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| summary = It is accessed through the Stone Door in the [[Sacred Pool]]. There are four frescos in the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Emerald Grove. | |||
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== Access == | == Access == | ||
It is accessed through the Stone Door in the [[Sacred Pool]]. There are four frescos in the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Emerald Grove. | It is accessed through the Stone Door in the [[Sacred Pool]]. There are four frescos in the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Emerald Grove. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
{{CharLink|Kagha}}, the acting leader of the druids, can be found in the Inner Sanctum. The [[Servants' Quarters]] can be found to the North-East, and the [[Druids' Chambers]] to the North. The Healer {{CharLink|Nettie}} can be found in the Druid's Chamber, and is capable of unlocking the entrance to the [[Enclave Library]]. | {{CharLink|Kagha}}, the acting leader of the druids, can be found in the Inner Sanctum. The [[Servants' Quarters]] can be found to the North-East, and the [[Druids' Chambers]] to the North. The Healer {{CharLink|Nettie}} can be found in the Druid's Chamber, and is capable of unlocking the entrance to the [[Enclave Library]]. | ||
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The third fresco in the eastern corner of the room requires {{Ability Check|Religion|10}} and reveals that during their 'Darkest Hour', the druids entered a concord with the [[Harpers]] to fight 'the shade'. This relates to the rise of {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}} as a servant of {{CharLink|Shar}}, taking over the region around [[Moonrise Towers]] and threatening the surroundings lands. | The third fresco in the eastern corner of the room requires {{Ability Check|Religion|10}} and reveals that during their 'Darkest Hour', the druids entered a concord with the [[Harpers]] to fight 'the shade'. This relates to the rise of {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}} as a servant of {{CharLink|Shar}}, taking over the region around [[Moonrise Towers]] and threatening the surroundings lands. | ||
The last fresco needs {{Ability Check|History|5}} to fully decipher. While their opponents are left ambiguous, the final victory fresco shows a Sharran helmet broken at their feet. This suggests that Shar, or her followers, was involved. The mention of Moonrise might suggest that {{CharLink|Selûne}} intervened as well. If | The last fresco needs {{Ability Check|History|5}} to fully decipher, though {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can do it without making a check at all. While their opponents are left ambiguous, the final victory fresco shows a Sharran helmet broken at their feet. This suggests that Shar, or her followers, was involved. The mention of Moonrise might suggest that {{CharLink|Selûne}} intervened as well. If Shadowheart is in the party, she will more or less confirm this. | ||
Succeeding all of the checks earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''Roots of the Grove'' ([[Sage]] background). | Succeeding all of the checks earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''Roots of the Grove'' ([[Sage]] background). | ||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* Inner Sanctum | * Inner Sanctum | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Findal}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Kagha}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Loic}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Marcoryl}} | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Rath}} | ||
* Druids' Chambers | * Druids' Chambers | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Nettie}} | ||
== Animals == | == Animals == | ||
* Inner Sanctum | * Inner Sanctum | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Olodan}} (Rat) | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Pinta}} (Rat) | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Silver}} (Wolf) | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Teela}} (Snake) | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Wren}} (Rat) | ||
* Druids' Chambers | * Druids' Chambers | ||
** {{ | ** {{MdCharLink|Wounded Bird}} | ||
==Related Quests== | ==Related Quests== | ||
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==Books== | ==Books== | ||
{{div_col}} | {{div_col}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Detailed Report}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Druid Notebook}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Faldorn's Canticle: The Shadow Druids' Doctrine}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Grimy Report}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Grove Annals}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Grove Artefacts}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Half-Torn Note}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Halsin's Journal, Vol I}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Logbook XII: 1371}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Rite of Thorns Scroll|The Rite of Thorns}} | ||
{{div_col_end}} | {{div_col_end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:23, 29 August 2024
Access[edit | edit source]
It is accessed through the Stone Door in the Sacred Pool. There are four frescos in the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Emerald Grove.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Kagha, the acting leader of the druids, can be found in the Inner Sanctum. The Servants' Quarters can be found to the North-East, and the Druids' Chambers to the North. The Healer Nettie can be found in the Druid's Chamber, and is capable of unlocking the entrance to the Enclave Library.
