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'''Chapter One''' of Baldur's Gate 3 beings immediately after the events of the [[Prologue]], with the crash landing of the [[Nautiloid]] and the [[Player Character]] waking up on the [[Ravaged Beach]]. The entirety of the Early Access takes place in '''Chapter One''', and as of Patch 9, consists of three major areas: the [[Over-world]], the [[Underdark]], and [[Grymforge]].  
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'''Act One''' of ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'' begins immediately after the events of the [[Prologue]], following the [[Nautiloid]] crash and the [[Character creation|player character]] waking up on the [[Ravaged Beach]].


== Main Quest ==
While the player character gathers allies and searches for a cure from their [[Illithid]] tadpole, a conflict is building between the [[Emerald Grove]] and a [[Goblin]] army that is gathering under the banner of the [[Absolute]]. Within the Grove, tensions are high between the [[tiefling refugees|Tieflings]] who have sought refuge and the Grove's [[Druid|Druidic]] protectors, who believe the refugees' presence is attracting external threats.
As mentioned above, the main quest of '''Chapter One''' is [[Remove the Parasite]]. This main quest serves as a wrapper and is comprised of multiple sub-quests, which will become available to the Player Character once they begin interacting with the world and various [[Non-Player Characters]].


* [[Helping Omeluum investigate the parasite]]
It is up to the party who to side with and against, or whether to ignore the local conflicts and head directly for [[Baldur's Gate]].
* [[Get Help from Healer Nettie]]
* [[Ask the Goblin Priestess for Help]]
* [[Get Help from Auntie Ethel]]
* [[Rescue the Druid Halsin]]
* [[Find the Githyanki Crèche]]
* [[Reach Moonrise Towers]]


== Companions    ==
== Summary ==
As of Patch 9 of the Early Access, the following companions are available to the Player in Chapter One, with each of them also having an associated quest.
{{Quest|Find a Cure}} is the main quest at the beginning of Act One. This quest tracks any leads to remove the mind flayer parasite. As the player character interacts with the world, more subquests are added. These subquests will lead to characters with unique insights into the party's condition.


* [[Shadowheart]] ([[Daughter of Darkness]])
While finding a cure is the focus of Act One, the party are likely to become embroiled in the main conflict of the area. Goblin parties canvas the [[Wilderness]] in search of Emerald Grove and the survivors of the [[Nautiloid]] crash. The goblins appear to be gathering under the banners of a supposed new god known as "the Absolute".
* [[Wyll]] ([[The Blade of Frontiers]])
* [[Lae'zel]] ([[The Githyanki Warrior]])
* [[Astarion]] ([[The Pale Elf]])
* [[Gale]] ([[The Wizard of Waterdeep]])


== Side Quests ==
The druidic circle at the Emerald Grove are experiencing internal trouble as well. Their {{CharLink|Halsin|First Druid Halsin}} has gone missing after joining a party of adventurers to search for an ancient relic. In his absence, self-appointed First Druid {{CharLink|Kagha}} has initiated the [[Rite of Thorns (ritual)|Rite of Thorns]], a dangerous ritual that will seal the Grove from the outside world and expel the [[Tiefling Refugees]] seeking shelter.


* [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders]]
'''Deciding the Fate of the Emerald Grove'''
* [[Free True Soul Nere]]
[[File:Rite of Thorns.jpg|thumb|The Ramparts of the Emerald Grove after the Rite of Thorns has been completed.|alt=The Ramparts of the Emerald Grove after the Rite of Thorns has been completed.]]
* [[Rescue the Gnomes in Moonrise Towers]]
The Emerald Grove is sealed with the Rite of Thorns if...
* [[Rescue the Grand Duke]]
* The party provoke the druids by attacking/killing a druid or attempting to complete {{Quest|Steal the Sacred Idol}}
* [[Save the Refugees]]
* The party enter the [[Mountain Pass]] or [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] before ending the Rite of Thorns
** [[Investigate Kagha]]
* {{CharLink|Zevlor}} and a large number of other tieflings have been killed
** [[Defeat the Goblins]]
 
