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Act Two of Baldur's Gate 3 takes place after Act One, as the player enters the Shadow-Cursed Lands to reach Moonrise Towers and find the heart of the Cult of the Absolute.

Leaving the Wilderness, the party discovers the devastating impact of the Shadow Curse, twisting the land and turning any who linger in it into shadow-cursed beings and shadows. While searching for Moonrise Towers, they can find help from either a caravan of Absolutists, a group of Harpers, or simply brave the curse alone.

Companions[edit | edit source]

Three additional companions can be recruited in Act Two, if they survived the events of Act One and the player completes their requisite quests.

Halsin ( Lift the Shadow Curse)
Jaheira (must survive the assault on Moonrise)
Minthara ( Decide Minthara's Fate)

Summary[edit | edit source]

Act Two continues the party's quest to rid themselves of their illithid tadpoles. Their search leads them to Moonrise Towers, located somewhere in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, and the Cult of the Absolute whose activities are based there.

To first reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the party must find an entrance; by travelling through the Mountain Pass or through the Underdark. Once there, they discover the scope of the cult's plans, and the considerable danger they pose.

The party will also find a small resistance gathered at the Last Light Inn, protected by the Selûnite cleric Isobel, and led by a group of Harpers and Flaming Fists.

After the Absolute's presence departs from the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the party's travels will lead them towards Baldur's Gate, beginning Act Three.

Point of no return[edit | edit source]

Travelling to the Shadow-Cursed Lands or Rosymorn Monastery Trail from Act One before resolving the Rite of Thorns will cause it to be completed, automatically ending most quests involving the tiefling refugees, and the goblin/druid conflict. Otherwise, the player will still be able to return to the Wilderness and Underdark and complete the majority of lingering quests at any point.

The point of no return in Act Two takes place much later, inside the Gauntlet of Shar. Another alert will trigger, and after this point it becomes impossible to return to the Wilderness; all of its waypoints will be inaccessible, and all incomplete quests will automatically end.

Quests[edit | edit source]

Main quests[edit | edit source]

The main quest of Act Two is Infiltrate Moonrise Towers. This quest serves as a wrapper and is composed of multiple sub-quests, which will become available to the party once they begin interacting with the world and various Characters.

Side quests[edit | edit source]

Locations[edit | edit source]

Ruined Battlefield[edit | edit source]

An aerial view of a portion of the Ruined Battlefield.

The Ruined Battlefield is the entry point and first location visited in the Shadow-Cursed Lands. This huge, devastated area is the aftermath of a war that took place more that a century ago, fought by Dark Justiciars against Selûnites, Harpers and druids from the Emerald Grove.

Last Light Inn[edit | edit source]

Bird's-eye view of the inn.

The Last Light Inn is an old, somewhat rundown building which operated as an inn in its heyday. Found by Isobel, she now protects the inn, and its current occupants of Harpers and Flaming Fists, from the curse with a Selûnite moon shield.

If the Tiefling Refugees survived the attack on Emerald Grove, some will have found shelter here.

Reithwin Town[edit | edit source]

The statue of Ketheric Thorm in the square of Reithwin Town.

Reithwin Town is an old Selûnite town that straddles the River Chionthar, the through-road leading towards Baldur's Gate. It was a wealthy town, as evidenced by its extensive stonework and elaborate architecture, now home only to cursed creatures and shadows.

Exploring the town reveals the influential presence the Thorm family had during its day; from their expansive Grand Mausoleum to the remnant Thisobald, Gerringothe and Malus Thorm still performing their jobs in the town's empty buildings.

Moonrise Towers[edit | edit source]

Moonrise Towers shrouded in magical shadow.

Moonrise Towers is one of the main locations in Act Two, and the centre-point of many quests. In the distant past, the Towers used to be a temple to Selûne, a monument for the Selûnites of Reithwin Town.

All traces of Selûne now gone, and Shar's dark curse covering the land, Moonrise now acts as the base of operations for the Cult of the Absolute, lead by the immortal Ketheric Thorm.

Grand Mausoleum[edit | edit source]

Entrance to the Grand Mausoleum.

The Grand Mausoleum is a location north-west of Reithwin Town, found just beyond the graveyard in the northern part of town. It is the Thorm family mausoleum, and final resting place of Ketheric Thorm's wife, Melodia.

Gauntlet of Shar[edit | edit source]

The entrance to the Gauntlet of Shar.

The Gauntlet of Shar is the major dungeon of Act Two, featuring many puzzles and combat encounters. It also acts as a major step in the quest Find the Nightsong, and has great significance to Shadowheart and her personal quest.

