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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Wilderness is a heavily forested area in {{FRWiki|Elturgard}}<ref>Dialogue when interacting with Zevlor's Map: "If this map is accurate, we are in Elturgard. Baldur's Gate is some ways still."</ref><ref>''[[Findings from the Hinterlands - New Edition]]''</ref>, covering a segment of the [[Risen Road]] and the [[River Chionthar]] somewhere between [[Elturel]] and [[Baldur's Gate]].  
The Wilderness is a heavily forested area in {{FRWiki|Elturgard}}<ref>Dialogue when interacting with Zevlor's Map: "If this map is accurate, we are in Elturgard. Baldur's Gate is some ways still."</ref><ref>''[[Findings from the Hinterlands - New Edition]]''</ref>, covering a segment of the [[Risen Road]] and the [[River Chionthar]] somewhere between [[Elturel]] and [[Baldur's Gate]].


Notable settlements in the region include the [[Emerald Grove]], the [[Blighted Village]] and [[Waukeen's Rest]]. A tribe of [[Goblin]]s, as well as several other types of monsters, have settled into the Blighted Village and the [[Goblin Camp|Temple of Selûne]] to the west. In the far east are [[Overgrown Ruins]]
Notable settlements in the region include the [[Emerald Grove]], the [[Blighted Village]] and [[Waukeen's Rest]]. A tribe of [[Goblin|goblins]] and several other types of monsters have settled in the Blighted Village and [[Goblin Camp|Temple of Selûne]] to the west. The [[Overgrown Ruins]] lie to the far east.


The Wilderness also contains several entrances to the [[Underdark]].
The Wilderness also contains several entrances to the [[Underdark]].
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[[File:Map Wilderness A Terrain Tex.webp|thumb|alt=The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap of Baldur's Gate 3.|The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap.]]
[[File:Map Wilderness A Terrain Tex.webp|thumb|alt=The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap of Baldur's Gate 3.|The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap.]]


=== Locations===
=== Locations ===
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* {{Loc|The Risen Road}}
* {{Loc|The Risen Road}}
* {{Loc|Waukeen's Rest}}
* {{Loc|Waukeen's Rest}}
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=== Waypoints ===
=== Waypoints ===
The following Waypoints are available within the '''Wilderness''' region.  
The following Waypoints are available within the '''Wilderness''' region.
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* {{WpCo|Blighted Village|34|394}}
* {{WpCo|Blighted Village|34|394}}
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[[File:Wilderness-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the SE quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
[[File:Wilderness-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the SE quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ravaged Beach]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ravaged Beach]]}}
Located on the bank of the [[River Chionthar]], and the far south-east of the mini-map, the [[Ravaged Beach]] is dominated by the wreck of a [[Nautiloid]]. Corpses of fishermen and [[Intellect Devourer]]s dot the area. There are several makeshift docks, but both them and the fishing boats that used them seem to have been destroyed. To the north-west is a door to the [[Dank Crypt]], while to the north is the [[Emerald Grove]].
Located on the bank of the [[River Chionthar]] along the far south-east of the mini-map, the Ravaged Beach is dominated by the wreck of a [[Nautiloid]]. Corpses of fishermen and [[Intellect Devourer|intellect devourers]] dot the area. Several makeshift docks once stood here, but both the docks and the fishing boats that used them appear destroyed. A door leading to the [[Dank Crypt]] lies to the north-west, while the Emerald Grove lies to the north.


This is the [[Location]] the player character arrives at immediately after the events of the [[Prologue]], and where {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} is likely to encountered for the first time.
The player character arrives in this [[Location|location]] immediately after the [[Prologue]] and is likely to encounter {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} here.


