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The '''Overgrown Tunnel''' is a dungeon [[location]] accessed from the [[Riverside Teahouse]] in the [[Sunlit Wetlands]]. The Overgrown Tunnel is divided into three main sub areas: the '''Entrance Gallery''', the '''Ancient Abode''', and the '''Acrid Workshop'''. | |||
The Overgrown Tunnel is | {{SpoilerWarning}} | ||
The Overgrown Tunnel is the lair of the hag, [[Auntie Ethel]]. | |||
== Reaching the Overgrown Tunnel == | == Reaching the Overgrown Tunnel == | ||
The Overgrown Tunnel is an optional dungeon. It is reached by | The Overgrown Tunnel is an optional dungeon. It is reached by walking through an illusory fireplace found in the [[Riverside Teahouse]]. | ||
== Entrance Gallery == | == Entrance Gallery == | ||
[[File:Overgrown Tunnel.webp|thumb|right|The Entrance Gallery of the tunnel.]] | [[File:Overgrown Tunnel.webp|thumb|right|The Entrance Gallery of the tunnel.]] | ||
The Entrance Gallery is the first of the three main sections of the dungeon. What remains of previous victims of the hag, [[Auntie Ethel]], are scattered about the area. | The Entrance Gallery is the first of the three main sections of the dungeon. What remains of previous victims of the hag, [[Auntie Ethel]], are scattered about the area. The wood elf [[Lorin]] shouts to stay back and not to look. A [[Ethrin|Petrified Dwarf]] stands next to a [[Blinded Elf]]. Another [[Magron|Victim]] holds her own head in her hands. | ||
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. | [[Speak with Dead]] can reveal some of their pasts, as can interacting with the items nearby to hear Auntie Ethel speak about how her victims got into these predicaments. | ||
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, and it begs the player not to pass. 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. However, these masks come with consequences. | |||
===Notable Loot=== | |||
*[[Whispering Mask]] | |||
*[[Potion of Speed]] | |||
*[[Poisonous Slime Bomb]] | |||
===Notable NPCs=== | |||
*[[Auntie Ethel]] | |||
*[[Efrin]] | |||
*[[Magron]] | |||
*[[Lorin]] | |||
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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}}. | ||
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* [[Mayrina]] | * [[Mayrina]] | ||
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===Notable Loot=== | ===Notable Loot=== | ||
*[[The Ever-Seeing Eye]] | * {{SmallIcon|The Ever-Seeing Eye Icon.png}} [[The Ever-Seeing Eye]] | ||
*[[Bitter Divorce]] | *[[Bitter Divorce]] | ||
*[[Lost Time]] | *[[Lost Time]] | ||
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*[[Staff of Crones]] | *[[Staff of Crones]] | ||
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==Related Locations== | ==Related Locations== | ||
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*[[Sunlit Wetlands]] | *[[Sunlit Wetlands]] | ||
*[[Underdark]] | *[[Underdark]] | ||
==Related Quests== | ==Related Quests== | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 25 August 2023
The Overgrown Tunnel is a dungeon location accessed from the Riverside Teahouse in the Sunlit Wetlands. The Overgrown Tunnel is divided into three main sub areas: the Entrance Gallery, the Ancient Abode, and the Acrid Workshop.
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The Overgrown Tunnel is the lair of the hag, Auntie Ethel.
Reaching the Overgrown Tunnel
The Overgrown Tunnel is an optional dungeon. It is reached by walking through an illusory fireplace found in the Riverside Teahouse.
Entrance Gallery
The Entrance Gallery is the first of the three main sections of the dungeon. What remains of previous victims of the hag, Auntie Ethel, are scattered about the area. The wood elf Lorin shouts to stay back and not to look. A Petrified Dwarf stands next to a Blinded Elf. Another Victim holds her own head in her hands.
Speak with Dead can reveal some of their pasts, as can interacting with the items nearby to hear Auntie Ethel speak about how her victims got into these predicaments.
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, and it begs the player not to pass. 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. However, these masks come with consequences.
Notable Loot
Notable NPCs
Overgrown Tunnel
The next room is unmarked on the map, labeled only as the Overgrown Tunnel. This section of the dungeon, past the Gnarled Door, contains four more previous victims of the hag. They are controlled by the Whispering Masks they wear. If the party is not also wearing the masks, they will be attacked. This room is covered with Mud (difficult terrain).
Notable NPCs
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. It is possible to right click worthless items in the inventory, like bones or mugs, then throw them on the vents to disable them and pass through. They can also be disabled with a DC 30 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 and 
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.
Ancient Abode
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
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
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