Entering the Shadowfell takes the party into the final stages of Act Two, locking off areas from Act One.

Mind Flayer Colony[edit | edit source]

The entrance to the Mind Flayer Colony.

The Mind Flayer Colony is located under the Moonrise Towers Prison in the Shadow-Cursed Lands. It is only accessible by defeating

Ketheric Thorm on top of Moonrise Towers.

Astral Plane[edit | edit source]

The entrance to the Astral Plane

The Astral Plane is a region in Baldur's Gate 3. The Astral Plane is a location inside the Mysterious Artefact, accessible only during specific moments in the story.

Act Three begins after having dealt with the Astral Plane, and leaving the camp location, Wyrm's Lookout, for Rivington.

Notes[edit | edit source]

Act Two was not available during Early Access.

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+{{PageSeo
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+{{nav act|img=Chapter 2.webp|img alt=A low angle shot of Moonrise Towers, framed with cursed roots and story clouds}}
-'''Act Two''' of [[Baldur's Gate 3]] takes place after [[Act One]] as the player enters the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] to reach [[Moonrise Towers]].
+'''Act Two''' of [[Baldur's Gate 3]] takes place after [[Act One]], as the player enters the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] to reach [[Moonrise Towers]] and find the heart of the [[Cult of the Absolute]].
+Leaving the Wilderness, the party discovers the devastating impact of the [[Shadow Curse]], twisting the land and turning any who linger in it into shadow-cursed beings and shadows. While searching for Moonrise Towers, they can find help from either a caravan of Absolutists, a group of [[Harpers]], or simply brave the curse alone.
 == Companions ==
-Three additional companions can be recruited in Act Two if they survived the events of Act One and the player completes their requisite quests.
+Three additional companions can be recruited in Act Two, if they survived the events of Act One and the player completes their requisite quests.
-*[[Minthara]] ([[Decide Minthara's Fate]])
+*{{CharLink|Halsin}} ({{Quest|Lift the Shadow Curse}})
-*[[Halsin]] ([[Lift the Shadow Curse]])
+*{{CharLink|Jaheira}} (must survive the assault on Moonrise)
-*[[Jaheira]]
+*{{CharLink|Minthara}} ({{Quest|Decide Minthara's Fate}})
 == Summary ==
-TBD
+Act Two continues the party's quest to rid themselves of their illithid tadpoles. Their search leads them to Moonrise Towers, located somewhere in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, and the Cult of the Absolute whose activities are based there.
-<div id="Point of No Return"></div>
+To first reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the party must find an entrance; by {{Quest|Travel through the Mountain Pass|travelling through the Mountain Pass}} or {{Quest|Travel through the Underdark|through the Underdark}}. Once there, they discover the scope of the cult's plans, and the considerable danger they pose.
-== Point of No Return ==
+The party will also find a small resistance gathered at the [[Last Light Inn]], protected by the Selûnite cleric {{CharLink|Isobel Thorm|Isobel}}, and led by a group of Harpers and [[Flaming Fist]]s.
-The exact delineation between [[Act One]] and Act Two can be somewhat confusing for new players as entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from either the [[Mountain Pass]] or the [[Underdark]] will trigger an alert reminding the player to tie up any loose ends before proceeding. Despite this, the player will still able to return to the [[Wilderness]] and complete the majority of lingering quests at any point. The point of no return in Act Two takes place much later, inside the [[Gauntlet of Shar]]. Another alert will trigger, and after this point it becomes impossible to return to the [[Wilderness]], all of the Wilderness [[Waypoint|waypoints]] will be inaccessible, and all incomplete quests from the [[Wilderness]] will automatically close.
-== Quest ==
+After the Absolute's presence departs from the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the party's travels will lead them towards [[Baldur's Gate]], beginning [[Act Three]].
-For a full list of Act One Quests see: [[#navbox|Act Two Quests]]
-=== Main Quests ===
+== Point of no return ==
-The main quest of Act Two is [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers]]. This main quest serves as a wrapper and is comprised of multiple sub-quests, which will become available to the Player Character once they begin interacting with the world and various [[Non-Player Characters]].
