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| name = Owlbear Nest | |||
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| alt name = Owlbear Cave | |||
| image = Owlbear Cave.jpg | |||
| image description = The Shrine to Selûne in the Owlbear Nest. | |||
| act = one | |||
| summary = Its entrance is located in the [[Forest]] east of the [[Blighted Village]], close to the river at {{Coords|86|448}}. | |||
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| region = Forest | |||
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== | == Owlbear Den == | ||
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 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. | |||
==Notable | 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. | ||
After the fight, a headless skeleton by the nest can be looted for {{SmRarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}}. The {{SmRarityItem|Owlbear Egg}} can be found next to it, which is worth 750 gold, provides 40 [[Camp Supplies]], and can be used in {{Quest|Steal a Githyanki Egg}}. | |||
== 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. | |||
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. | |||
== Related locations == | |||
* {{Loc|Forest}} | |||
== Related quests == | |||
* {{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}} | |||
* {{Quest|Steal a Githyanki Egg}} | |||
== 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: | ||
* | * {{MdRarityItem|Head of a Broken Spear}} carried by the owlbear and needed to create the [[Vision of the Absolute]] | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Moondrop Pendant}} inside the magically sealed chest at the Selûne Shrine at {{Coords|-328|-136}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Owlbear Egg}} {{Coords|-357|-112}} | |||
* | * {{MdRarityItem|The Oak Father's Embrace}} carried by the headless skeleton next to the owlbear nest at {{Coords|-357|-108}} | ||
==Notable | == Notable characters == | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Andrick}} - if persuaded to attack the Owlbear | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Brynna}} - if persuaded to attack the Owlbear | |||
==Creatures== | == Creatures == | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Owlbear}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Owlbear Cub}} | ||
{{Forest}} | |||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Act One Locations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:07, 26 January 2025
Owlbear Den[edit | edit source]
The Owlbear and her 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 can be found next to it, which is worth 750 gold, provides 40 Camp Supplies, and can be used in 
.
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 4d6
Radiant 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 successfully dispels the seal, rewarding 15 experience and 
Her 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 
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.
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:
Head of a Broken Spear carried by the owlbear and needed to create the Vision of the Absolute
Moondrop Pendant inside the magically sealed chest at the Selûne Shrine at X: -328 Y: -136
Owlbear Egg X: -357 Y: -112
The Oak Father's Embrace carried by the headless skeleton next to the owlbear nest at X: -357 Y: -108