=== Roadside Cliffs ===
=== Roadside cliffs ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ravaged Beach#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ravaged Beach#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]]}}
The '''Roadside Cliffs''' sprawl north of the Nautiloid Wreck and south of the [[Emerald Grove]], between the [[Forest]] in the west, and the [[Overgrown Ruins]] in the east. Potential companions {{CharLink|Gale}} and {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} can be rescued and recruited here.  
The '''Roadside Cliffs''' sprawl north of the Nautiloid Wreck and south of the Emerald Grove, between the [[Forest]] to the west and the Overgrown Ruins to the east. {{CharLink|Gale}} and {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} can be rescued and recruited here.


* {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}: [[#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]] {{Coords|222|326}}
* {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}:[[#Roadside Cliffs|Roadside Cliffs]] {{Coords|222|326}}


=== Overgrown Ruins ===
=== Overgrown ruins ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Overgrown Ruins]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Overgrown Ruins]]}}


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{{hatnote|Main article: [[Emerald Grove]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Emerald Grove]]}}


The '''Emerald Grove''', also known as ''Silvanus' Grove'' and ''Druid's Grove'', is in the north-east. It encompasses the large cavern known as the [[The Hollow]], and the [[Sacred Pool]].
The '''Emerald Grove''', also known as ''Silvanus' Grove'' and ''Druid's Grove'', is in the north-east. It encompasses the large cavern known as the [[The Hollow]] and the [[Sacred Pool]].


The Druids of the Emerald Grove are led by {{CharLink|Kagha}} who serves as the leader of the druids in First Druid {{CharLink|Halsin|Halsin's}} absence. They are providing a temporary refuge for the [[Tiefling Refugees]] from Elturel, though tensions are high. The Grove is on high alert due to the aggression of nearby goblins. Kagha has ordered the [[Rite of Thorns (ritual)|Rite of Thorns]] to be performed to shut the grove off, which would displace the tieflings.
The Druids of the Emerald Grove are led by {{CharLink|Kagha}}, who serves as the leader of the druids in the absence of First Druid {{CharLink|Halsin}}. They provide temporary refuge for the [[Tiefling Refugees|tiefling refugees]] from Elturel, though tensions are high between the two groups. The Grove is on high alert due to the aggression of nearby goblins. Kagha has ordered for the [[Rite of Thorns (ritual)|Rite of Thorns]] to shut the grove off, which would also displace the tieflings.


=== Secluded Cove ===
=== Secluded cove ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Secluded Cove]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Secluded Cove]]}}


The [[Secluded Cove]] is another segment of beach to the east of the Emerald Grove. Harpies have set up a nest in the location, who can be a dangerous encounter for unprepared characters.  
The Secluded Cove is another segment of beach to the east of the Emerald Grove. Harpies have set up a nest in this location. They can be a dangerous encounter for unprepared party members.  


== Central Locations ==
== Central locations ==
[[File:Wilderness-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the Central Quadrant of the Wilderness.]]
[[File:Wilderness-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the Central Quadrant of the Wilderness.]]


=== Forest ===
=== Forest ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Forest]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Forest]]}}
The '''Forest''' is a location in the centre-most quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its large canopy of shade trees and soil pathways speckled with grey rocks.
The '''Forest''' is located in the centre-most quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its large canopy of shade trees and soil pathways speckled with grey rocks.


This location contains the [[Blighted Village]] at its centre. It is north of the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], east of the [[Goblin Camp]], south of [[The Risen Road]], south-west of the [[Druid Grove]], and west of the unnamed area known only as the [[Roadside Cliffs]] where the [[Nautiloid]] wreckage still burns.  
This location contains the Blighted Village at its centre. It is located north of the Sunlit Wetlands, east of the Goblin Camp, south of The Risen Road, south-west of the Emerald Grove, and west of an unnamed area known as the [[Roadside Cliffs]] where the [[Nautiloid]] wreckage still burns.


=== Blighted Village ===
=== Blighted Village ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Blighted Village]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Blighted Village]]}}
The '''Blighted Village''' is a location in the centre-most quadrant '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for a large windmill.
The '''Blighted Village''' is in the centre-most quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its large windmill.


