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[[File:Overgrown Tunnel.webp|thumb|right|The Hag's lair.]]
The '''Overgrown Tunnel''' is a dungeon [[Location]] entered from the [[Riverside Teahouse]] in the [[Sunlit Wetlands]]. The Overgrown Tunnel is the lair of the hag, [[Auntie Ethel]].
The '''Overgrown Tunnel''' is a [[Location]] accessed from the [[Riverside Teahouse]] in the [[Sunlit Wetlands]]. It is the first section of the lair of the hag, [[Auntie Ethel]].


== Area Information ==
This area consists of three main sections: '''The Overgrown Tunnel''', the '''Ancient Abode''', and the '''Acrid Workshop'''.
The Overgrown Tunnel dungeon consists of three sections: '''The Overgrown Tunnel''', the [[Ancient Abode]], and the [[Acrid Workshop]].


The Overgrown Tunnel is the first of three sections of the hag's lair. The remains of previous victims, (some dead, others broken) of the hag are scattered around the area. {{SmallIcon|Speak with Dead Icon.png}} [[Speak with Dead]] can reveal some of their pasts.
== The Overgrown Tunnel ==
[[File:Overgrown Tunnel.webp|thumb|right|The Hag's lair.]]
The Overgrown Tunnel is the first of three sections of the hag's lair. What remains of previous victims of the hag are scattered about the area. Some yet still live. {{SmallIcon|Speak with Dead Icon.png}} [[Speak with Dead]] can reveal some of their pasts.


Access to the rest of the dungeon is blocked off by a '''Gnarled Door'''. The door is one of the hag's previous victims, transformed. The player can speak with it and succeed at persuading it to allow them them through in order to realize that the door is an illusion. Alternatively, wearing one of the nearby [[Whispering Mask]]s will reveal the true nature of the door.
Access to the rest of the dungeon is blocked off by a '''Gnarled Door'''. The door is one of the hag's previous victims, transformed. The player can speak with it and succeed at persuading or intimidating it to allow them them through. This door will reveal that it is an illusion. Alternatively, wearing one of the nearby [[Whispering Mask]]s will reveal the true nature of the door.


=== The Masked Victims ===
=== Masked Victims ===
The next room contains four more previous victims of the hag. They are all wearing [[Whispering Mask]]s and are being controlled by them. If the party is not also wearing the masks, they will attack. This room is covered with Mud (difficult terrain).
The next room contains four more previous victims of the hag. They are all wearing [[Whispering Mask]]s and are being controlled by them. If the party is not also wearing the masks, they will attack. This room is covered with Mud (difficult terrain).
*[[Mask of Vengeance]]
*[[Mask of Vengeance]]
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*[[Mask of Regret]]
*[[Mask of Regret]]


=== Trapped Descent ===
=== The Descent ===
Past the four masked victims is a waterfall. Jumping through the water will bring the party to final part of the Overgrown Tunnel. This area is a steep descent down to the Ancient Abode, covered with climbable vines and many traps. It is covered with [[Noxious Fumes]], being emitted by '''Ruptured Stones'''. The stones resemble piles of rocks, and can be covered by objects to block the fumes. The stones can also be disabled with a DC 10 [[Sleight of Hand]] check. The path downwards is also trapped with numerous '''Peculiar Flowers''', which are hidden until spotted with a [[Perception]] check. They will explode if a party member draws too close.
Past the four masked victims is a waterfall. Jumping through the water will bring the party to final part of the Overgrown Tunnel section of the dungeon. This area is a steep descent down to the Ancient Abode, covered with climbable vines and many traps.
 
The next part of the hag's lair, the [[Ancient Abode]], is at the end of the descent.


*If [[Auntie Ethel]] is later defeated, the '''Ruptured Stones''' will stop emitting fumes. The '''Peculiar Flowers''' remain, however.
==== Traps ====
*[[File:Misty Step Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Misty Step]] [[Misty Step]] and [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]] are useful for avoiding the traps safely.
* Ruptured Stone - These traps emit [[Noxious Fumes]]. The stones resemble piles of rocks, and can be covered by objects to block the fumes. They can also be disabled with a DC 10 [[Sleight of Hand]] check.
** If [[Auntie Ethel]] is later defeated, the '''Ruptured Stones''' will stop emitting fumes.
* '''Peculiar Flowers''' - These traps are which are hidden until spotted with a [[Perception]] check. They will explode if a party member draws too close. They litter the walkways leading down to the Ancient Abode.


The next part of the hag's lair, the [[Ancient Abode]], is at the end of the descent.
[[File:Misty Step Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Misty Step]] [[Misty Step]] and [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]] are useful for avoiding the traps safely.


=== Mushroom Circle ===
=== Mushroom Circle ===
There is a second '''Gnarled Door''' that can be reached from the trapped descent. A [[Whispering Mask]] is required to gain access to the room beyond. Inside is a Mushroom Circle that will teleport the party to a similar circle in the [[Underdark]], {{Coords|98|-283}}.
There is a second '''Gnarled Door''' that can be reached from the trapped descent. A [[Whispering Mask]] is required to gain access to the room beyond. Inside is a Mushroom Circle that will teleport the party to a similar circle in the [[Underdark]], {{Coords|98|-283}}.


