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| name = Sacred Pool | |||
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| image = Sacred Pool.png | |||
| image description = The Sacred Pool hosts the Idol of Silvanus, and is the heart of the Druid Grove. | |||
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| summary = It connects to [[The Hollow]] and the [[Secluded Cove]]. | |||
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| region = Emerald Grove | |||
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== Overview == | |||
This sacred area is home to the {{SmRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}} and the stage for druidic rituals such as the Rite of Thorns. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry. | |||
If the party approaches from the main entry, they will see the druids blocking the way. A cutscene will depict a confrontation between the druids and the tieflings over this. The tieflings {{CharLink|Locke}} and {{CharLink|Komira}} plead that their daughter {{CharLink|Arabella}} is being held against her will, granting the {{Quest|Save Arabella}} quest. After this confrontation, attempting to enter the '''Sacred Pool''' will be granted to the party as {{CharLink|Kagha}} wishes to speak with them. | |||
The | The party can also encounter {{CharLink|Volo}} for the first time, and offer to share a tale of the goblin attack. | ||
=== Access === | |||
The main entry to the '''Sacred Pool''' is by descending the staircase from [[The Hollow]] at {{coords|251|547}}. An alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the [[Druid Grove]] at {{coords|242|480}} which is initially blocked by a sleeping bear. | |||
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===Sacred Pool=== | ===Sacred Pool=== | ||
In the Sacred Pool, several druids are performing the [[Rite of Thorns]] using the | In the Sacred Pool, several druids are performing the [[Rite of Thorns]] using the {{SmRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}} found in the centre of the pool. | ||
To the east, | To the east, Volo is interviewing [[Bosk]], a bear. Volo serves as a [[Traders|trader]], including {{SmRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}} among his wares. | ||
To the south is [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the blue jay, whose nest contains a | To the south is [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the blue jay, whose nest contains a {{SmRarityItem|Shiny Key}} which opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west. | ||
===Cliff overlook=== | ===Cliff overlook=== | ||
Just outside the Sacred Pool and to the east is a path leading up to an overlook where | Just outside the Sacred Pool and to the east is a path leading up to an overlook where {{CharLink|Alfira}} can be found, along with a gilded chest containing the {{SmRarityItem|Cap of Curing}}. Two squirrels, [[Corinna]] and [[Spar]], are painfully listening to her sing. | ||
===Beach=== | ===Beach=== | ||
South-east of the pool is a small beach where [[Ormn]] is catching fish. Hidden beneath a rock in this area is the | South-east of the pool is a small beach where [[Ormn]] is catching fish. Hidden beneath a rock in this area is the {{SmRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} {{coords|262|481}}. | ||
===Connected locations=== | |||
* {{Loc|Emerald Grove}} | |||
* {{Loc|Secluded Cove}} | |||
* {{Loc|The Hollow}} | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
{{div col}} | {{div col}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Aelar}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Apikusis}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Elwyn}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Inwe}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Jeorna}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Karrik}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Maggran}} (shapeshifted as a Bear) | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Mino}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Volo}} (trader, camp follower) | |||
{{div col end}} | |||
== Animals == | |||
* | {{div col}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Bosk}} (Bear) | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Ormn}} (Bear) | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Tuffet}} (Bear) | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Tusk}} (Boar) | |||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Tingmiaq}} (Bird) | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz}} (Bird) | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
==Related quests== | ==Related quests== | ||
* | * {{Quest|Investigate the Beach}} | ||
* {{Quest|Save Arabella}} | |||
* {{Quest|Steal the Sacred Idol}} | |||
* | |||
* | |||
==Notable loot== | ==Notable loot== | ||
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: | Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} under a rock on the beach | * {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} under a rock on the beach | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}} in a chest near [[Alfira]] | * {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}} in a chest near [[Alfira]] | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}} | * {{MdRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}} | ||
==Hidden treasure== | ==Hidden treasure== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:48, 20 September 2024
The Sacred Pool is a Location within the Emerald Grove in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It connects to The Hollow and the Secluded Cove.
Overview[edit | edit source]
This sacred area is home to the 
Idol of Silvanus and the stage for druidic rituals such as the Rite of Thorns. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry.
If the party approaches from the main entry, they will see the druids blocking the way. A cutscene will depict a confrontation between the druids and the tieflings over this. The tieflings Locke and Komira plead that their daughter Arabella is being held against her will, granting the 
quest. After this confrontation, attempting to enter the Sacred Pool will be granted to the party as Kagha wishes to speak with them.
The party can also encounter Volo for the first time, and offer to share a tale of the goblin attack.
Access[edit | edit source]
The main entry to the Sacred Pool is by descending the staircase from The Hollow at X: 251 Y: 547. An alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the Druid Grove at X: 242 Y: 480 which is initially blocked by a sleeping bear.
Sacred Pool[edit | edit source]
In the Sacred Pool, several druids are performing the Rite of Thorns using the Idol of Silvanus found in the centre of the pool.
To the east, Volo is interviewing Bosk, a bear. Volo serves as a trader, including 
The Whispering Promise among his wares.
To the south is Topaz the blue jay, whose nest contains a 
Shiny Key which opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west.
Cliff overlook[edit | edit source]
Just outside the Sacred Pool and to the east is a path leading up to an overlook where Alfira can be found, along with a gilded chest containing the 
Cap of Curing. Two squirrels, Corinna and Spar, are painfully listening to her sing.
Beach[edit | edit source]
South-east of the pool is a small beach where Ormn is catching fish. Hidden beneath a rock in this area is the 
Amulet of Silvanus X: 262 Y: 481.
Connected locations[edit | edit source]
Characters[edit | edit source]
Animals[edit | edit source]
Related quests[edit | edit source]
Notable loot[edit | edit source]
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
Amulet of Silvanus under a rock on the beach
Cap of Curing in a chest near Alfira
Idol of Silvanus
The Whispering Promise
Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]
- A Shiny Chest rests on top of the stones at X: 221 Y: 495, opened with Topaz's shiny key.