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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]].
==Overview==
 
Built by worshippers of the {{CharLink|Shar}} 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 Ironhands 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, {{CharLink|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.


==Overview==
===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.


===Regional waypoints===
As a [[Experience#Discovering_locations|medium-sized location]], reaching here at Level 4 gains the party 75 XP, or 150 XP at Level 5.
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Header Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within Grymforge:
:{{WpCo|'''Underdark - Grymforge'''|-647|382}}
:{{WpCo|'''Underdark - Ancient Forge'''|-611|294}}


===Duergar encampment===
===Duergar encampment===
Accessible immediately upon arrival to the Grymforge, this is the main base of operations for the local [[Duergar]] mercenaries. It encompasses the lower areas of the Grymforge and spans from the entry docks below to the [[Nere|True Soul Nere's]] cave-in above. In order to progress to the upper-most levels of the area and eventually reach the Ancient Forge, one must traverse through the Abandoned Temple to the north-east, or blast through a smaller cave-in to the north-west.
Accessible immediately upon arrival to the Grymforge, this is the main base of operations for the local [[Duergar]] mercenaries. It encompasses the lower areas of the Grymforge and spans from the entry docks below to the {{CharLink|Nere|True Soul Nere's}} cave-in above. In order to progress to the upper-most levels of the area and eventually reach the Ancient Forge, the party must traverse through the Abandoned Temple to the north-east, or blast through a smaller cave-in to the north-west.


===Abandoned Temple===
===Abandoned Temple===
This area primarily occupies the north-eastern region of the location map. It is accessed either through a set of locked and hidden doors east of the entry docks, or through the upper floors of Grymforge when progressing from the north-western cave-in. Many dangerous creatures have found home in these desolate halls, such as [[Ochre Jelly]] or [[Hellsboar|Hellsboars]].
This area primarily occupies the north-eastern region of the location map. It is accessed either through a set of locked and hidden doors east of the entry docks, or through the upper floors of Grymforge when progressing from the north-western cave-in. Dangerous creatures have found home in these desolate halls, such as [[Ochre Jelly]] or [[Hellsboar|Hellsboars]].


===Ancient Forge===  
===Ancient Forge===  
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{{hatnote|Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Abandoned Refuge]]}}
To the far south of Grymforge, through a series of contraptions and ruins, you can find entry to the [[Abandoned Refuge]], also known as the Ancient Forge, and the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' [[waypoint]]. It can be accessed by navigating through the forge grating at the upper levels, reached either by progressing through the trapped bridge that the north-western cave-in led to, or by taking the Abandoned Temple route. Abilities such as [[Misty Step]], [[Enhance Leap]], or [[Fly (Class Action)|Fly]] can be of help to find new paths through the terrain.
To the far south of Grymforge, through a series of contraptions and ruins, there is an entry to the [[Abandoned Refuge]], also known as the Ancient Forge, and there is the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' [[waypoint]]. It can be accessed by navigating through the forge grating at the upper levels, reached either by progressing through the trapped bridge that the north-western cave-in led to, or by taking the Abandoned Temple route. Abilities such as {{SAI|Misty Step}}, {{SAI|Enhance Leap}}, or {{SAI|Fly (class action)|Fly}} can be of help to find other paths through the terrain.


===Adamantine Forge===
===Adamantine Forge===
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]}}
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]}}
If you continue on the Ancient Forge route, you will eventually meet the magnum opus of a long-forgotten Sharran blacksmith - the legendary [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]], rumored to be capable of smithing the mythical [[Mithral Ore]] into armaments of exceptional quality. It is clearly visible from the Abandoned Refuge vista and can be accessed by traversing south-east, down from the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint, past the lava pools and across the collapsing bridge.
If continuing on the Ancient Forge route, there will be the magnum opus of a long-forgotten Sharran blacksmith - the legendary [[Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]], capable of smithing the mythical {{SmRarityItem|Mithral Ore}} into armaments of exceptional quality. It is clearly visible from the Abandoned Refuge vista and can be accessed by traversing south-east, down from the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint, past the lava pools and across the collapsing bridge.
 
