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Built by worshippers of the [[Shar|Lady of Loss]] in time immemorial, this long-abandoned fortress has been recently given a second life, with the forces of the [[Absolute]] skittering through crumbling ruins and devilish lava pools, bolstering their armaments and seeking a safe incursion point to march their army into the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. | Built by worshippers of the [[Shar|Lady of Loss]] in time immemorial, this long-abandoned fortress has been recently given a second life, with the forces of the [[Absolute]] skittering through crumbling ruins and devilish lava pools, bolstering their armaments and seeking a safe incursion point to march their army into the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. | ||
[[Duergar]] mercenaries billeted at the lower levels of the forge are commanding a group of enslaved | [[Duergar]] mercenaries billeted at the lower levels of the forge are commanding a group of enslaved Ironhand gnomes to free the commander of the local special forces, [[Nere|True Soul Nere]], from a sudden cave-in. The only member of the group capable of clearing the cave-in has gone missing, and the duergar are willing to reward anybody who finds the runaway, dead or alive. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Duergar encampment=== | ===Duergar encampment=== | ||
Accessible immediately upon arrival to the Grymforge, this is the main base of operations for the local [[Duergar]] mercenaries. It encompasses the lower areas of the Grymforge and spans from the entry docks below to the [[Nere|True Soul Nere's]] cave-in above. In order to progress to the upper-most levels of the area and eventually reach the Ancient Forge, | Accessible immediately upon arrival to the Grymforge, this is the main base of operations for the local [[Duergar]] mercenaries. It encompasses the lower areas of the Grymforge and spans from the entry docks below to the [[Nere|True Soul Nere's]] cave-in above. In order to progress to the upper-most levels of the area and eventually reach the Ancient Forge, the party must traverse through the Abandoned Temple to the north-east, or blast through a smaller cave-in to the north-west. | ||
===Abandoned Temple=== | ===Abandoned Temple=== | ||
This area primarily occupies the north-eastern region of the location map. It is accessed either through a set of locked and hidden doors east of the entry docks, or through the upper floors of Grymforge when progressing from the north-western cave-in. | This area primarily occupies the north-eastern region of the location map. It is accessed either through a set of locked and hidden doors east of the entry docks, or through the upper floors of Grymforge when progressing from the north-western cave-in. Dangerous creatures have found home in these desolate halls, such as [[Ochre Jelly]] or [[Hellsboar|Hellsboars]]. | ||
===Ancient Forge=== | ===Ancient Forge=== | ||
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{{hatnote|Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]]}} | {{hatnote|Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]]}} | ||
To the far south of Grymforge, through a series of contraptions and ruins, | To the far south of Grymforge, through a series of contraptions and ruins, there is an entry to the [[Abandoned Refuge]], also known as the Ancient Forge, and there is the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' [[waypoint]]. It can be accessed by navigating through the forge grating at the upper levels, reached either by progressing through the trapped bridge that the north-western cave-in led to, or by taking the Abandoned Temple route. Abilities such as [[Misty Step]], [[Enhance Leap]], or [[Fly (Class Action)|Fly]] can be of help to find other paths through the terrain. | ||
===Adamantine Forge=== | ===Adamantine Forge=== | ||
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]}} | {{hatnote|Main article: [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]}} | ||
If | If continuing on the Ancient Forge route, there will be the magnum opus of a long-forgotten Sharran blacksmith - the legendary [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]], capable of smithing the mythical [[Mithral Ore]] into armaments of exceptional quality. It is clearly visible from the Abandoned Refuge vista and can be accessed by traversing south-east, down from the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint, past the lava pools and across the collapsing bridge. | ||
===Connected locations=== | ===Connected locations=== | ||
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===Quests=== | ===Quests=== | ||
*[[Deliver Nere's Head]] | * [[Deliver Nere's Head]] | ||
*[[Free True Soul Nere]] | * [[Free True Soul Nere]] | ||
*[[Find the Explosives]] | * [[Find the Explosives]] | ||
*[[Find the Missing Boots]] | * [[Find the Missing Boots]] | ||
*[[Save the Grymforge Gnomes]] | * [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet]] | ||
*[[The Adamantine Forge (Quest)|The Adamantine Forge]] | * [[Save the Grymforge Gnomes]] | ||
*[[Rescue the Gnomes in Moonrise Towers]] | * [[The Adamantine Forge (Quest)|The Adamantine Forge]] | ||
* [[Rescue the Gnomes in Moonrise Towers]] | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
====Notable NPCs==== | ====Notable NPCs==== | ||
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* [[Larrida|Apprentic Larrida]] | |||
* [[Barcus Wroot]] | |||
* [[Beldron]] | |||
* [[Dalthar]] | |||
* [[Brithvar|Elder Brithvar]] | |||
* [[Lunkbug]] | |||
* [[Dunnol|Mind Master Dunnol]] | |||
* [[Fonmara|Mind Master Fonmara]] | |||
* [[Nere]] | |||
* [[Philomeen]] | |||
* [[Thrinn|Sergeant Thrinn]] | |||
