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The Ravaged Beach is a Location within the Wilderness in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. This is the location the player character arrives at immediately after the events of the Prologue.
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:Ravaged Beach Scenic.jpeg|thumb|alt=The crash site at the Ravaged Beach, looked at from the top of the Overgrown Ruins.|The crash site at the Ravaged Beach, looked at from the top of the Overgrown Ruins]] | [[File:Ravaged Beach Scenic.jpeg|thumb|alt=The crash site at the Ravaged Beach, looked at from the top of the Overgrown Ruins.|The crash site at the Ravaged Beach, looked at from the top of the Overgrown Ruins]] | ||
Located on the bank of the [[River Chionthar]], the | Located on the bank of the [[River Chionthar]], the Ravaged Beach is dominated by wreckage from the [[Nautiloid]] crash. Corpses of anglers and {{CharLink|Intellect Devourer|intellect devourers}} dot the area. Several makeshift docks line the coast, but both them and the fishing boats that used them have been destroyed. To the east is an ancient door leading to the [[Dank Crypt]]. To the north is the [[Emerald Grove]]. | ||
=== | === Western beach === | ||
{{CharLink|Astarion}} can be recruited near the Nautiloid Wreck at {{Coords|170|288}}. After speaking with Astarion, the party can interact with a nearby {{CharLink|Scared Boar}}. West of this area, along the far side of the beach, is a hidden [[Harpers|Harper]] cache at {{coords|143|281}}. The cache can be retrieved by jumping down the ledges near the water at {{coords|168|263}}. Passing a {{Ability check|Nature|10}} near the cache reveals deep grooves around a scuffed rock, indicating it was previously moved. A character with sufficient [[Strength]] can move the rock to reveal a chest with minor loot, including a {{SmRarityItem|Harper's Map}} and {{SmRarityItem|Harper's Notebook}}. | |||
=== Eastern beach === | |||
{{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Overgrown Ruins {{Coords|276|298}}<br> | |||
=== | The player character begins [[Act One]] on the beach. {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} is either unconscious on the beach or attempting to open an ancient door next to the Overgrown Ruins waypoint. The door leads to the [[Dank Crypt]], which can be accessed by passing a {{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|20}} or by entering through the [[Chapel Entrance]] or [[Refectory]]. Several corpses are also scattered along the eastern beach, which can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}. | ||
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=== Nautiloid Wreck === | === Nautiloid Wreck === | ||
The Nautiloid Wreck | The Nautiloid Wreck contains several injured enemies. The southern section is guarded by three intellect devourers at {{coords|230|271}}. In the northern region, a {{CharLink|Mind flayer (nautiloid wreck)|dying mind flayer}} is crushed by debris at {{coords|180|320}}. Killing the mind flayer earns [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]] [[Inspiration|To Sleep, Perchance to Dream, Tentacled Dreams]] for the [[Haunted One]]. | ||
{{ | === Roadside Cliffs === | ||
{{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Roadside Cliffs {{Coords|222|326}}<br> | |||
The Roadside Cliffs sprawl north of the Nautiloid Wreck and south of the Emerald Grove. This area is littered with broken [[goblin]] traps, suggesting the presence of a nearby camp. Interacting with the waypoint reveals {{CharLink|Gale}}, who needs a hand after his wizardry escape from the Nautiloid went awry. [[The Dark Urge]] has unique interactions with Gale's protruding hand. If fantasizing about hacking off his hand, the Dark Urge will actually do so, killing Gale and precluding his recruitment as a companion. Giving in or resisting the urge earns [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]] [[Inspiration|Indulge Thine Appetites]] or [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]] [[Inspiration|Subdue Thine Appetites]] for the Haunted One, respectively. Additionally, {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} can recruited at {{coords|242|370}}, where she is being held captive by [[tiefling]]s. A buried chest and shovel are at {{coords|202|386}}, which can be used to unearth hidden loot. | |||
