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[[File:Owlbear Cave.jpg|thumb|The Shrine to Selûne in the Owlbear Nest.]]
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The '''Owlbear Nest''' (also known as the Owlbear Cave) is a [[Location]] in [[Act One]]. Its entrance is located in the [[Forest]] east of the [[Blighted Village]], close to the river at {{Coords|86|448}}.{{SpoilerWarning}}
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== Owlbear den ==
== Owlbear Den ==
A large cavern where the wounded [[Owlbear]] and her [[Owlbear Cub|cub]] is. There are two ways to approach this area:  The path leading from the entrance, or up a slope by the Selûne Shrine. Without using stealth, you'll be quickly noticed and forced to interact with the beast, leading to or avoiding a fight. Details on possible interaction and tactics can be found [[Owlbear|here]].
The {{CharLink|Owlbear}} and her {{CharLink|Owlbear Cub|cub}} are in the northwestern section of the cavern. The area can be approached either by continuing north then west from the cave entrance or via a slope north of the Selûne Shrine. Without using stealth, the party are quickly noticed and forced to interact with the owlbear mother. Details on possible interaction and tactics can be found [[Owlbear|here]].


If a fight does break out and the cub survives, you will get the choice to either spare it or finish it off while it's eating its mother's remains. '''This is a critical choice if you plan to have the cub become a camp follower.'''
If a fight breaks out and the cub survives, the party can spare or kill it while it eats its mother's remains. '''Sparing the cub is a critical choice if the party want to recruit it as a camp follower.''' If the party attacked the owlbear from stealth without activating the initial cutscene, the option to spare the cub is not presented and the cub continues to attack the party. In this case, if the party wish to save the cub, then they must kill the Owlbear (and the Owlbear Mate in Honour mode) and flee from combat without killing the cub. After a long rest, the cub appears in the [[Goblin Camp]]. Downing the cub with non-violent combat does ''not'' allow the party to gain it as a camp follower.


After the fight, there is a headless skeleton by the nest which has the {{RarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}}. Next to it is the {{RarityItem|Owlbear Egg}} which base value is at 750 gold and provides 40 [[Camp Supplies]], though better saved for the [[Steal a Githyanki Egg]] quest at the later end of [[Act One]].
Another way to obtain the cub as a camp follower is to avoid the fight with the mother after talking to her and retreating. Following the next long rest and returning to the cave, the Owlbear mother is killed by goblins, providing easy access to the {{SmRarityItem|Owlbear Egg}} and the {{SmRarityItem|Head of a Broken Spear}}. The cub later appears at the goblin camp.


== Selûne shrine ==
After the fight, a headless skeleton by the nest can be looted for {{SmRarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}}. The {{SmRarityItem|Owlbear Egg}} cam be found next to it, which is worth 750 gold, provides 40 [[Camp Supplies]], and can be used in {{Quest|Steal a Githyanki Egg}}.
If you follow the southwestern path from the main trail, there is a climbable cliff that will lead to this secluded shrine. The peaceful shrine has a collection of offerings that can prove quite useful with dealing with the Owlbear, notably the {{RarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking}}. There is also a Gilded Chest surrounded by a magical aura, which if interacted will unleash a burst of magic. {{Saving Throw|DEX|dc=14}} is required to avoid taking {{DamageText|4d6|Radiant}} damage.


To open the Gilded Chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If you succeed at a passive {{Ability check|Perception|10}}. check, you'll find a {{RarityItem|Selûnite Prayer Sheet}} which can be identified with a passive {{Ability check|History|15}}. Read the prayer item next to the chest using anyone other than [[Shadowheart]] to successfully dispel the seal, rewarding 15 experience and triggering the [[Acolyte]] [[Inspiration]], Her Gift of Silver.  Alternatively, [[Cleric|Clerics]] worshiping Selûne will be able to open the chest without performing the aforementioned steps. The chest holds the {{RarityItem|Moondrop Pendant}}, some valuables and the unique {{RarityItem|Idol of Selûne}}, which can make a interesting camp decoration.
== Selûne Shrine ==
The shrine is inside the Cave Entrance to the Owlbear Nest by taking the first path to the southwest and moving down a Cragged Rock.


If you try to take the items in the chest while Shadowheart is in the party, you will need to make a {{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|15}} or risk losing [[Approval]] with her.
The peaceful shrine has a collection of offerings useful when interacting with the owlbear, notably the {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking}}. A  magical aura surrounds a gilded chest, which unleashes a burst of magic upon interaction. {{Saving Throw|DEX|dc=14}} is required to avoid taking {{DamageText|4d6|Radiant}} damage.
 
To open the gilded chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If succeeding a passive {{Ability check|Perception|10}} check, a {{SmRarityItem|Selûnite Prayer Sheet}} is revealed, which can be identified by passing a {{Ability check|History|15}}. Reading the prayer next to the chest using anyone other than {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} successfully dispels the seal, rewarding 15 experience and [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|24px|link=]][[Inspiration|Her Gift of Silver]] for [[Acolyte|acolytes]]. Alternative methods to open the chest without the prayer includes opening it with a [[Cleric|cleric]] who worships Selûne or using the {{SAI|Knock}} spell. The chest contains the {{SmRarityItem|Moondrop Pendant}}, a note describing ancient Selûnite rites, a silver necklace, and the {{SmRarityItem|Idol of Selûne}}.
 
