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The caverns of the Underdark.

The Underdark is a Region of Faerûn, and consists of multiple Locations in Chapter 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 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 Deep Gnomes are native to the Underdark.

Access

Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve traveling (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
Falling into the hole in the Whispering Depths, arriving in the Minotaur Hills.

Areas

The Underdark features several distinct unnamed locations as well as named ones.

Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.

Storehouse

The Storehouse is a location in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.

Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the overland's Zhentarim Basement.

Minotaur Hills

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

Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.

Ebonlake Grotto

Ebonlake Grotto is a location centered between the NE and NW corners of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming Myconids amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.

Enter the Underdark through this area only after unlocking the Myconid Colony waypoint here.

= Myconid Minefield

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as Timmask and Bibberbang. Pass through and speak to the Myconid NPCs when you arrive in this area if you wish.

This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-east of Ebonlake Grotto.

View from within the Giant Bird Nest

Giant Bird Nest

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto, this nameless area of the Underdark is a rather unremmarkable corridor connecting Ebonlake Grotto, the Dread Hollow and the Decrepit Village. It is most recognizable for the giant bird's nest.

This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-west of Ebonlake Grotto.

The NW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.

Dread Hollow

The Dread Hollow is a location in the NW corner of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its brightly shining Sussur Trees, and the roaming Hook Horrors, amidst which resides a singular NPC.

Entering the Underdark through this area from the surface is unknown.

Bibberbang Grotto

Considered part of the Dread Hollow, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable for being densely covered with the dangerous mushroom, Bibberbang, which has ensnared Baelen.

This unique area is directly adjacent approximately north of Dread Hollow, on a lower level.

Dread Hollow South

Considered part of the Dread Hollow this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable for being a sparse soil clearing, featuring a lonely Tombstone amidst the rocks lining this area.

This unique area is directly adjacent approximately south of Dread Hollow.

The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.

Arcane Tower

The Arcane Tower is a location in the SW corner of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring Arcane Cannons.

Torchstalk Gulch

Considered part of the Arcane Tower, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of Torchstalk that cast floating embers into the air.

This unique area is adjacent and directly east of the Arcane Tower.

Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the overland's Gnarled Teahouse via the Mushroom Circle.

Festering Cove

The Festering Cove is a partially hidden location on a separate Underdark map, containing the Kuo-toa worshipping their god, BOOOAL.

It is reached after climbing down the cragged rock in the Torchstalk area at X: 80 Y-241.

The SE Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.

Selûnite Outpost

The Selûnite Outpost is a location in the SE corner of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labelled on the player minimap, is recognizable by it's 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 defenses.

Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the overland's Goblin Camp.

Abandoned Battlefield

Considered part of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.

This unique area is directly adjacent north of the Selûnite Outpost.

Petrified Battlefield

Considered part of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable by it's purple Glowing Gems and several petrified Drow and a Spectator.

This unique area is directly adjacent west of the Selûnite Outpost.

The Central Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.

Decrepit Village

The Decrepit Village is the most central location on the Underdark map, and a multi-level area. When labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures, though the north-eastern most portion has more mushrooms and a typical underdark appearance.

Beach

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

Grymforge

Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement location on a separate Underdark map, containing the Adamantine Forge It is reached after taking the boat located at the Decrepit Village Beach.

Regional Locations

The following Locations are available within the Wilderness region.

⚠️ Please note that while Grymforge and The Festering Cove are technically contained within the Underdark territory, their locations are found on separate maps.

Regional Waypoints

The following Waypoints are available within the Underdark territory.

Beach X: 22 Y: -209 in the Decrepit Village
Selûnite Outpost X: 180 Y: -235
Myconid Colony X: 101 Y: -101 in Ebonlake Grotto
Sussur Tree X: 49 Y: -140 in the Dread Hollow
Grymforge X: ? Y: ?
- Ancient Forge X: ? Y: ?

Characters

While Grymforge and The Festering Cove are part of the Underdark, they are separate maps, so characters from those regions are listed on their respective pages.

