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| image description = The Overgrown Ruins, and associated waypoint. This screenshot shows both the lower entrance on the Ravaged Beach and the upper Chapel Entrance.
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| summary = There are the remnants of what appears to have once been a chapel, though time has eroded many of the clues as to who exactly was revered here.
|region = Wilderness
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|south    = Ravaged Beach
|south    = Ravaged Beach
|north    = Emerald Grove
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The '''Overgrown Ruins''' is a [[location|location]] within the [[Wilderness]], and are the remnants of what appears to have once been a chapel, though time has eroded many of the clues as to who exactly was revered here.{{ref|The Overgrown Ruin is named after the Waypoint, for the convenience of connecting the related smaller locations.}}
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==Overview==
==Overview==
The ruins consist of the exterior location – the [[Chapel Entrance]] – and the interior locations Refectory and Dank Crypt.
The ruins consist of the exterior [[Chapel Entrance]] and the interior [[Refectory]] and [[Dank Crypt]]. Four bandits can be found at the entrance standing guard while the other six are in the Refectory searching for loot.{{ref|If the party dropped the foundation block through the floor of the Chapel Entrance, the looters inside are immediately hostile.}}
 
A group of looters are canvassing the Overgrown Ruins. {{CharLink|Gimblebock}}, {{CharLink|Quelenna}}, {{CharLink|Taman}}, and {{CharLink|Warryn}} stand guard outside in the Chapel Entrance, while {{CharLink|Andorn}}, {{CharLink|Barton}}, {{CharLink|Cefrey}}, {{CharLink|Haseid}}, {{CharLink|Mari}} and {{CharLink|Torgga}} loot the Refectory.{{ref|If the party dropped the Foundation Block through the floor of the Chapel Entrance, the looters inside will automatically be hostile.}}


Entering this area will grant the party 10 [[Experience]] if at character level 2, 30 XP at level 3, and 40 XP at level 4.
Entering this area will grant the party 10 [[Experience|XP]] at level 2, 30 XP at level 3, and 40 XP at level 4.


=== Accessing the ruins ===
=== Accessing the ruins ===
There are four different ways to enter the ruins:
There are four entrances into the ruins:
* A Locked Door in the {{Coords|285|375|Chapel Entrance}} can be lockpicked {{SkillCheck|Sleight of Hand|7}} or interacted with to access the [[Refectory]].
* [[Chapel Entrance]] {{Coords|285|375}} - The door opens with {{Ability Check|Sleight of Hand|7}}. Alternatively, the party can convince the guard behind the door to grant them access into the [[Refectory]].
* The Ancient Door on the {{Coords|285|306|Ravaged Beach}} can be opened with {{SkillCheck|Sleight of Hand|20}}. This door leads to the [[Dank Crypt]].  
* {{Coords|285|305|Ravaged Beach}} - The door opens with {{Ability Check|Sleight of Hand|20}}. This entrance leads into a trapped room within the [[Dank Crypt]].
* The Hatch by the {{Coords|319|367|Chapel Entrance}} can be opened with {{SkillCheck|Sleight of Hand|20}}. This hatch leads to the [[Dank Crypt]].  
* Chapel Entrance {{Coords|315|365}} - The hatch opens with {{Ability Check|Sleight of Hand|20}}. The hatch leads into the Shrine of Jergal within the Dank Crypt.
* The Foundation Block hanging overhead the cracked stone at {{Coords|283|340|}} acn be dropped by attacking it. It will then break the stone. This will allow the party to jump rather down in the [[Refectory]].
* Chapel Entrance {{Coords|285|350}} - The party can snap the coiled rope holding up a foundation block. The force of impact will break the stone ground, allowing the party to jump into the Refectory.


=== Chapel Entrance ===
=== Chapel Entrance ===
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[[File:Chapel Entrance Ambush.png|thumb|The Chapel Entrance, showing the structure of the upper ruin, and looters prepared for an ambush.]]
[[File:Chapel Entrance Ambush.png|thumb|The Chapel Entrance, showing the structure of the upper ruin, and looters prepared for an ambush.]]


