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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 [[Chapter 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==
==Access==
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]], [[Duergar]] 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.  
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''':
The following locations contain known access points into the '''Underdark''':
*Depart from the [[Defiled Temple]] to arrive in/near the South East Region.
* Ladder from the [[Defiled Temple]], arriving in the [[Selunite Outpost]].
*Depart from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]] to reach the North East Region.
* Elevator from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]], arriving in the [[Storehouse]].
*Depart from the [[Riverside Teahouse]] to reach the South West Region.
* Mushroom circle in the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] to a corresponding circle in [[#Torchstalk Gulch|Torchstalk Gulch]]
*Depart from the [[Whispering Depths]] to reach the North East Region.
* Falling into the hole in the [[Whispering Depths]], arriving in the [[#Minotaur Hills|Minotaur Hills]].


== Areas ==
== Areas ==
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'''.  
The Underdark features several distinct unnamed locations as well as named ones.  


=== North East ===
=== North East ===
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Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland'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 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.


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Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area only after unlocking the [[Myconid Colony]] waypoint here.
Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area only after unlocking the [[Myconid Colony]] waypoint here.


==== "Myconid Minefield" ====
==== Myconid Minefield ====
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.
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.


This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-east of [[Ebonlake Grotto]].  
This unique area is directly adjacent to the south-east of [[Ebonlake Grotto]].  
[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
==== "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.
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.


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Entering the '''Underdark''' through this area from the surface is unknown.
Entering the '''Underdark''' through this area from the surface is unknown.


==== "Bibberbang Grotto" ====
==== Bibberbang Grotto ====
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]].
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]].


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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 Cannon|Arcane Cannons.]]
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 Cannon|Arcane Cannons.]]


==== "Torchstalk Gulch" ====
==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
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.  
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.  


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Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Goblin Camp]].
Enter the '''Underdark''' through this area when departing from the overland's [[Goblin Camp]].


==== "Abandoned Battlefield" ====
==== Abandoned Battlefield ====
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.
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.


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


==== "Petrified Battlefield" ====
==== Petrified Battlefield ====
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]].
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]].


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