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[[File:Grymforge.jpg|thumb|The main hall of Grymforge.]] | |||
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'''Grymforge''' is a [[Location]] in the [[Underdark]] in [[Act One]]. It encompasses the legendary [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]] and the lesser Ancient Forge, also known as the [[Abandoned Refuge]]. | '''Grymforge''' is a [[Location]] in the [[Underdark]] in [[Act One]]. It encompasses the legendary [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]] and the lesser Ancient Forge, also known as the [[Abandoned Refuge]]. | ||
==Overview== | |||
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 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. | [[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. | ||
===Access=== | ===Access=== | ||
The entry to Grymforge is through the [[Decrepit Village]], [[Underdark]] {{Coords|-7|-210}} by taking the skiff from the beach docks. | The entry to Grymforge is through the [[Decrepit Village]], [[Underdark]] {{Coords|-7|-210}} by taking the skiff from the beach docks. | ||
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===Connected locations=== | ===Connected locations=== | ||
The following [[Location|Locations]] are connected to the Grymforge: | The following [[Location|Locations]] are connected to the Grymforge: | ||
* [[Ancient Temple]] | * [[Ancient Temple]] - An inaccessible location overlooking a temple complex.{{note|This is the [[Gauntlet of Shar]], which can be reached after travelling to the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] in Act Two.}} | ||
* [[Underdark]] | * [[Underdark]] | ||
** [[Decrepit Village]] (Beach) | ** [[Decrepit Village]] (Beach) | ||
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====Animals==== | ====Animals==== | ||
*[[Elder Rothé]] (livestock) | *[[Elder Rothé]] (livestock) | ||
*[[Lur Xanta]] ( | *[[Lur Xanta]] and her brothers (spiders) | ||
====Other NPCs==== | ====Other NPCs==== | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The original Grymforge fortress was built in an unknown age by a group of Sharran followers. Those Sharrans used the fortress for approximately eight hundred years, after which it was abandoned. Grymforge was not re-inhabited until [[Ketheric Thorm]]'s [[Dark Justiciar]] army were brought in to rebuild it. | The original Grymforge fortress was built in an unknown age by a group of Sharran followers. Those Sharrans used the fortress for approximately eight hundred years, after which it was abandoned. Grymforge was not re-inhabited until [[Ketheric Thorm]]'s [[Dark Justiciar]] army were brought in to rebuild it. <ref>[[Grymforge: A History]]</ref> | ||
After this, the Grymforge served as a base of operations for Ketheric and his Justiciars. Among these Sharrans was Silouv Yali, a gnome well known for his wizarding talents. Yali guided the Sharrans in building the [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]], which was able to heat mithral to great enough temperatures to forge adamantine. As well, he conjured [[Grym]], a construct who protects the forge. | After this, the Grymforge served as a base of operations for Ketheric and his Justiciars. Among these Sharrans was Silouv Yali, a gnome well known for his wizarding talents. Yali guided the Sharrans in building the [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]], which was able to heat mithral to great enough temperatures to forge adamantine. As well, he conjured [[Grym]], a construct who protects the forge. <ref>[[The Great Furnace of Grymforge]]</ref> | ||
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. | 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.<ref>[[Mason's Log]]</ref> | ||
Raphael sent the orthon [[Yurgir]] and his [[Merregon Legionnaire|merregons]] to the Grymforge. Yurgir smashed through the cities walls, leaving behind hellish glass. | 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]]</ref> 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== | ||
* | * Passing all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to receive infernal plate | ||
* | * Convincing the spiders to unite under Lolth | ||
* | * Finding Philomeen and negotiating for a [[Runepowder_Vial|Runepowder Vial]] | ||
* | * Saving True Soul Nere | ||
* | * Saving the gnome slaves | ||
==Notable loot== | ==Notable loot== | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|The Great Furnace of Grymforge}} | * {{MdRarityItem|The Great Furnace of Grymforge}} | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||