+Travelling to the Shadow-Cursed Lands or [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]] from Act One before resolving the [[Rite of Thorns (ritual)|Rite of Thorns]] will cause it to be completed, automatically ending most quests involving the tiefling refugees, and the goblin/druid conflict. Otherwise, the player will still be able to return to the [[Wilderness]] and [[Underdark]] and complete the majority of lingering quests at any point.
-{{SpoilerBox|act=2|
-* [[Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse]]
+The point of no return in Act Two takes place much later, inside the [[Gauntlet of Shar]]. Another alert will trigger, and after this point it becomes impossible to return to the Wilderness; all of its [[Waypoint|waypoints]] will be inaccessible, and all incomplete quests will automatically end.
-* [[Follow the Convoy]]
-* [[Capture Isobel the Selûnite Cleric]]
+== Quests ==
-* [[Resolve the Abduction]]
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[Quests#Act Two|Act Two quests]].}}
-* [[Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic]]
-* [[Find the Nightsong]]
+=== Main quests ===
-* [[Defeat Ketheric Thorm]]
+The main quest of Act Two is {{Quest|Infiltrate Moonrise Towers}}. This quest serves as a wrapper and is composed of multiple sub-quests, which will become available to the party once they begin interacting with the world and various [[Characters]].
-}}
+{{div_col}}
-=== Side Quests ===
+* {{Quest|Capture Isobel the Selûnite Cleric}}
-{{SpoilerBox|act=2|
+* {{Quest|Defeat Ketheric Thorm}}
-* [[Lift the Shadow Curse]]
+* {{Quest|Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic}}
-* [[Wake up Art Cullagh]]
+* {{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}
-* [[Punish the Wicked]]
+* {{Quest|Follow the Convoy}}
-* [[Investigate the Selûnite Resistance]]
+* {{Quest|Resolve the Abduction}}
-* [[Find Arabella's Parents]]
+* {{Quest|Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse}}
-* [[Find Rolan in the Shadows]]
+{{div_col_end}}
-* [[Rescue the Tieflings]]
-* [[Rescue Wulbren]]
+=== Side quests ===
-* [[Find Zevlor]]
+{{div_col}}
-* [[Find Mol]]
+* {{Quest|Break Yurgir's Contract}}
-* [[Kill Raphael's Old Enemy]]
+* {{Quest|Decide Minthara's Fate}}
-** [[Break Yurgir's Contract]]
+* {{Quest|Find Arabella's Parents}}
-* [[Rescue the Grand Duke]]
+* {{Quest|Find Mol}}
-* [[Decide Minthara's Fate]]
+* {{Quest|Find Rolan in the Shadows}}
-}}
+* {{Quest|Find Zevlor}}
+* {{Quest|Investigate the Selûnite Resistance}}
+* {{Quest|Kill Raphael's Old Enemy}}
+* {{Quest|Lift the Shadow Curse}}
+* {{Quest|Punish the Wicked}}
+* {{Quest|Rescue the Tieflings}}
+* {{Quest|Rescue the Grand Duke}}
+* {{Quest|Rescue Wulbren}}
+* {{Quest|Wake up Art Cullagh}}
+{{div_col_end}}
 ==Locations==
 ===Ruined Battlefield===
 [[File:Ruined Battlefield.webp|200px|thumb|An aerial view of a portion of the Ruined Battlefield.]]
-{{hatnote|Main article:[[Ruined Battlefield]]}}
+{{main|Ruined Battlefield}}
-{{Stub|section}}
+The '''Ruined Battlefield''' is the entry point and first [[List of Locations|location]] visited in the Shadow-Cursed Lands. This huge, devastated area is the aftermath of a war that took place more that a century ago, fought by [[Dark Justiciar]]s against Selûnites, Harpers and druids from the [[Emerald Grove]].
-The '''Ruined Battlefield''' is the first [[List of Locations|location]] in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] in [[Act Two]].
 {{clear}}
 ===Last Light Inn===
 [[File:Last Light Inn.webp|200px|thumb|Bird's-eye view of the inn.]]
-{{hatnote|Main article:[[Last Light Inn]]}}
+{{main|Last Light Inn}}
-The '''Last Light Inn''' is a [[location]] in [[Act Two]], occupied by the [[Harpers]] and the [[Flaming Fist]]. If the [[Tiefling Refugees]] survived the attack on [[Emerald Grove]], then they will be here as well.
+The '''Last Light Inn''' is an old, somewhat rundown building which operated as an inn in its heyday. Found by Isobel, she now protects the inn, and its current occupants of Harpers and Flaming Fists, from the curse with a Selûnite moon shield.
+If the [[Tiefling Refugees]] survived the attack on Emerald Grove, some will have found shelter here.
 {{clear}}
 ===Reithwin Town===
 [[File:Reithwin Town.webp|200px|thumb|The statue of Ketheric Thorm in the square of Reithwin Town.]]