The Chapel Entrance is an exterior location in the Wilderness. It covers the upper section of the Overgrown Ruins. Four looters have set up base here, and are arguing whether to continue looting, or to check out the [[Nautiloid Wreck]] to the south. The Chapel Entrance contains a door to the Refectory, and a hidden hatch to the Dank Crypt.  
The Chapel Entrance is an exterior location in the Wilderness, which spans the upper section of the Overgrown Ruins. Four looters have set up base and are arguing whether to hold their post, or to search the [[Nautiloid Wreck]] to the south. The Chapel Entrance contains a door to the Refectory and a hidden hatch to the Dank Crypt.


There are also several patches of [[Twisting Vines]], and a loose Cracked Stone that may punish those who forget to watch their step.  
Several patches of [[Twisting Vines]] and a loose cracked stone may punish the unwary.


=== Refectory ===
=== Refectory ===
[[File:Bedchamber.jpg|thumb|The shrine inside the Refectory]]
[[File:Bedchamber.jpg|thumb|The shrine inside the Refectory]]
The Refectory can be accessed via the Chapel Entrance.{{ref|In early access this area was known as the Bedchamber}} If the party failed to convince Andorn, the looter guarding the entry to the ruins, to let them in peacefully, there will be a trap near the entrance door, and the looters inside will be alert, grouped, and ready for combat.  
The Refectory can be accessed via the Chapel Entrance{{ref|In early access, the Refectory was known as the Bedchamber.}} at {{Coords|285|375}}. If the party fail to convince {{CharLink|Andorn}} to open the door peacefully, he will plant a trap in the entryway, and all looters inside will be prepared for combat.


An Ornate Door with no visible lock or handle leads into the Dank Crypt, and can be opened by using a hidden switch behind a statue {{Coords|-174|-362}}. Succeeding at a [[Perception]] check is required to spot the switch. If the party fails to spot this switch, Dank Crypt can still be accessed by either destroying the door, or by lockpicking the Ancient Door found at the [[Ravaged Beach]]. Alternatively, when approaching Refectory from the Dank Crypt, this ornate door can be opened by lighting up the two candles adorning it.
A total of six bandits are in the refectory. Their exact locations will vary based on whether they were alerted of the party's presence.


If the [[Digital Deluxe Upgrade]] was purchased, the {{SmRarityItem|Portrait of Fane}} can be found on the wall in the entrance chamber.
Within the Refectory, a door leading to the Dank Crypt at {{Coords|-178|-322}} can be unlocked by activating the switch at {{Coords|-174|-362}}. The Dank Crypt can also be accessed by destroying the door or entering through the hatch or Ravaged Beach. This door can also be opened by entering the Refectory through the Dank Crypt and lighting the two candles adorning it.


=== Dank Crypt ===
=== Dank Crypt ===
The Dank Crypt (also known as Temple Ruins) is strewn with ancient sarcophagi and largely overgrown. One of the walls has collapsed, revealing a seaside cave that leads back to the [[Roadside Cliffs]]. A large statue of the god {{CharLink|Jergal}} sits in the lower courtyard.
The Dank Crypt (also known as Temple Ruins) is overgrown and strewn with ancient sarcophagi.


====Trapped sarcophagus====
====Trapped sarcophagus====
The southern room with a sarcophagus in the middle is heavily trapped. When the sarcophagus is opened, gargoyle heads lining the west and east walls will start firing firebolts into the room. Meanwhile, gas vents will start pouring flammable gas into the room, and [[Grease]] traps will flood the ground with [[Prone (Condition)|slippery]], [[Difficult Terrain]] and additional flammable surfaces. All of these traps require {{Ability check|Perception|15}} to spot. On the middle pillar on the eastern side of the room is a button that will turn off the traps once triggered; it also requires a perception check to spot.
The southern room with a sarcophagus in the centre at {{Coords|-293|-325}} is heavily trapped. It contains an {{SmRarityItem|Engraved Key}} and {{SmRarityItem|The Watcher's Guide}}. The key opens the heavy oak doors to the north. When the sarcophagus is opened, gargoyle heads lining the west and east walls will shoot firebolts. Meanwhile, gas vents will emit flammable gas and [[Grease (surface)|Grease]] traps will flood the ground. All these traps require passing a {{Ability check|Perception|15}} to identify. Pressing the button on the middle pillar along the eastern side of the room will turn off the traps, but only after they have been triggered. The button does not require a perception check.
* The gas vents can be blocked by placing crates, vases, and other similar items on top of them.
* The vents, grease traps, and gargoyle heads can also be disarmed using a {{SmRarityItem|Trap Disarm Toolkit}}. Given the number of traps, the dearth of toolkits the party will likely have at this early stage of the game, and the fact that a toolkit will be consumed and the trap will be triggered if the attempt fails, this can be a risky option.


