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[[File:Wilderness.jpg|thumb|The Wilderness on a region map.]]

The '''Wilderness''' is a [[region]] comprised of multiple [[Location|locations]] in [[Chapter One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]].  

The Wilderness is a heavily forested area to the east of [[Baldur's Gate]]. A tribe of [[Goblin]]s have made their home there, as well as several other types of monsters. Overgrown ruins can also be found here alongside several entrances to the [[Underdark]].

It is the primary setting for the start of the game, and is visible on the map of the [[Over-world]].

No special action is required to reach this [[region]]. After completing the [[Prologue]], the player will find themselves at a [[Location]] within the '''Wilderness''' known as the [[Ravaged Beach]].

== Wayfinding ==

Due to its immense size, the map of the '''Wilderness''' features several nameless [[Location|locations]] with unique elements, or locations that only appear named on the player's minimap. To help navigate this region, the [[Location|locations]] below may include adjacent nameless areas of the '''Wilderness.'''

=== South East Quadrant ===

==== Ravaged Beach ====

The [[Ravaged Beach]] is in the most SE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable as the starting location for the player storyline.

This location is adjacent to the south of the [[Chapel Entrance]], and southeast of an unnamed region of the map where [[Nautiloid]] wreckage still burns, known only as the [[Roadside Cliffs]].

The [[Chapel Entrance]] is a location in the SE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This location is just one portion of the [[Overgrown Ruins]]. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable as a crumbling edifice on a cliff.

This location is adjacent to the north of the [[Ravaged Beach]], and an unnamed region of the map known only as the [[Roadside Cliffs]].

==== "Roadside Cliffs" ====

[[Roadside Cliffs]] is a location in the SE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is <u>'''''unnamed'''''</u> on the player minimap and is recognizable for containing the burning wreckage of the [[Nautiloid]], as well as an upward winding roadway.

This location is adjacent to the south of the [[Druid Grove]] the east of the [[Forest]].

[[File:Wilderness-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|right|The map areas that constitute the NE Quadrant of the Wilderness.]]

The [[Druid Grove]] is a settlement location in the most NE quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for its population of local Emerald Enclave druids who are hosting refugee tieflings fleeing from the city of Elturel.  

This location is adjacent to the North of unnamed region of the map near the [[Roadside Cliffs]], and east of the [[Risen Road]].

[[The Risen Road]] is a location in the north and central quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.

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.

==== Waukeen's Rest ====

[[Waukeen's Rest]] is a location in the NW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for the large fire that consumes its primary building as a result of a raid.

This location is adjacent to the northwest of the [[Risen Road]] .

The  [[Mountain Pass]] is a location in the most northwest quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for ____.

This location is adjacent to the west of [[Waukeen’s Rest]] and the [[Risen Road]]. Pass further westward to enter a separate region.  

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

==== Forest ====

The [[Forest]] is a location in the center-most quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for its large canopy of shade trees and soil pathways speckled with gray rocks.

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

==== Blighted Village ====

The [[Blighted Village]] is a location in the center-most quadrant '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for a large windmill.

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

=== South Quadrant===

The [[Sunlit Wetlands]] (also known as the [[Putrid Bog]] is a location in the most SW quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable for it's beautiful pools of dappled waters with that eventually give way to dead trees and foetid marsh.

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

=== West Central Quadrant===

==== Goblin Camp ====

The [[Goblin Camp]] is a settlement location in the far west quadrant of the '''Wilderness''' map. This area is labeled on the player minimap and is recognizable by, perhaps unsurprisingly, 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.

=== Regional Locations ===

* [[Ravaged Beach]]

* [[Druid Grove]]

* [[The Risen Road]]

* [[Goblin Camp]]

* [[Waukeen's Rest]]

The following [[Waypoint|Waypoints]] are available within the '''Wilderness''' region.  

== Notable Characters ==

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

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* [[Astarion]] is looking for help defeating [[Intellect Devourer]]s west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] {{Coords|170|288}}.

* [[Lae'zel]] is trapped by two tieflings, [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]] {{Coords|237|371}}.

* [[Gale]] will teleport from the waypoint at the Roadside Cliffs [[Ancient Rune Circle|waypoint]]. }}

=== Merchants ===

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=== NPCs ===

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== Related Quests ==

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

== Regional Loot ==

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

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=== Hidden Treasures ===

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West of the crashed [[Nautiloid]], down a ledge near the water is a scuffed rock {{Coords|141|282}}. Succeeding on a [[Nature]] check will reveal deep grooves around it. If a character [[Strength|strong]] enough can move the rock, an Ornate Chest underneath will be revealed. This chest contains:

* 2 {{SmallIcon|Potion of Speed Icon.png}} [[Potion of Speed|Potions of Speed]]

And a small amount of gold and gemstones.}}