=== Harper outpost === | |||
Tucked away high in the Roadside Cliffs, a Harper outpost features a watchtower with loot. A small spider-filled crevice is at {{coords|160|373}}, which contains a {{SmRarityItem|Spider Egg Sac}} and gold. Next to the firecamp, a skeleton can be looted to obtain a {{SmRarityItem|Silver Pendant}}. | |||
Tucked away high in the Roadside Cliffs | |||
=== Emerald Grove environs === | === Emerald Grove environs === | ||
{{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Emerald Grove Environs {{Coords|246|424}} | {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: Emerald Grove Environs {{Coords|246|424}}<br> | ||
When the party approach the Emerald Grove, {{CharLink|Aradin Beno|Aradin}} and his fellow mercenaries are fleeing from a band of goblins, attempting to enter the Grove before they are ambushed. When they fail to pass through the gate, {{CharLink|Wyll}} leaps from the ramparts into the fray. If all allied defenders survive, [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]][[Inspiration|No One Left Behind]] is granted for [[soldier]]s. After the battle, the party gain entry into the Grove. | |||
=== Overgrown Ruins === | |||
{{Main|Overgrown Ruins}} | |||
At {{Coords|285|305}} a locked ({{Ability Check|Sleight of Hand|20}}) door is found, leading into the trapped sarcophagus room of the [[Dank Crypt]]. If she was not freed from the pod in the [[Prologue]], {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can be found here, attempting to gain entry. | |||
== | == Waypoints == | ||
This location contains the following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}}: | |||
* {{WpCo|Emerald Grove Environs|246|424}} | |||
* {{WpCo|Overgrown Ruins|276|298}} | |||
* {{WpCo|Roadside Cliffs|222|326}} | |||
== Related locations == | == Related locations == | ||
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* {{Loc|Wilderness}} | * {{Loc|Wilderness}} | ||
== | == Characters == | ||
=== Companions === | === Companions === | ||
* If {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} died on the [[Nautiloid]], her body | * If {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} died on the [[Nautiloid]], her body is on the Ravaged Beach and she can be revived and recruited early. | ||
* {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can be found unconscious on the beach if she was freed from the pod during the [[Prologue]]. If she was not freed from the pod, she can be found attempting to gain entry to the nearby [[Dank Crypt]]. In both scenarios, she can be invited to join the party or ignored. | * {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can be found unconscious on the beach if she was freed from the pod during the [[Prologue]]. If she was not freed from the pod, she can be found attempting to gain entry to the nearby [[Dank Crypt]]. In both scenarios, she can be invited to join the party or ignored. | ||
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* {{MdCharLink|Marcus (dead fisher)|Marcus|icon=Portrait_Ghost.png}} (Dead Fisher) - north of the where the player character wakes up {{Coords|296|253}} | * {{MdCharLink|Marcus (dead fisher)|Marcus|icon=Portrait_Ghost.png}} (Dead Fisher) - north of the where the player character wakes up {{Coords|296|253}} | ||
== | == Loot == | ||
=== East Ravaged Beach === | |||
=== East | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Perfumed Letter}} on the Mangled Fisher {{Coords|296|270}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Perfumed Letter}} on the Mangled Fisher {{Coords|296|270}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Potion of Healing}} in a | * {{MdRarityItem|Potion of Healing}} in a pouch {{Coords|286|245}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Shanties for the Bitch Queen}} on the dock {{Coords|308|267}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Shanties for the Bitch Queen}} on the dock {{Coords|308|267}} | ||
=== West | === West Ravaged Beach === | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Thieves' Tools}} in a | * {{MdRarityItem|Thieves' Tools}} in a wooden crate {{Coords|200|250}} | ||