** [[Save the First Druid]]
The Rite of Thorns will be cancelled if...
* [[Avenge Glut's Circle]]
* The party complete {{Quest|Investigate Kagha}} and expose her allegiances
* [[Deliver Nere's Head]]
* The party complete {{Quest|Save the First Druid}} and help Halsin return to the Emerald Grove
* [[Find the Missing Shipment]]
 
* [[Find the Mushroom Picker]]
If {{CharLink|Minthara}} learns of the Grove's location, the goblins will {{Quest|Raid the Grove}}. The party can assist Minthara and betray the Grove or defend the area with the tieflings.
* [[Find the Nightsong]]
 
* [[Free the Artist]]
Investigations into a cure will eventually direct the party toward [[Moonrise Towers]]. This will open another main quest: {{Quest|Reach Moonrise Towers}}. Traveling into the [[Mountain Pass]] or [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] before resolving the conflict in the Emerald Grove may lead to the Grove being sealed off.
* [[Hunt the Devil]]
 
* [[Rescue the Gnome]]
== Companions ==
* [[Save Maryina]]
The following companions can be recruited in Act One, with each of them also having an associated quest.
* [[Save the Grymforge Gnomes]]
 
* [[Cure the Poisoned Gnome]]
* {{CharLink|Astarion}} ({{Quest|The Pale Elf}})
* [[Explore the Ruins]]
* {{CharLink|Gale}} ({{Quest|The Wizard of Waterdeep}})
* [[Finish the Masterwork Weapon]]
* {{CharLink|Karlach}} ({{Quest|Our Fiery Friend}})
* [[Rescue Volo]]
* {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} ({{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}})
* [[Search the Cellar]]
* {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} ({{Quest|The Githyanki Warrior}})
* [[The Adamantine Forge]]
* {{CharLink|Wyll}} ({{Quest|The Blade of Frontiers}})
* [[Investigate the Beach]]
 
* [[Rescue the Trapped Man]]
== Quests ==
* [[Save Arabella]]
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Quests#Act One|Act One quests]].}}
* [[Help the Cursed Monk]]
 
[[Category:Chapter One]]
===Main quests===
* {{Quest|Find a Cure}}
* {{Quest|Travel to Moonrise Towers}}
 
== Locations ==
Act One consists of the [[Wilderness]], [[Underdark]], [[Grymforge]], and [[Rosymorn Monastery]]. Entering [[Rosymorn Monastery]] concludes the {{SmRarityItem|Rite of Thorns (ritual)|Rite of Throns|override_icon=BOOK Generic Druid Rite Unfaded Icon.png|override_rarity=1}}, meaning if {{CharLink|Kagha}} is not dealt with, then the [[Tiefling Refugees|tiefling refugees]] are expelled and the [[Emerald Grove]] becomes inaccessible to the party. Entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] advances time to [[Act Two]], causing the resolution of several events based on the party's progress.
 
=== Wilderness ===
[[File:Wilderness.jpg|200px|thumb|Alt=A region map showing most of the locations in the Wilderness.|A region map showing most of the locations in the Wilderness.]]
{{main|Wilderness}}
 
The Wilderness is a [[Region]] comprised of multiple locations in Act One of ''Baldur's Gate 3''. In-game, it is also the name of one of the largest locations on the Act One main map, connecting most of the other locations in this region.
 
[[Risen Road]] is a long track connecting Baldur's Gate and Elturel, running parallel to the [[River Chionthar]] through the Wilderness. Notable settlements in the region include the [[Emerald Grove]], the former village of [[Blighted Village|Moonhaven]], and [[Waukeen's Rest]].
 
The Wilderness also contains several entrances to the [[Underdark]].
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=== Emerald Grove ===
[[File:Sacred Pool.png|200px|thumb|alt=The Sacred Pool of the Emerald Grove, and the ritual site of the Rite of Thorns.|The Sacred Pool of the Emerald Grove, and the ritual site of the Rite of Thorns.]]
{{main|Emerald Grove}}
 
The '''Emerald Grove''', also known as ''Silvanus' Grove'' and ''Druid's Grove'', is an area and location in the Wilderness of Act One of ''Baldur's Gate 3''. It encompasses the large cavern known as the [[The Hollow]] and the [[Sacred Pool]].
 