There is a sarcophagus in the same room {{Coords|-293|-325}} that contains an Engraved Key and {{SmRarityItem|The Watcher's Guide}}. The key opens the large locked heavy oak doors to the north.
* Gas vents can be blocked by placing crates, vases, and other similar items on top of them.
* The vents, grease traps, and gargoyle heads can be disarmed using a {{SmRarityItem|Trap Disarm Toolkit}}. However, this is a risky option due to the large number of traps in this room and limited access to tool kits early in [[Act One]].
* The sarcophagus can be disarmed, which will remove the sole trigger for all the traps in the room.


====Shrine of Jergal====
====Shrine of Jergal====
Behind heavy oak doors to the north lies a large, overgrown chamber centered around an imposing, skeletal statue. A {{Ability Check|Religion|15}} identifies the statue as Jergal, the divine scribe and former greater deity of death. There is a hidden button to the west of the statue at {{Coords|298|-232}}; a {{Ability Check|Perception|7}} highlights the button, but is not necessary to reveal it. When pressed, a secret door beside the button will open and the skeletons in the room (four [[Entombed Scribe]]s and one [[Entombed Warrior]]) will come to life and attack the party.
In the north room, an imposing skeleton statue stands at the centre of an overgrown chamber. The eastern wall has collapsed to reveal a seaside cave routing back to the [[Roadside Cliffs]], which can be accessed through a hatch at {{Coords|-250|-270}}. To unlock the hatch, the lever next to the ladder must be pulled.
* The enemies can be disarmed before triggering the fight by looting their weapons. This is more useful against the warrior, as the scribes will rarely attack with their staves
 
* Attempting to manipulate the skeleton's positions by picking up or moving the bodies will instantly trigger combat
A {{Ability Check|Religion|15}} identifies the statue as {{CharLink|Jergal}}, the divine scribe and former deity of death.


In a small room west of the shrine can be found a {{SmRarityItem|Soul Coin}} in a sarcophagus. Reading the book {{SmRarityItem|Book of Dead Gods}} requires a successful Arcana or Intelligence Check (if wizard) or Wisdom (if Cleric or Paladin), followed by a Religion ([[DC]] 10) and Investigation ([[DC]] 10) check; succeeding earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Events]] ''Secrets of the Sundering'' ([[Sage]] background) and ''Divinity Undone'' ([[Acolyte]] background).
A {{SmRarityItem|Heavy Key}} can be looted from the [[Entombed Scribe|Entombed Scribes]] at {{Coords|-311|-252}} to unlock the Ancient Door near the Overgrown Ruins [[Ancient Sigil Circle|waypoint]]. South of the Entombed Scribe at {{Coords|-310|-260}}, a separate room toward the west houses additional sarcophagi and a {{SmRarityItem|Book of Dead Gods}}, which can be obtained at {{Coords|-321|-269}}. To read the book, a character must initially pass a {{Ability Check|Arcana, Strength|15}}. [[Wizard]]s may instead pass a {{Ability Check|Intelligence|10}} and [[Cleric]]s can pass a {{Ability Check|Wisdom|10}}. After the initial check, the character must pass a {{Ability Check|Religion|10}}, which grants the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Secrets of the Sundering]] for [[Sage]]s and [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Divinity Undone]] for [[Acolyte]]s. A {{SmRarityItem|Scroll of Ray of Enfeeblement}} will fall out of the book after succeeding or failing the Religion check.