* Harper's cache at {{Coords|143|281}} | * Harper's cache at {{Coords|143|281}} | ||
** {{MdRarityItem|Harper's Map}} | ** {{MdRarityItem|Harper's Map}} | ||
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=== Nautiloid Wreck === | === Nautiloid Wreck === | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Rapier}} from an Abducted Nobleman {{Coords|230|271}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Rapier}} from an Abducted Nobleman {{Coords|230|271}} | ||
* Random loot from a | * Random loot from a cartilaginous chest {{Coords|234|261}} | ||
* Random loot from dead | * Random loot from dead mind flayers {{Coords|180|320}}/{{Coords|210|300}}/{{Coords|215|275}}/{{Coords|230|260}} | ||
=== Emerald Grove | === Emerald Grove Environs === | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Power}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Power}} dropped by {{CharLink|Za'krug}} | ||
=== Ingredients === | |||
Ingredients for [[Alchemy]] that can be found in this location: | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Belladonna}} - 2x | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Mergrass}} - 3x | |||
=== Hidden | === Hidden Treasure === | ||
[[File:Cartilaginous Chest on Ravaged Beach.jpg|thumb|The | [[File:Cartilaginous Chest on Ravaged Beach.jpg|thumb|The cartilaginous chest. The ancient door is visible in the background.]] | ||
On a stone arch overlooking the | On a stone arch overlooking the ancient door is a cartilaginous chest at {{Coords|272|277}}. The chest can be accessed by jumping down from the cliffs near {{Coords|255|300}}. | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Caustic Bulb}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Caustic Bulb}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Elixir of Fire Resistance}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Elixir of Fire Resistance}} | ||
* | * Random common [[Rings|Ring]] | ||
== | == Related quests == | ||
* {{Quest|Explore the Ruins}} | |||
* {{ | * {{Quest|Find a Cure}} | ||
* {{ | |||
{{Ravaged Beach}} | {{Ravaged Beach}} | ||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Act One Locations]] | [[Category:Act One Locations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:57, 16 February 2025
| Wilderness | ||||
| Emerald Grove | ||||
| ↑ | ||||
| Ravaged Beach | → | Dank Crypt | ||
Overview[edit | edit source]
Located on the bank of the River Chionthar, the Ravaged Beach is dominated by wreckage from the Nautiloid crash. Corpses of anglers and intellect devourers dot the area. Several makeshift docks line the coast, but both them and the fishing boats that used them have been destroyed. To the east is an ancient door leading to the Dank Crypt. To the north is the Emerald Grove.
Western beach[edit | edit source]
Astarion can be recruited near the Nautiloid Wreck at X: 170 Y: 288. After speaking with Astarion, the party can interact with a nearby Scared Boar. West of this area, along the far side of the beach, is a hidden Harper cache at X: 143 Y: 281. The cache can be retrieved by jumping down the ledges near the water at X: 168 Y: 263. Passing a 
DC 10 Nature check near the cache reveals deep grooves around a scuffed rock, indicating it was previously moved. A character with sufficient Strength can move the rock to reveal a chest with minor loot, including a 
Harper's Map and 
Harper's Notebook.
Eastern beach[edit | edit source]
: Overgrown Ruins X: 276 Y: 298
The player character begins Act One on the beach. Shadowheart is either unconscious on the beach or attempting to open an ancient door next to the Overgrown Ruins waypoint. The door leads to the Dank Crypt, which can be accessed by passing a DC 20 Sleight of Hand check or by entering through the Chapel Entrance or Refectory. Several corpses are also scattered along the eastern beach, which can be spoken to with 
.
Nautiloid Wreck[edit | edit source]
The Nautiloid Wreck contains several injured enemies. The southern section is guarded by three intellect devourers at X: 230 Y: 271. In the northern region, a dying mind flayer is crushed by debris at X: 180 Y: 320. Killing the mind flayer earns 
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream, Tentacled Dreams for the Haunted One.