This location is surrounded by the [[Forest]] on all sides.
The village is surrounded by the Forest on all sides.


== North western locations ==
== North western locations ==
=== Risen Road ===
=== Risen Road ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Risen Road]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Risen Road]]}}
'''The Risen Road''' is a location in the north and central quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for large groups of [[Gnoll]]s.
'''The Risen Road''' is located in the north and central quadrants of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for large groups of [[Gnoll|gnolls]].


This location is adjacent to the west of the [[Druid Grove]], to the north of the [[Forest]], and the passage location for both [[Waukeen's Rest]] and the [[Mountain Pass]] to its west.
This location is adjacent to the west of the Emerald Grove and to the north of the Forest. It contains a passage between Waukeen's Rest and the Mountain Pass to its west.


=== Waukeen's Rest ===
=== Waukeen's Rest ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Waukeen's Rest]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Waukeen's Rest]]}}
'''Waukeen's Rest'''' is a location in the NW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for the large fire that consumes its primary building as a result of a raid.
'''Waukeen's Rest'''' is a location in the north-west quadrant of the '''Wilderness'''. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for the large fire that consumes its primary building as a result of a raid.


This location is adjacent to the north-west of the [[Risen Road]] .
This location is adjacent to the north-west of the Risen Road.


=== Mountain Pass ===
=== Mountain Pass ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Mountain Pass]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Mountain Pass]]}}
The '''Mountain Pass''' is a location in the most north-west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for a powerful group of Githyanki.
The '''Mountain Pass''' is in the most north-west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for a powerful group of [[Githyanki|githyanki]].


This location is adjacent to the west of [[Waukeen's Rest]] and the [[Risen Road]]. Pass further westward to enter a separate region.  
This area is adjacent to the west of Waukeen's Rest and the Risen Road. The passage leading farther westward leads to a separate region.


== Southern locations ==
== Southern locations ==
=== Sunlit Wetlands ===
=== Sunlit Wetlands ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Sunlit Wetlands]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Sunlit Wetlands]]}}
The '''Sunlit Wetlands''' (also known as the [[Putrid Bog]]) is a location in the most SW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its beautiful pools of dappled waters with that eventually give way to dead trees and foetid marsh.
The '''Sunlit Wetlands''' (also known as the [[Putrid Bog]]) is located in the most south-west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its beautiful pools of dappled waters that eventually give way to dead trees and foetid marsh.


This location is adjacent to the South of the [[Forest]].
This location is adjacent to the south of the Forest.


== Western locations ==
== Western locations ==
=== Goblin Camp ===
=== Goblin Camp ===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Goblin Camp]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Goblin Camp]]}}
The '''Goblin Camp''' is a settlement location in the far west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable by, perhaps unsurprisingly, its goblin residents.
The '''Goblin Camp''' is a settlement location in the far west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable by its goblin residents.


This location is adjacent to the west of the [[Forest]], and the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] to the South. Pass further westward to enter a separate region via the Mountain Pass.
This location is adjacent to the Forest to the west and the Sunlit Wetlands to the south. A passage farther westward leads to a separate region via the Mountain Pass.


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
=== Companions ===
=== Companions ===
The following companions may all be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional companions are available in named locations within the Wilderness):
The following companions may be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional companions are available in named locations within the Wilderness):


* {{MdCharLink|Astarion}} is looking for help defeating [[Intellect Devourer]]s west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] {{Coords|170|288}}.
* {{MdCharLink|Astarion}} is looking for help defeating an [[Intellect Devourer|intellect devourer]] west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] at {{Coords|170|288}}
* {{MdCharLink|Lae'zel}} is trapped by two tieflings, {{CharLink|Damays}} and {{CharLink|Nymessa}} {{Coords|237|371}}.
* {{MdCharLink|Lae'zel}} is trapped by two tieflings, {{CharLink|Damays}} and {{CharLink|Nymessa}} at {{Coords|237|371}}
* {{MdCharLink|Gale}} will teleport from the waypoint at the Roadside Cliffs [[Ancient Rune Circle|waypoint]].
* {{MdCharLink|Gale}} teleports from the Roadside Cliffs [[Ancient Rune Circle|waypoint]]
* {{MdCharLink|Shadowheart}} can be found lying down unconcious in the sand on the [[Ravaged Beach]].
* {{MdCharLink|Shadowheart}} is lying unconscious in the sand along the [[Ravaged Beach]]