==Notable Loot==
===Notable Loot===
*[[Whispering Mask]]
*[[Whispering Mask]]
*[[Potion of Speed]]
*[[Potion of Speed]]
*[[Poisonous Slime Bomb]]
*[[Poisonous Slime Bomb]]
===Notable NPCs===
*[[Auntie Ethel]]
*[[Efrin]]
*[[Magron]]
*[[Lorin]]
{{clear}}
== Ancient Abode ==
[[File:Ancient Abode.webp|thumb|right|The Ancient Abode in the Overgrown Tunnel.]]
The Ancient Abode is where [[Auntie Ethel]] keeps [[Mayrina]] locked up in a cage suspended over a gaping pit.
If Ethel is alive, she will fight any intruders that make it here.
=== Notable Loot ===
* {{SmallIcon|Tarnished Charm Icon.png}} [[Tarnished Charm]]
=== Notable NPCs ===
* [[Auntie Ethel]]
* [[Mayrina]]
{{clear}}
== Acrid Workshop ==
[[File:Ancient Abode.webp|thumb|right|The hag's workshop.]]
This small workshop is where Auntie Ethel concocted all manner of wicked brews. She also stores some of her treasures here.
There is a Mushroom Circle at the end of the workshop that will teleport the party to the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] {{Coords|-72|210}} when used.
===Notable Loot===
*[[The Ever-Seeing Eye]]
*[[Bitter Divorce]]
*[[Lost Time]]
*[[Butterflies in the Stomach]]
*[[Missing Pets]]
*[[Wilted Dreams]]
*[[A Mother's Loathing]]
*[[Lover's Avarice]]
*[[Insanity's Kiss]]
*[[Heart of Stone]]
*[[Broken Promises]]
*[[Faltering Will]]
*[[Staff of Crones]]
{{clear}}


==Related Locations==
==Related Locations==
*[[Ancient Abode]]
*[[Riverside Teahouse]]
*[[Riverside Teahouse]]
*[[Sunlit Wetlands]]
*[[Sunlit Wetlands]]
*[[Underdark]]
*[[Underdark]]


==Notable NPCs==
*[[Auntie Ethel]]
*[[Efrin]]
*[[Magron]]
*[[Lorin]]


==Related Quests==
==Related Quests==

Revision as of 22:20, 8 July 2023

The Overgrown Tunnel is a dungeon Location entered from the Riverside Teahouse in the Sunlit Wetlands. The Overgrown Tunnel is the lair of the hag, Auntie Ethel.

This area consists of three main sections: The Overgrown Tunnel, the Ancient Abode, and the Acrid Workshop.

The Overgrown Tunnel

The Hag's lair.

The Overgrown Tunnel is the first of three sections of the hag's lair. What remains of previous victims of the hag are scattered about the area. Some yet still live. Speak with Dead can reveal some of their pasts.

Access to the rest of the dungeon is blocked off by a Gnarled Door. The door is one of the hag's previous victims, transformed. The player can speak with it and succeed at persuading or intimidating it to allow them them through. This door will reveal that it is an illusion. Alternatively, wearing one of the nearby Whispering Masks will reveal the true nature of the door.

Masked Victims

The next room contains four more previous victims of the hag. They are all wearing Whispering Masks and are being controlled by them. If the party is not also wearing the masks, they will attack. This room is covered with Mud (difficult terrain).

The Descent

Past the four masked victims is a waterfall. Jumping through the water will bring the party to final part of the Overgrown Tunnel section of the dungeon. This area is a steep descent down to the Ancient Abode, covered with climbable vines and many traps.

The next part of the hag's lair, the Ancient Abode, is at the end of the descent.

Traps

  • Ruptured Stone - These traps emit Noxious Fumes. The stones resemble piles of rocks, and can be covered by objects to block the fumes. They can also be disabled with a DC 10 Sleight of Hand check.
    • If Auntie Ethel is later defeated, the Ruptured Stones will stop emitting fumes.
  • Peculiar Flowers - These traps are which are hidden until spotted with a Perception check. They will explode if a party member draws too close. They litter the walkways leading down to the Ancient Abode.

Misty Step Icon.png Misty Step and Feather Fall Icon.png Feather Fall are useful for avoiding the traps safely.

Mushroom Circle

There is a second Gnarled Door that can be reached from the trapped descent. A Whispering Mask is required to gain access to the room beyond. Inside is a Mushroom Circle that will teleport the party to a similar circle in the Underdark, X: 98 Y: -283.

Notable Loot

Notable NPCs


Ancient Abode

The Ancient Abode in the Overgrown Tunnel.

The Ancient Abode is where Auntie Ethel keeps Mayrina locked up in a cage suspended over a gaping pit.

If Ethel is alive, she will fight any intruders that make it here.

Notable Loot

Notable NPCs


Acrid Workshop

The hag's workshop.

This small workshop is where Auntie Ethel concocted all manner of wicked brews. She also stores some of her treasures here.

There is a Mushroom Circle at the end of the workshop that will teleport the party to the Sunlit Wetlands X: -72 Y: 210 when used.

Notable Loot


Related Locations


Related Quests