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[[File:Underdark.jpg|500px|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
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The '''Underdark''' is a [[Region]] of [[Faerûn]], and consists of multiple [[Location]]s in [[Chapter One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms, but also contains a multitude of [[alchemy|alchemical]] ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere. The Underdark in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The [[Drow]], [[Duergar]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the Underdark.  
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== Overview ==
The Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The [[Drow]], [[Duergar]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the Underdark.  
 
=== Locations ===
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* {{Loc|Arcane Tower}}
* {{Loc|Decrepit Village}}
* {{Loc|Dread Hollow}}
* {{Loc|Ebonlake Grotto}}
* {{Loc|Grymforge}}
* {{Loc|Selûnite Outpost}}
* {{Loc|Storehouse}}
* {{Loc|The Festering Cove}}
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=== Adjacent regions===
* {{Loc|Shadow-Cursed Lands}}
* {{Loc|Wilderness}}
=== Regional Waypoints ===
The following Waypoints are available within the Underdark.
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Beach|22|-209}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Selûnite Outpost|180|-235}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Myconid Colony|101|-101}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Sussur Tree|49|-140}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Grymforge|-647|382}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Ancient Forge|-612|294}}


==Access==
==Access==
Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve traveling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.  
Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve travelling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.  


The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:
The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:
* Ladder from the [[Defiled Temple]], arriving in the [[Selunite Outpost]].
* Ladder from the [[Defiled Temple]], arriving in the [[Selunite Outpost]].
* Elevator from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]], arriving in the [[Storehouse]].
* Elevator from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]], arriving in the [[Storehouse]].
* Mushroom circle in the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] to a corresponding circle in [[#Torchstalk Gulch|Torchstalk Gulch]]
* [[Mushroom Circle]] in the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] to a corresponding circle in [[#Torchstalk Gulch|Torchstalk Gulch]]
* Falling into the hole in the [[Whispering Depths]], arriving in the [[#Minotaur Hills|Minotaur Hills]].
* Falling into the hole in the [[Whispering Depths]], arriving in the [[#Minotaur Hills|Minotaur Hills]]. {{SAI|Feather Fall}} or the ability to {{SAI|Fly}} must be used or a cutscene will show the party falling to death.


== Areas ==
== Areas ==
[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.]]
====Storehouse====
====Storehouse====
The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.  
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Storehouse]].}}
The Storehouse is in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.  


Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the overland's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's [[Zhentarim Basement]].


==== Minotaur Hills ====
==== Minotaur Hills ====
Considered part of the [[Storehouse]], this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognizable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This area is directly to the south of the [[Storehouse]] via the rope netting.
Considered part of the Storehouse, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This area is directly to the south of the Storehouse via the rope netting.


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[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ebonlake Grotto]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ebonlake Grotto]].}}
The Ebonlake Grotto is recognizable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconids]] amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.
The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconid]]s amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.


==== Myconid Minefield ====
==== Myconid Minefield ====
Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]] and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]], which are a particularly dangerous combination with [[Torchstalk]] mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.
Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognisable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]], which are a particularly dangerous combination with [[Torchstalk]] mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.


[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
==== Giant Bird Nest ====
==== Giant Bird Nest ====
Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting [[Ebonlake Grotto]], the [[Dread Hollow]] and the [[Decrepit Village]]. It is most recognizable for the giant bird's nest.
Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting Ebonlake Grotto, the [[Dread Hollow]] and the [[Decrepit Village]]. It is most recognisable for the giant bird's nest.


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[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]
==== Dread Hollow ====
==== Dread Hollow ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Dread Hollow]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Dread Hollow]].}}
The Dread Hollow is a [[location]] in the north-west of the [[Underdark]]. This area is recognizable for the large and brightly shining [[Sussur Tree]], as well as the roaming [[Hook Horror]]s and hostile wizard, [[Filro|Filro the Forgotton]], living along its branched roots.  A [[Bulette]] can also be spotted in the area.
The Dread Hollow is in the north-west of the Underdark. This area is recognisable for the large and brightly shining {{SmRarityItem|Sussur Tree Bark|Sussur Tree}}, as well as the roaming [[Hook Horror]]s and a hostile wizard, {{CharLink|Filro|Filro the Forgotten}}, living along its branched roots.  A [[Bulette]] can also be spotted in the area.


To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of [[Lenore]].
To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of [[Lenore]].


==== Bibberbang Grotto ====
==== Bibberbang Grotto ====
North-east of the [[Sussur Tree]] in the [[Dread Hollow]] section of the [[Underdark]], the '''Bibberbang Grotto''' is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing [[Bibberbang]] mushrooms, trapping [[Baelen|Baelen Bonecloak]].
North-east of the Sussur Tree in the Dread Hollow section of the Underdark, the '''Bibberbang Grotto''' is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing Bibberbang mushrooms, trapping {{CharLink|Baelen Bonecloak}}.