=== Notable non-player characters ===
=== Notable non-player characters ===
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== Loot ==
== Loot ==
The following loot may all be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Wilderness):
The following loot may be found in the unnamed '''Wilderness''' region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Wilderness):


=== Hidden treasures ===
=== Hidden treasures ===
* '''Cartilaginous Chest''': on-board the crashed Nautiloid, tucked up on a second-floor shelf is this chest. {{coords|234|261}}
* Cartilaginous chest on-board the crashed Nautiloid, found on an upper level at {{Coords|234|261}}
* '''Harper Cache''': An Ornate Chest hidden under a rock{{Coords|141|282}}
* Ornate chest hidden under a rock at {{Coords|141|282}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Silver Pendant}} can be found on a skeleton {{Coords|152|366}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Silver Pendant}} carried by a skeleton at {{Coords|152|366}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Spider Egg Sac}} from the crevice at {{Coords|160|373}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Spider Egg Sac}} from the crevice at {{Coords|160|373}}


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{{Wilderness}}
{{Wilderness}}
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[[Category:Act One Locations]]

Revision as of 23:05, 11 December 2024

A map of the Wilderness with some notable locations; Emerald Grove, Tollhouse, Waukeen's Rest, Goblin Camp, Overgrown Ruins and the Sunlit Wetlands highlighted.
The Wilderness is a region in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3.

Overview

The Wilderness is a heavily forested area in Elturgard[1][2], covering a segment of the Risen Road and the River Chionthar somewhere between Elturel and Baldur's Gate.

Notable settlements in the region include the Emerald Grove, the Blighted Village and Waukeen's Rest. A tribe of goblins and several other types of monsters have settled in the Blighted Village and Temple of Selûne to the west. The Overgrown Ruins lie to the far east.

The Wilderness also contains several entrances to the Underdark.

The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap of Baldur's Gate 3.
The Wilderness Region as seen on the minimap.

Locations

Adjacent regions

Waypoints

The following Waypoints are available within the Wilderness region.

  • caption = Blighted Village Blighted Village X: 34 Y: 394
  • caption = Emerald Grove Environs Emerald Grove Environs X: 246 Y: 423
  • caption = Goblin Camp Goblin Camp X: -74 Y: 445
  • caption = Overgrown Ruins Overgrown Ruins X: 276 Y: 298
  • caption = Riverside Teahouse Riverside Teahouse X: -10 Y: 250
  • caption = Roadside Cliffs Roadside Cliffs X: 222 Y: 326
  • caption = The Risen Road The Risen Road X: 82 Y: 597
  • caption = Waukeen's Rest Waukeen's Rest X: -77 Y: 570

Ravaged beach

The map areas that constitute the SE quadrant of the Wilderness.
Main article: Ravaged Beach

Located on the bank of the River Chionthar along the far south-east of the mini-map, the Ravaged Beach is dominated by the wreck of a Nautiloid. Corpses of fishermen and intellect devourers dot the area. Several makeshift docks once stood here, but both the docks and the fishing boats that used them appear destroyed. A door leading to the Dank Crypt lies to the north-west, while the Emerald Grove lies to the north.

The player character arrives in this location immediately after the Prologue and is likely to encounter Shadowheart Shadowheart here.

Roadside cliffs

Main article: Roadside Cliffs

The Roadside Cliffs sprawl north of the Nautiloid Wreck and south of the Emerald Grove, between the Forest to the west and the Overgrown Ruins to the east. Gale Gale and Lae'zel Lae'zel can be rescued and recruited here.