When the party first enters, Kagha will be deciding the fate of Arabella. The party may intervene to . If the party does not, Arabella will try to run. Kagha's snake Teela will pursue and kill the young girl.
Talking to Rath or Kagha can begin the quest , as will reading the Rite of Thorns Scroll in the Servants' Quarters, or finding Kagha's Chest.
If Kagha is exposed, the rats Olodan, Wren and Pinta will reveal themselves to be wildshaped Shadow Druids. Kagha has made a deal with Olodan to enact the Rite of Thorns and deliver the Emerald Grove to the Shadow Druids. In return, she'll be made First Druid.
If convincing Kagha to reconsider, she will join the party and the other druids in fighting the Shadow Druids.
Sub-Locations[edit | edit source]
Servant Quarters[edit | edit source]
For more information see: Servants' Quarters
The Servants' Quarters are found to the north-west of the Inner Sanctum. A stone desk stands in the middle, with Rite of Thorns Scroll and
The Emerald Enclave: Tenets on it. Behind the desk is a stone bookshelf, flanked by two glowing bear statues.
Druids' Chambers[edit | edit source]
For more information see: Druids' Chambers
The Druids' Chambers is found to the north of the Inner Sanctum. A tall statue of an elk sits in the middle of the room. There are several stone beds and what appears to be a preparation area for potions. A cauldron of theriac boils between alembics and destillers. The Healer Nettie who is part of can be found here. Nettie can unlock the hidden entrance to the Enclave Library.
Enclave Library[edit | edit source]
For more information see: Enclave Library
The Enclave Library is hidden behind a false wall in the Druids' Chambers. A big statue of a wolf stands in the middle, and in each cardinal direction is a plinth with a rune. One of the runes is missing. Small alcoves to the north, west and east contain more bookshelves.
The Enclave Library has been used as a makeshift autopsy table, and a Dissected Drow lies on a stone slab. Halsin's notes can be found nearby. A hidden entrance to the Hidden Vault can be accessed with the Rune of the Wolf.
Frescos[edit | edit source]
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— Inner Sanctum Plaques |
At the entrance of the Sanctum starting from the west side of the room and continuing along to the east side are frescos depict the legacy of the Emerald Grove. A variety of Skill Checks can be done to decipher the story from the frescos.
The first fresco requires DC 10 Religion check and shows druids and Sylvanus, the Old Oak. The plaque explains that the grove was under threat.
The second fresco requires DC 10 Investigation check and shows how the druids and the forest itself rose against the threat, though in recent times other threats have emerged.
The third fresco in the eastern corner of the room requires DC 10 Religion check and reveals that during their 'Darkest Hour', the druids entered a concord with the Harpers to fight 'the shade'. This relates to the rise of Ketheric Thorm as a servant of Shar, taking over the region around Moonrise Towers and threatening the surroundings lands.
The last fresco needs DC 5 History check to fully decipher, though Shadowheart can do it without making a check at all. While their opponents are left ambiguous, the final victory fresco shows a Sharran helmet broken at their feet. This suggests that Shar, or her followers, was involved. The mention of Moonrise might suggest that Selûne intervened as well. If Shadowheart is in the party, she will more or less confirm this.
Succeeding all of the checks earns the Inspirational Event Roots of the Grove (Sage background).
Druid characters do no require skill checks to identify the events in the first two murals, and get unique narration dialogue for them. Likewise, Clerics and Shadowheart get unique narration for the last mural.
Characters[edit | edit source]
Animals[edit | edit source]
- Inner Sanctum
- Druids' Chambers
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:
Books[edit | edit source]
Hidden Treasure[edit | edit source]
- Malachite, Half-Torn Note and Faldorn's Canticle in Kagha's Chest X: -485 Y: -9
Notes[edit | edit source]
- The name of the location on the map will be 'Emerald Grove'. Inner Sanctum is used by the wiki to help disambiguate.