-{{hatnote|Main article:[[Reithwin Town]]}}
+{{main|Reithwin Town}}
-Reithwin Town is a town that straddles the [[River Chionthar]] in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. It was a wealthy town, as evidenced by its extensive stonework and elaborate architecture.
+Reithwin Town is an old Selûnite town that straddles the [[River Chionthar]], the through-road leading towards [[Baldur's Gate]]. It was a wealthy town, as evidenced by its extensive stonework and elaborate architecture, now home only to cursed creatures and shadows.
+Exploring the town reveals the influential presence the Thorm family had during its day; from their expansive [[Grand Mausoleum]] to the remnant {{CharLink|Thisobald Thorm|Thisobald}}, {{CharLink|Gerringothe Thorm|Gerringothe}} and {{CharLink|Malus Thorm}} still performing their jobs in the town's empty buildings.
 {{clear}}
 ===Moonrise Towers===
 [[File:Moonrise Towers Overview.jpg|200px|thumb|alt=Moonrise Towers rises in the eternal mist of the Shadow-Cursed Lands.|Moonrise Towers shrouded in magical shadow.]]
-{{hatnote|Main article:[[Moonrise Towers]]}}
+{{main|Moonrise Towers}}
-'''Moonrise Tower''' is the main area of [[Act Two]]. In the distant past, it used to be a temple to [[Selune]], but is now used as the base of operations for the [[Cult of the Absolute]].
+'''Moonrise Towers''' is one of the main locations in Act Two, and the centre-point of many quests. In the distant past, the Towers used to be a temple to {{CharLink|Selûne}}, a monument for the Selûnites of Reithwin Town.
+All traces of Selûne now gone, and Shar's dark curse covering the land, Moonrise now acts as the base of operations for the [[Cult of the Absolute]], lead by the immortal {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}.
 {{clear}}
 ===Grand Mausoleum===
 [[File:Grand Mausoleum Vestibule.jpg|200px|thumb|Entrance to the Grand Mausoleum.]]
-{{hatnote|Main article:[[Grand Mausoleum]]}}
+{{main|Grand Mausoleum}}
-The Grand Mausoleum is a [[location]] north-west of [[Reithwin Town]], beyond the graveyard. It is the Thorm family mausoleum, and final resting place of [[Ketheric Thorm|Ketheric Thorm's]] late wife, Melodia.
+The Grand Mausoleum is a location north-west of [[Reithwin Town]], found just beyond the graveyard in the northern part of town. It is the Thorm family mausoleum, and final resting place of {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm|Ketheric Thorm's}} wife, Melodia.
 {{clear}}
 ===Gauntlet of Shar===
 [[File:Gauntlet of Shar Lobby.jpg|200px|thumb|The entrance to the Gauntlet of Shar.]]
-{{hatnote|Main article:[[Gauntlet of Shar]]}}
+{{main|Gauntlet of Shar}}
-{{Stub|section}}
+The '''Gauntlet of Shar''' is the major dungeon of Act Two, featuring many puzzles and combat encounters. It also acts as a major step in the quest {{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}, and has great significance to {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} and her personal quest.
-The '''Gauntlet of Shar''' is the major dungeon of [[Act Two]], featuring many puzzles and combat encounters.
-{{clear}}
+Entering the Shadowfell takes the party into the final stages of Act Two, locking off areas from Act One.{{clear}}
+===Mind Flayer Colony===
+[[File:Rick-van-den-berg-rick-vdberg-larian-bg3-act2-mindflayercolony-01.webp|thumb|200x200px|The entrance to the Mind Flayer Colony.]]
+{{main|Mind Flayer Colony}}The '''Mind Flayer Colony''' is located under the [[Moonrise Towers Prison]] in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. It is only accessible by
+defeating {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}} on top of Moonrise Towers.{{clear}}
+===Astral Plane===
+[[File:Screen Astral Plane South East A.jpg|thumb|200x200px|The entrance to the Astral Plane]]
+{{main|Astral Plane}}
+The '''Astral Plane''' is a [[region]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. The Astral Plane is a location inside the {{SmRarityItem|Mysterious Artefact}}, accessible only during specific moments in the story.
+Act Three begins after having dealt with the Astral Plane, and leaving the [[Campsite|camp]] location, Wyrm's Lookout, for Rivington.
-==Trivia==
+==Notes==
-TBD
+{{notebegin}}
+* Act Two was not available during [[Early Access]].
+{{noteend}}

Act Two: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 19:48, 8 November 2024

Contents

Companions[edit | edit source]

Summary[edit | edit source]

Point of no return[edit | edit source]