East of the the shrine near the water, is a ladder leading above to the Chapel Entrance through a locked trapdoor {{Coords|-252|-270}}. A lever next to the ladder will unlock the trapdoor that leads to the hidden hatch on the cliffs at {{Coords|318|362}}.
Additionally, a {{SmRarityItem|Soul Coin}} can be found in this room within the sarcophagus at {{Coords|-324|-274}}.


On the body of one of the [[Entombed Scribe|Entombed Scribes]] {{Coords|-311|-252}} a {{SmRarityItem|Heavy Key}} can be found. This key unlocks the Ancient Door near the trapped sarcophagus that leads to the Ravaged Beach.
In the main room with the statue, a button can be pressed at {{Coords|-300|-235}} to reveal a hidden room. However, pressing the button will cause the four [[Entombed Scribe]]s and one [[Entombed Warrior]] in the room to attack the party.
 
* The enemies can be disarmed before triggering the fight by looting their weapons.
* Lighting the candles and braziers throughout the room will prevent the enemies from capitalizing on dim light using {{SAI|Darkvision}}. Spells such as {{SAI|Fire Bolt}} can light the braziers near the ceiling.
* Attempting to manipulate the skeletons' positions by picking up or moving the bodies will instantly trigger combat regardless of whether the button has been pressed.


==== Withers ====
==== Withers ====
[[File:Withers Rises.png|thumb|Withers, being awoken from his slumber, asks a question.]]
[[File:Withers Rises.png|thumb|Withers, being awoken from his slumber, asks a question.]]
{{CharLink|Withers}} will emerge from a sarcophagus in the secret room, if the sarcophagus is interacted with. He will ask the closest party member a question and then later join the party as a [[Camp follower|follower]] in their camp. Withers will offer resurrection, hireling, and respec services in the camp. Meeting Withers for the first time earns the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''Unfamiliar Unfamiliarity'' ([[Haunted One]] background). If not visiting the Dank Crypt, Withers will eventually show up at camp, regardless.
If the party enter the secret room and interacts with the sarcophagus within, {{CharLink|Withers}} will emerge to ask the interacting party member a question. He will later join the party as a [[Camp follower|Follower]] in their camp. Withers will offer resurrection, hireling, and respec [[Withers#Services|services]] in the camp. Meeting Withers for the first time grants the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Unfamiliar Unfamiliarity]] for the [[Haunted One]]. If the party do not meet Withers in the Dank Crypt, he will eventually appear in the camp.
{{SmRarityItem|The Amulet of Lost Voices}} can be found inside a chest {{Coords|-293|-233}} in the secret room behind the Shrine of Jergal.
 
=== Other information ===
* There is a sarcophagus in the southern trapped room {{Coords|-293|-325}} that contains an Engraved Key and {{SmRarityItem|The Watcher's Guide}}. The key opens the large locked heavy oak doors to the north.
* There is a Heavy Key on the body of an [[Entombed Scribe]] {{Coords|-311|-252}}. This key unlocks the Ancient Door near the trapped sarcophagus that leads to the Ravaged Beach.
*{{SmRarityItem|The Amulet of Lost Voices}} can be found inside a chest {{Coords|-293|-233}} in the secret room behind the Shrine of Jergal.
* East of the room with the Entombed Scribes, near the water, is a ladder leading above to the Chapel Entrance through a locked trapdoor {{Coords|-252|-270}}. A lever next to the ladder will unlock the trapdoor.
*It is possible to access the Dank Crypt from the outside by lockpicking the same hatch to the east of the Chapel Entrance {{Coords|318|362}}.


=== Characters ===
=== Characters ===
==== Camp followers ====
==== Camp followers ====
* {{CharLink|Withers}}
* {{CharLink|Withers}}
==== Looters ====
==== Looters (Chapel Entrance)====
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* {{MdCharLink|Gimblebock}}
* {{MdCharLink|Quelenna}}
* {{MdCharLink|Taman}}
* {{MdCharLink|Warryn}}
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==== Looters (Refectory)====
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* {{CharLink|Andorn}}
* {{MdCharLink|Andorn}}
* {{CharLink|Barton}}
* {{MdCharLink|Barton}}
* {{CharLink|Cefrey}}
* {{MdCharLink|Cefrey}}
* {{CharLink|Gimblebock}}
* {{MdCharLink|Haseid}}
* {{CharLink|Haseid}}
* {{MdCharLink|Mari}}
* {{CharLink|Mari}}
* {{MdCharLink|Torgga}}
* {{CharLink|Quelenna}}
* {{CharLink|Taman}}
* {{CharLink|Torgga}}
* {{CharLink|Warryn}}
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====Creatures ====
====Creatures ====
* {{CharLink|Entombed Scribe}}
* {{MdCharLink|Entombed Scribe}}
* {{CharLink|Entombed Warrior}}
* {{MdCharLink|Entombed Warrior}}