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[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
==== Arcane Tower ====
==== Arcane Tower ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Arcane Tower]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Arcane Tower]].}}
The Arcane Tower is a [[location]] in the south-west corner of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Cannon]]s.
The Arcane Tower is in the south-west corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Cannon]]s.


==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
Considered part of the [[Arcane Tower]] and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognizable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of [[Torchstalk]] that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of an unfortunate Drow can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall.
Considered to be part of the Arcane Tower and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of Torchstalk that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of a {{CharLink|Dead Drow}} can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall. It can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}.


A few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which leads to the [[Overgrown Tunnel]].
Also, a few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which {{Coords|98|-283}} leads to the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] {{Coords|-74|210}}.


==== Festering Cove ====
==== Festering Cove ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Festering Cove]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Festering Cove]].}}
The Festering Cove is a partially hidden [[location]] on a separate Underdark map, containing the [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god, [[BOOOAL]]. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in {{Coords|80|-241|Torchstalk Gulch}}.
The Festering Cove is a partially hidden location containing some [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god {{CharLink|BOOOAL}}. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in Torchstalk Gulch {{Coords|80|-241}}.


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[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.]]
==== Selûnite Outpost ====
==== Selûnite Outpost ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Selûnite Outpost]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Selûnite Outpost]].}}
The Selûnite Outpost is a [[location]] in the SE corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognizable by its crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defenses.
The Selûnite Outpost is in the south-east corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable by its crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defences.


The Outpost can be reached from the [[Shattered Sanctum]].
The Outpost can be reached from the [[Shattered Sanctum]].


==== Ancient Battlefield ====
==== Ancient Battlefield ====
Directly north of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognizable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.
Directly north of the Selûnite Outpost, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.


==== Petrified Battlefield ====
==== Petrified Battlefield ====
To the west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this nameless area of the Underdark is recognizable by its purple [[Glowing Gems]] and several [[Petrified (Condition)|petrified]] [[Drow]] as well as one [[Spectator]].
To the west of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple [[Glowing Gems]] and several [[Petrified (Condition)|petrified]] [[Drow]] as well as one [[Spectator]].


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[[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.]]
==== Decrepit Village====
==== Decrepit Village====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Decrepit Village]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Decrepit Village]].}}
The Decrepit Village is the central [[location]] of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognizable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures.
The Decrepit Village is the central area of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognisable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures. The lowest level of the Decrepit Village features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the party to [[Grymforge]] based on the story path of their choosing.
 
==== Beach ====
The lowest level of the [[Decrepit Village]], this unnamed area features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the player to [[Grymforge]] based on the story path of their choosing.


==== Grymforge ====
==== Grymforge ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Grymforge]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Grymforge]].}}
Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement [[location]] on a separate map, containing the [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]. It is accessible via the boat at the [[Decrepit Village]].
Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement on a separate map, containing the [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]. It is accessible via the boat at the Decrepit Village.
 
=== Regional Waypoints ===
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the Underdark.  
* Beach {{coords|22|-209|Decrepit Village}}
* Selûnite Outpost {{coords|180|-235}}
* Myconid Colony {{coords|101|-101|Ebonlake Grotto}}
* Sussur Tree {{coords|49|-140|Dread Hollow}}
* Grymforge {{Coords|?|?}}
** Ancient Forge {{Coords|?|?}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
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Arcane Tower:
Arcane Tower:
* [[Bernard]]
* {{MdCharLink|Bernard}}
Decrepit Village:
Decrepit Village:
{{#lst:Decrepit Village|npcs}}
* {{MdCharLink|Gekh Coal}}
* {{MdCharLink|Garmor}}
* {{MdCharLink|Holvik}}
* {{MdCharLink|Lurgan}}
Dread Hollow:
Dread Hollow:
* [[Baelen Bonecloak]]
* {{MdCharLink|Baelen Bonecloak}}
* [[Filro]]
* {{MdCharLink|Filro}}
Ebonlake Grotto:
Ebonlake Grotto:
{{#lst:Ebonlake Grotto|npcs}}
* {{MdCharLink|Blurg}}
* {{MdCharLink|Derryth Bonecloak}}
* {{MdCharLink|Glut}}
* {{MdCharLink|Omeluum}}
* {{MdCharLink|Spaw}}
Festering Cove:
* {{MdCharLink|BOOOAL}}
* {{MdCharLink|Pooldripp}}
Petrified Battlefield:
Petrified Battlefield:
*[[Dhourn]]
* {{MdCharLink|Dhourn}}
Grymforge:<ul>
{{#lst:Grymforge|npcs}}</ul>


