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The '''Shadow-Cursed Lands''' is the main [[Act Two]] [[region]]. Encompassing [[Reithwin]] and its surroundings, the area is almost entirely shrouded in the namesake Shadow Curse which rapidly drains the vitality from affected creatures, transforming them into [[Shadow Creatures]] and [[ | The '''Shadow-Cursed Lands''' is the main [[Act Two]] [[region]]. Encompassing [[Reithwin]] and its surroundings, the area is almost entirely shrouded in the namesake Shadow Curse which rapidly drains the vitality from affected creatures, transforming them into [[Shadow Creatures]] and [[Shadow]]s. In the areas further from [[Moonrise Towers]] even mundane light (such as [[torch]]es or {{SAI|Light}}) can stave off its effects, but in the areas closer to the Towers only the effects of a {{RarityItem|Moonlantern}} will provide sufficient protection. Additionally, some locations in the Lands such as [[Last Light Inn]] are protected from the Curse by other effects. | ||
If a member of your party wanders into the Shadow Curse unprotected, game will automatically enter Turn Based Mode. Failure to do so will lead to them suffering Necrotic Damage. | If a member of your party wanders into the Shadow Curse unprotected, game will automatically enter Turn Based Mode. Failure to do so will lead to them suffering Necrotic Damage. | ||
Revision as of 23:16, 13 November 2023
The Shadow-Cursed Lands is the main Act Two region. Encompassing Reithwin and its surroundings, the area is almost entirely shrouded in the namesake Shadow Curse which rapidly drains the vitality from affected creatures, transforming them into Shadow Creatures and Shadows. In the areas further from Moonrise Towers even mundane light (such as torches or 
) can stave off its effects, but in the areas closer to the Towers only the effects of a 
Moonlantern will provide sufficient protection. Additionally, some locations in the Lands such as Last Light Inn are protected from the Curse by other effects.
If a member of your party wanders into the Shadow Curse unprotected, game will automatically enter Turn Based Mode. Failure to do so will lead to them suffering Necrotic Damage.
Access
There are two ways to access the Shadow-Cursed Lands:
- From Grymforge via the elevator
- From Rosymorn Monastery Trail
Wayfinding
Due to its immense size, the map of the Shadow-Cursed Lands features several nameless locations with unique elements, or locations that only appear named on the player's minimap. To help navigate this region, the locations below may include adjacent nameless areas of the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
Regional locations
Regional Waypoints
The following 
are available within the Shadow-Cursed Region.
Shadowed Battlefield X: 46 Y: 17- Last Light Inn X: -17 Y: 133
- Reithwin Town X: -78 Y: -46
- Moonrise Towers X: -157 Y: -97
- Grand Mausoleum
- Road to Baldur's Gate X: -265 Y: -36
