Owlbear Nest: Difference between revisions

From Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Added sub location details. coordinates for notable loot.)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{ up to date | 2023-08-18 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
{{ up to date | 2023-08-18 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
[[File:Owlbear Cave.jpg|thumb|The Shrine to Selûne in the Owlbear Nest.]]
[[File:Owlbear Cave.jpg|thumb|The Shrine to Selûne in the Owlbear Nest.]]
The '''Owlbear Nest''' (also known as the Owlbear Cave) is a [[Location]] in [[Chapter One]]. Its entrance is located in the [[Forest]] east of the [[Blighted Village]], close to the river at (X:86, Y:448).{{SpoilerWarning}}
The '''Owlbear Nest''' (also known as the Owlbear Cave) is a [[Location]] in [[Act One]]. Its entrance is located in the [[Forest]] east of the [[Blighted Village]], close to the river at {{Coords|86|448}}.{{SpoilerWarning}}
 
== Owlbear Den ==
A large cavern where the wounded [[Owlbear]] and her [[Owlbear Cub|cub]] is. There are two ways to approach this area, being from the path leading from the entrance or up a slope by the Selûne Shrine. Unless approached stealthy, you'll be quickly noticed and forced to interact with the beast, leading to or avoiding a fight. Details on possible interaction and tactics can be found [[Owlbear|here]].
 
If a fight does break out and the cub survives, you will get the choice to either spare it or finish it of while it's eating it's mother's remains. '''This is a critical choice if you plan to have the cub become a camp follower.'''
 
After the fight, there is a headless skeleton by the nest which has the {{SmallIcon|Hide Armour PlusOne Icon.png}} [[The Oakfather's Embrace]]. Next to it is the {{SmallIcon|Owlbear Egg Icon.png}} [[Owlbear Egg]] which base value is at 750 gold and provides 40 [[Camp Supplies]], though better saved for the [[Steal a Githyanki Egg]] quest at the later end of [[Act One]].
 
== Selûne Shrine ==
If you follow the southwestern path from the main trail, there is a climbable cliff that will lead to this secluded shrine. The peaceful shrine has a collection of offerings that can prove quite useful with dealing with the Owlbear, notable the [[Potion of Animal Speaking]]. There is also a Gilded Chest surrounded by a magical aura, which if interacted will unleash a burst of magic. {{Saving Throw|DEX|dc=14}} is required to avoid taking {{DamageText|4d6|Radiant}} damage.
 
To open the Gilded Chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If you succeed at a passive {{Ability check|Perception|10}}. check, you'll find a the [[Selûnite Prayer Sheet]] which can be identified with a passive {{Ability check|History|15}}. Read the prayer item next to the chest using anyone other than [[Shadowheart]] to successfully dispel the seal, rewarding 15 experience and triggering the [[Acolyte]] [[Inspiration]], Her Gift of Silver. The chest holds the {{SmallIcon|Moondrop Pendant Icon.png}} [[Moondrop Pendant]], some valuables and the unique [[Idol of Selûne]], which can make a interesting camp decoration.
 
If you try to take the items in the chest while Shadowheart is in the party, you will need to make a {{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|15}} or risk losing [[Approval]] with her.


== Related Locations ==
== Related Locations ==
Line 8: Line 22:
== Related Quests ==
== Related Quests ==
*[[Daughter of Darkness]]
*[[Daughter of Darkness]]
== Selûne Shrine ==
To open the Gilded Chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If you succeed at a [[perception]] check, you'll find a prayer to Selûne. Read the prayer item next to the chest using anyone other than [[Shadowheart]] to successfully dispel the seal.


==Notable Loot==
==Notable Loot==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
*{{SmallIcon|Hide Armour PlusOne Icon.png}} [[The Oakfather's Embrace]]
*{{SmallIcon|Hide Armour PlusOne Icon.png}} [[The Oakfather's Embrace]] (On the headless skeleton besides the nest.) {{Coords|-357|-108}}
*{{SmallIcon|Owlbear Egg Icon.png}} [[Owlbear Egg]]
*{{SmallIcon|Owlbear Egg Icon.png}} [[Owlbear Egg]] {{Coords|-357|-112}}
*{{SmallIcon|Head of a Broken Spear Icon.png}} [[Head of a Broken Spear]]
*{{SmallIcon|Head of a Broken Spear Icon.png}} [[Head of a Broken Spear]] (Taken off the slain Owlbear)
*{{SmallIcon|Moondrop Pendant Icon.png}} [[Moondrop Pendant]]
*{{SmallIcon|Moondrop Pendant Icon.png}} [[Moondrop Pendant]] (Inside the magically sealed chest at the Selûne Shrine) {{Coords|-328|-136}}


==Notable NPCs==
==Notable NPCs==

Revision as of 20:04, 5 November 2023

Template:Up to date

The Shrine to Selûne in the Owlbear Nest.
The Owlbear Nest (also known as the Owlbear Cave) is a Location in Act One. Its entrance is located in the Forest east of the Blighted Village, close to the river at X: 86 Y: 448.

Owlbear Den

A large cavern where the wounded Owlbear and her cub is. There are two ways to approach this area, being from the path leading from the entrance or up a slope by the Selûne Shrine. Unless approached stealthy, you'll be quickly noticed and forced to interact with the beast, leading to or avoiding a fight. Details on possible interaction and tactics can be found here.

If a fight does break out and the cub survives, you will get the choice to either spare it or finish it of while it's eating it's mother's remains. This is a critical choice if you plan to have the cub become a camp follower.

After the fight, there is a headless skeleton by the nest which has the The Oakfather's Embrace. Next to it is the Owlbear Egg which base value is at 750 gold and provides 40 Camp Supplies, though better saved for the Steal a Githyanki Egg quest at the later end of Act One.

Selûne Shrine

If you follow the southwestern path from the main trail, there is a climbable cliff that will lead to this secluded shrine. The peaceful shrine has a collection of offerings that can prove quite useful with dealing with the Owlbear, notable the Potion of Animal Speaking. There is also a Gilded Chest surrounded by a magical aura, which if interacted will unleash a burst of magic. DC 14  Dexterity saving throw is required to avoid taking 4d6Damage TypesRadiant damage.

To open the Gilded Chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If you succeed at a passive DC 10 Perception check. check, you'll find a the Selûnite Prayer Sheet which can be identified with a passive DC 15 History check. Read the prayer item next to the chest using anyone other than Shadowheart to successfully dispel the seal, rewarding 15 experience and triggering the Acolyte Inspiration, Her Gift of Silver. The chest holds the Moondrop Pendant, some valuables and the unique Idol of Selûne, which can make a interesting camp decoration.

If you try to take the items in the chest while Shadowheart is in the party, you will need to make a DC 15 Sleight of Hand check or risk losing Approval with her.

Related Locations

Related Quests

Notable Loot

Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:

Notable NPCs

Creatures