== Related quests ==
== Related quests ==
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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|Ancient Scroll}} - in a vase at {{Coords|-189|-313}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Ancient Scroll}} - in a vase at {{Coords|-189|-313}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Book of Dead Gods}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Bandit's Key}} - carried by {{CharLink|Andorn}}, in the [[Refectory]] at {{coords|-160|-290}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Heavy Key}} - on an [[Entombed Scribe|entombed scribe]] at {{Coords|-310|-252}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Book of Dead Gods}} - {{Coords|-321|-269}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Portrait of Fane}} - on the wall at {{Coords|-182|-296}}{{ref|Only available if the [[Digital Deluxe Upgrade]] was purchased}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Engraved Key}} - {{Coords|-293|-323}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Protection from Evil and Good}} - in a gilded chest at {{Coords|-281|-301}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Heavy Key}} - carried by an [[Entombed Scribe]] at {{Coords|-310|-250}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Portrait of Fane}} - on the wall at {{Coords|-182|-296}}{{ref|Portrait of Fane is only available if the [[Digital Deluxe Upgrade]] was purchased.}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Protection from Evil and Good}} - in a [[Gilded Chest]] at {{Coords|-281|-301}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Soul Coin}} - in a sarcophagus at {{Coords|-324|-274}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Soul Coin}} - in a sarcophagus at {{Coords|-324|-274}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Soul Coin}} - in a sarcophagus near the south exit
* {{MdRarityItem|Soul Coin}} - in a sarcophagus near the south exit {{Coords|-304|-323}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Soul Coin}} - in Withers's sarcophagus at {{Coords|-293|-226}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Soul Coin}} - in Withers' sarcophagus at {{Coords|-290|-235}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Amulet of Lost Voices}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Amulet of Lost Voices}} - in a [[Heavy Chest]] next to Withers' sarcophagus at {{Coords|-290|-235}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Watcher's Guide}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Watcher's Guide}} - {{Coords|-293|-323}}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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Latest revision as of 02:18, 23 November 2024

The Overgrown Ruins, and associated waypoint. This screenshot shows both the lower entrance on the Ravaged Beach and the upper Chapel Entrance.
Wilderness
Emerald Grove
↑
Roadside Cliffs ← Overgrown Ruins → River Chionthar
↓
Ravaged Beach
The Overgrown Ruins is a Location within the Wilderness in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. There are the remnants of what appears to have once been a chapel, though time has eroded many of the clues as to who exactly was revered here.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The ruins consist of the exterior Chapel Entrance and the interior Refectory and Dank Crypt. Four bandits can be found at the entrance standing guard while the other six are in the Refectory searching for loot.[1]

Entering this area will grant the party 10 XP at level 2, 30 XP at level 3, and 40 XP at level 4.

Accessing the ruins[edit | edit source]

There are four entrances into the ruins:

  • Chapel Entrance X: 285 Y: 375 - The door opens with DC 7 Sleight of Hand check. Alternatively, the party can convince the guard behind the door to grant them access into the Refectory.
  • Ravaged Beach X: 285 Y: 305 - The door opens with DC 20 Sleight of Hand check. This entrance leads into a trapped room within the Dank Crypt.
  • Chapel Entrance X: 315 Y: 365 - The hatch opens with DC 20 Sleight of Hand check. The hatch leads into the Shrine of Jergal within the Dank Crypt.
  • Chapel Entrance X: 285 Y: 350 - The party can snap the coiled rope holding up a foundation block. The force of impact will break the stone ground, allowing the party to jump into the Refectory.

