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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. | | 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 == | ||
The Inner Sanctum is accessed through the stone door in the [[Sacred Pool]]. Four frescos line 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]] | {{CharLink|Kagha}}, the acting leader of the druids, can be found in the Inner Sanctum. The [[Servants' Quarters]] are to the north-east and the [[Druids' Chambers]] are to the north. The healer {{CharLink|Nettie}} can be found in the Druids' Chamber, and can unlock the entrance to the [[Enclave Library]]. | ||
When the party first | When the party first enter, Kagha is deciding the fate of {{CharLink|Arabella}}. The party may intervene to {{Quest|Save Arabella}}. If the party do not intervene, Arabella tries to escape. Kagha's snake {{CharLink|Teela}} pursues and kills her. | ||
Talking to {{CharLink|Rath}} or Kagha can | Talking to {{CharLink|Rath}} or Kagha can initiate {{Quest|Investigate Kagha}}, as will reading {{SmRarityItem|The Rite of Thorns}} in the Servants' Quarters, or finding Kagha's chest. | ||
If Kagha is exposed, the rats {{CharLink|Olodan}}, {{CharLink|Wren}} and {{CharLink|Pinta}} | If Kagha is exposed, the rats {{CharLink|Olodan}}, {{CharLink|Wren}} and {{CharLink|Pinta}} reveal themselves as wildshaped [[Shadow Druids]]. Kagha made a deal with Olodan to enact the [[Rite of Thorns (ritual)|Rite of Thorns]] to deliver the Grove to the Shadow Druids. In return, Kagha becomes First Druid. | ||
If convincing Kagha to reconsider, she | If convincing Kagha to reconsider, she joins the party and other druids to fight the Shadow Druids. | ||
== Sub-Locations == | == Sub-Locations == | ||
=== | === Servants' Quarters === | ||
''For more information see: [[Servants' Quarters]]'' | ''For more information see: [[Servants' Quarters]]'' | ||
The Servants' Quarters are | The Servants' Quarters are to the north-west of the Inner Sanctum. A stone desk stands in the centre, which contains {{SmRarityItem|The Rite of Thorns}} and {{SmRarityItem|The Emerald Enclave: Tenets}}. A stone bookshelf is behind the desk, flanked by two glowing bear statues. | ||
=== Druids' Chambers === | === Druids' Chambers === | ||
''For more information see: [[Druids' Chambers]]'' | ''For more information see: [[Druids' Chambers]]'' | ||
The Druids' Chambers | The Druids' Chambers are north of the Inner Sanctum. A tall elk statue sits in the centre of the room. There are several stone beds and a preparation area for potions. A cauldron of theriac boils between alembics and destillers. The healer {{CharLink|Nettie}}, who is part of {{Quest|Get Help from Healer Nettie}}, can be found here. She can unlock the hidden entrance to the Enclave Library. | ||
=== Enclave Library === | === Enclave Library === | ||
''For more information see: [[Enclave Library]]'' | ''For more information see: [[Enclave Library]]'' | ||
The Enclave Library is hidden behind a false wall in the Druids' Chambers. A | The Enclave Library is hidden behind a false wall in the Druids' Chambers. A large wolf statue stands in the middle, with a plinth containing a rune in each cardinal direction. One of the runes is missing. Small alcoves to the north, west, and east contain more bookshelves. | ||
The Enclave Library | The Enclave Library includes a makeshift autopsy table that contains a {{CharLink|Ned'Cirannis|Dissected Drow}}. {{CharLink|Halsin|Halsin's}} notes can be found nearby. A hidden entrance to the [[Hidden Vault]] can be accessed with the {{SmRarityItem|Rune of the Wolf}}. | ||
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At the entrance of the Sanctum starting from the west side of the room and continuing along | At the entrance of the Sanctum starting from the west side of the room and continuing along the eastern wall are frescoes depicting the legacy of the Emerald Grove. A variety of [[Skill Check]]s can be done to decipher the story from the frescoes. | ||
The first fresco requires {{Ability Check|Religion|10}} and shows druids and Sylvanus, the Old Oak. The plaque explains that the | The first fresco requires {{Ability Check|Religion|10}} and shows druids and Sylvanus, the Old Oak. The plaque explains that the Grove was under threat. | ||
The second fresco requires {{Ability Check|Investigation|10}} and shows how the druids and | The second fresco requires {{Ability Check|Investigation|10}} and shows how the druids and forest rose against the threat, though other threats have emerged in recent times. | ||
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 | 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 refers 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, though {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can | The last fresco needs {{Ability Check|History|5}} to fully decipher, though {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can interpret the fresco without a check. While their opponents are 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 somewhat confirms this. | ||
Succeeding all | Succeeding all checks earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Roots of the Grove]] for [[Sage|sages]]. | ||