The druids of the Emerald Grove are led by {{CharLink|Kagha}}, who serves as their leader in the absence of {{CharLink|Halsin|First Druid Halsin}}. The druids are providing temporary refuge for the [[Tiefling Refugees]] from [[Elturel]], though tensions between the two groups are high. The Grove is on high alert due to the aggression of nearby goblins. Kagha has ordered the Rite of Thorns to shut the grove off, which would displace the tieflings.
{{clear}}
=== Goblin Camp ===
[[File:Goblin Camp Overview.jpg|200px|thumb|Alt=Overview of the goblin camp.|Overview of the goblin camp.]]
{{main|Goblin Camp}}
The '''Goblin Camp''' is an old, re-purposed temple, now filled with goblins and cultists who are scouring the area for an item. The [[Shattered Sanctum]] is inside the camp, where the goblin leaders reside: {{CharLink|Minthara}}, {{CharLink|Dror Ragzlin}} and {{CharLink|Gut|Priestess Gut}}.
 
{{clear}}
 
=== Underdark ===
[[File:Underdark.jpg|200px|thumb|alt=The caverns of the Underdark.|The caverns of the Underdark]]
{{main|Underdark}}
The '''Underdark''' is a [[Region]] in [[Act One]]. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms. This area contains a multitude of [[alchemy|alchemical]] ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere.
The [[Drow]], [[Duergar]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the Underdark.
 
The Underdark also contains four transition points to the [[Wilderness]].
{{clear}}
 
=== Rosymorn Monastery ===
[[File:Screen View South Building Rosymorn Monastery.jpg|200px|thumb|alt=The building and courtyard on the south side of the Rosymorn Monastery.|The building and courtyard on the south side of the Rosymorn Monastery]]
{{main|Rosymorn Monastery Trail|Rosymorn Monastery}}
The '''Rosymorn Monastery''' is a location that can be found in the region northeast of the Rosymorn Monastery Trail. The original occupants, the Lathanderian clergy, were slaughtered by a group of [[Githyanki]], who now claim the underground area of the monastery as their [[Crèche Y'llek]].
 
Around the monastery, several groups of creatures have taken up residence, including a group of [[Kobold]] looters, some [[Gremishka]]s, and two [[Giant Eagle|Giant Eagles]].
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== Notes ==
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* [[Early Access]] took place entirely in Act One, excluding [[Rosymorn Monastery]].{{verify}}
{{noteend}}
 
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Act One of Baldur's Gate 3 begins immediately after the events of the Prologue, following the Nautiloid crash and the player character waking up on the Ravaged Beach.

While the player character gathers allies and searches for a cure from their Illithid tadpole, a conflict is building between the Emerald Grove and a Goblin army that is gathering under the banner of the Absolute. Within the Grove, tensions are high between the Tieflings who have sought refuge and the Grove's Druidic protectors, who believe the refugees' presence is attracting external threats.

It is up to the party who to side with and against, or whether to ignore the local conflicts and head directly for Baldur's Gate.

Summary[edit | edit source]

Find a Cure Find a Cure is the main quest at the beginning of Act One. This quest tracks any leads to remove the mind flayer parasite. As the player character interacts with the world, more subquests are added. These subquests will lead to characters with unique insights into the party's condition.

While finding a cure is the focus of Act One, the party are likely to become embroiled in the main conflict of the area. Goblin parties canvas the Wilderness in search of Emerald Grove and the survivors of the Nautiloid crash. The goblins appear to be gathering under the banners of a supposed new god known as "the Absolute".

The druidic circle at the Emerald Grove are experiencing internal trouble as well. Their Halsin First Druid Halsin has gone missing after joining a party of adventurers to search for an ancient relic. In his absence, self-appointed First Druid Kagha Kagha has initiated the Rite of Thorns, a dangerous ritual that will seal the Grove from the outside world and expel the Tiefling Refugees seeking shelter.

