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[[File:The Hollow.jpg|thumb|The Hollow]]
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{{Relative location
|region = Emerald Grove
|location = The Hollow
|south    = Ravaged Beach
|north    = Makeshift Prison
|west    = Secluded Chamber
|east    = Sacred Pool
}}
'''The Hollow''' is the section of the [[Emerald Grove]] that most of the tiefling refugees reside in, and the primary way of accessing the [[Tiefling Hideout]].


'''The Hollow''' is a [[Location]] contained within the [[Druid Grove]] in [[Chapter One]].
== Overview ==
Mechanically, The Hollow serves as a connective hub area for the Emerald Grove. In addition to providing easy access to other areas of the grove, it is also the home to several different traders, as well as several other important characters. It is also one of the locations where [[Shadowheart]] and [[Wyll]] can be recruited as [[Companion|companions]], provided they haven't already joined the party.


Priimary entry to '''The Hollow''' is through the large cavern opening at X:204 Y:500
=== Characters ===
 
==== Companions ====
This area notably provides main entry points for the [https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Druid_Grove#Sacred_Pool Sacred Pool], the [[Makeshift Prison]], and the [[Tiefling Hideout]].
*If not previously recruited on the [[Ravaged Beach]],{{CharLink|Shadowheart}} may be found and recruited near the oxen, at {{coords|223|544}}
 
*{{CharLink|Wyll}} can be found and recruited near the combat training at {{coords|204|550}}
== Location Interactions ==
 
=== Companions ===
*[[Shadowheart]] may be found and recruited at X: 223 Y: 544 near the oxen, '''if not previously recruited''' on the [[Nautiloid]] or the [[Ravaged Beach]].
*[[Wyll]] can be found and recruited near the combat training at X: 204 Y: 550
 
=== NPCs ===


==== Traders ====
==== Traders ====
Several [[Traders]] may be found in the Hollow.
* {{CharLink|Arron}}
*[[Arron]]
* {{CharLink|Auntie Ethel|icon=Portrait Ethel Human.png}}
*[[Auntie Ethel]]
* {{CharLink|Dammon}}
*[[Dammon]]
* {{CharLink|Mattis}}
*[[Mattis]]
==== Others ====
* {{CharLink|Arabella}} - after being saved from {{CharLink|Kagha}}
* {{CharLink|Aradin}}
* {{CharLink|Asharak}}
* {{CharLink|Barth}}
* {{CharLink|Cal}}
* {{CharLink|Doni}}
* {{CharLink|Eramas}}
* {{CharLink|Gan}}
* {{CharLink|Guex}}
* {{CharLink|Ide}}
* {{CharLink|Ikaron}}
* {{CharLink|Komira}}
* {{CharLink|Lakrissa}}
* {{CharLink|Lia}}
* {{CharLink|Locke}}
* {{CharLink|Meli}}
* {{CharLink|Okta}}
* {{CharLink|Pandirna}}
* {{CharLink|Remira}}
* {{CharLink|Rolan}}
* {{CharLink|Umi}}
* {{CharLink|Zorru}}


==== Notable NPCs ====


* [[Aradin]] may be approached for information relating to the [[Find the Nightsong]] and [[Rescue the Druid Halsin]] quests.
=== Related quests ===
* [[Doni]] and [[Meli]] are here, impacting the availability of the [[Steal the Sacred Idol]] quest.
* [[Komira]] is on the stairs connecting the Hollow to the [[Sacred pool|Sacred Pool]] for the [[Save Arabella]] quest.
 
== Related Quests ==
*[[Find the Nightsong]]
*[[Find the Nightsong]]
*[[Rescue the Druid Halsin]]
*[[Rescue the Druid Halsin]]
*[[Steal the Sacred Idol]]
*[[Steal the Sacred Idol]]


== Notable Loot ==
== Interactions ==
* Speaking to the tiefling children training to fight.
* Speaking to the man and the child arguing over a stolen locket.
* Speaking to the tiefling child trying to sell goods.
* Speaking to Aradin about why they went to the goblin camp.
* Speaking to the three arguing tieflings about if they should leave or not.
* Speaking to Komira as you head into the Sacred grove about her daughter.
 
