Editing Emerald Grove

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|location = Emerald Grove
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|west     = Forest
|east     = Secluded Cove
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The '''Emerald Grove''', also known as '''Silvanus' Grove''' and '''Druid's Grove''', is [[location]] in the [[Wilderness]] of [[Act One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It encompasses the large cavern known as the [[The Hollow]] and the [[Sacred Pool]]. 

The Druids of the Emerald Grove are led by [[Kagha]] who serves as the leader of the druids in First Druid [[Halsin]]'s abscence. 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 [[goblin]]s. Kagha has ordered the [[Rite of Thorns]] be preformed to shut the grove off, which would displace the Tieflings.

The fate of the Emerald Grove and the [[Tiefling Refugees]] is in the hands of the party.

== Overview ==
[[File:Emerald Grove Map.png|300px|thumb|The area of the map known as '''Emerald Grove'''.]]
===Waypoints===
This location contains the following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}:
*Emerald Grove Environs {{Coords|246|423}}

=== Locations ===
* [[The Hollow]]
** [[Makeshift Prison]]
** [[Tiefling Hideout]]
** [[Secluded Chamber]]
* [[Sacred Pool]]
* [[Inner Sanctum]]
** [[Servant's Quarters]]
** [[Druids' Chambers]]
** [[Enclave Library]]
** [[Hidden Vault]]
* [[Underground Passage]]

=== Adjacent areas ===
* [[Wilderness]]
* [[Secluded Cove]]

=== Emerald Grove Ramparts ===
[[File:Silvanus' Grove SW.png|200px|thumb|The Emerald Grove's defensive ramparts.]]
The south of the Emerald Grove is protected by ramparts. The thick gate can be only be opened by the nearby gate winch. A war horn [[Rally|rallies]] the defenders should the Grove come under attack. To the east of the ramparts is a tall hill, where the tiefling [[Nadira]] has set up with her telescope. The party may intervene to save her. A path winds down north from the hill towards the elevator to the Sacred Pool. Until [[Tuffet]] the bear can be convinced to move, the elevator is inoperable. 

A few of the tieflings have set up a small camp to the west of the ramparts. Should any of the tieflings die, they may end up buried in the small clearing to the west. 

When the party first approaches the ramparts before the [[Emerald Grove]], [[Aradin]] and his fellow mercenaries will be found fleeing to the gates, pursued by a hunting band of [[Goblin|goblins]]. [[Wyll]] will also make an appearance to help defend the gates. If no allied defenders are killed, the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''No One Left Behind'' ([[Soldier]] background) will be awarded. Afterwards, you can enter the grove. 

After the fight, several tieflings may be found atop the ramparts, processing the death of [[Kanon]]. If you head there immediately, you may be able to speak to his sister [[Arka]], but she leaves for the [[Makeshift Prison]] soon after his death. 

On the path past the gates, [[Aradin]] and [[Zevlor]] will be found in heated argument argument, which may come to blows unless the party intervenes. Aradin's later location might vary depending on this outcome. Once the mercenaries are gone, [[Zevlor]] will thank you for your help and request your aid with the refugees' imminent expulsion from the grove, initiating the quest [[Save the Refugees]].

[[Nadira]], a tiefling refugee, can be found on the hill to the east of the ramparts at {{Coords|242|451}}, stalked by a [[bugbear]] [[assassin]]. She will be murdered if the party takes too long to rescue her. Interacting with the telescope by Nadira allows an early glimpse of a nearby red dragon.

[[Timber]] is an aggressively territorial squirrel found near the lift to the sacred pool at {{Coords|239|467}}; she may be placated or squashed.

On meeting [[Timber|Timber the squirrel]] at the Druid Grove, the [[The Dark Urge|Dark Urge]] will automatically punt the squirrel into the nearby rocks, with lethal consequences. The player character can only control this choice if Speak with Animals is active. Killing Timber awards the [[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] '''Indulge Thine Appetites''' ([[Haunted One]] background).

=== The Hollow ===
[[File:Silvanus' Grove NW.png|200px|thumb|Looking across The Hollow towards the Makeshift Prison.]]
''For more information see: [[The Hollow]]''

[[The Hollow]] is a cavernous location in the northwest of the Emerald Grove. The majority of the Tiefling refugees can be found here. There are multiple traders in this area, and companions may be acquired here, depending on the party's story choices.

This location contains entrances to the [[Secluded Chamber]], [[Underground Passage]] and the [[Tiefling Hideout]]. It is north of the Ramparts, and northwest of the [[Sacred Pool]]. 

The [[Strange Ox]] can be encountered for the first time in [[The Hollow]]. If killed, it drops [[Shapeshifter's Boon Ring]]. 

[[Dammon]], a [[tiefling]] blacksmith and [[Traders|trader]] can be found  at{{Coords|180|561}}. He plays an integral role in [[Karlach]]'s personal quest, [[The Hellion's Heart]]. A [[Breastplate +1]] can be found on a table near him.

[[Zorru]] is tiefling involved in the quest [[Find the Githyanki Crèche]].

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=== Sacred Pool ===
[[File:Sacred Pool.png|200px|thumb|Overview of the Sacred Pool, showing the stairs leading down, the stone circle, and the adjacent areas.]]
''For more information see: [[Sacred Pool]]''

The [[Sacred Pool]] is at the heart of the Emerald Grove. The [[Idol of Silvanus]] is at the centre of the Sacred Pool. It is the site where the [[Rite of Thorns]] is being performed by the druids. A couple druids stand guard at the bottom of the stairs to the Hollow, preventing most outsiders from entering the Sacred Pool during the rite. 

