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[[File:Underdark.jpg|500px|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
[[File:Underdark.jpg|500px|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
The '''Underdark''' is a [[region]] of [[Faerûn]], and consists of multiple [[Location|locations]] in [[Chapter One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]].
The '''Underdark''' is a [[Region]] of [[Faerûn]], and consists of multiple [[location]]s in [[Act One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms, but also contains a multitude of [[alchemy|alchemical]] ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere. The Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The [[Drow]], [[Duergar]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the Underdark.  
 
==Region Summary==
The '''Underdark''' is a vast system of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight which stretch beneath the lands of Faerûn. It is a dangerous place, home to evil beings, powerful creatures, and outlandish flora. The [[Drow]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the '''Underdark'''.
 
===Access===
Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the '''Underdark''' from over-land. All of them involve traveling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.  


The following locations contain known access points into the '''Underdark''':
==Access==
*Depart from the [[Defiled Temple]] to arrive in/near the South East Region.
Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve travelling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.  
*Depart from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]] to reach the North East Region.
*Depart from the [[Riverside Teahouse]] to reach the South West Region.
*Depart from the [[Whispering Depths]] to reach the North East Region.


==Wayfinding==
The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:
Due to its immense size, the map of the '''Underdark''' features several nameless [[Location|locations]] with unique elements, or named locations that only appear on the player's minimap. To help navigate this region, the [[Location|locations]] below may include adjacent nameless areas of the '''Underdark'''.  
* Ladder from the [[Defiled Temple]], arriving in the [[Selunite Outpost]].
* Elevator from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]], arriving in the [[Storehouse]].
* Mushroom circle in the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] to a corresponding circle in [[#Torchstalk Gulch|Torchstalk Gulch]]
* Falling into the hole in the [[Whispering Depths]], arriving in the [[#Minotaur Hills|Minotaur Hills]]. (Note: [[Feather Fall]] must be used or a cutscene will show you falling to your death).


===North East Quadrant===
== Areas ==
[[File:Storehouse_South.png|200px|thumb|View from the Storehouse, looking to the South]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.]]
====Storehouse====
====Storehouse====
The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the '''Underdark''' map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.  
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Storehouse]].}}
The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.  


Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's [[Zhentarim Basement]].


===="Minotaur Hills"====
==== Minotaur Hills ====
Considered part of the [[Storehouse]], this nameless area of the '''Underdark''' is recognizable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This unique area is directly adjacent to the south of the [[Storehouse]], after climbing down the rope netting.
Considered part of the [[Storehouse]], this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This area is directly to the south of the [[Storehouse]] via the rope netting.


Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Whispering Depths]].
[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ebonlake Grotto]].}}
The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconid]]s amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.


===North Central Quadrant===
==== Myconid Minefield ====
[[File:Ebonlake_Grotto_South.png|200px|thumb|View from Ebonlake Grotto, looking to the south.]]
Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]] and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognisable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]], which are a particularly dangerous combination with [[Torchstalk]] mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.
====Ebonlake Grotto====
[[Ebonlake Grotto]] is a [[location]] centered between the NE and NW corners of the '''Underdark''' map. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconids]] amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.


Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area only after unlocking the [[Myconid Colony]] waypoint here.
[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
==== Giant Bird Nest ====
Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting [[Ebonlake Grotto]], the [[Dread Hollow]] and the [[Decrepit Village]]. It is most recognisable for the giant bird's nest.


===="Myconid Minefield"====
[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]
Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]]. Pass through and speak to the [[Myconid]] NPCs when you arrive in this area if you wish.
==== Dread Hollow ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Dread Hollow]].}}
The Dread Hollow is a [[location]] in the north-west of the [[Underdark]].  This area is recognisable for the large and brightly shining [[Sussur Tree]], as well as the roaming [[Hook Horror]]s and hostile wizard, [[Filro|Filro the Forgotton]], living along its branched roots. A [[Bulette]] can also be spotted in the area.