== 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:
*{{SmallIcon|Amulet of Elemental Torment Icon.png}} [[Amulet of Elemental Torment]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Elemental Torment}}
*{{SmallIcon|Corellons Grace Icon.png}} [[Corellon's Grace]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Corellon's Grace}}
*{{SmallIcon|Handaxe PlusOne Icon.png}} [[Dragon's Grasp]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Dragon's Grasp}}
*{{SmallIcon|Rain Dancer Staff Icon.png}} [[Rain Dancer]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Rain Dancer}}
*{{SmallIcon|Scale Mail PlusOne Icon.png}} [[Scale Mail Armour +1]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Scale Mail Armour +1}}
*{{SmallIcon|Longbow PlusOne Icon.png}} [[Spellthief]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Spellthief}}


== Hidden Treasure ==
=== Hidden treasure ===
*The haystack by the two oxen tended by [[Toron]].  Either speak with the oxen (speak with animals) to learn of its location, or pass a [[Ability Check|Perception check]] to be able to interact with it.
*The haystack by the two oxen tended by [[Toron]].  To reveal this location, party members who are under the effect of [[Speak with Animals]] may talk to the [[Bored Ox]] or else pass a {{Ability Check|Perception|7}}.
*Past the oxen, where [[Doni]] loiters, there's a pair of [[Metallic Gloves]] lying on the horse cart.  They can be picked up without it counting as stealing.  The locked Travel-Worn Chest right aside the cart is also worth checking.
*Past the oxen, where [[Doni]] loiters, there's a pair of [[Metallic Gloves]] lying on the horse cart.  They can be picked up without it counting as stealing.  The locked Travel-Worn Chest right aside the cart is also worth checking.
*Behind the [[Storage]] shed where you find [[Pandirna]] there's a pouch on the ground with a good amount of riches.  You can access the [[Storage]] from both sides: either lockpick the front door (a forbidden action), or approach from the back via the [[Makeshift Prison]].
*Behind the storage shed where you find [[Pandirna]] there's a pouch on the ground with a good amount of riches.  The player can access the storage from both sides: either by using a lockpick action on the front door (a forbidden action), or climbing into the roof on the back via the [[Makeshift Prison]]. Caution: there's exploding plants along this path that are only revealed by an ability check.
 
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 16 June 2024

The Hollow is the section of the Emerald Grove that most of the tiefling refugees reside in, and the primary way of accessing the Tiefling Hideout.

The Hollow
Emerald Grove
Makeshift Prison
Secluded Chamber The Hollow Sacred Pool
Ravaged Beach

Overview[edit | edit source]

Mechanically, The Hollow serves as a connective hub area for the Emerald Grove. In addition to providing easy access to other areas of the grove, it is also the home to several different traders, as well as several other important characters. It is also one of the locations where Shadowheart and Wyll can be recruited as companions, provided they haven't already joined the party.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Companions[edit | edit source]

  • If not previously recruited on the Ravaged Beach,Shadowheart Shadowheart may be found and recruited near the oxen, at X: 223 Y: 544
  • Wyll Wyll can be found and recruited near the combat training at X: 204 Y: 550

Traders[edit | edit source]

Others[edit | edit source]


Related quests[edit | edit source]

Interactions[edit | edit source]

  • Speaking to the tiefling children training to fight.
  • Speaking to the man and the child arguing over a stolen locket.
  • Speaking to the tiefling child trying to sell goods.
  • Speaking to Aradin about why they went to the goblin camp.
  • Speaking to the three arguing tieflings about if they should leave or not.
  • Speaking to Komira as you head into the Sacred grove about her daughter.

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:

Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]

  • The haystack by the two oxen tended by Toron. To reveal this location, party members who are under the effect of Speak with Animals may talk to the Bored Ox or else pass a DC 7 Perception check.
  • Past the oxen, where Doni loiters, there's a pair of Metallic Gloves lying on the horse cart. They can be picked up without it counting as stealing. The locked Travel-Worn Chest right aside the cart is also worth checking.
  • Behind the storage shed where you find Pandirna there's a pouch on the ground with a good amount of riches. The player can access the storage from both sides: either by using a lockpick action on the front door (a forbidden action), or climbing into the roof on the back via the Makeshift Prison. Caution: there's exploding plants along this path that are only revealed by an ability check.