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The caverns of the Underdark.

The Underdark is a Region of Faerûn, and consists of multiple locations 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 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[edit | edit source]

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
Falling into the hole in the Whispering Depths, arriving in the Minotaur Hills. (Feather Fall or the ability to fly must be used or a cutscene will show the party falling to death).

Areas[edit | edit source]

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

Storehouse[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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 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[edit | edit source]

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

Myconid Minefield[edit | edit source]

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.

View from within the Giant Bird Nest

Giant Bird Nest[edit | edit source]

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.

Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.

Dread Hollow[edit | edit source]

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 Horrors and hostile wizard, 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.

Bibberbang Grotto[edit | edit source]

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 Bonecloak.

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

Arcane Tower[edit | edit source]

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 Cannons.

Torchstalk Gulch[edit | edit source]

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 Speak with Dead, which is detailed further down.

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

Festering Cove[edit | edit source]

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 X: 80 Y: -241.

Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.

Selûnite Outpost[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.

Petrified Battlefield[edit | edit source]

To the west of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple Glowing Gems and several petrified Drow as well as one Spectator.

Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.

Decrepit Village[edit | edit source]

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.

Beach[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement location on a separate map, containing the Adamantine Forge. It is accessible via the boat at the Decrepit Village.

Regional Waypoints[edit | edit source]

The following Waypoints are available within the Underdark.

Beach Decrepit VillageX: 22 Y: -209
Selûnite Outpost X: 180 Y: -235
Myconid Colony Ebonlake GrottoX: 101 Y: -101
Sussur Tree Dread HollowX: 49 Y: -140
Grymforge X: ? Y: ?
- Ancient Forge X: ? Y: ?

Characters[edit | edit source]

Notable NPCs[edit | edit source]

Arcane Tower:

Bernard

Decrepit Village:

Dread Hollow:

Ebonlake Grotto:

Blurg (Merchant)
Derryth Bonecloak (Merchant)
Glut
Omeluum
Spaw
Thulla

Festering Cove:

Petrified Battlefield:

Dhourn

Grymforge:

Creatures[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Quest Items[edit | edit source]

Other notable[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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: 49 Y: -153: Climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
Buried Wooden Chest X: ? Y: ?: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the Bibberbang Grotto in Dread Hollow

Related quests[edit | edit source]

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

Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

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

Dead Drow[edit | edit source]

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

Party member: Who are you?

Dead Drow: House Vandree... far scout... searching...
- Party member: What where you searching for?
  - 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...

Party member: Did you have any allies nearby?

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

External Links[edit | edit source]

Underdark on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
Underdark on Wikipedia