* [[Thudd]] | |||
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====Merchants==== | ====Merchants==== | ||
* [[Kith]] | |||
* [[Greymon]] | |||
====Animals==== | ====Animals==== | ||
*[[Elder Rothé]] (livestock) | *[[Elder Rothé]] (livestock) | ||
*[[Lur Xanta]] (spider) | *[[Lur Xanta]] (spider) | ||
====Other NPCs==== | ====Other NPCs==== | ||
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* [[Brathwen]] | |||
* [[Danna]] | |||
* [[Drar]] | |||
* [[Skarjall|Herdmaster Skarjall]] | |||
* [[Mirthis]] | |||
* [[Morgya]] | |||
* [[Murmath]] | |||
* [[Skickpit]] | |||
* [[Gergerann|Stonemason Gergerann]] | |||
* [[Viss]] | |||
* [[Ward Magmar]] | |||
* [[Ward Pistle]] | |||
* [[Welso]] | |||
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==Creatures== | ==Creatures== | ||
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While Ketheric's forces worked to destroy Reithwin and its surrounding Selûnite population, a Selûnite resistance lead by [[Infernal Mason|Mordfred]] worked to oppose him. The Justiciars proved too strong however, forcing Mordfred to make a bargain with [[Raphael]] in desperation; destroy the Justiciars in return for his soul.{{cite text|Mason's Log|[[Infernal Mason]]}} | While Ketheric's forces worked to destroy Reithwin and its surrounding Selûnite population, a Selûnite resistance lead by [[Infernal Mason|Mordfred]] worked to oppose him. The Justiciars proved too strong however, forcing Mordfred to make a bargain with [[Raphael]] in desperation; destroy the Justiciars in return for his soul.{{cite text|Mason's Log|[[Infernal Mason]]}} | ||
Raphael sent the orthon [[Yurgir]] and his [[Merregon Legionnaire|merregons]] to the Grymforge. Yurgir smashed through the cities walls, leaving behind hellish glass. {{ref|Dialogue with [[Stonemason Kith]]}} Together, he and his merregons wiped out the Justiciar presence. While Yurgir and most of his legion left to remove the Justiciars | Raphael sent the orthon [[Yurgir]] and his [[Merregon Legionnaire|merregons]] to the Grymforge. Yurgir smashed through the cities walls, leaving behind hellish glass. {{ref|Dialogue with [[Stonemason Kith]]}} Together, he and his merregons wiped out the Justiciar presence. While Yurgir and most of his legion left to remove the Justiciars from the [[Gauntlet_of_Shar|Gaunlet of Shar]], some merregons remained in Grymforge. | ||
==List of interactions== | ==List of interactions== | ||
* Pass all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to receive infernal plate | * Pass all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to receive infernal plate | ||
* Convince the spiders to | * Convince the spiders to unite under Lolth | ||
* Find Philomeen and negotiate for | * Find Philomeen and negotiate for a [[Runepowder_Vial|Runepowder Vial]] | ||
* Save True Soul Nere | * Save True Soul Nere | ||
* Save the slaves | * Save the slaves | ||
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==Notable loot== | ==Notable loot== | ||
===Quest items=== | ===Quest items=== | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Iron Key}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Rusted Key}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Tarnished Silver Key}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Nere's Head}} | |||
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===Other notable=== | ===Other notable=== | ||
Other Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: | Other Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Jorgoral's Greatsword}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Bow of the Banshee}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Shining Staver-of-Skulls}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Intransigent Warhammer}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Wondrous Gloves}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Helm}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mail}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Sharran Crossbow}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Real Sparky Sparkswall}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Protecty Sparkswall}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Merregon Halberd}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Firestoker}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Bracing Band}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Armour of Uninhibited Kushigo}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Absolute Force}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Boots of Speed}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Wrath}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Deep Delver}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Sword of Screams}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Disintegrating Night Walkers}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mask}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Grymskull Helm}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Mace}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Longsword}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scimitar}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Shield}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scale Mail}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Splint Armour}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Barrel}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Vial}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Devilfoil Mask}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Infernal Alloy}} | |||
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=== Hidden treasure === | === Hidden treasure === |