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{{Location page
[[File:The Risen Road.jpg|thumb|An abandoned wagon on The Risen Road|alt=Screenshot of an abandoned wagon on The Risen Road in Baldur's Gate 3]]
| name = The Risen Road
{{Relative location
| alt name =
|region = Wilderness
| image = The Risen Road.jpg
|location = Risen Road
| image description = An abandoned wagon on The Risen Road
| act = one
| summary = It runs parallel to the [[River Chionthar]], and serves as an alternate route of trade.
| region prefix = the
| region = Wilderness
|south    = Blighted Village
|south    = Blighted Village
|west    = Waukeen's Rest
|west    = Waukeen's Rest
|east    = Emerald Grove
|east    = Emerald Grove
}}
}}
'''The Risen Road''' is a long stretch of road that connects [[Elturel]] and [[Baldur's Gate]]. It runs parallel to the [[River Chionthar]], and serves as an alternate route of trade. A section of the Risen Road serves as a [[location]] in the [[Wilderness]] in [[Act One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]], covering an area including a Tollhouse, a cave entrance, and the road south of the inn [[Waukeen's Rest]].
{{Q|... those who seek to journey to the coast from the interior regions lying to the east will typically seek out the Risen Road. Running parallel to the River Chionthar, the Risen Road provides an overland route all the way from Elturel to Baldur's Gate, and has proven tempting to travellers seeking an alternate to the river barges that sail the Chionthar.|[[Traveller's Guide to the Sword Coast Vol. IV: The Risen Road]]|image=Book Generic A Unfaded.png}}
 
The Road is found north of the [[Blighted Village]], and can be accessed by jumping across the broken bridge to the north. Alternatively, this location can also be reached by climbing a ladder in the [[Druid Grove#Secluded Chamber|Secluded Chamber]] and descending down the cliff to the west.
 
{{Q|... those who seek to journey to the coast from the interior regions lying to the east will typically seek out the Risen Road. Running parallel to the River Chionthar, the Risen Road provides an overland route all the way from Elturel to Baldur's Gate, and has proven tempting to travellers seeking an alternate to the river barges that sail the Chionthar.|[[Traveller's Guide to the Sword Coast Vol. IV: The Risen Road]]}}


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
 
The Risen Road is north of the [[Blighted Village]] and can be accessed by jumping across the broken bridge. Alternatively, this location can be reached by climbing a ladder in the [[Druid Grove#Secluded Chamber|Secluded Chamber]] and descending the western cliff.
=== Locations ===
* [[Waukeen's Rest]]
** [[Zhentarim Basement]]
 
=== Adjacent areas  ===
* [[Blighted Village]] to the south
* [[Wilderness]]


=== Toll House ===
=== Toll House ===
[[File:Toll House.jpg|thumb|The abandoned Toll House|alt=Screenshot of the abandoned Toll House.]]
[[File:Toll House.jpg|thumb|The abandoned Toll House|alt=Screenshot of the abandoned Toll House.]]
The Toll House was once used to collect tolls from travelers but has since been abandoned due to the road's dangerous conditions. [[Anders]] and his allies, who are on the search for [[Karlach]], can be found both inside and outside the Toll House.
The Toll House was once used to collect tolls from travelers but was since abandoned due to the road's dangerous conditions. {{CharLink|Anders}} and his allies, who are searching for {{CharLink|Karlach}}, are inside the Toll House.
 
==== Basement ====
The Toll House's basement can be accessed by using a trap door located in the same room as [[Anders]], on the ground level.
There is a locked door and a dead toll collector in the basement. The locked door can be opened by either destroying it, or by using the [[Toll Collector's Key]], found to the side of the road going south from the Toll House {{Coords|104|523}}. It cannot be lockpicked.
 
Past the door are several rooms with trap vents that can release poison clouds. In the end room are two stone thrones. Sit on or place items on both at the same time to reveal a hidden treasury that contains a [[Greataxe +1]] and [[Gloves of Heroism]] as well as several mundane weapons. This room is also trapped.
 
