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{{Location page
[[File:Sacred Pool.png|thumb|The Sacred Pool hosts the Idol of Silvanus, and is the heart of the Druid Grove.]]
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The '''Sacred Pool''' is a [[location]] contained within the [[Emerald Grove]] in [[Act One]]. It connects [[The Hollow]] to the [[Emerald Grove]] and allows access to the [[Secluded Cove]].  
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This sacred area is home to the [[Idol of Silvanus]] and the stage for druidic rituals such as the Rite of Thorns. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry.
| image description = The Sacred Pool hosts the Idol of Silvanus, and is the heart of the Druid Grove.
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| summary = It connects to [[The Hollow]] and the [[Secluded Cove]].
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| region = Emerald Grove
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Main entry to the '''Sacred Pool''' is by descending the staircase from [[The Hollow]] at {{coords|251|547}}.
This sacred area is home to the {{SmRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}} and the stage for druidic rituals such as the [[Rite of Thorns (ritual)|Rite of Thorns]]. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry.


Alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the [[Druid Grove]] at {{coords|242|480}} which is initially blocked by a sleeping bear.  
Upon approaching the main entry, the druids bar the [[tiefling]]s from entering the Sacred Pool. The party can interact with {{CharLink|Locke}} and {{CharLink|Komira}}, who plead for the release of their daughter {{CharLink|Arabella}}, which initiates the quest {{Quest|Save Arabella}}. After the tieflings are turned away from the entrance, the party can enter the Sacred Pool as {{CharLink|Kagha}} wishes to speak with them.


==Connected locations==
=== Access ===
*[[Emerald Grove]]
The main entry to the Sacred Pool is accessed by descending the staircase from [[The Hollow]] at {{Coords|251|547}}. An alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the Emerald Grove at {{Coords|242|480}}. However, this path is initially blocked by the sleeping bear {{CharLink|Tuffet}}.
**[[The Hollow]]
**[[Secluded Cove]]


===Sacred Pool===
=== Sacred Pool ===
In the Sacred Pool, several druids are performing the [[Rite of Thorns]] using the [[Idol of Silvanus]] found in the centre of the pool.  
In the Sacred Pool, several druids perform the Rite of Thorns using the Idol of Silvanus at the centre of the pool. To the east, {{CharLink|Volo}} the [[Trader|trader]] is interviewing {{CharLink|Bosk}}. The party can share a tale of the recent goblin attack with him. To the south is {{CharLink|Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz}} the blue jay, whose nest contains a {{SmRarityItem|Shiny Key}} that opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west.


To the east, [[Volo]] is interviewing [[Bosk]], a bear. Volo serves as a [[Traders|trader]], including [[The Whispering Promise]] among his wares.
=== Cliff overlook ===
Just outside the Sacred Pool and toward the east is a path leading up to an overlook where {{CharLink|Alfira}} can be found, along with a gilded chest containing the {{SmRarityItem|Cap of Curing}}. Two squirrels, {{CharLink|Corinna}} and {{CharLink|Spar}}, are painfully listening to her sing.


To the south is [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the blue jay, whose nest contains a [[Shiny Key]] which opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west.
=== Beach ===
{{CharLink|Ormn}} is catching fish toward the south-east of the pool along a small beach. An {{SmRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} is hidden beneath a rock in this area at {{Coords|262|481}}.


===Cliff overlook===
=== Connected locations ===
Just outside the Sacred Pool and to the east is a path leading up to an overlook where [[Alfira]] can be found, along with a gilded chest containing the [[Cap of Curing]].
* {{Loc|Emerald Grove}}
 
* {{Loc|Secluded Cove}}
===Beach===
* {{Loc|The Hollow}}
South-east of the pool is a small beach where [[Ormn]] is catching fish. Hidden beneath a rock in this area is the [[Amulet of Silvanus]] {{coords|262|481}}.


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
=== Druids ===
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* {{MdCharLink|Aelar}}
* {{MdCharLink|Apikusis}}
* {{MdCharLink|Elwyn}}
* {{MdCharLink|Inwe}}
* {{MdCharLink|Jeorna}}
* {{MdCharLink|Karrik}}
* {{MdCharLink|Maggran}} (shapeshifted as a Bear)
* {{MdCharLink|Mino}}
{{div col end}}
=== Other ===
* {{MdCharLink|Volo}} (trader, camp follower)
=== Animals ===
{{div col}}
{{div col}}
* {{CharLink|Aelar}}
* {{MdCharLink|Bosk}} (Bear)
* {{CharLink|Apikusis}}
* {{MdCharLink|Ormn}} (Bear)
* {{CharLink|Elwyn}}
* {{MdCharLink|Tingmiaq}} (Bird)
* {{CharLink|Inwe}}
* {{MdCharLink|Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz}} (Bird)
* {{CharLink|Jeorna}}
* {{MdCharLink|Tuffet}} (Bear)
* {{CharLink|Karrik}}
* {{MdCharLink|Tusk}} (Boar)
* {{CharLink|Mino}}
* {{CharLink|Volo}} (trader, camp follower)
 
