelling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.  

The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:

* Ladder from the [[Defiled Temple]], arriving in the [[Selunite Outpost]].

* Elevator from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]], arriving in the [[Storehouse]].

* Mushroom circle in the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] to a corresponding circle in [[#Torchstalk Gulch|Torchstalk Gulch]]

* Falling into the hole in the [[Whispering Depths]], arriving in the [[#Minotaur Hills|Minotaur Hills]]. (Note: [[Feather Fall]] must be used or a cutscene will show you falling to your death).

== Areas ==

[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.]]

{{hatnote|Main article: [[Storehouse]].}}

The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.  

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

==== Minotaur Hills ====

Considered part of the [[Storehouse]], this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This area is directly to the south of the [[Storehouse]] via the rope netting.

[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]

==== Ebonlake Grotto ====

{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ebonlake Grotto]].}}

The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconid]]s amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.

Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]] and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognisable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]], which are a particularly dangerous combination with [[Torchstalk]] mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.

==== Giant Bird Nest ====

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting [[Ebonlake Grotto]], the [[Dread Hollow]] and the [[Decrepit Village]]. It is most recognisable for the giant bird's nest.

[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]

The Dread Hollow is a [[location]] in the north-west of the [[Underdark]].  This area is recognisable for the large and brightly shining [[Sussur Tree]], as well as the roaming [[Hook Horror]]s and hostile wizard, [[Filro|Filro the Forgotton]], living along its branched roots.  A [[Bulette]] can also be spotted in the area.

To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of [[Lenore]].

North-east of the [[Sussur Tree]] in the [[Dread Hollow]] section of the [[Underdark]], the '''Bibberbang Grotto''' is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing [[Bibberbang]] mushrooms, trapping [[Baelen|Baelen Bonecloak]].

==== Arcane Tower ====

{{hatnote|Main article: [[Arcane Tower]].}}

The Arcane Tower is a [[location]] in the south-west corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Cannon]]s.

==== Torchstalk Gulch ====

Considered to be part of the [[Arcane Tower]] and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of [[Torchstalk]] that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of an unfortunate Drow can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall. Can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}, which is detailed further down.

 

A few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which leads to the [[Overgrown Tunnel]].

The Festering Cove is a partially hidden [[location]] on a separate Underdark map, containing the [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god, [[BOOOAL]]. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in Torchstalk Gulch {{Coords|80|-241}}.

[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.]]

==== Selûnite Outpost ====

The [[Selûnite]] Outpost is a [[location]] in the SE corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable by its 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 defences.

The Outpost can be reached from the [[Shattered Sanctum]].

==== Ancient Battlefield ====

Directly north of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.

To the west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple [[Glowing Gems]] and several [[Petrified (Condition)|petrified]] [[Drow]] as well as one [[Spectator]].

==== Decrepit Village====

The Decrepit Village is the central [[location]] of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognisable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures.

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

==== Grymforge ====

{{hatnote|Main article: [[Grymforge]].}}

Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement [[location]] on a separate map, containing the [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]. It is accessible via the boat at the [[Decrepit Village]].

== Regional Waypoints ==

The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the Underdark.  

* [[Pooldripp the Zealous|Pooldripp]]

*[[Dhourn]]

=== Creatures ===

* [[Bulette]]

* [[Hook Horror]]

* [[Minotaur]]

* [[Spectator]]

=== Quest Items ===

=== Other notable ===

The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: {{verify}}

*{{MdRarityItem|Explorer's Ring}}

*{{MdRarityItem|Helmet of Autonomy}}

[[File:Phalar Aluve Location.jpg|thumb|Phalar Aluve]]

*[[Dog Collar]] {{Coords|?|?}}: Dig up the grave in [[Dread Hollow|Dread Hollow South]]

*[[Phalar Aluve]] {{Coords|117|-192}}: Pass the [[Strength]] or [[Religion]] check to free this sword from a stone

*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|?|?}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the [[Underdark#Bibberbang_Grotto|Bibberbang Grotto]] in [[Dread Hollow]]

The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):

*[[Remove the Parasite]]

*[[Find the Nightsong]]

== Speak with Dead ==

Throughout the Underdark are a few unnamed, dead NPCs can that provide insights about the area.

Located in Torchstalk Gulch, just at the foot of the mushroom platform wall leading to the Overgrown Tunnel.

*** '''Dead Drow:''' Quick path... to surface...

'''Party member:''' What happened to you?

* '''Dead Drow:'''  Threw backpack... too light... fell...

** '''Party member:''' How did throwing a backpack make you fall?

*** '''Dead Drow:''' Mushrooms... disappear... guessed wrong...

* '''Dead Drow:''' Worked alone... better that way...

== External Links ==

* {{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}

* {{Wikipedia|Underdark|long}}

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