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=== Monsters ===
=== Available to Speak with Dead ===
* {{MdCharLink|Dead Drow}} - found in the Torchstalk Gulch area


* [[Minotaur]]
== Creatures ==
* {{MdCharLink|Arcane Turret}}
* {{MdCharLink|Animated Armour}}
* {{MdCharLink|Bulette}}
* {{MdCharLink|Hook Horror}}
* {{MdCharLink|Minotaur}}
* {{MdCharLink|Spectator}}


==Notable loot==
==Notable loot==


=== Quest Items ===
=== Quest Items ===
*{{MdRarityItem|Noblestalk}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Scribbled Notes|Scribbled Note}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Tattered Scroll}}


* [[Tattered Scroll]]
=== Other notable ===
* [[Scribbled Notes|Scribbled Note]]
[[File:Phalar Aluve Location.jpg|thumb|Phalar Aluve]]
* [[Noblestalk]]
 
=== Other Notable ===
The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: {{verify}}  
The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: {{verify}}  
*{{SmallIcon|Bloodguzzler Garb Icon.png}} [[Bloodguzzler Garb]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Bloodguzzler Garb}}
*{{SmallIcon|Drow Studded Leather Armour Icon.png}} [[Drow Studded Leather Armour]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Dog Collar}} - by digging up the grave in [[Dread Hollow|Dread Hollow South]]
*{{SmallIcon|Explorers Ring Icon.png}} [[Explorer's Ring]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Drow Studded Leather Armour}}
*{{SmallIcon|Icy Crystal Icon.png}} [[Icy Crystal]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Explorer's Ring}}
*{{SmallIcon|Leather Helmet Magical Icon.png}} [[Helmet of Autonomy]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Icy Crystal}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Helmet of Autonomy}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Phalar Aluve}} {{Coords|117|-192}}: by passing a [[Strength]] or [[Religion]] check to free this sword from a stone
*{{MdRarityItem|The Spectator Eyes}}


=== Hidden Treasure===
=== Hidden treasure===
[[File:Phalar Aluve Location.jpg|thumb|Phalar Aluve]]
*Buried Chest {{Coords|138|-120}}: Pass the check to dig up chest near the Storehouse
*Buried Chest {{Coords|123|-234}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
*Giant Nest {{Coords|40|-143}}: Jump, vault or fly from the rock next to the four large red mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-41|-205}} Pass the check to dig up this chest  in the Dread Hollow
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-74|-275}} Pass the check to dig up this chest in the Garden just outside the door of the ground floor [[Arcane Tower]].
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|11|-296}} Pass the check to dig up this chest near the [[Arcane Tower|arcane tower]]
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-2|-238}} Pass the check to dig up this chest on beach near Decrepit Village below Arcane Tower
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-9|-65}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the [[Underdark#Bibberbang_Grotto|Bibberbang Grotto]] in [[Dread Hollow]]
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-408|310}} Pass the check to dig up this chest at [[The Festering Cove]]
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-413|241}} Pass the check to dig up this chest at [[The Festering Cove]]


*[[Dog Collar]] {{Coords|?|?}}: dig up the grave in [[Dread Hollow|Dread Hollow South]]
== Related quests ==
*[[Phalar Aluve]] {{Coords|117|-192}}: pass the [[Strength]] or [[Religion]] check to free this sword from a stone.
The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):
*Buried Chest {{Coords|?|?}}:  pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
*{{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}
*Giant Nest {{Coords|?|?}}:  climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
*{{Quest|Find the Mushroom Picker}}
*{{Quest|Remove the Parasite}}
**{{SubQuest|Help Omeluum investigate the parasite}}
**{{SubQuest|Reach Moonrise Towers}}


== Related Quests ==
== External Links ==
The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):
*[[Find the Mushroom Picker]]
*[[Remove the Parasite]]
**[[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]]
**[[Reach Moonrise Towers]]
*[[Find the Nightsong]]


==External Links==
* {{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
{{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
* {{Wikipedia|Underdark|long}}
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdark en.wikipedia.org on the Underdark]


[[Category:Regions]]
[[Category:Regions]]

Latest revision as of 04:26, 19 October 2024

The caverns of the Underdark.
The Underdark is a region in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms, but also contains a multitude of alchemical ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The Drow, Duergar and Deep Gnomes are native to the Underdark.

Locations[edit | edit source]

Adjacent regions[edit | edit source]

Regional Waypoints[edit | edit source]

The following Waypoints are available within the Underdark.

