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{{Location page | |||
| prefix = The | |||
| name = Defiled Temple | |||
| alt name prefix = the | |||
== | | alt name = Temple of Selûne | ||
| image = Defiled Temple.jpg | |||
| image description = The Selûnite puzzle in the Defiled Temple. | |||
| act = one | |||
| summary = It serves as one of the entrances to the [[Underdark]]. | |||
| region prefix = the | |||
| region = Shattered Sanctum | |||
| north = | |||
| west = | |||
| east = | |||
| south = | |||
}} | |||
==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. | |||
=== 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 | === Moon tile puzzle === | ||
A long descent down into the [[Underdark]] can be revealed by solving a puzzle in this room. In the | 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)'' | ||
#North | #North | ||
#West | #West | ||
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#West | #West | ||
#West | #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 {{Coords|442|64}}. This lever can be [[Sleight of Hand| | *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. | ||
== | === Points of interest === | ||
* Four Stone Discs {{Coords|436|55}} | |||
== | ===Connected locations=== | ||
:{{SmallIcon|Custom Map Icon.png}}[[Underdark]] ([[Selûnite Outpost]]) {{Coords|441|98}} | |||
:{{SmallIcon|Custom Map Icon.png}}[[Shattered Sanctum]] | |||
== Notable characters == | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Gut}} (conditional) | |||
{{ | * {{MdCharLink|Polma}} | ||
}} | |||
== | ==Related quests== | ||
* | * {{Quest|Find the Nightsong}} | ||
* {{Quest|Reach Moonrise Towers}} | |||
==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|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, which has since been abandoned, the Defiled Temple can be accessed through its main door in Priestess Gut's quarters in the Shattered Sanctum X: 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 (and 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)
- North
- West
- East
- East
- South
- South
- South
- West
- 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:
Amulet of Misty Step in a gilded chest behind Polma X: 386 Y: 8