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====Storehouse====
====Storehouse====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Storehouse]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Storehouse]].}}
The [[Storehouse]] is a [[location]] in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This primary area, when labelled on the player minimap, is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.  
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]].
Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
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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.
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.


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[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
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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.
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.


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[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]
==== Dread Hollow ====
==== Dread Hollow ====
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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-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]].


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[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
==== Arcane Tower ====
==== Arcane Tower ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Arcane Tower]].}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Arcane Tower]].}}
The Arcane Tower is a [[location]] in the south-west 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 Cannon]]s.
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.


==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
Considered 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.
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.


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


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[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.]]
==== Selûnite Outpost ====
==== Selûnite Outpost ====
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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]].
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]].


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[[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.]]
==== Decrepit Village====
==== Decrepit Village====
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==== Beach ====
==== 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 player to [[Grymforge]] based on the story path of their choosing.
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 ====
==== Grymforge ====
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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]].
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]].


=== Regional Waypoints ===
== Regional Waypoints ==
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the Underdark.  
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within the Underdark.  
* Beach {{coords|22|-209|Decrepit Village}}
* Beach {{coords|22|-209|Decrepit Village}}
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* Sussur Tree {{coords|49|-140|Dread Hollow}}
* Sussur Tree {{coords|49|-140|Dread Hollow}}
* Grymforge {{Coords|?|?}}
* Grymforge {{Coords|?|?}}
** Ancient Forge {{Coords|?|?}}
** Ancient Forge {{Coords|?|?}}


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


'''Player:''' Who are you?
'''Party member:''' Who are you?


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


'''Player:''' What happened to you?
'''Party member:''' What happened to you?


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


'''Player:''' Did you have any allies nearby?
'''Party member:''' Did you have any allies nearby?


* '''Dead Drow:''' Worked alone... better that way...
* '''Dead Drow:''' Worked alone... better that way...


==External Links==
== External Links ==
{{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
 
{{Wikipedia|Underdark|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
* {{Wikipedia|Underdark|long}}


[[Category:Regions]]
[[Category:Regions]]

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