[[Druid]] characters do not require skill checks to identify | [[Druid]] characters have unique narration dialogue for the first two murals and do not require skill checks to identify these events. Likewise, [[Cleric|clerics]] and Shadowheart have unique narration for the last mural. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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** {{SubQuest|Kill Kagha}} | ** {{SubQuest|Kill Kagha}} | ||
==Notable | == 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|Broodmother's Revenge}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Key of the Ancients}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Pale Oak}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Rune of the Wolf}} | ||
==Books== | == Books == | ||
{{div_col}} | {{div_col}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Detailed Report}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Detailed Report}} | ||
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{{div_col_end}} | {{div_col_end}} | ||
==Hidden | == Hidden treasure == | ||
* [[Malachite]], [[Half-Torn Note]] and [[Faldorn's Canticle: The Shadow Druid's Doctrine|Faldorn's Canticle]] | * Kagha's chest containing [[Malachite]], [[Half-Torn Note]] and [[Faldorn's Canticle: The Shadow Druid's Doctrine|Faldorn's Canticle]] at {{Coords|-485|-9}} | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The name of the location on the map | {{notebegin}} | ||
* The name of the location on the in-game map is 'Emerald Grove'. Inner Sanctum is used by the wiki to help disambiguate. | |||
{{noteend}} | |||
{{Emerald Grove}} | {{Emerald Grove}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:25, 13 December 2024
Access[edit | edit source]
The Inner Sanctum is accessed through the stone door in the Sacred Pool. Four frescos line 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 are to the north-east and the Druids' Chambers are to the north. The healer Nettie can be found in the Druids' Chamber, and can unlock the entrance to the Enclave Library.
When the party first enter, Kagha is deciding the fate of Arabella. The party may intervene to 
. If the party do not intervene, Arabella tries to escape. Kagha's snake Teela pursues and kills her.
Talking to Rath or Kagha can initiate , as will reading 
The Rite of Thorns in the Servants' Quarters, or finding Kagha's chest.
If Kagha is exposed, the rats Olodan, Wren and Pinta reveal themselves as wildshaped Shadow Druids. Kagha made a deal with Olodan to enact the Rite of Thorns to deliver the Grove to the Shadow Druids. In return, Kagha becomes First Druid.
If convincing Kagha to reconsider, she joins the party and other druids to fight the Shadow Druids.
Sub-Locations[edit | edit source]
Servants' Quarters[edit | edit source]
For more information see: Servants' Quarters
The Servants' Quarters are to the north-west of the Inner Sanctum. A stone desk stands in the centre, which contains The Rite of Thorns and 
The Emerald Enclave: Tenets. A stone bookshelf is behind the desk, flanked by two glowing bear statues.
Druids' Chambers[edit | edit source]
For more information see: Druids' Chambers
The Druids' Chambers are north of the Inner Sanctum. A tall elk statue sits in the centre of the room. There are several stone beds and 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. She 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 large wolf statue stands in the middle, with a plinth containing a rune in each cardinal direction. One of the runes is missing. Small alcoves to the north, west, and east contain more bookshelves.
The Enclave Library includes a makeshift autopsy table that contains a Dissected Drow. Halsin's notes can be found nearby. A hidden entrance to the Hidden Vault can be accessed with the 
Rune of the Wolf.
Servant's Quarters
Druid's Quarters
Enclave Library
Frescos[edit | edit source]
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| — Inner Sanctum Plaques |
Druids gathering in Silvanus' name
Druids and Beasts fighting together against monsters
Druids alongside Harpers
A broken Sharran helmet at the feet of the druids
At the entrance of the Sanctum starting from the west side of the room and continuing along the eastern wall are frescoes depicting the legacy of the Emerald Grove. A variety of Skill Checks can be done to decipher the story from the frescoes.
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 forest rose against the threat, though other threats have emerged in recent times.
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 refers 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 interpret the fresco without a check. While their opponents are 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 somewhat confirms this.
Succeeding all checks earns the 
Roots of the Grove for sages.
Druid characters have unique narration dialogue for the first two murals and do not require skill checks to identify these events. Likewise, clerics and Shadowheart have 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]
- Kagha's chest containing Malachite, Half-Torn Note and Faldorn's Canticle at X: -485 Y: -9
Notes[edit | edit source]
- The name of the location on the in-game map is 'Emerald Grove'. Inner Sanctum is used by the wiki to help disambiguate.