This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-east of [[Ebonlake Grotto]].
To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of [[Lenore]].
[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
===="Giant Bird Nest"====
Considered part of the [[Ebonlake Grotto]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is a rather unremmarkable corridor connecting [[Ebonlake Grotto]], the [[Dread Hollow]] and the [[Decrepit Village]]. It is most recognizable for the giant bird's nest.


This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-west of [[Ebonlake Grotto]].
==== Bibberbang Grotto ====
North-east of the [[Sussur Tree]] in the [[Dread Hollow]] section of the [[Underdark]], the '''Bibberbang Grotto''' is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing [[Bibberbang]] mushrooms, trapping [[Baelen|Baelen Bonecloak]].


===North West Quadrant===
[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
[[File:Dread Hollow South.png|200px|thumb|View of Dread Hollow, looking south from the Sussur Tree]]
==== Arcane Tower ====
==== Dread Hollow====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Arcane Tower]].}}
The [[Dread Hollow]] is a [[location]] in the NW corner of the '''Underdark''' map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its brightly shining Sussur Trees, and the roaming [[Hook Horror|Hook Horrors]], amidst which resides a singular NPC.
The Arcane Tower is a [[location]] in the south-west corner of the Underdark map.  This area is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Cannon]]s.


Entering the '''Underdark''' through this area from the surface is unknown.
==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
Considered to be part of the [[Arcane Tower]] and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of [[Torchstalk]] that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of an unfortunate Drow can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall. Can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}, which is detailed further down.


===="Bibberbang Grotto"====
A few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which leads to the [[Overgrown Tunnel]].
Considered part of the [[Dread Hollow]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being densely covered with the dangerous mushroom, [[Bibberbang]], which has ensnared [[Baelen]].


This unique area is directly adjacent approximately north of [[Dread Hollow]], on a lower level.
==== Festering Cove ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Festering Cove]].}}
The Festering Cove is a partially hidden [[location]] on a separate Underdark map, containing the [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god, [[BOOOAL]]. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in Torchstalk Gulch {{Coords|80|-241}}.


====Dread Hollow South====
[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.]]
Considered part of the [[Dread Hollow]] this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable for being a sparse soil clearing, featuring a lonely Tombstone amidst the rocks lining this area.
==== Selûnite Outpost ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Selûnite Outpost]].}}
The [[Selûnite]] Outpost is a [[location]] in the SE corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable by its crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defences.


This unique area is directly adjacent approximately south of [[Dread Hollow]].
The Outpost can be reached from the [[Shattered Sanctum]].


===South West Quadrant===
==== Ancient Battlefield ====
[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
Directly north of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.
====Arcane Tower====
The [[Arcane Tower]] is a [[location]] in the SW corner of the '''Underdark''' map.  This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Turrets]].


===="Torchstalk Gulch"====
==== Petrified Battlefield ====
Considered part of the [[Arcane Tower]], this nameless area of the '''Underdark''' is recognizable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of [[Torchstalk]] that cast floating embers into the air.  
To the west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple [[Glowing Gems]] and several [[Petrified (Condition)|petrified]] [[Drow]] as well as one [[Spectator]].


This unique area is directly adjacent east of the [[Arcane Tower]].  
[[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.]]
==== Decrepit Village====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Decrepit Village]].}}
The Decrepit Village is the central [[location]] of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognisable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures.


Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Gnarled Teahouse]] via the [[Mushroom Circle]].
==== Beach ====
The lowest level of the [[Decrepit Village]], this unnamed area features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the party to [[Grymforge]] based on the story path of their choosing.


====Festering Cove====
==== Grymforge ====
The [[The Festering Cove|Festering Cove]] is a partially hidden [[location]] on a separate '''Underdark''' map, containing the [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god, [[BOOOAL]].  
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Grymforge]].}}
Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement [[location]] on a separate map, containing the [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]. It is accessible via the boat at the [[Decrepit Village]].