Overgrown ruins

Main article: Overgrown Ruins

North eastern locations

The map areas that constitute the NE Quadrant of the Wilderness.

Emerald Grove

Main article: Emerald Grove

The Emerald Grove, also known as Silvanus' Grove and Druid's Grove, is in the north-east. It encompasses the large cavern known as the The Hollow and the Sacred Pool.

The Druids of the Emerald Grove are led by Kagha Kagha, who serves as the leader of the druids in the absence of First Druid Halsin Halsin. They provide temporary refuge for the tiefling refugees from Elturel, though tensions are high between the two groups. The Grove is on high alert due to the aggression of nearby goblins. Kagha has ordered for the Rite of Thorns to shut the grove off, which would also displace the tieflings.

Secluded cove

Main article: Secluded Cove

The Secluded Cove is another segment of beach to the east of the Emerald Grove. Harpies have set up a nest in this location. They can be a dangerous encounter for unprepared party members.

Central locations

The map areas that constitute the Central Quadrant of the Wilderness.

Forest

Main article: Forest

The Forest is located in the centre-most quadrant of the Wilderness map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its large canopy of shade trees and soil pathways speckled with grey rocks.

This location contains the Blighted Village at its centre. It is located north of the Sunlit Wetlands, east of the Goblin Camp, south of The Risen Road, south-west of the Emerald Grove, and west of an unnamed area known as the Roadside Cliffs where the Nautiloid wreckage still burns.

Blighted Village

Main article: Blighted Village

The Blighted Village is in the centre-most quadrant of the Wilderness map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its large windmill.

The village is surrounded by the Forest on all sides.

North western locations

Risen Road

Main article: The Risen Road

The Risen Road is located in the north and central quadrants of the Wilderness map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for large groups of gnolls.

This location is adjacent to the west of the Emerald Grove and to the north of the Forest. It contains a passage between Waukeen's Rest and the Mountain Pass to its west.

Waukeen's Rest

Main article: Waukeen's Rest

Waukeen's Rest' is a location in the north-west quadrant of the Wilderness. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for the large fire that consumes its primary building as a result of a raid.

This location is adjacent to the north-west of the Risen Road.

Mountain Pass

Main article: Mountain Pass

The Mountain Pass is in the most north-west quadrant of the Wilderness map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for a powerful group of githyanki.

This area is adjacent to the west of Waukeen's Rest and the Risen Road. The passage leading farther westward leads to a separate region.

Southern locations

Sunlit Wetlands

Main article: Sunlit Wetlands

The Sunlit Wetlands (also known as the Putrid Bog) is located in the most south-west quadrant of the Wilderness map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable for its beautiful pools of dappled waters that eventually give way to dead trees and foetid marsh.

This location is adjacent to the south of the Forest.

Western locations

Goblin Camp

Main article: Goblin Camp

The Goblin Camp is a settlement location in the far west quadrant of the Wilderness map. This area is labelled on the player minimap and is recognisable by its goblin residents.

This location is adjacent to the Forest to the west and the Sunlit Wetlands to the south. A passage farther westward leads to a separate region via the Mountain Pass.

Characters

Companions

The following companions may be found in the unnamed Wilderness region (additional companions are available in named locations within the Wilderness):

Notable non-player characters

All other notable NPCs are contained within named locations.

Creatures

Loot

The following loot may be found in the unnamed Wilderness region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Wilderness):

Hidden treasures

  • Cartilaginous chest on-board the crashed Nautiloid, found on an upper level at X: 234 Y: 261
  • Ornate chest hidden under a rock at X: 141 Y: 282
  • Silver Pendant carried by a skeleton at X: 152 Y: 366
  • Spider Egg Sac from the crevice at X: 160 Y: 373

References

  1. ↑ Dialogue when interacting with Zevlor's Map: "If this map is accurate, we are in Elturgard. Baldur's Gate is some ways still."
  2. ↑ Findings from the Hinterlands - New Edition
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