[[Volo]] is found interviewing a bear in the [[Sacred Pool]]. He serves as a [[Traders|trader]], including [[The Whispering Promise]] among his wares. 

The Sacred Pool connects to the [[Inner Sanctum]] via the Stone Door {{Coords|25|-10}}, and to [[The Hollow]] via the stairs to the north, the [[Secluded Cove]] to the northeast. An elevator leads to the Emerald Cove ramparts in the south.

=== Inner Sanctum ===
[[File:Emerald Grove.jpg|200px|thumb|The Inner Sanctum]]
''For more information see: [[Inner Sanctum]]''

The [[Inner Sanctum]] is a subterranean location accessed through the Stone Door in the [[Sacred Pool]]. There are four frescos in the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Emerald Grove. [[Kagha]], the acting leader of the druids, can be found in the Inner Sanctum. 

The Servant Quarters can be found to the North-East, and the [[Druids' Chambers]] to the North. The Healer Nettie can be found in the Druid's Chamber, and is capable of unlocking the entrance to the [[Enclave Library]].

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== Notable characters ==
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* [[Kagha]]
* [[Nettie]]
* [[Zevlor]]
* [[Mol]]
* [[Arabella]]
* [[Wyll]]
* [[Alfira]]
* [[Volo]]

=== Traders ===
* [[Arron]]
* [[Dammon]]
* [[Auntie Ethel]]
* [[Volo]]
* [[Mol]]
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== Related quests == 
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* [[Remove the Parasite]]
** [[Get Help from Healer Nettie]]
** [[Rescue the Druid Halsin]] 
* [[Save the Refugees]]
** [[Investigate Kagha]]
** [[Kill Kagha]]
** [[Raid the Grove]]
** [[Defeat the Goblins]]
** [[Save the First Druid]]
* [[Save Arabella]]
* [[Save the Goblin Sazza]]
* [[Find Your Belongings]]
* [[Steal the Sacred Idol]]
* [[Investigate the Beach]]
* [[Find Doni]]
* [[Return the Locket]]
* [[The Hellion's Heart]]
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== History ==
{{Q|By claw and tooth, from root to thorn,

The Old Oak's grove, to wildlings sworn.

The forest rose with claw and tooth,

To tear the darkness from its roots.

In darkest hour, a concord made,

Twixt harp and wild against the shade.

The towers seized, the battle done,

The moonrise broke the Darkest One|Inner Sanctum Plaques}}

The frescos in the [[Inner Sanctum]] depict the legacy of the Emerald Grove. The first mural shows beasts and druids driving monsters out from their lands. With the monsters driven out, the druids claimed the grove in the name of [[Silvanus]], god of nature. 

However, it seems that their strife was not over. Referred to as the 'Darkest Hour', the druids entered a concord with the [[Harpers]] to fight "the shade" (The Shadow Curse). Their opponents were [[Ketheric Thorm]]'s [[Shar]]ran army. The final victory fresco shows a Sharran helmet broken at their feet. The [[Moonrise Towers]] were lost that day.
<gallery>
Fresco 1 wild.png|A fresco in the Inner Sanctum depicting druids and beasts fighting together against monsters...
Fresco 2 Wellspring.png|...a group of druids gathered in Silvanus' name...
Fresco 3 Union.png|...the druids alongside Harpers...
Fresco 4 Moonrise.png|...a broken [[Dark Justiciar]] helmet at the feet of the druids.
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==Notable loot==
*{{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Power}} (Dropped by Za'Krug)
* {{MdRarityItem|Broodmother's Revenge}} (Dropped by Kagha)
*{{MdRarityItem|Shapeshifter's Boon Ring}} (Dropped by Strange Ox)
*{{MdRarityItem|Key of the Ancients}} (Dropped by Nettie and Findal)
*{{MdRarityItem|Robe of Summer}} (Found in a crate in the Hidden Vault within the Inner Sanctum)
*{{MdRarityItem|Sorrow}} (Found on an altar in the Hidden Vault within the Inner Sanctum)
*{{MdRarityItem|Soul Coin}} (Given by Nadira after saving her from the bugbear)

===Merchants===
====[[Arron]]====
*{{MdRarityItem|Dragon's Grasp}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Missile Snaring}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Hedge Wanderer Armour}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Rain Dancer}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Ring of Flinging}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Spellthief}}
====[[Auntie Ethel]]====
*{{MdRarityItem|Corellon's Grace}}
====[[Volo]]====
*{{MdRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}} (Sold by Volo)
====[[Dammon]]==== 
*{{MdRarityItem|Hunting Shortbow}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Safeguard Shield}}

===Quest items===
*{{MdRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Rune of the Wolf}}

===Quest rewards===
* {{MdRarityItem|Komira's Locket}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Hellrider's Pride}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Pale Oak}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Wapira's Crown}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Ring of Protection}}

==Hidden treasure==
*{{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} is hidden under a rock {{Coords|262|481}} near [[Ormn]].
*{{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}}  in a locked gilded chest behind a pillar {{Coords|289|488}} near [[Alfira]].
* {{MdRarityItem|Nature's Snare}} in a locked and trapped heavy chest near Rune of the Eagle
*A buried chest on the cliffs east of [[Nadira]]{{Coords|262|467}}, containing 2 {{RarityItem|Potion of Healing}}. [[Survival|Survival Check]] 12 to locate dig spot.

==Gallery== 
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Silvanus' Grove NE.png|North East
Silvanus' Grove SE.png|South East
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==External links==
{{FRWiki|Emerald Grove|long}}
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
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