It is reached after climbing down the cragged rock in the Torchstalk area at X: 80 Y-241.
== Regional Waypoints ==
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the Underdark.
* Beach {{coords|22|-209|Decrepit Village}}
* Selûnite Outpost {{coords|180|-235}}
* Myconid Colony {{coords|101|-101|Ebonlake Grotto}}
* Sussur Tree {{coords|49|-140|Dread Hollow}}
* Grymforge {{Coords|?|?}}
** Ancient Forge {{Coords|?|?}}


===South East Quadrant===
==Characters==
[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|The SE Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
=== Notable NPCs ===
====Selûnite Outpost====
{{div col}}
The [[Selûnite Outpost]] is a [[location]] in the SE corner of the '''Underdark''' map.. This primary area, when labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable by it's crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defenses.
Arcane Tower:
* [[Bernard]]
Decrepit Village:
{{#lst:Decrepit Village|npcs}}
Dread Hollow:
* [[Baelen Bonecloak]]
* [[Filro]]
Ebonlake Grotto:
{{#lst:Ebonlake Grotto|npcs}}
Festering Cove:
* [[BOOOAL]]
* [[Pooldripp the Zealous|Pooldripp]]
Petrified Battlefield:
*[[Dhourn]]
Grymforge:<ul>
{{#lst:Grymforge|npcs}}</ul>


Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Goblin Camp]].
{{div col end}}


===="Abandoned Battlefield"====
=== Creatures ===
Considered part of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.
* [[Arcane Cannon]]
* [[Animated Armour]]
* [[Bulette]]
* [[Hook Horror]]
* [[Minotaur]]
* [[Spectator]]


This unique area is directly adjacent north of the [[Selûnite Outpost]].
==Notable loot==


===="Petrified Battlefield"====
=== Quest Items ===
Considered part of the [[Selûnite Outpost]], this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognizable by it's purple [[Glowing Gems]] and several [[Petrified (Condition)|petrified]] [[Drow]] and a [[Spectator]].


This unique area is directly adjacent west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]].
*{{MdRarityItem|Tattered Scroll}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Scribbled Notes|Scribbled Note}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Noblestalk}}


=== Central Quadrant===
=== Other notable ===
[[File:Decrepit Village.png|200px|thumb|View from the Decrepit Village, overlooking it from the South]]
The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: {{verify}}
==== Decrepit Village====
*{{MdRarityItem|Bloodguzzler Garb}}
The [[Decrepit Village]] is the most central [[location]] on the '''Underdark''' map, and a multi-level area. When labeled on the player minimap, is recognizable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures, though the north-eastern most portion has more mushrooms and a typical underdark appearance.
*{{MdRarityItem|Drow Studded Leather Armour}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Explorer's Ring}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Icy Crystal}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Helmet of Autonomy}}


You may find [[Holvik]], [[Gehk Coal]], [[Novice Gamor]], and [[Lurgan]] here.
=== Hidden treasure===
[[File:Phalar Aluve Location.jpg|thumb|Phalar Aluve]]


====Beach====
*[[Dog Collar]] {{Coords|?|?}}: Dig up the grave in [[Dread Hollow|Dread Hollow South]]
Part of the [[Decrepit Village]] location, this lowest level of the Decrepit Village features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the player to [[Grymforge]] based on the story path of their choosing.
*[[Phalar Aluve]] {{Coords|117|-192}}: Pass the [[Strength]] or [[Religion]] check to free this sword from a stone
*Buried Chest {{Coords|?|?}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
*Giant Nest {{Coords|?|?}}: Climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|?|?}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the [[Underdark#Bibberbang_Grotto|Bibberbang Grotto]] in [[Dread Hollow]]


====Grymforge ====
== Related quests ==
[[Grymforge]] is an expansive and abandoned settlement [[location]] on a separate '''Underdark''' map, containing the [[Adamantine forge|Adamantine Forge]] It is reached after taking the boat located at the Decrepit Village Beach.
The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):
*[[Find the Mushroom Picker]]
*[[Remove the Parasite]]  
**[[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]]
**[[Reach Moonrise Towers]]
*[[Find the Nightsong]]


===Regional Locations===
== Speak with Dead ==
The following [[Location|Locations]] are available within the '''Wilderness''' region.
Throughout the Underdark are a few unnamed, dead NPCs can that provide insights about the area.
*[[Arcane Tower]]
*[[Ebonlake Grotto]]
* [[Decrepit Village]]
*[[Dread Hollow]]
* [[The Festering Cove]]
*[[Selûnite Outpost]]
*[[Storehouse]]
⚠️ Please note that while [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are technically contained within the '''Underdark''' territory, their [[location|locations]] are found on separate maps.


