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[[File:Whispering Depths.jpg|thumb|The Phase Spider Matriarch's lair in the Whispering Depths. ]]
{{Location page
The '''Whispering Depths''' is a [[Location]] within the Over-world in [[Chapter One]]. It is situated beneath the [[Blighted Village]]. {{SpoilerWarning}}
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==Waypoints==
| name = Whispering Depths
This location contains the following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}:
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*Whispering Depths {{Coords|-584|-384}}
| image = Whispering Depths.jpg
| image description = The Phase Spider Matriarch's lair in the Whispering Depths.
| act = one
| summary = It is situated below the village.
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| region = Blighted Village
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| west =
| east =
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==Overview==
===Access===
The '''Whispering Depths''' can be accessed from the [[Blighted Village]], via the well located in the centre of the village {{coords|24|401}}, or through the blacksmith's workshop.


==Related Quests==
===Arachnomancer's room===
*[[Search the Cellar]]
To the west of the well entrance is a small workshop{{Coords|-505|-402}} (which previously housed a [[Lolth]] fanatic. They have left behind four diaries, which describe their "transcendence" into the Phase Spider Matriarch.
==Related Locations==
The '''Whispering Depths''' can be accessed from the [[Blighted Village]], via the well located in the center of the village (X: 24 Y: 401), or through the blacksmith's former home.  


You can access the [[Underdark]] by jumping into the central green glowing pit where you confront the Phase Spider Matriarch. You arrive at the following location:
Reading all four journals in the room earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''A Solitary Spider'' ([[Sage]] background).


{{Coords|140|-149|Underdark}}  
A metal chest beside a writing desk contains the {{SmRarityItem|Spiderstep Boots}}, a gift from Lolth to the arachnomancer.


==Notable Loot==
===Centre caves===
North of the well is a section of caves with two [[Phase Spider]]s and two [[Ettercap]]s. There are also some old backpacks with supplies, left by a group of travellers who were trying to return home to the Underdark.
 
===Matriarch's den===
At the western end of the depths is a large, open section where the [[Phase Spider Matriarch]] can be found.
 
The [[Underdark]] can be accessed by jumping into the central green glowing pit of this room, arriving at an unnamed location dubbed [[Storehouse|Minotaur Hills]] at {{Coords|140|-149}}.
 
On the western edge of the pit is a {{SmRarityItem|Dark Amethyst}}, needed to open the {{SmRarityItem|Necromancy of Thay}}. Further west and past the pit is the ''Whispering Depths'' waypoint.
 
===Waypoints===
This location contains the following waypoint:
 
{{WpCo|Whispering Depths|-584|-384}}
 
==Creatures==
* {{MdCharLink|Ettercap}}s
* {{MdCharLink|Phase Spider}}s
* {{MdCharLink|Phase Spiderling}}s
* {{MdCharLink|Phase Spider Matriarch|icon=Phase Spider Matriarch.jpg}}
 
==Notable loot==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
* {{SmItemIcon|Dark Amethyst}} (Quest Item)
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Amethyst}} a quest item found just beside the central pit in the matriarch's den
* {{SmItemIcon|Poisoner's Robe}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Poisoner's Robe}} looted from the phase spider matriarch
* {{SmItemIcon|Spiderstep Boots}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Spiderstep Boots}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Spurred Band}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Spurred Band}}
 
=== Literature ===
* {{MdRarityItem|Bloody Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Burnt Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Ritual Diagram}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Tattered Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Web-Covered Journal}}
 
==Related quests==
* {{Quest|Search the Cellar}}
* {{Quest|Unlock the Ancient Tome}}
 
== Achievements ==
{{Achievement|Pest Control}}


==Notable Enemies==
{{Forest}}
<gallery heights="100px">
Ettercap Model.png|[[Ettercap]]
Phase Spider Model.png|[[Phase Spider]]
Phase Spider Model.png|[[Phase Spiderling]]
Phase Spider Matriarch Model.png|[[Phase Spider Matriarch]]
</gallery>
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]

Revision as of 18:56, 22 August 2024

The Whispering Depths is a Location within the Blighted Village in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It is situated below the village.

Overview

Access

The Whispering Depths can be accessed from the Blighted Village, via the well located in the centre of the village X: 24 Y: 401, or through the blacksmith's workshop.

Arachnomancer's room

To the west of the well entrance is a small workshopX: -505 Y: -402 (which previously housed a Lolth fanatic. They have left behind four diaries, which describe their "transcendence" into the Phase Spider Matriarch.

Reading all four journals in the room earns the Inspiration Icon.pngInspirational Event A Solitary Spider (Sage background).

A metal chest beside a writing desk contains the Spiderstep Boots, a gift from Lolth to the arachnomancer.

Centre caves

North of the well is a section of caves with two Phase Spiders and two Ettercaps. There are also some old backpacks with supplies, left by a group of travellers who were trying to return home to the Underdark.

Matriarch's den

At the western end of the depths is a large, open section where the Phase Spider Matriarch can be found.

The Underdark can be accessed by jumping into the central green glowing pit of this room, arriving at an unnamed location dubbed Minotaur Hills at X: 140 Y: -149.

On the western edge of the pit is a Dark Amethyst, needed to open the Necromancy of Thay. Further west and past the pit is the Whispering Depths waypoint.

Waypoints

This location contains the following waypoint:

caption = Whispering Depths Whispering Depths X: -584 Y: -384

Creatures

Notable loot

Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:

Literature

Related quests

Achievements

A-Pest Control.jpg

Pest Control
Kill the Spider Matriarch before her eggs hatch - why do they have so many legs?