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{{Location page
The '''Zhentarim Basement''' (also known as the '''Zhentarim Hideout''') is a [[location]] in [[Act One]]. It is a hidden area beneath [[Waukeen's Rest]] that is run by the [[Zhentarim]]. {{SpoilerWarning}}
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| image description = Basement of the Zhentarim Hideout
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| summary = It is a hidden area beneath the inn that is run by the [[Zhentarim]].  
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| region = Waukeen's Rest
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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Zhentarim Basement is accessed through a barn on the western side of Waukeen's Rest. Inside is a jumpy man named [[Salazon]], who will ask for a password. [[Rugan]] will give the party this password if they save him during the quest [[Find the Missing Shipment]] or if he's been killed somehow, asking where he's going then asking what the password is via [[Speak with Dead]].  
[[File:Zhentarim.webp|200px|right]]
 
=== Access ===
The Zhentarim Basement is accessed through a barn on the western side of Waukeen's Rest. Inside is a jumpy man named {{CharLink|Salazon}}, who will ask for a password. {{CharLink|Rugan}} will give the party this password if they've saved him during the quest {{Quest|Find the Missing Shipment}} or via {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} if he's been killed.  
Otherwise passing any of the dialogue ability checks with Salazon will have him stand down. If Salazon is successfully dealt with, he will give the party a key to the wardrobe at the back of the basement, which leads to the hideout.
Otherwise passing any of the dialogue ability checks with Salazon will have him stand down. If Salazon is successfully dealt with, he will give the party a key to the wardrobe at the back of the basement, which leads to the hideout.


=== Waypoints ===
=== The shipment of the Zhentarim ===
This location contains the following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoint}}:
If stealing the {{SmRarityItem|Iron Flask}} from the caravan chest after saving Rugan and {{CharLink|Olly}}, they will show up in the hideout, Olly being dead, and Rugan being tortured.
 
=== Brem's special stock ===
These items are locked behind certain quest/dialogue choices. They will only appear in {{CharLink|Brem|Brem's}} inventory if gaining {{CharLink|Zarys|Zarys'}} and her group's trust.  The items can then be acquired through trading, pick-pocketing, or looting Brem's corpse (if deciding to kill the Zhentarim anyway after gaining their trust).
 
If antagonizing Zarys in any way, the Zhentarim will turn hostile and the items won't appear in Brem's inventory, making it impossible to acquire them. If the party had convinced Rugan to cross the Zhents and let the party take the shipment, then the only way to gain Zarys's trust is to follow her order to finish off Rugan. It's not possible to obtain the shipment, spare Rugan's life, ''and'' get access to the items of Brem's special stock.


* Zhentarim Hideout {{Coords|256|-295}}
=== Entrance to the Underdark ===
The '''Zhentarim Basement''' is one of the four entrances to the [[Underdark]]. There is a secret lift that leads to there, hidden behind an illusionary wall at {{Coords|268|-190}}, revealed by an Investigation check. Passing through the wall will not cause anyone to be hostile. The lift can be unlocked with the {{SmRarityItem|Mechanical Key}} held by {{CharLink|Karad}}.


===Related locations===
=== The iron gates ===
*[[The Risen Road]]
*[[Waukeen's Rest]]
*[[Underdark]]


===Characters===
The iron gates at the back of the basement can be unlocked with the two {{SmRarityItem|Zhentarim Key}} variants. The iron gate that is locked if Zarys becomes hostile can be unlocked with the {{SmRarityItem|Iron Key}} held by {{CharLink|Garias}}.
*[[Brem]] (Trader)
*[[Olly]] (if rescued during [[Find the Missing Shipment]])
*[[Oskar]]
*[[Rugan]] (if rescued during Find the Missing Shipment)
*[[Zarys]]
*[[Bellar]]
*[[Karad]]
*[[Jarg]]
*[[Garias]]
*[[Vol]]


===Related quests===
== Waypoints ==
*[[Find the Nightsong]]
This location contains the following [[Waypoint]]
*[[Find the Missing Shipment]]
*[[Free the Artist]]


==Interactions==
* {{WpCo|Zhentarim Hideout|256|-295}}
* The '''Zhentarim Basement''' is one of the four entrances to the [[Underdark]]. There is a secret lift that leads to there, hidden behind an illusionary wall at {{Coords|268|-190}}, revealed by an Investigation check while next to the wall. Passing through the wall will not cause anyone to be hostile.
 
* If the party steal the [[Iron Flask]] from the caravan chest after saving [[Rugan]] and [[Olly]], they will show up in the hideout, Olly being dead, and Rugan being tortured.
==Related locations==
*{{Loc|The Risen Road}}
*{{Loc|Underdark}}
*{{Loc|Waukeen's Rest}}
 
==Notable characters==
{{div_col}}
*{{MdCharLink|Bellar}}
*{{MdCharLink|Brem}} (Trader)
*{{MdCharLink|Garias}}
*{{MdCharLink|Jarg}}
*{{MdCharLink|Karad}}
*{{MdCharLink|Olly}} (if rescued)
*{{MdCharLink|Oskar Fevras}}
*{{MdCharLink|Rugan}} (if rescued)
*{{MdCharLink|Vol}}
*{{MdCharLink|Zarys}}
{{div_col_end}}


== Notable loot ==
== Notable loot ==
=== Quest rewards ===
=== Quest rewards ===
* {{LgRarityItem|Harold}} - reward for bringing the chest to [[Zarys]] as part of [[Find the Missing Shipment]].
* {{MdRarityItem|Harold}} - reward for bringing the chest to [[Zarys]] as part of [[Find the Missing Shipment]].