Roadside Cliffs[edit | edit source]
: Roadside Cliffs X: 222 Y: 326
The Roadside Cliffs sprawl north of the Nautiloid Wreck and south of the Emerald Grove. This area is littered with broken goblin traps, suggesting the presence of a nearby camp. Interacting with the waypoint reveals Gale, who needs a hand after his wizardry escape from the Nautiloid went awry. The Dark Urge has unique interactions with Gale's protruding hand. If fantasizing about hacking off his hand, the Dark Urge will actually do so, killing Gale and precluding his recruitment as a companion. Giving in or resisting the urge earns Indulge Thine Appetites or Subdue Thine Appetites for the Haunted One, respectively. Additionally, Lae'zel can recruited at X: 242 Y: 370, where she is being held captive by tieflings. A buried chest and shovel are at X: 202 Y: 386, which can be used to unearth hidden loot.
Harper outpost[edit | edit source]
Tucked away high in the Roadside Cliffs, a Harper outpost features a watchtower with loot. A small spider-filled crevice is at X: 160 Y: 373, which contains a 
Spider Egg Sac and gold. Next to the firecamp, a skeleton can be looted to obtain a 
Silver Pendant.
Emerald Grove environs[edit | edit source]
: Emerald Grove Environs X: 246 Y: 424
When the party approach the Emerald Grove, Aradin and his fellow mercenaries are fleeing from a band of goblins, attempting to enter the Grove before they are ambushed. When they fail to pass through the gate, Wyll leaps from the ramparts into the fray. If all allied defenders survive, No One Left Behind is granted for soldiers. After the battle, the party gain entry into the Grove.
Overgrown Ruins[edit | edit source]
Main article: Overgrown Ruins
At X: 285 Y: 305 a locked ( DC 20 Sleight of Hand check) door is found, leading into the trapped sarcophagus room of the Dank Crypt. If she was not freed from the pod in the Prologue, Shadowheart can be found here, attempting to gain entry.
Waypoints[edit | edit source]
This location contains the following :
- Emerald Grove Environs X: 246 Y: 424
- Overgrown Ruins X: 276 Y: 298
- Roadside Cliffs X: 222 Y: 326
Related locations[edit | edit source]
Characters[edit | edit source]
Companions[edit | edit source]
- If Lae'zel died on the Nautiloid, her body is on the Ravaged Beach and she can be revived and recruited early.
- Shadowheart can be found unconscious on the beach if she was freed from the pod during the Prologue. If she was not freed from the pod, she can be found attempting to gain entry to the nearby Dank Crypt. In both scenarios, she can be invited to join the party or ignored.
Available to Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]
- Ellie (Dead Fisher) - south of the Overgrown Ruins waypoint X: 284 Y: 281
- Francis (Abducted Nobleman) - near the Intellect Devourers X: 230 Y: 271
- Marcus (Dead Fisher) - north of the where the player character wakes up X: 296 Y: 253
Loot[edit | edit source]
East Ravaged Beach[edit | edit source]
Perfumed Letter on the Mangled Fisher X: 296 Y: 270
Potion of Healing in a pouch X: 286 Y: 245
Shanties for the Bitch Queen on the dock X: 308 Y: 267
West Ravaged Beach[edit | edit source]
Thieves' Tools in a wooden crate X: 200 Y: 250- Harper's cache at X: 143 Y: 281
Harper's Map- Harper's Notebook
Potion of Speed - 2x- A small amount of Gold and Gemstones
Nautiloid Wreck[edit | edit source]
Rapier from an Abducted Nobleman X: 230 Y: 271- Random loot from a cartilaginous chest X: 234 Y: 261
- Random loot from dead mind flayers X: 180 Y: 320/X: 210 Y: 300/X: 215 Y: 275/X: 230 Y: 260
Emerald Grove Environs[edit | edit source]
Gloves of Power dropped by Za'krug
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
Ingredients for Alchemy that can be found in this location:
Belladonna - 2x
Mergrass - 3x
Hidden Treasure[edit | edit source]
On a stone arch overlooking the ancient door is a cartilaginous chest at X: 272 Y: 277. The chest can be accessed by jumping down from the cliffs near X: 255 Y: 300.
Caustic Bulb
Elixir of Fire Resistance- Random common Ring