==== Animals ====
* {{CharLink|Bosk|icon=Portrait Bear.png}} (Bear)
* {{CharLink|Ormn|icon=Portrait Bear.png}} (Bear)
* {{CharLink|Tuffet|icon=Portrait Bear.png}} (Bear)
* {{CharLink|Maggran|icon=Portrait Bear.png}} (Bear)
* {{CharLink|Tusk|icon=Portrait Boar.png}} (Boar)
* {{CharLink|Tinqmiaq|icon=Portrait Blue Jay.png}} (Bird)
* {{CharLink|Topaz|Topaz (Blue Jay)|icon=Portrait Blue Jay.png|}} (Bird)
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}


==Related quests==
== Loot ==
*[[Save Arabella]]
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
*[[Investigate the Beach]]
* {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} under a rock on the beach {{Coords|262|481}}
*[[Steal the Sacred Idol]]
* {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}} in a gilded chest near Alfira
* {{MdRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}} among Volo's wares


==Interactions==
=== Hidden treasure ===
* If the party approaches from the main entry, they will see the druids blocking the way. A cutscene will depict a confrontation between the druids and the tieflings over this. The tieflings [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] plead that their daughter [[Arabella]] is being held against her will, granting the [[Save Arabella]] quest.
* A shiny chest rests on top of the stones at {{Coords|221|495}}, opened with Topaz's shiny key.
* After this confrontation, attempting to enter the '''Sacred Pool''' will be granted to the party as [[Kagha]] wishes to speak with them.
* A wooden chest containing rare potions can be found on the beach past the bear Ormn. It is necessary to jump across the water from one rock to the other to reach it.
* Encountering [[Volo]] for the first time, and offering to share a tale of the goblin attack.
 
==Notable loot==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
*{{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Silvanus}} under a rock on the beach
*{{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}} in a chest near [[Alfira]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}}
*{{MdRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}}


==Hidden treasure==
== Related quests ==
*A Shiny Chest rests on top of the stones at {{coords|221|495}}, opened with [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz's]] shiny key.
* {{Quest|Investigate the Beach}}
* {{Quest|Save Arabella}}
* {{Quest|Steal the Sacred Idol}}


{{Emerald Grove}}
{{Emerald Grove}}

Latest revision as of 12:10, 16 February 2025

The Sacred Pool is a Location within the Emerald Grove in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It connects to The Hollow and the Secluded Cove.

Overview[edit | edit source]

This sacred area is home to the Idol of Silvanus and the stage for druidic rituals such as the Rite of Thorns. Outsiders are not welcome here, though certain individuals may be permitted entry.

Upon approaching the main entry, the druids bar the tieflings from entering the Sacred Pool. The party can interact with Locke Locke and Komira Komira, who plead for the release of their daughter Arabella Arabella, which initiates the quest Save Arabella Save Arabella. After the tieflings are turned away from the entrance, the party can enter the Sacred Pool as Kagha Kagha wishes to speak with them.

Access[edit | edit source]

The main entry to the Sacred Pool is accessed by descending the staircase from The Hollow at X: 251 Y: 547. An alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the Emerald Grove at X: 242 Y: 480. However, this path is initially blocked by the sleeping bear Tuffet Tuffet.

Sacred Pool[edit | edit source]

In the Sacred Pool, several druids perform the Rite of Thorns using the Idol of Silvanus at the centre of the pool. To the east, Volo Volo the trader is interviewing Bosk Bosk. The party can share a tale of the recent goblin attack with him. To the south is Topaz (Blue Jay) Topaz the blue jay, whose nest contains a Shiny Key that opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west.

Cliff overlook[edit | edit source]

Just outside the Sacred Pool and toward the east is a path leading up to an overlook where Alfira Alfira can be found, along with a gilded chest containing the Cap of Curing. Two squirrels, Corinna Corinna and Spar Spar, are painfully listening to her sing.

Beach[edit | edit source]

Ormn Ormn is catching fish toward the south-east of the pool along a small beach. An Amulet of Silvanus is hidden beneath a rock in this area at X: 262 Y: 481.

Connected locations[edit | edit source]

Characters[edit | edit source]

Druids[edit | edit source]

Other[edit | edit source]

  • Volo Volo (trader, camp follower)

Animals[edit | edit source]

Loot[edit | edit source]

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

Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]

  • A shiny chest rests on top of the stones at X: 221 Y: 495, opened with Topaz's shiny key.
  • A wooden chest containing rare potions can be found on the beach past the bear Ormn. It is necessary to jump across the water from one rock to the other to reach it.

Related quests[edit | edit source]