== 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 {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm|Ketheric Thorm's}} [[Dark Justiciar]] army were brought in to rebuild it. <ref>[[Grymforge: A History]]</ref>


===Connected locations===
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 {{CharLink|Grym}}, a construct who protects the forge. <ref>[[The Great Furnace of Grymforge]]</ref>
The following [[Location|Locations]] are connected to the Grymforge:
* [[Ancient Temple]] <onlyinclude><abbr title="Although you can technically enter this area from Grymforge, you can't interact with the location in any meaningful way from here." class="bg3wiki-damage-rider-source">Note</abbr><includeonly>[[Category:Damage Rider As Source]]</includeonly></onlyinclude>
* [[Underdark]]
** [[Decrepit Village]] (Beach)
* [[Ruined Battlefield]] (Act Two)


===Quests===
While Ketheric's forces worked to destroy Reithwin and its surrounding Selûnite population, a Selûnite resistance lead by {{CharLink|Infernal Mason|Mordfred}} worked to oppose him. The Justiciars proved too strong however, forcing Mordfred to make a bargain with {{CharLink|Raphael}} in desperation; destroy the Justiciars in return for his soul.<ref>[[Mason's Log]]</ref>
*[[Deliver Nere's Head]]
*[[Free True Soul Nere]]
*[[Find the Explosives]]
*[[Find the Missing Boots]]
*[[Help the Spirit of the Amulet]]
*[[Save the Grymforge Gnomes]]
*[[The Adamantine Forge (Quest)|The Adamantine Forge]]
*[[Rescue the Gnomes in Moonrise Towers]]


==Characters==
Raphael sent the orthon {{CharLink|Yurgir}} and his [[Merregon Legionnaire|merregons]] to the Grymforge. Yurgir smashed through the cities walls, leaving behind hellish glass. <ref>Dialogue with {{CharLink|Kith|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.
====Notable NPCs====
<ul style="column-width: 20em;">
<section begin="npcs"/>
<li> [[Apprentice Larrida]]
<li> [[Barcus Wroot]]
<li> [[Beldron]]
<li> [[Elder Brithvar]]
<li> [[Dalthar]]
<li> [[Lunkbug]]
<li>  [[Mind Master Dunnol]]
<li> [[Mind Master Fonmara]]
<li> [[Nere]]
<li> [[Philomeen]]
<li> [[Sergeant Thrinn]]
<li> [[Thudd]]
<section end="npcs"/>
</ul>


====Merchants====
==List of interactions==
<ul>
* Passing all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to receive infernal plate
<section begin="npcs"/>
* Convincing the spiders to unite under Lolth
<li> [[Stonemason Kith]]
* Finding Philomeen and negotiating for a {{SmRarityItem|Runepowder Vial}}
<li> [[Corsair Greymon]]
* Saving True Soul Nere
<section end="npcs"/>
* Saving the gnome slaves
</ul>


====Animals====
==Waypoints==
The following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Header Map Icon.png|Waypoints}} are available within Grymforge:
:{{WpCo|Underdark - Grymforge|-647|382}}
:{{WpCo|Underdark - Ancient Forge|-611|294}}


*[[Elder Rothé]] (livestock)
==Connected locations==
*[[Lur Xanta]] (spider)
The following [[Location|Locations]] are connected to the Grymforge:
* {{Loc|Ancient Temple}} - An inaccessible location overlooking a temple complex.{{ref|This is the [[Gauntlet of Shar]], which can be reached after travelling to the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] in Act Two.}}
* {{Loc|Ruined Battlefield}} (Act Two)
* {{Loc|Underdark}}
** {{Loc|Decrepit Village}} (Beach)