==== Notable characters ====
* [[Anders]]
* [[Cyrel]]
* [[Trynn]]
* Refugee Corpse (able to speak with dead)


==== Notable loot ====
=== Toll House Basement ===
* {{RarityItem|Sword of Justice}}
The Toll House basement can be accessed via a trap door in the same room as Anders. The basement contains a locked door and a dead toll collector. The locked door can be opened by destroying it or using the {{SmRarityItem|Toll Collector's Key}}, which can be found on the side of the road south of the Toll House at {{Coords|104|525}}. The basement door cannot be lockpicked.
* {{RarityItem|Greataxe +1}}
* {{RarityItem|Gloves of Heroism}}


{{clear}}
Past the door are several rooms with trap vents that release poison clouds if the pressure plate is stepped on. There are two stone thrones in the the last room. Sit on or place items on both thrones at the same time to reveal a hidden treasury containing a {{SmRarityItem|Greataxe +1}}, {{SmRarityItem|Gloves of Heroism}}, and several mundane weapons. This room is also trapped, but the pressure plates can be avoided or disarmed.


=== Cave ===
=== Cave ===
[[File:Risen Road Cave.jpg|thumb|Looking down into the Risen Road's cave|alt=Screenshot looking down into the Risen Road's cave.]]
[[File:Risen Road Cave.jpg|thumb|Looking down into the Risen Road's cave|alt=Screenshot looking down into the Risen Road's cave.]]
Located at {{Coords|40|628}} in The Risen Road is a cave with two travelers holding out against attacking [[Gnoll]]s. They are transporting a locked '''Caravan Strongbox''', which contains the [[Iron Flask]].
Located at {{Coords|40|628}}, {{CharLink|Rugan}} and {{CharLink|Olly}} are defending themselves in The Risen Road cave against [[Gnoll|gnolls]]. They are transporting a locked caravan strongbox containing the {{SmRarityItem|Iron Flask}}.


If conversation with [[Rugan]] goes favorably, he will tell the player the password to enter the [[Zhentarim Basement]] located in [[Waukeen's Rest]].
If conversation with Rugan goes favorably, he tells the party the password to the [[Zhentarim Basement]] in [[Waukeen's Rest]].


If [[Rugan]] survives and the player allows him to leave, the next time the player returns to the cave, the '''Caravan Strongbox''' will be gone and [[Rugan]] and [[Olly]] will have moved to the [[Zhentarim Basement]].
If Rugan survives and leaves the area, he and Olly escort the caravan strongbox to the Zhentarim Basement.


==== Notable characters ====
== Related locations  ==
* [[Rugan]]
* {{Loc|Blighted Village}}
* [[Olly]]
* {{Loc|Wilderness}}


==== Notable loot ====
== Related quests ==
* {{RarityItem|Iron Flask}}
* {{Quest|Find the Missing Shipment}}
* {{RarityItem|Reason's Grasp}}
* {{Quest|Hunt the Devil}}
{{clear}}


== Notable characters ==
== Notable characters ==
* [[Karlach]]
{{div_col}}
* [[Flind]]
* {{MdCharLink|Anders}}
* {{MdCharLink|Cyrel}}
* {{MdCharLink|Flind}}
* {{MdCharLink|Karlach}}
* {{MdCharLink|Olly}}
* {{MdCharLink|Rugan}}
* {{MdCharLink|Trynn}}
{{div_col_end}}


=== Creatures ===
=== Available to Speak with Dead ===
* [[Hyena]]
* Refugee Corpse
* [[Gnoll Hunter]]
* {{MdCharLink|Amnos|icon=Portrait_Ghost.png}} (Dead Caravan Agent) - near the bloated hyenas.
* [[Gnoll Flesh Gnawer]]
* {{MdCharLink|Marten (toll collector)|Marten}} (Dead Toll Collector) - in the Toll House basement.
* [[Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu]]
* {{MdCharLink|Vance}} (Dead Toll Collector) - near the Toll House.


== Related quests ==
== Creatures ==
* [[Find the Missing Shipment]]
* {{MdCharLink|Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu}}
* [[Hunt the Devil]]
* {{MdCharLink|Gnoll Flesh Gnawer}}
* {{MdCharLink|Gnoll Hunter}}
* {{MdCharLink|Hyena}}


== Notable loot ==
== Notable loot ==
* {{RarityItem|Smuggler's Ring}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Heroism}}
* {{RarityItem|Shattered Flail}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Greataxe +1}}
* {{RarityItem|Toll Collector's Key}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Iron Flask}}
* {{RarityItem|Speedy Reply}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Reason's Grasp}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Shattered Flail}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Smuggler's Ring}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Speedy Reply}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Sword of Justice}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Toll Collector's Key}}
 
== Related literature ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Traveller's Guide to the Sword Coast Vol. IV: The Risen Road}}
 
== Speak with Dead ==
=== Dead Caravan Agent ===
The Dead Caravan Agent can be found along the Risen Road near the bloated hyenas at {{Coords|27|525}}.
 