Notable NPCs

The following NPCs may all be found in areas of the Underdark region that are unnamed on the player minimap (additional NPCs are available in named locations within the Underdark):

Monsters

Minotaur

Notable loot

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: ^{[Needs Verification]}

Hidden Treasure

Phalar Aluve

Dog Collar X: ? Y: ?: dig up the grave in Dread Hollow South
Phalar Aluve X: 117 Y: -192: pass the Strength or Religion check to free this sword from a stone.
Buried Chest X: ? Y: ?: pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
Giant Nest X: ? Y: ?: climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest

Related Quests

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

External Links

Underdark on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

en.wikipedia.org on the Underdark

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 [[File:Underdark.jpg|500px|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
-The '''Underdark''' is a [[Region]] of [[Faerûn]], and consists of multiple [[Location]]s in [[Chapter 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'''.
+The '''Underdark''' is a [[Region]] of [[Faerûn]], and consists of multiple [[Location]]s in [[Chapter 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.
 ==Access==
-Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the '''Underdark''' from over-land. All of them involve traveling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.
+Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve traveling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.
-The following locations contain known access points into the '''Underdark''':
+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]].
@@ Line 13: / Line 13: @@
 == Areas ==
 The Underdark features several distinct unnamed locations as well as named ones.
+[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.]]
-=== North East ===
-[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|The NE Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
 ====Storehouse====
-The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the '''Underdark''' map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.
+The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.
-Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
+Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the overland's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
 ==== Minotaur Hills ====
-Considered part of the [[Storehouse]], this nameless area of the '''Underdark''' is recognizable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This unique area is directly adjacent to the south of the [[Storehouse]], after climbing down the rope netting.
+Considered part of the [[Storehouse]], this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognizable 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.
-Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Whispering Depths]].
-=== North Central ===
+{{clear}}
-[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|The North Central Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
+----
+[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
 ==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
-[[Ebonlake Grotto]] is a [[location]] centered between the NE and NW corners of the '''Underdark''' map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconids]] amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.
+[[Ebonlake Grotto]] is a [[location]] centered between the NE and NW corners of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconids]] amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.
-Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area only after unlocking the [[Myconid Colony]] waypoint here.
+Enter the Underdark through this area only after unlocking the [[Myconid Colony]] waypoint here.
-==== Myconid Minefield ====
+==== Myconid Minefield ===
 Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]]. Pass through and speak to the [[Myconid]] NPCs when you arrive in this area if you wish.
@@ Line 43: / Line 40: @@
 This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-west of [[Ebonlake Grotto]].
-=== North West ===
+{{clear}}
+----
 [[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|The NW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
 ==== Dread Hollow ====
-The [[Dread Hollow]] is a [[location]] in the NW corner of the '''Underdark''' map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its brightly shining Sussur Trees, and the roaming [[Hook Horror|Hook Horrors]], amidst which resides a singular NPC.
+The [[Dread Hollow]] is a [[location]] in the NW corner of the Underdark map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its brightly shining Sussur Trees, and the roaming [[Hook Horror|Hook Horrors]], amidst which resides a singular NPC.
-Entering the '''Underdark''' through this area from the surface is unknown.
+Entering the Underdark through this area from the surface is unknown.
 ==== Bibberbang Grotto ====
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 This unique area is directly adjacent approximately south of [[Dread Hollow]].
-=== South West ===
+{{clear}}
+----
 [[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
 ==== Arcane Tower ====
-The [[Arcane Tower]] is a [[location]] in the SW corner of the '''Underdark''' map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Cannon|Arcane Cannons.]]
+The [[Arcane Tower]] is a [[location]] in the SW corner of the Underdark map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Cannon|Arcane Cannons.]]
 ==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
-Considered part of the [[Arcane Tower]], this nameless area of the '''Underdark''' is recognizable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of [[Torchstalk]] that cast floating embers into the air.