If trying to take the items in the chest while Shadowheart is in the party, it is necessary to pass a {{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|15}} to prevent losing [[Approval|approval]] with her. This can be avoided by placing the entire chest into a party member's inventory, other than Shadowheart. If the chest is opened in the inventory, Shadowheart does not notice.


== Related locations ==
== Related locations ==
* [[Forest]]
* {{Loc|Forest}}


== Related quests ==
== Related quests ==
*[[Daughter of Darkness]]
* {{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}}
* {{Quest|Steal a Githyanki Egg}}


==Notable loot==
== 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:
*{{LgRarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}} (On the headless skeleton besides the nest.) {{Coords|-357|-108}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Head of a Broken Spear}} carried by the owlbear and needed to create the [[Vision of the Absolute]]
*{{LgRarityItem|Owlbear Egg}} {{Coords|-357|-112}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Moondrop Pendant}} inside the magically sealed chest at the Selûne Shrine at {{Coords|-328|-136}}
*{{LgRarityItem|Head of a Broken Spear}} (Taken off the slain Owlbear)
* {{MdRarityItem|Owlbear Egg}} {{Coords|-357|-112}}
*{{LgRarityItem|Moondrop Pendant}} (Inside the magically sealed chest at the Selûne Shrine) {{Coords|-328|-136}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}} carried by the headless skeleton next to the owlbear nest at {{Coords|-357|-108}}


==Notable NPCs==
== Notable characters ==
* If [[Andrick]] and [[Brynna]] in the [[Forest]] are persuaded to attack the [[Owlbear]], they will run to and can be found in the '''Owlbear Nest'''.
* {{MdCharLink|Andrick}} - if persuaded to attack the Owlbear
* {{MdCharLink|Brynna}} - if persuaded to attack the Owlbear


==Creatures==
== Creatures ==
*[[Owlbear]]
* {{MdCharLink|Owlbear}}
*[[Owlbear Cub]]
* {{MdCharLink|Owlbear Cub}}


{{Forest}}
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]

Latest revision as of 07:44, 14 December 2024

The Owlbear Nest (also known as the Owlbear Cave) is a Location within the Forest in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. Its entrance is located in the Forest east of the Blighted Village, close to the river at X: 86 Y: 448.

Owlbear Den[edit | edit source]

The Owlbear Owlbear and her Owlbear Cub cub are in the northwestern section of the cavern. The area can be approached either by continuing north then west from the cave entrance or via a slope north of the Selûne Shrine. Without using stealth, the party are quickly noticed and forced to interact with the owlbear mother. Details on possible interaction and tactics can be found here.

If a fight breaks out and the cub survives, the party can spare or kill it while it eats its mother's remains. Sparing the cub is a critical choice if the party want to recruit it as a camp follower. If the party attacked the owlbear from stealth without activating the initial cutscene, the option to spare the cub is not presented and the cub continues to attack the party. In this case, if the party wish to save the cub, then they must kill the Owlbear (and the Owlbear Mate in Honour mode) and flee from combat without killing the cub. After a long rest, the cub appears in the Goblin Camp. Downing the cub with non-violent combat does not allow the party to gain it as a camp follower.

Another way to obtain the cub as a camp follower is to avoid the fight with the mother after talking to her and retreating. Following the next long rest and returning to the cave, the Owlbear mother is killed by goblins, providing easy access to the Owlbear Egg and the Head of a Broken Spear. The cub later appears at the goblin camp.

After the fight, a headless skeleton by the nest can be looted for The Oak Father's Embrace. The Owlbear Egg cam be found next to it, which is worth 750 gold, provides 40 Camp Supplies, and can be used in Steal a Githyanki Egg Steal a Githyanki Egg.

Selûne Shrine[edit | edit source]

The shrine is inside the Cave Entrance to the Owlbear Nest by taking the first path to the southwest and moving down a Cragged Rock.

The peaceful shrine has a collection of offerings useful when interacting with the owlbear, notably the Potion of Animal Speaking. A magical aura surrounds a gilded chest, which unleashes a burst of magic upon interaction. DC 14  Dexterity saving throw is required to avoid taking 4d6Damage TypesRadiant damage.

To open the gilded chest, jump behind the Selûne statue. If succeeding a passive DC 10 Perception check check, a Selûnite Prayer Sheet is revealed, which can be identified by passing a DC 15 History check. Reading the prayer next to the chest using anyone other than Shadowheart Shadowheart successfully dispels the seal, rewarding 15 experience and Inspiration Icon.pngHer Gift of Silver for acolytes. Alternative methods to open the chest without the prayer includes opening it with a cleric who worships Selûne or using the Knock Knock spell. The chest contains the Moondrop Pendant, a note describing ancient Selûnite rites, a silver necklace, and the Idol of Selûne.

If trying to take the items in the chest while Shadowheart is in the party, it is necessary to pass a DC 15 Sleight of Hand check to prevent losing approval with her. This can be avoided by placing the entire chest into a party member's inventory, other than Shadowheart. If the chest is opened in the inventory, Shadowheart does not notice.

Related locations[edit | edit source]

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

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

Notable characters[edit | edit source]

  • Andrick Andrick - if persuaded to attack the Owlbear
  • Brynna Brynna - if persuaded to attack the Owlbear

Creatures[edit | edit source]