{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' What happened to you?
*'''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Gnolls... tearing... biting...
**'''Party member:''' Did anyone survive the attack?
***'''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Rugan... fled... north...
****'''Party member:''' Who is Rugan?
***** '''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Lucky... son of a...
'''Party member:''' Where were you heading?
*'''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Tavern... hideout... secret...
'''Party member:''' What were you carrying in the wagons?
* '''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Wizard's shipment... chest...
**'''Party member:''' What happened to the chest?
*** '''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Rugan... protected it... took it... north...
****'''Party member:''' Who is Rugan?
***** '''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Lucky... son of a...
'''Party member:''' Who is '[[Nine-Fingers Keene|NF]]'?
* '''Dead Caravan Agent:''' Boss... [[Baldur's Gate]]... [[The Guild|the Guild]]...
{{Dialogue end}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Risen Road|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Risen Road|long}}


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Latest revision as of 08:41, 14 December 2024

An abandoned wagon on The Risen Road
Wilderness
Waukeen's Rest ← The Risen Road → Emerald Grove
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Blighted Village
The Risen Road is a Location within the Wilderness in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It runs parallel to the River Chionthar, and serves as an alternate route of trade.
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... those who seek to journey to the coast from the interior regions lying to the east will typically seek out the Risen Road. Running parallel to the River Chionthar, the Risen Road provides an overland route all the way from Elturel to Baldur's Gate, and has proven tempting to travellers seeking an alternate to the river barges that sail the Chionthar.
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— Traveller's Guide to the Sword Coast Vol. IV: The Risen Road


Overview[edit | edit source]

The Risen Road is north of the Blighted Village and can be accessed by jumping across the broken bridge. Alternatively, this location can be reached by climbing a ladder in the Secluded Chamber and descending the western cliff.

Toll House[edit | edit source]

Screenshot of the abandoned Toll House.
The abandoned Toll House

The Toll House was once used to collect tolls from travelers but was since abandoned due to the road's dangerous conditions. Anders Anders and his allies, who are searching for Karlach Karlach, are inside the Toll House.

Toll House Basement[edit | edit source]

The Toll House basement can be accessed via a trap door in the same room as Anders. The basement contains a locked door and a dead toll collector. The locked door can be opened by destroying it or using the Toll Collector's Key, which can be found on the side of the road south of the Toll House at X: 104 Y: 525. The basement door cannot be lockpicked.

Past the door are several rooms with trap vents that release poison clouds if the pressure plate is stepped on. There are two stone thrones in the the last room. Sit on or place items on both thrones at the same time to reveal a hidden treasury containing a Greataxe +1, Gloves of Heroism, and several mundane weapons. This room is also trapped, but the pressure plates can be avoided or disarmed.

Cave[edit | edit source]

Screenshot looking down into the Risen Road's cave.
Looking down into the Risen Road's cave

Located at X: 40 Y: 628, Rugan Rugan and Olly Olly are defending themselves in The Risen Road cave against gnolls. They are transporting a locked caravan strongbox containing the Iron Flask.

If conversation with Rugan goes favorably, he tells the party the password to the Zhentarim Basement in Waukeen's Rest.

If Rugan survives and leaves the area, he and Olly escort the caravan strongbox to the Zhentarim Basement.

Related locations[edit | edit source]

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Notable characters[edit | edit source]

Available to Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

  • Refugee Corpse
  • Amnos Amnos (Dead Caravan Agent) - near the bloated hyenas.
  • Marten (toll collector) Marten (Dead Toll Collector) - in the Toll House basement.
  • Vance Vance (Dead Toll Collector) - near the Toll House.

Creatures[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

Dead Caravan Agent[edit | edit source]

The Dead Caravan Agent can be found along the Risen Road near the bloated hyenas at X: 27 Y: 525.

Party member: What happened to you?

  • Dead Caravan Agent: Gnolls... tearing... biting...
    • Party member: Did anyone survive the attack?
      • Dead Caravan Agent: Rugan... fled... north...
        • Party member: Who is Rugan?
          • Dead Caravan Agent: Lucky... son of a...

Party member: Where were you heading?

  • Dead Caravan Agent: Tavern... hideout... secret...

Party member: What were you carrying in the wagons?

  • Dead Caravan Agent: Wizard's shipment... chest...
    • Party member: What happened to the chest?
      • Dead Caravan Agent: Rugan... protected it... took it... north...
        • Party member: Who is Rugan?
          • Dead Caravan Agent: Lucky... son of a...

Party member: Who is 'NF'?

External links[edit | edit source]

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