====Other NPCs====
==Related Quests==
<ul style="column-width: 20em;">
* {{Quest|Blind the Absolute}}
<li> [[Brathwen]]
* {{Quest|Deliver Nere's Head}}
<li> [[Danna]]
* {{Quest|Find Explosives}}
<li> [[Drar]]
* {{Quest|Find the Missing Boots}}
<li> [[Herdmaster Skarjall]]
* {{Quest|Free True Soul Nere}}
<li> [[Mirthis]]
* {{Quest|Help the Spirit of the Amulet}}
<li> [[Morgya]]
* {{Quest|Rescue the Gnomes in Moonrise Towers}}
<li> [[Murmath]]
* {{Quest|Save the Grymforge Gnomes}}
<li> [[Skickpit]]
* {{Quest|The Adamantine Forge (Quest)|The Adamantine Forge}}
<li> [[Stonemason Gergerann]]
<li> [[Viss]]
<li> [[Ward Magmar]]
<li> [[Ward Pistle]]
<li> [[Welso]]
</ul>


==Creatures==
==Characters==
*[[Hellsboar]]
====Cultists of the Absolute====
*[[Merregon Legionnaire]]
{{div col}}
*[[Mimic]]
* {{MdCharLink|Argram}}
*[[Ochre Jelly]]
* {{MdCharLink|Bonna}}
*[[Magma Mephit]]
* {{MdCharLink|Brathwen}}
*[[Animated Armour]]
* {{MdCharLink|Dalthar}}
*[[Lava Elemental]]
* {{MdCharLink|Drar}}
* {{MdCharLink|Dunnol}}
* {{MdCharLink|Fonmara}}
* {{MdCharLink|Grumm}}
* {{MdCharLink|Hurk}}
* {{MdCharLink|Jerris}}
* {{MdCharLink|Kettel}}
* {{MdCharLink|Murmath}}
* {{MdCharLink|Nere}}
* {{MdCharLink|Skarjall}}
* {{MdCharLink|Elenna Thrinn|Thrinn}}
* {{MdCharLink|Viss}}
{{div col end}}


== History ==
====Deep Gnomes====
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. {{cite text|Grymforge: A History|Unknown Justiciar}}
{{div col}}
* {{MdCharLink|Barcus Wroot}}
* {{MdCharLink|Beldron}}
* {{MdCharLink|Laridda}}
* {{MdCharLink|Lunkbug}}
* {{MdCharLink|Meerna}}
* {{MdCharLink|Philomeen}}
* {{MdCharLink|Skickpit}}
* {{MdCharLink|Welso}}
{{div col end}}


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. {{cite text|The Great Furnace of Grymforge|Unknown}}
====Duergar mutineers====
{{div col}}
* {{MdCharLink|Brithvar}}
* {{MdCharLink|Danna}}
* {{MdCharLink|Gergerann}}
* {{MdCharLink|Grundril}}
* {{MdCharLink|Kirgrath}}
* {{MdCharLink|Kur}}
* {{MdCharLink|Magmar}}
* {{MdCharLink|Mirthis}}
* {{MdCharLink|Morghal}}
* {{MdCharLink|Morgya}}
* {{MdCharLink|Orgarth}}
* {{MdCharLink|Pistle}}
* {{MdCharLink|Thudd}}
{{div col end}}


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.{{cite text|Mason's Log|[[Infernal Mason]]}}
====Merchants====
* {{MdCharLink|Kith}}
* {{MdCharLink|Greymon}}


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]]}} Together, he and his merregons wiped out the Justiciar presence. While Yurgir and most of his legion left to remove the Justiciars in other bases, some merregons remained in the Grymforge.
====Animals====
{{div col}}
*{{MdCharLink|Deep Rothé}}
*{{MdCharLink|Elder Rothé}}
*{{MdCharLink|Lur Fu}}
*{{MdCharLink|Lur Jox}}
*{{MdCharLink|Lur Otan}}
*{{MdCharLink|Lur Xanta}}
{{div col end}}


