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The '''Defiled Temple''' (also known as '''The Temple of Selûne''') is a [[Location]] in [[Chapter One]]. It can be reached from the [[Shattered Sanctum]] and serves as one of the entrances to the [[Underdark]].
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== Area Information ==
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The '''Defiled Temple''' can be entered from a door in [[Gut]]'s chambers in the [[Shattered Sanctum]] {{Coords|253|-7}}. This area is one of several ways to enter the [[Underdark]].
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==Overview==
An old temple dedicated to {{CharLink|Selûne}}, which has since been abandoned, the Defiled Temple can be accessed through its main door in Priestess Gut's quarters in the {{Coords|253|-7|Shattered Sanctum}}, through a cave mouth in the spider pen, or through a small hole in the [[Zhentarim]]'s stock room.


[[Polma]], Gut's bodyguard, guards this location.
=== Gut's room ===
Inside a small bedroom is {{CharLink|Polma}} (and {{CharLink|Gut}} if the player character was knocked out by her). In a gilded chest near the bed is an {{SmRarityItem|Amulet of Misty Step}} {{coords|386|8}}. As well, a {{SmRarityItem|Selûnite Journal}} is found nearby, which gives information on the moon tile puzzle further in the temple.


=== Moon Tile Puzzle ===
=== Moon tile puzzle ===
A long descent down into the [[Underdark]] can be revealed by solving a puzzle in this room. In the northeastern section of the '''Defiled Temple''' is a room with four tiles in the center. The puzzle is solved by rotating the tiles such that the full moon icons are all on the northern-most tile, the half-moons are on the outer west and east tiles, and the empty moon icons are all on the southern-most tile.
A long descent down into the [[Underdark]] can be revealed by solving a puzzle in this room. In the north-eastern section of the '''Defiled Temple''' is a room with four tiles in the centre. The puzzle is solved by rotating the tiles such that the new moon icons (black circles) are all on the southern-most ring.


*The puzzle can be solved by interacting with the tiles in the following sequence: ''(note that this is only one of many possible solutions)''
*The puzzle can be solved by interacting with the tiles in the following sequence: ''(note that this is only one of many possible solutions)''
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*Alternatively, there is a hidden lever in the north part of this room, near a set of stairs, that can be revealed with a [[Perception]] check {{Coords|442|64}}. This lever can be [[Sleight of Hand|Lockpicked]] to bypass the puzzle and open the way.
*Alternatively, there is a hidden lever in the north part of this room, near a set of stairs, that can be revealed with a [[Perception]] check {{Coords|442|64}}. This lever can be [[Sleight of Hand|lockpicked]] to bypass the puzzle and open the way.


==Related Quests==
=== Points of interest ===
*[[Find the Nightsong]]
* Four Stone Discs {{Coords|436|55}}
*[[Reach Moonrise Towers]]
==Related Locations==
=== Regional Locations ===
{{SmallIcon|Custom Map Icon.png}}[[Shattered Sanctum]]
:{{SmIconLink|Exit Map Icon.png|Shattered Sanctum|Door}} {{Coords|405|30}}
:{{SmIconLink|Exit Map Icon.png|Shattered Sanctum|Cave Exit}} {{Coords|413|70}}
::{{SmallIcon|Location Map Icon.png}}[[Goblin Camp]]
::{{SmallIcon|Location Map Icon.png}}[[Worg Pens]]


== Points of Interest ==
===Connected locations===
* Four Stone Discs {{Coords|436|55}}
:{{SmallIcon|Custom Map Icon.png}}[[Underdark]] ([[Selûnite Outpost]]) {{Coords|441|98}}
:{{SmallIcon|Custom Map Icon.png}}[[Shattered Sanctum]]


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== Notable characters ==
===Connected Locations===
* {{MdCharLink|Gut}} (conditional)
{{SmallIcon|Custom Map Icon.png}}[[Underdark]]
* {{MdCharLink|Polma}}
:{{SmIconLink|Exit Map Icon.png|Selûnite Outpost|Ladder}} {{Coords|441|98}}
::{{SmallIcon|Location Map Icon.png}}[[Selûnite Outpost]]
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== Notable NPCs ==
==Related quests==
* [[Polma]]
* {{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}
* {{Quest|Reach Moonrise Towers}}


==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:
*{{SmallIcon|Ilmaters Aid Icon.png}} [[Ilmater's Aid]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Misty Step}} in a gilded chest behind Polma {{coords|386|8}}
 
{{Goblin Camp}}
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]

Latest revision as of 09:10, 18 August 2024

The Defiled Temple (also known as the Temple of Selûne) is a Location within the Shattered Sanctum in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It serves as one of the entrances to the Underdark.

Overview[edit | edit source]

An old temple dedicated to Selûne Selûne, which has since been abandoned, the Defiled Temple can be accessed through its main door in Priestess Gut's quarters in the Shattered SanctumX: 253 Y: -7, through a cave mouth in the spider pen, or through a small hole in the Zhentarim's stock room.

Gut's room[edit | edit source]

Inside a small bedroom is Polma Polma (and Gut Gut if the player character was knocked out by her). In a gilded chest near the bed is an Amulet of Misty Step X: 386 Y: 8. As well, a Selûnite Journal is found nearby, which gives information on the moon tile puzzle further in the temple.

Moon tile puzzle[edit | edit source]

A long descent down into the Underdark can be revealed by solving a puzzle in this room. In the north-eastern section of the Defiled Temple is a room with four tiles in the centre. The puzzle is solved by rotating the tiles such that the new moon icons (black circles) are all on the southern-most ring.

  • The puzzle can be solved by interacting with the tiles in the following sequence: (note that this is only one of many possible solutions)
  1. North
  2. West
  3. East
  4. East
  5. South
  6. South
  7. South
  8. West
  9. West
  • Alternatively, there is a hidden lever in the north part of this room, near a set of stairs, that can be revealed with a Perception check X: 442 Y: 64. This lever can be lockpicked to bypass the puzzle and open the way.

Points of interest[edit | edit source]

  • Four Stone Discs X: 436 Y: 55

Connected locations[edit | edit source]

Underdark (Selûnite Outpost) X: 441 Y: 98
Shattered Sanctum

Notable characters[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: