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| image description = The Sacred Pool hosts the Idol of Silvanus, and is the heart of the Druid Grove.
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| summary = It connects to [[The Hollow]] and the [[Secluded Cove]].
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| region = Emerald Grove
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== Overview ==
This sacred area is home to the {{SmRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}} and the stage for druidic rituals such as the Rite of Thorns. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry.


[[File:Sacred Pool.png|thumb|The Sacred Pool hosts the Idol of Silvanus, and is the heart of the Druid Grove.]]
If the party approaches from the main entry, they will see the druids blocking the way. A cutscene will depict a confrontation between the druids and the tieflings over this. The tieflings {{CharLink|Locke}} and {{CharLink|Komira}} plead that their daughter {{CharLink|Arabella}} is being held against her will, granting the {{Quest|Save Arabella}} quest. After this confrontation, attempting to enter the '''Sacred Pool''' will be granted to the party as {{CharLink|Kagha}} wishes to speak with them.


The '''Sacred Pool''' is a [[Location]] contained within the [[Druid Grove]] in [[Chapter One]]. It connects [[The Hollow]] to the [[Emerald Grove]] and allows access to the [[Secluded Cove]].  
The party can also encounter {{CharLink|Volo}} for the first time, and offer to share a tale of the goblin attack.


This sacred area is home to the [[Idol of Silvanus]] and the stage for druidic rituals such as the Rite of Thorns. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry.
=== Access ===
The main entry to the '''Sacred Pool''' is by descending the staircase from [[The Hollow]] at {{coords|251|547}}. An alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the [[Druid Grove]] at {{coords|242|480}} which is initially blocked by a sleeping bear.  


== Access ==
===Sacred Pool===
Main entry to the '''Sacred Pool''' is by descending the staircase from [[The Hollow]] at X:251 Y:547.  
In the Sacred Pool, several druids are performing the [[Rite of Thorns]] using the {{SmRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}} found in the centre of the pool.  


Alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the [[Druid Grove]] at X:242 Y:480 which is initially blocked by a sleeping bear.  
To the east, Volo is interviewing [[Bosk]], a bear. Volo serves as a [[Traders|trader]], including {{SmRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}} among his wares.


==Story Interactions==
To the south is [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the blue jay, whose nest contains a {{SmRarityItem|Shiny Key}} which opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west.
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* If the player approaches from the main entry, they will see the druids blocking the way. A cutscene will depict a confrontation between the druids and the tieflings over this. The tieflings [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] plead that their daughter [[Arabella]] is being held against her will, granting the [[Save Arabella]] quest.
* After this confrontation, attempting to enter the '''Sacred Pool''' will be granted to the party as [[Kagha]] wishes to speak with them.


* Encounter [[Volo]] for the first time, and offer to share your tale of the goblin attack. He acts as a trader and offers a unique magic ring.
===Cliff overlook===
Just outside the Sacred Pool and to the east is a path leading up to an overlook where {{CharLink|Alfira}} can be found, along with a gilded chest containing the {{SmRarityItem|Cap of Curing}}. Two squirrels, [[Corinna]] and [[Spar]], are painfully listening to her sing.


* Pass through the '''Sacred Pool''' and exit to the east to find [[Alfira]] the bard, or head to the [[Secluded Cove]].}}
===Beach===
South-east of the pool is a small beach where [[Ormn]] is catching fish. Hidden beneath a rock in this area is the {{SmRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} {{coords|262|481}}.


== Notable Characters ==
===Connected locations===
==== Traders ====  
* {{Loc|Emerald Grove}}
* {{Loc|Secluded Cove}}
* {{Loc|The Hollow}}


* [[Volo]]
== Characters ==
{{div col}}
* {{MdCharLink|Aelar}}
* {{MdCharLink|Apikusis}}
* {{MdCharLink|Elwyn}}
* {{MdCharLink|Inwe}}
* {{MdCharLink|Jeorna}}
* {{MdCharLink|Karrik}}
* {{MdCharLink|Maggran}} (shapeshifted as a Bear)
* {{MdCharLink|Mino}}
* {{MdCharLink|Volo}} (trader, camp follower)
{{div col end}}


==== NPCs ====
== Animals ==
* [[Aelar]]
{{div col}}
* [[Apikusis]]
* {{MdCharLink|Bosk}} (Bear)
* [[Elwyn]]
* {{MdCharLink|Ormn}} (Bear)
* [[Inwe]]
* {{MdCharLink|Tuffet}} (Bear)
* [[Jeorna]]
* {{MdCharLink|Tusk}} (Boar)
* [[Karrik]]
* {{MdCharLink|Tingmiaq}} (Bird)
* [[Mino]]
* {{MdCharLink|Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz}} (Bird)
{{div col end}}


==== Animals ====
==Related quests==
* {{Quest|Investigate the Beach}}
* {{Quest|Save Arabella}}
* {{Quest|Steal the Sacred Idol}}


* [[Bosk]] (Bear)
==Notable loot==
* [[Ormn]] (Bear)
* [[Tuffet]] (Bear)
* [[Maggran]] (Bear)
* [[Tusk]] (Boar)
* [[Tinqmiaq]] (Bird)
* [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] (Bird)
 
==Related Locations==
 
*[[Druid Grove]]
**[[The Hollow]]
**[[Emerald Grove]]
**[[Secluded Cove]]
 
==Related Quests==
*[[Save Arabella]]
*[[Investigate the Beach]]
*[[Steal the Sacred Idol]]
 
==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|Idol of Silvanus Icon.png}} [[Idol of Silvanus]]
* {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} under a rock on the beach
*{{SmallIcon|The Whispering Promise Icon.png}} [[The Whispering Promise]]
* {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}} in a chest near [[Alfira]]
* {{MdRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}}


==Hidden Treasure==
==Hidden treasure==
*A [[Shiny Chest]] rests on top of the stones at X:221 Y:495.
*A Shiny Chest rests on top of the stones at {{coords|221|495}}, opened with [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz's]] shiny key.


{{Emerald Grove}}
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[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
[[Category:Locations in Druid Grove]]
[[Category:Locations in Druid Grove]]

Latest revision as of 10:48, 20 September 2024

The Sacred Pool hosts the Idol of Silvanus, and is the heart of the Druid Grove.
The Sacred Pool is a Location within the Emerald Grove in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It connects to The Hollow and the Secluded Cove.

Overview[edit | edit source]

This sacred area is home to the Idol of Silvanus and the stage for druidic rituals such as the Rite of Thorns. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry.

If the party approaches from the main entry, they will see the druids blocking the way. A cutscene will depict a confrontation between the druids and the tieflings over this. The tieflings Locke Locke and Komira Komira plead that their daughter Arabella Arabella is being held against her will, granting the Save Arabella Save Arabella quest. After this confrontation, attempting to enter the Sacred Pool will be granted to the party as Kagha Kagha wishes to speak with them.

The party can also encounter Volo Volo for the first time, and offer to share a tale of the goblin attack.

Access[edit | edit source]

The main entry to the Sacred Pool is by descending the staircase from The Hollow at X: 251 Y: 547. An alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the Druid Grove at X: 242 Y: 480 which is initially blocked by a sleeping bear.

Sacred Pool[edit | edit source]

In the Sacred Pool, several druids are performing the Rite of Thorns using the Idol of Silvanus found in the centre of the pool.

To the east, Volo is interviewing Bosk, a bear. Volo serves as a trader, including The Whispering Promise among his wares.

To the south is Topaz the blue jay, whose nest contains a Shiny Key which opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west.

Cliff overlook[edit | edit source]

Just outside the Sacred Pool and to the east is a path leading up to an overlook where Alfira Alfira can be found, along with a gilded chest containing the Cap of Curing. Two squirrels, Corinna and Spar, are painfully listening to her sing.

Beach[edit | edit source]

South-east of the pool is a small beach where Ormn is catching fish. Hidden beneath a rock in this area is the Amulet of Silvanus X: 262 Y: 481.

Connected locations[edit | edit source]

Characters[edit | edit source]

Animals[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:

Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]

  • A Shiny Chest rests on top of the stones at X: 221 Y: 495, opened with Topaz's shiny key.
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