=== Hidden treasure ===
=== Hidden treasure ===
* {{LgRarityItem|Abyss Beckoners}} (Inside a locked chest in the eastern cell at the far northern end of the hideout)
* {{MdRarityItem|Abyss Beckoners}} (Inside a locked chest in the eastern cell at the far northern end of the hideout)


===Store===
===Store===
The following items are offered by [[Brem]] once you gain the trust of the [[Zhentarim]]:
The following items are offered by [[Brem]] once gaining the trust of the [[Zhentarim]]:
 
* {{LgRarityItem|The Jolty Vest}}
* {{LgRarityItem|Giantbreaker}}
* {{LgRarityItem|Titanstring Bow}}
* {{LgRarityItem|Gloves of Hail of Thorns}}
* {{LgRarityItem|Gloves of Thievery}}
* {{LgRarityItem|Rupturing Blade}}
 
These items are locked behind certain quest/dialogue choices. They will only appear in [[Brem|Brem's]] inventory if the party gain [[Zarys]]' and her group's trust.  The items can then be acquired through trading, [[Stealing|pick-pocketing]], or looting Brem's corpse (if the party decide to kill the group anyway after gaining their trust).


If the party antagonize Zarys in any way, the group will turn hostile and the items won't appear in Brem's inventory, making it impossible to acquire them.  In particular, if the party had convinced [[Rugan]] to cross the Zhents and let the party take the shipment, then the only way to gain Zarys's trust is to follow her order to finish off Rugan. It's not possible to obtain the shipment, spare Rugan's life, ''and'' get access to the items above.
* {{MdRarityItem|Giantbreaker}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Hail of Thorns}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Thievery}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Rupturing Blade}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Jolty Vest}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Titanstring Bow}}


==Notes==
==Related quests==
* The iron gates at the back of the basement can be unlocked with the two [[Zhentarim Key]] variants.
*{{Quest|Find the Missing Shipment}}
* The iron gate that is locked if [[Zarys]] becomes hostile can be unlocked with the [[Iron Key]] held by [[Garias]].
*{{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}
* The lift to the [[Underdark]] can be unlocked with the [[Mechanical Key]] held by [[Karad]].
*{{Quest|Free the Artist}}


{{The Risen Road}}
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
{{NavRisenRoad|nocat=1}}

Latest revision as of 21:05, 26 August 2024

Basement of the Zhentarim Hideout
The Zhentarim Basement (also known as the Zhentarim Hideout) is a Location within Waukeen's Rest in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It is a hidden area beneath the inn that is run by the Zhentarim.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Zhentarim.webp

Access[edit | edit source]

The Zhentarim Basement is accessed through a barn on the western side of Waukeen's Rest. Inside is a jumpy man named Salazon Salazon, who will ask for a password. Rugan Rugan will give the party this password if they've saved him during the quest Find the Missing Shipment Find the Missing Shipment or via Speak with Dead Speak with Dead if he's been killed. Otherwise passing any of the dialogue ability checks with Salazon will have him stand down. If Salazon is successfully dealt with, he will give the party a key to the wardrobe at the back of the basement, which leads to the hideout.

The shipment of the Zhentarim[edit | edit source]

If stealing the Iron Flask from the caravan chest after saving Rugan and Olly Olly, they will show up in the hideout, Olly being dead, and Rugan being tortured.

Brem's special stock[edit | edit source]

These items are locked behind certain quest/dialogue choices. They will only appear in Brem Brem's inventory if gaining Zarys Zarys' and her group's trust. The items can then be acquired through trading, pick-pocketing, or looting Brem's corpse (if deciding to kill the Zhentarim anyway after gaining their trust).

If antagonizing Zarys in any way, the Zhentarim will turn hostile and the items won't appear in Brem's inventory, making it impossible to acquire them. If the party had convinced Rugan to cross the Zhents and let the party take the shipment, then the only way to gain Zarys's trust is to follow her order to finish off Rugan. It's not possible to obtain the shipment, spare Rugan's life, and get access to the items of Brem's special stock.

Entrance to the Underdark[edit | edit source]

The Zhentarim Basement is one of the four entrances to the Underdark. There is a secret lift that leads to there, hidden behind an illusionary wall at X: 268 Y: -190, revealed by an Investigation check. Passing through the wall will not cause anyone to be hostile. The lift can be unlocked with the Mechanical Key held by Karad Karad.

The iron gates[edit | edit source]

The iron gates at the back of the basement can be unlocked with the two Zhentarim Key variants. The iron gate that is locked if Zarys becomes hostile can be unlocked with the Iron Key held by Garias Garias.

Waypoints[edit | edit source]

This location contains the following Waypoint

  • caption = Zhentarim Hideout Zhentarim Hideout X: 256 Y: -295

Related locations[edit | edit source]

Notable characters[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Quest rewards[edit | edit source]

Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]

  • Abyss Beckoners (Inside a locked chest in the eastern cell at the far northern end of the hideout)

Store[edit | edit source]

The following items are offered by Brem once gaining the trust of the Zhentarim:

Related quests[edit | edit source]

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