+Considered part of the [[Arcane Tower]], this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of [[Torchstalk]] that cast floating embers into the air.
 This unique area is adjacent and directly east of the [[Arcane Tower]].
-Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Gnarled Teahouse]] via the [[Mushroom Circle]].
+Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the overland's [[Gnarled Teahouse]] via the [[Mushroom Circle]].
 ==== Festering Cove ====
-The [[The Festering Cove|Festering Cove]] is a partially hidden [[location]] on a separate '''Underdark''' map, containing the [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god, [[BOOOAL]].
+The [[The Festering Cove|Festering Cove]] is a partially hidden [[location]] on a separate Underdark map, containing the [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god, [[BOOOAL]].
 It is reached after climbing down the cragged rock in the Torchstalk area at X: 80 Y-241.
-=== South East ===
+{{clear}}
+----
 [[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|The SE Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
 ==== Selûnite Outpost ====
-The [[Selûnite Outpost]] is a [[location]] in the SE corner of the '''Underdark''' map. This primary area, when labelled on the player minimap, is recognizable by it's 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 defenses.
+The [[Selûnite Outpost]] is a [[location]] in the SE corner of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labelled on the player minimap, is recognizable by it's 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 defenses.
-Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Goblin Camp]].
+Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the overland's [[Goblin Camp]].
 ==== Abandoned Battlefield ====
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 This unique area is directly adjacent west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]].
-=== Central ===
+{{clear}}
+----
 [[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|The Central Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
 ==== Decrepit Village====
-The [[Decrepit Village]] is the most central [[location]] on the '''Underdark''' map, and a multi-level area. When labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures, though the north-eastern most portion has more mushrooms and a typical underdark appearance.
+The [[Decrepit Village]] is the most central [[location]] on the Underdark map, and a multi-level area. When labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures, though the north-eastern most portion has more mushrooms and a typical underdark appearance.
 ==== Beach ====
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 ==== Grymforge ====
-[[Grymforge]] is an expansive and abandoned settlement [[location]] on a separate '''Underdark''' map, containing the [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]] It is reached after taking the boat located at the [[Decrepit Village]] Beach.
+[[Grymforge]] is an expansive and abandoned settlement [[location]] on a separate Underdark map, containing the [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]] It is reached after taking the boat located at the [[Decrepit Village]] Beach.
 === Regional Locations ===
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 * [[Selûnite Outpost]]
 * [[Storehouse]]
-⚠️ Please note that while [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are technically contained within the '''Underdark''' territory, their [[location|locations]] are found on separate maps.
+⚠️ Please note that while [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are technically contained within the Underdark territory, their [[location|locations]] are found on separate maps.
 === Regional Waypoints ===
-The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the '''Underdark''' territory.
+The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the Underdark territory.
 * Beach {{coords|22|-209}} in the [[Decrepit Village]]
 * Selûnite Outpost {{coords|180|-235}}
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 ==Characters==
-⚠️ ''Please note that while [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are technically contained within the '''Underdark''' territory, due to having unique maps, their NPCs and Merchants are not listed here.''
+While [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are part of the Underdark, they are separate maps, so characters from those regions are listed on their respective pages.
-==== Notable NPCs ====
+=== Notable NPCs ===
-The following NPCs may all be found in areas of the '''Underdark''' region that are <u>''unnamed''</u> on the player minimap (additional NPCs are available in named locations within the Underdark):
+The following NPCs may all be found in areas of the Underdark region that are <u>''unnamed''</u> on the player minimap (additional NPCs are available in named locations within the Underdark):
 *[[Baelen Bonecloak]]
 *[[Dhourn]]
-== Monsters ==
+=== Monsters ===
 * [[Minotaur]]
-==Regional Loot==
+==Notable loot==
 === Quest Items ===
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 === 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}}
+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}}
 *{{SmallIcon|Bloodguzzler Garb Icon.png}} [[Bloodguzzler Garb]]
 *{{SmallIcon|Drow Studded Leather Armour Icon.png}} [[Drow Studded Leather Armour]]
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 == Related Quests ==
-The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the '''Underdark''' region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):
+The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):
 *[[Find the Mushroom Picker]]
 *[[Remove the Parasite]]

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