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-[[File:Underdark.jpg|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
+[[File:Underdark.jpg|500px|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
-The '''Underdark''' is a large region and [[Location]] within in [[Chapter One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It one of the main areas of [[Chapter One]] and contains many other locations.
+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.
-The Underdark is a vast underground network of caverns and tunnels underneath the surface of [[Faerûn]]. These dangerous caverns host a multitude of evil beings and dangerous creatures. The [[Drow]] and [[Gnome#Deep_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 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]]. ([[Feather Fall]] or the ability to fly must be used or a cutscene will show the party falling to death).
-==Getting to the Underdark==
+== Areas ==
-There are several ways to get to the Underdark, which all involve somehow traveling deep underground. The following locations contain ways to get into the Underdark:
+[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.]]
-* [[Defiled Temple]]
+====Storehouse====
-* [[Zhentarim Hideout]]
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[Storehouse]].}}
-* [[Gnarled Teahouse]]
+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.
-* [[Whispering Depths]]
-== Underdark Locations ==
+Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
-* [[Selûnite Outpost]]
-== Sub Areas ==
+==== Minotaur Hills ====
-''The following locations are named areas inside the Underdark, but are not notable enough to appear on the Underdark map.''
+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.
-=== Storehouse ===
+[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
-[[File:Storehouse (underdark).jpg|thumb|right|The Zhentarim storehouse.]]
+==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
-The Storehouse is located at the northeastern edge of the Underdark {{Coords|142|-104}}. It contains a lift that leads to the [[Zhentarim Hideout]]. The lift cannot be used until it has been enabled from inside the hideout.
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ebonlake Grotto]].}}
-===== Notable Loot =====
+The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconid]]s amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.
-The Storehouse contains many crates and containers. Inside, the following types of items may be found:
-* Poison
-* Camp Supplies
-* Jewelry
-Note that the Heavy Chest near the elevator is trapped.
-== Other Areas and Landmarks ==
+==== Myconid Minefield ====
+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.
-=== Petrified Drow ===
+[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
-Just west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]] is a cliff ledge with several [[Conditions#Petrified|Petrified]] [[Drow]] and a [[Spectator]]. The [[Spectator]] will attack on sight, and will use its [[Unpetrification Ray]] to free the Drow and force them to attack alongside it by inflicting them with [[Spectator's Charm]]. The Drow can be freed of this charm by damaging them, at which point they will turn friendly and fight against the [[Spectator]].
+==== 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.
-One of the Drow, [[Dhourn]], carries a memory shard. It contains a vision of the Adamantine Forge in [[Grymforge]]. Dhourn can be convinced to give the shard to the player, or alternatively, it can be looted from him. Activating the shard requires succeeding on an [[Arcana]] check or speaking the the password. [[Dhourn]] can also be persuaded to provide the password, or if he is dead, he will tell the player if [[Speak with Dead]] is cast on him.
+[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]
+==== Dread Hollow ====
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[Dread Hollow]].}}
+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.
-The petrified [[Drow]] can be unpetrified using [[Basilisk Oil]].
+To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of [[Lenore]].
+==== Bibberbang Grotto ====
+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]].
+[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
+==== 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]].
+==== Festering Cove ====
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Festering Cove]].}}
+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 ====
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[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.
+==== Petrified Battlefield ====
+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]].
+[[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.]]
+==== Decrepit Village====
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[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.
+==== Beach ====
+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.
+* Beach {{coords|22|-209|Decrepit Village}}
+* Selûnite Outpost {{coords|180|-235}}
+* Myconid Colony {{coords|101|-101|Ebonlake Grotto}}
+* Sussur Tree	{{coords|49|-140|Dread Hollow}}
+* Grymforge	{{Coords|?|?}}
+** Ancient Forge {{Coords|?|?}}
+==Characters==
+=== Notable NPCs ===
+{{div col}}
+Arcane Tower:
+* [[Bernard]]
+Decrepit Village:
+{{#lst:Decrepit Village|npcs}}
+Dread Hollow:
+* [[Baelen Bonecloak]]
+* [[Filro]]
+Ebonlake Grotto:
+{{#lst:Ebonlake Grotto|npcs}}
+Festering Cove:
+* [[BOOOAL]]
+* [[Pooldripp the Zealous|Pooldripp]]
+Petrified Battlefield:
+*[[Dhourn]]
+Grymforge:<ul>
+{{#lst:Grymforge|npcs}}</ul>
+{{div col end}}
+=== Creatures ===
+* [[Arcane Cannon]]
+* [[Animated Armour]]
+* [[Bulette]]
+* [[Hook Horror]]
+* [[Minotaur]]
+* [[Spectator]]
+==Notable loot==
+=== Quest Items ===
+*{{MdRarityItem|Tattered Scroll}}
+*{{MdRarityItem|Scribbled Notes|Scribbled Note}}
+*{{MdRarityItem|Noblestalk}}
+=== 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|The Spectator Eyes}}
+*{{MdRarityItem|Bloodguzzler Garb}}
+*{{MdRarityItem|Drow Studded Leather Armour}}
+*{{MdRarityItem|Explorer's Ring}}
+*{{MdRarityItem|Icy Crystal}}
+*{{MdRarityItem|Helmet of Autonomy}}
+=== Hidden treasure===
+[[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 Chest {{Coords|?|?}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
+*Giant Nest {{Coords|49|-153}}: Climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
+*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]]
+== 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):
+*[[Find the Mushroom Picker]]
+*[[Remove the Parasite]]
+**[[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]]
+**[[Reach Moonrise Towers]]
+*[[Find the Nightsong]]
+== Speak with Dead ==
+Throughout the Underdark are a few unnamed, dead NPCs can that provide insights about the area.
+=== Dead Drow ===
+Located in Torchstalk Gulch, just at the foot of the mushroom platform wall leading to the Overgrown Tunnel.
+'''Party member:''' Who are you?
+* '''Dead Drow:''' House Vandree... far scout... searching...
+** '''Party member:''' What where you searching for?
+*** '''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...
+'''Party member:''' Did you have any allies nearby?
+* '''Dead Drow:''' Worked alone... better that way...
+== External Links ==
+* {{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
+* {{Wikipedia|Underdark|long}}
+[[Category:Regions]]
 [[Category:Locations]]
-[[Category:Chapter One Locations]]
+[[Category:Act One Locations]]
+{{NavUnderdark|nocat=1}}

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Access[edit | edit source]