  • caption = Underdark - Beach Underdark - Beach X: 22 Y: -209
  • caption = Underdark - Selûnite Outpost Underdark - Selûnite Outpost X: 180 Y: -235
  • caption = Underdark - Myconid Colony Underdark - Myconid Colony X: 101 Y: -101
  • caption = Underdark - Sussur Tree Underdark - Sussur Tree X: 49 Y: -140
  • caption = Underdark - Grymforge Underdark - Grymforge X: -647 Y: 382
  • caption = Underdark - Ancient Forge Underdark - Ancient Forge X: -612 Y: 294

Access[edit | edit source]

Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve travelling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.

The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:

Areas[edit | edit source]

Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.

Storehouse[edit | edit source]

Main article: Storehouse.

The Storehouse is in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.

Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's Zhentarim Basement.

Minotaur Hills[edit | edit source]

Considered part of the Storehouse, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering Minotaurs. This area is directly to the south of the Storehouse via the rope netting.

Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.

Ebonlake Grotto[edit | edit source]

Main article: Ebonlake Grotto.

The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming Myconids amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.

Myconid Minefield[edit | edit source]

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as Timmask and Bibberbang, which are a particularly dangerous combination with Torchstalk mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.

View from within the Giant Bird Nest

Giant Bird Nest[edit | edit source]

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting Ebonlake Grotto, the Dread Hollow and the Decrepit Village. It is most recognisable for the giant bird's nest.

Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.

Dread Hollow[edit | edit source]

Main article: Dread Hollow.

The Dread Hollow is in the north-west of the Underdark. This area is recognisable for the large and brightly shining Sussur Tree, as well as the roaming Hook Horrors and a hostile wizard, Filro Filro the Forgotten, living along its branched roots. A Bulette can also be spotted in the area.

To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of Lenore.

Bibberbang Grotto[edit | edit source]

North-east of the Sussur Tree in the Dread Hollow section of the Underdark, the Bibberbang Grotto is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing Bibberbang mushrooms, trapping Baelen Bonecloak Baelen Bonecloak.

The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.

Arcane Tower[edit | edit source]

Main article: Arcane Tower.

The Arcane Tower is in the south-west corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring Arcane Cannons.

Torchstalk Gulch[edit | edit source]

Considered to be part of the Arcane Tower and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of Torchstalk that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of a Dead Drow Dead Drow can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall. It can be spoken to with Speak with Dead Speak with Dead.

Also, a few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which X: 98 Y: -283 leads to the Sunlit Wetlands X: -74 Y: 210.

Festering Cove[edit | edit source]

Main article: The Festering Cove.

The Festering Cove is a partially hidden location containing some Kuo-toa worshipping their god BOOOAL BOOOAL. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in Torchstalk Gulch X: 80 Y: -241.

Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.

Selûnite Outpost[edit | edit source]

Main article: Selûnite Outpost.

The Selûnite Outpost is in the south-east corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable by its crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defences.

The Outpost can be reached from the Shattered Sanctum.

Ancient Battlefield[edit | edit source]

Directly north of the Selûnite Outpost, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.

Petrified Battlefield[edit | edit source]

To the west of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple Glowing Gems and several petrified Drow as well as one Spectator.

Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.

Decrepit Village[edit | edit source]

Main article: Decrepit Village.

The Decrepit Village is the central area of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognisable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures. The lowest level of the Decrepit Village features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the party to Grymforge based on the story path of their choosing.

Grymforge[edit | edit source]

Main article: Grymforge.

Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement on a separate map, containing the Adamantine Forge. It is accessible via the boat at the Decrepit Village.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Notable NPCs[edit | edit source]

Arcane Tower:

Decrepit Village:

Dread Hollow:

Ebonlake Grotto:

Festering Cove:

Petrified Battlefield:

Available to Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

  • Dead Drow Dead Drow - found in the Torchstalk Gulch area

Creatures[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Quest Items[edit | edit source]

Other notable[edit | edit source]

Phalar Aluve

The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: [Needs Verification]

Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]

  • Buried Chest X: 138 Y: -120: Pass the check to dig up chest near the Storehouse
  • Buried Chest X: 123 Y: -234: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
  • Giant Nest X: 40 Y: -143: Jump, vault or fly from the rock next to the four large red mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -41 Y: -205 Pass the check to dig up this chest in the Dread Hollow
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -74 Y: -275 Pass the check to dig up this chest in the Garden just outside the door of the ground floor Arcane Tower.
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: 11 Y: -296 Pass the check to dig up this chest near the arcane tower
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -2 Y: -238 Pass the check to dig up this chest on beach near Decrepit Village below Arcane Tower
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -9 Y: -65: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the Bibberbang Grotto in Dread Hollow
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -408 Y: 310 Pass the check to dig up this chest at The Festering Cove
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -413 Y: 241 Pass the check to dig up this chest at The Festering Cove

Related quests[edit | edit source]

The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):

External Links[edit | edit source]

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