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The Upper City in the midst of Illithid Invasion
Upper City
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Lower City
The Upper City is a region in Act Three of Baldur's Gate 3.
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Beyond that gate is the Upper City, housing the great and the good of Baldur’s Gate.
„
— Astarion

Overview[edit section | visual editor]

The Upper City is a region in Baldur's Gate in Act Three. It is the wealthy district of Baldur's Gate, that lays north of the city's oldest wall and its namesake gate. It is home to the city's noble patriar families, who typically live in estates. Contrary to the rest of Baldur's Gate where the Fist operates, the upper city has its own law enforcement called The Watch. The Watch are well-trained and authorised to use lethal force if patriars are threatened.[1]

In-game, only a small part of the upper city is available,[2] although several places are mentioned. For example; the High House of Wonders⁠High House of Wonders[3], the shops Dersu's Vintage Tipple[4] and Fine Fabrics[5], as well as estates typically owned by patriars.[6]

Access[edit section | visual editor]

The main gate into the upper city

Access to the Upper City is limited, the main gate at the Upper City Gate Checkpoint is closed due to the threat of the Cult of the Absolute.[7] The upper city can only be accessed during the final quest Confront the Elder Brain⁠Confront the Elder Brain by traveling through the Morphic Pool.

Two buildings in the upper city can be accessed freely prior to the final quest through specific mechanics.

Locations[edit section | visual editor]

High Hall[edit section | visual editor]

The entrance to High Hall area
Main article: High Hall

The High Hall area is named after its main building, which serves as the spot where the party can reach The Netherbrain The Netherbrain. The area contains a courtyard which is located in front of the hall. The courtyard is filled with enemies and has to be battled through. Alternatively the sewers underneath the area can be used to reach the hall. The high hall location is accessible only after traveling to the Morphic Pool and is the last area before the final battle of the game.

Ramazith's Tower[edit section | visual editor]

The outside of Ramazith's Tower
Main article: Ramazith's Tower

Ramazith's Tower is a three-level magical spire located within the Upper City. While geographically part of the Upper City, it is primarily accessed via a portal on the top floor of Sorcerous Sundries in the Lower City. Due to its magical concealment, the tower is largely obscured from view for those wandering the streets below.

It is the home and stronghold of the wizard Lorroakan Lorroakan, and is tied directly to the quest Find the Nightsong⁠Find the Nightsong.

Szarr Palace[edit section | visual editor]

Szarr Palace as seen from Lower City
Main article: Szarr Palace

Szarr Palace is the home of Cazador Szarr and explored in the quest Investigate Cazador's Palace⁠Investigate Cazador's Palace. Although it is located in the Upper City, the palace only can be accessed from the Lower City by climbing stairs in the Central Watch Tower at the Lower City Central Wall Waypoint at X: -53 Y: -64 or by jumping jumping (or similar) from the roof of the Devil's Fee to the palace's ramparts. In the palace fast travelling and resting is not possible.

Upper City Sewers[edit section | visual editor]

The upper city sewers, underneath the courtyard
Main article: Upper City Sewers

The Upper City Sewers is a transitional area accessible only during the High Hall sequence. It provides a strategic shortcut, allowing the party to bypass portions of the main courtyard on their approach to the The Netherbrain The Netherbrain.

Entrances:

  • Ruined Tower: Through a metal door located in a tower along the pathway leading up to the courtyard.
  • Sewage Gate: Through a destructible iron gate near the Watch Citadel.

Inside the sewers the party must face enemies, one of them being the Death Knight Stalker Svignee Stalker Svignee.

Related quests[edit section | visual editor]

Notable characters[edit section | visual editor]

See individual location pages or the list of characters page to look through the full list of characters.

Related literature[edit section | visual editor]

Gallery[edit section | visual editor]

  • Baldur's Gate under attack.
    Baldur's Gate under attack.
  • The view from Ramazith's Tower. Both, the Upper and Lower city can be seen from here.
    The view from Ramazith's Tower.
    Both, the Upper and Lower city can be seen from here.
  • The High Hall.
    The High Hall.
  • The High Hall and its courtyard.
    The High Hall and its courtyard.

Notes and references[edit section | visual editor]

  1. ↑ See  The Watch and the Steel Watch
  2. ↑ For speculation about unimplemented plans for the upper city, see Cut and unimplemented content#Upper City
  3. ↑ See  The House of Wonders
  4. ↑ See  Receipt
  5. ↑ See  Seeking Letter of Credit
  6. ↑ For example, Duke Stelmane's estate is mentioned in  For Duke Stelmane and Lord Whitburn Lord Whitburn mentions his mansion in a conversation
  7. ↑ See  Upper City Access Orders.
  8. ↑ See: Accessing the Szarr Palace

External links[edit section | visual editor]

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