Deciding the Fate of the Emerald Grove

The Ramparts of the Emerald Grove after the Rite of Thorns has been completed.
The Ramparts of the Emerald Grove after the Rite of Thorns has been completed.

The Emerald Grove is sealed with the Rite of Thorns if...

The Rite of Thorns will be cancelled if...

If Minthara Minthara learns of the Grove's location, the goblins will Raid the Grove Raid the Grove. The party can assist Minthara and betray the Grove or defend the area with the tieflings.

Investigations into a cure will eventually direct the party toward Moonrise Towers. This will open another main quest: Reach Moonrise Towers Reach Moonrise Towers. Traveling into the Mountain Pass or Shadow-Cursed Lands before resolving the conflict in the Emerald Grove may lead to the Grove being sealed off.

Companions[edit | edit source]

The following companions can be recruited in Act One, with each of them also having an associated quest.

Quests[edit | edit source]

Main article: Act One quests.

Main quests[edit | edit source]

Locations[edit | edit source]

Act One consists of the Wilderness, Underdark, Grymforge, and Rosymorn Monastery. Entering Rosymorn Monastery concludes the Rite of Throns, meaning if Kagha Kagha is not dealt with, then the tiefling refugees are expelled and the Emerald Grove becomes inaccessible to the party. Entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands advances time to Act Two, causing the resolution of several events based on the party's progress.

Wilderness[edit | edit source]

A region map showing most of the locations in the Wilderness.
Main article: Wilderness

The Wilderness is a Region comprised of multiple locations in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. In-game, it is also the name of one of the largest locations on the Act One main map, connecting most of the other locations in this region.

Risen Road is a long track connecting Baldur's Gate and Elturel, running parallel to the River Chionthar through the Wilderness. Notable settlements in the region include the Emerald Grove, the former village of Moonhaven, and Waukeen's Rest.

The Wilderness also contains several entrances to the Underdark.

Emerald Grove[edit | edit source]

The Sacred Pool of the Emerald Grove, and the ritual site of the Rite of Thorns.
The Sacred Pool of the Emerald Grove, and the ritual site of the Rite of Thorns.
Main article: Emerald Grove

The Emerald Grove, also known as Silvanus' Grove and Druid's Grove, is an area and location in the Wilderness of Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It encompasses the large cavern known as the The Hollow and the Sacred Pool.

The druids of the Emerald Grove are led by Kagha Kagha, who serves as their leader in the absence of Halsin First Druid Halsin. The druids are providing temporary refuge for the Tiefling Refugees from Elturel, though tensions between the two groups are high. The Grove is on high alert due to the aggression of nearby goblins. Kagha has ordered the Rite of Thorns to shut the grove off, which would displace the tieflings.

Goblin Camp[edit | edit source]

Overview of the goblin camp.
Main article: Goblin Camp

The Goblin Camp is an old, re-purposed temple, now filled with goblins and cultists who are scouring the area for an item. The Shattered Sanctum is inside the camp, where the goblin leaders reside: Minthara Minthara, Dror Ragzlin Dror Ragzlin and Gut Priestess Gut.

Underdark[edit | edit source]

The caverns of the Underdark.
The caverns of the Underdark
Main article: Underdark

The Underdark is a Region in Act One. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms. This area contains a multitude of alchemical ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere. The Drow, Duergar and Deep Gnomes are native to the Underdark.

The Underdark also contains four transition points to the Wilderness.

Rosymorn Monastery[edit | edit source]

The building and courtyard on the south side of the Rosymorn Monastery.
The building and courtyard on the south side of the Rosymorn Monastery
Main articles: Rosymorn Monastery Trail and Rosymorn Monastery

The Rosymorn Monastery is a location that can be found in the region northeast of the Rosymorn Monastery Trail. The original occupants, the Lathanderian clergy, were slaughtered by a group of Githyanki, who now claim the underground area of the monastery as their Crèche Y'llek.

Around the monastery, several groups of creatures have taken up residence, including a group of Kobold looters, some Gremishkas, and two Giant Eagles.

Notes[edit | edit source]

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