==List of interactions==
==Creatures==
{{SpoilerWarning}}
{{div col}}
* Pass all three checks when speaking to the Stonemason to receive infernal plate
*{{MdCharLink|Animated Armour}}
* Convince the spiders to unionise under Lolth
*{{MdCharLink|Hellsboar}}
* Find Philomeen and negotiate for your lives
*{{MdCharLink|Lava Elemental}}
* Save True Soul Nere
*{{MdCharLink|Magma Mephit}}
* Save the slaves
*{{MdCharLink|Merregon Legionnaire}}
*{{MdCharLink|Mimic}}
*{{MdCharLink|Ochre Jelly}}
{{div col end}}


==Notable loot==
==Notable loot==
===Quest items===
===Quest items===
<ul style="column-width: 20em;">
{{div col | style = column-width: 18em;}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Iron Key}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Nere's Head}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Rusted Key}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Iron Key}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Tarnished Silver Key}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Rusted Key}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Nere's Head}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Tarnished Silver Key}}
</ul>
{{div col end}}
 
===Other notable===
===Other notable===
Other Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
Other Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
<ul style="column-width: 20em;">
 
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Jorgoral's Greatsword}}
{{div col | style = column-width: 22em;}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Bow of the Banshee}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Mace}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Shining Staver-of-Skulls}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Longsword}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Intransigent Warhammer}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scimitar}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Wondrous Gloves}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Shield}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Helm}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scale Mail}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mail}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Splint Armour}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Sharran Crossbow}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Armour of Uninhibited Kushigo}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|The Real Sparky Sparkswall}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Boots of Speed}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|The Protecty Sparkswall}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Bow of the Banshee}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Merregon Halberd}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Bracing Band}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Firestoker}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Wrath}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Jorgoral's Greatsword}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Bracing Band}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Helm}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Armour of Uninhibited Kushigo}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mail}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Absolute Force}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mask}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Boots of Speed}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Deep Delver}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Wrath}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Devilfoil Mask}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Deep Delver}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Disintegrating Night Walkers}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Sword of Screams}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Fetish of Callarduran Smoothhands}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Disintegrating Night Walkers}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Firestoker}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Dark Justiciar Mask}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Grymskull Helm}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Infernal Alloy}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Grymskull Helm}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Intransigent Warhammer}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Mace}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Merregon Halberd}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Longsword}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Absolute Force}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scimitar}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Barrel}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Shield}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Vial}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Scale Mail}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Adamantine Splint Armour}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Sharran Crossbow}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Barrel}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Shining Staver-of-Skulls}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Runepowder Vial}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Sword of Screams}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Devilfoil Mask}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Protecty Sparkswall}}
<li> {{MdRarityItem|Infernal Alloy}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Real Sparky Sparkswall}}
</ul>
* {{MdRarityItem|Wondrous Gloves}}
{{div col end}}


=== Hidden treasure ===
=== Hidden treasure ===
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== Related literature ==
== Related literature ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Grymforge: A History}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Grymforge: A History}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Hand-Drawn Map}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Great Furnace of Grymforge}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Great Furnace of Grymforge}}


== References ==
== Notes and References ==
{{reflist}}{{reflist|text}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{FRWiki|Grymforge|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Grymforge|long}}


{{Grymforge}}
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[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
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Latest revision as of 13:29, 10 November 2024

The main hall of Grymforge.
Underdark
Decrepit Village
↑
Grymforge → Shadow-Cursed Lands
↓
Abandoned Refuge
Grymforge is a Location within the Underdark in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It encompasses the legendary Adamantine Forge and the lesser Ancient Forge, also known as the Abandoned Refuge. It can be accessed by traversing the Ebonlake using the Zurkhwood Skiffs at the Underdark Beach.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Built by worshippers of the Shar Shar 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.

Access[edit | edit source]

The entry to Grymforge is through the Decrepit Village, Underdark X: -7 Y: -210 by taking the skiff from the beach docks.

As a medium-sized location, reaching here at Level 4 gains the party 75 XP, or 150 XP at Level 5.

Duergar encampment[edit | edit source]

Accessible immediately upon arrival to the Grymforge, this is the main base of operations for the local Duergar mercenaries. It encompasses the lower areas of the Grymforge and spans from the entry docks below to the Nere True Soul Nere's cave-in above. In order to progress to the upper-most levels of the area and eventually reach the Ancient Forge, the party must traverse through the Abandoned Temple to the north-east, or blast through a smaller cave-in to the north-west.

Abandoned Temple[edit | edit source]

This area primarily occupies the north-eastern region of the location map. It is accessed either through a set of locked and hidden doors east of the entry docks, or through the upper floors of Grymforge when progressing from the north-western cave-in. Dangerous creatures have found home in these desolate halls, such as Ochre Jelly or Hellsboars.

Ancient Forge[edit | edit source]

Map of the Ancient Forge and the Adamantine Forge to the south-east.
Main article: Abandoned Refuge

To the far south of Grymforge, through a series of contraptions and ruins, there is an entry to the Abandoned Refuge, also known as the Ancient Forge, and there is the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint. It can be accessed by navigating through the forge grating at the upper levels, reached either by progressing through the trapped bridge that the north-western cave-in led to, or by taking the Abandoned Temple route. Abilities such as Misty Step Misty Step, Enhance Leap Enhance Leap, or Fly Fly can be of help to find other paths through the terrain.

Adamantine Forge[edit | edit source]

Main article: Adamantine Forge

If continuing on the Ancient Forge route, there will be the magnum opus of a long-forgotten Sharran blacksmith - the legendary Adamantine Forge, capable of smithing the mythical Mithral Ore into armaments of exceptional quality. It is clearly visible from the Abandoned Refuge vista and can be accessed by traversing south-east, down from the 'Underdark - Ancient Forge' waypoint, past the lava pools and across the collapsing bridge.

History[edit | edit source]

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 Ketheric Thorm's Dark Justiciar army were brought in to rebuild it. [1]

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, which was able to heat mithral to great enough temperatures to forge adamantine. As well, he conjured Grym Grym, a construct who protects the forge. [2]

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 Raphael in desperation; destroy the Justiciars in return for his soul.[3]

Raphael sent the orthon Yurgir Yurgir and his merregons to the Grymforge. Yurgir smashed through the cities walls, leaving behind hellish glass. [4] Together, he and his merregons wiped out the Justiciar presence. While Yurgir and most of his legion left to remove the Justiciars from the Gaunlet of Shar, some merregons remained in Grymforge.

List of interactions[edit | edit source]

  • 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
  • Saving True Soul Nere
  • Saving the gnome slaves

Waypoints[edit | edit source]

The following Waypoints Waypoints are available within Grymforge:

caption = Underdark - Grymforge Underdark - Grymforge X: -647 Y: 382
caption = Underdark - Ancient Forge Underdark - Ancient Forge X: -611 Y: 294

Connected locations[edit | edit source]

The following Locations are connected to the Grymforge:

Related Quests[edit | edit source]

Characters[edit | edit source]

Cultists of the Absolute[edit | edit source]

Deep Gnomes[edit | edit source]

Duergar mutineers[edit | edit source]

Merchants[edit | edit source]

Animals[edit | edit source]

Creatures[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Quest items[edit | edit source]

Other notable[edit | edit source]

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

Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]

  • Harper Cache: X: -700 Y: 371 find this blatantly labelled cache, with a dangerous twist.

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Notes and References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Grymforge: A History
  2. ↑ The Great Furnace of Grymforge
  3. ↑ Mason's Log
  4. ↑ Dialogue with Kith Stonemason Kith
  5. ↑ This is the Gauntlet of Shar, which can be reached after travelling to the Shadow-Cursed Lands in Act Two.

External links[edit | edit source]

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