===Regional Waypoints===
=== Dead Drow ===
The following [[Waypoint]]s are available within the '''Underdark''' territory.
Located in Torchstalk Gulch, just at the foot of the mushroom platform wall leading to the Overgrown Tunnel.
* Beach {{coords|22|-209}} in the [[Decrepit Village]]
*Selûnite Outpost {{coords|180|-235}}
*Myconid Colony {{coords|101|-101}} in [[Ebonlake Grotto]]
*Sussur Tree {{coords|49|-140}} in the [[Dread Hollow]]
*Grymforge {{Coords|?|?}}
** Ancient Forge {{Coords|?|?}}


==Notable Characters==
'''Party member:''' Who are you?
⚠️ ''Please note that while [[Grymforge]] and [[The Festering Cove]] are technically contained within the '''Underdark''' territory, due to having unique maps, their NPCs and Merchants are not listed here.''


===Merchants===
* '''Dead Drow:''' House Vandree... far scout... searching...
*''(Contribute to the wiki if you are aware of any Merchants in nameless regions of the Underdark)''
** '''Party member:''' What where you searching for?
*** '''Dead Drow:''' Quick path... to surface...


===NPCs ===
'''Party member:''' What happened to you?
The following NPCs may all be found in areas of the '''Underdark''' region that are <u>''unnamed''</u> on the player minimap (additional NPCs are available in named locations within the Underdark):


*[[Baelen Bonecloak]]
* '''Dead Drow:''' Threw backpack... too light... fell...
*[[Dhourn]]
** '''Party member:''' How did throwing a backpack make you fall?
 
*** '''Dead Drow:''' Mushrooms... disappear... guessed wrong...
==Related Quests==
The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the '''Underdark''' region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):
*[[Find the Mushroom Picker]]
*[[Remove the Parasite]]
**[[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]]
**[[Reach Moonrise Towers]]
*[[Find the Nightsong]]


==Regional Loot==
'''Party member:''' Did you have any allies nearby?
The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the '''Underdark''' region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: {{verify}}
*{{SmallIcon|Bloodguzzler Garb Icon.png}} [[Bloodguzzler Garb]]
*{{SmallIcon|Drow Studded Leather Armour Icon.png}} [[Drow Studded Leather Armour]]
*{{SmallIcon|Explorers Ring Icon.png}} [[Explorer's Ring]]
*{{SmallIcon|Icy Crystal Icon.png}} [[Icy Crystal]]
*{{SmallIcon|Leather Helmet Magical Icon.png}} [[Helmet of Autonomy]]


* [[Tattered Scroll]]
* '''Dead Drow:''' Worked alone... better that way...
*[[Scribbled Notes|Scribbled Note]]
*[[Noblestalk]]


=== Hidden Treasure===
== External Links ==


*[[Dog Collar]] {{Coords|?|?}}: dig up the grave in [[Dread Hollow|Dread Hollow South]]
* {{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
*[[Phalar Aluve]] {{Coords|?|?}}: pass the check
* {{Wikipedia|Underdark|long}}
*Buried Chest {{Coords|?|?}}:  pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
*Giant Nest {{Coords|?|?}}:  climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest


==External Links==
[[Category:Regions]]
{{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
{{NavUnderdark|nocat=1}}

Revision as of 10:08, 9 April 2024

The caverns of the Underdark.

The Underdark is a Region of Faerûn, and consists of multiple locations in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms, but also contains a multitude of alchemical ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere. The Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The Drow, Duergar and Deep Gnomes are native to the Underdark.

Access

Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve travelling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.

The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:

Areas

Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.

Storehouse

Main article: Storehouse.

The Storehouse is a location in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.

Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's Zhentarim Basement.

Minotaur Hills

Considered part of the Storehouse, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering Minotaurs. This area is directly to the south of the Storehouse via the rope netting.

Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.

Ebonlake Grotto

Main article: Ebonlake Grotto.

The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming Myconids amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.

Myconid Minefield

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as Timmask and Bibberbang, which are a particularly dangerous combination with Torchstalk mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.

View from within the Giant Bird Nest

Giant Bird Nest

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting Ebonlake Grotto, the Dread Hollow and the Decrepit Village. It is most recognisable for the giant bird's nest.

Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.

Dread Hollow

Main article: Dread Hollow.

The Dread Hollow is a location in the north-west of the Underdark. This area is recognisable for the large and brightly shining Sussur Tree, as well as the roaming Hook Horrors and hostile wizard, Filro the Forgotton, living along its branched roots. A Bulette can also be spotted in the area.

To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of Lenore.

Bibberbang Grotto

North-east of the Sussur Tree in the Dread Hollow section of the Underdark, the Bibberbang Grotto is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing Bibberbang mushrooms, trapping Baelen Bonecloak.

The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.

Arcane Tower

Main article: Arcane Tower.

The Arcane Tower is a location in the south-west corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring Arcane Cannons.

Torchstalk Gulch

Considered to be part of the Arcane Tower and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of Torchstalk that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of an unfortunate Drow can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall. Can be spoken to with Speak with Dead Speak with Dead, which is detailed further down.

A few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which leads to the Overgrown Tunnel.

Festering Cove

Main article: The Festering Cove.

The Festering Cove is a partially hidden location on a separate Underdark map, containing the Kuo-toa worshipping their god, BOOOAL. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in Torchstalk Gulch X: 80 Y: -241.

Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.

Selûnite Outpost

Main article: Selûnite Outpost.

The Selûnite Outpost is a location in the SE corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable by its crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defences.

The Outpost can be reached from the Shattered Sanctum.

Ancient Battlefield

Directly north of the Selûnite Outpost, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.

Petrified Battlefield

To the west of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple Glowing Gems and several petrified Drow as well as one Spectator.

Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.

Decrepit Village

Main article: Decrepit Village.

The Decrepit Village is the central location of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognisable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures.

Beach

The lowest level of the Decrepit Village, this unnamed area features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the party to Grymforge based on the story path of their choosing.

Grymforge

Main article: Grymforge.

Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement location on a separate map, containing the Adamantine Forge. It is accessible via the boat at the Decrepit Village.

Regional Waypoints

The following Waypoints Waypoints are available within the Underdark.

Characters

Notable NPCs

Arcane Tower:

Decrepit Village:

Dread Hollow:

Ebonlake Grotto:

Festering Cove:

Petrified Battlefield:

Grymforge:

Creatures

Notable loot

Quest Items

Other notable

The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: [Needs Verification]

Hidden treasure

Phalar Aluve
  • Dog Collar X: ? Y: ?: Dig up the grave in Dread Hollow South
  • Phalar Aluve X: 117 Y: -192: Pass the Strength or Religion check to free this sword from a stone
  • Buried Chest X: ? Y: ?: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
  • Giant Nest X: ? Y: ?: Climb the mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: ? Y: ?: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the Bibberbang Grotto in Dread Hollow

Related quests

The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):

Speak with Dead

Throughout the Underdark are a few unnamed, dead NPCs can that provide insights about the area.

Dead Drow

Located in Torchstalk Gulch, just at the foot of the mushroom platform wall leading to the Overgrown Tunnel.

Party member: Who are you?

  • Dead Drow: House Vandree... far scout... searching...
    • Party member: What where you searching for?
      • Dead Drow: Quick path... to surface...

Party member: What happened to you?

  • Dead Drow: Threw backpack... too light... fell...
    • Party member: How did throwing a backpack make you fall?
      • Dead Drow: Mushrooms... disappear... guessed wrong...

Party member: Did you have any allies nearby?

  • Dead Drow: Worked alone... better that way...

External Links

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