Chapel Entrance[edit | edit source]

See main article: Chapel Entrance
The Chapel Entrance, showing the structure of the upper ruin, and looters prepared for an ambush.

The Chapel Entrance is an exterior location in the Wilderness, which spans the upper section of the Overgrown Ruins. Four looters have set up base and are arguing whether to hold their post, or to search the Nautiloid Wreck to the south. The Chapel Entrance contains a door to the Refectory and a hidden hatch to the Dank Crypt.

Several patches of Twisting Vines and a loose cracked stone may punish the unwary.

Refectory[edit | edit source]

The shrine inside the Refectory

The Refectory can be accessed via the Chapel Entrance[2] at X: 285 Y: 375. If the party fail to convince Andorn Andorn to open the door peacefully, he will plant a trap in the entryway, and all looters inside will be prepared for combat.

A total of six bandits are in the refectory. Their exact locations will vary based on whether they were alerted of the party's presence.

Within the Refectory, a door leading to the Dank Crypt at X: -178 Y: -322 can be unlocked by activating the switch at X: -174 Y: -362. The Dank Crypt can also be accessed by destroying the door or entering through the hatch or Ravaged Beach. This door can also be opened by entering the Refectory through the Dank Crypt and lighting the two candles adorning it.

Dank Crypt[edit | edit source]

The Dank Crypt (also known as Temple Ruins) is overgrown and strewn with ancient sarcophagi.

Trapped sarcophagus[edit | edit source]

The southern room with a sarcophagus in the centre at X: -293 Y: -325 is heavily trapped. It contains an Engraved Key and The Watcher's Guide. The key opens the heavy oak doors to the north. When the sarcophagus is opened, gargoyle heads lining the west and east walls will shoot firebolts. Meanwhile, gas vents will emit flammable gas and Grease traps will flood the ground. All these traps require passing a DC 15 Perception check to identify. Pressing the button on the middle pillar along the eastern side of the room will turn off the traps, but only after they have been triggered. The button does not require a perception check.

  • Gas vents can be blocked by placing crates, vases, and other similar items on top of them.
  • The vents, grease traps, and gargoyle heads can be disarmed using a Trap Disarm Toolkit. However, this is a risky option due to the large number of traps in this room and limited access to tool kits early in Act One.
  • The sarcophagus can be disarmed, which will remove the sole trigger for all the traps in the room.

Shrine of Jergal[edit | edit source]

In the north room, an imposing skeleton statue stands at the centre of an overgrown chamber. The eastern wall has collapsed to reveal a seaside cave routing back to the Roadside Cliffs, which can be accessed through a hatch at X: -250 Y: -270. To unlock the hatch, the lever next to the ladder must be pulled.

A DC 15 Religion check identifies the statue as Jergal Jergal, the divine scribe and former deity of death.

A Heavy Key can be looted from the Entombed Scribes at X: -311 Y: -252 to unlock the Ancient Door near the Overgrown Ruins waypoint. South of the Entombed Scribe at X: -310 Y: -260, a separate room toward the west houses additional sarcophagi and a Book of Dead Gods, which can be obtained at X: -321 Y: -269. To read the book, a character must initially pass a DC 15 Arcana, or Strength check. Wizards may instead pass a DC 10 Intelligence check and Clerics can pass a DC 10 Wisdom check. After the initial check, the character must pass a DC 10 Religion check, which grants the Inspiration Icon.pngSecrets of the Sundering for Sages and Inspiration Icon.pngDivinity Undone for Acolytes. A Scroll of Ray of Enfeeblement will fall out of the book after succeeding or failing the Religion check.

Additionally, a Soul Coin can be found in this room within the sarcophagus at X: -324 Y: -274.

In the main room with the statue, a button can be pressed at X: -300 Y: -235 to reveal a hidden room. However, pressing the button will cause the four Entombed Scribes and one Entombed Warrior in the room to attack the party.

  • The enemies can be disarmed before triggering the fight by looting their weapons.
  • Lighting the candles and braziers throughout the room will prevent the enemies from capitalizing on dim light using Darkvision Darkvision. Spells such as Fire Bolt Fire Bolt can light the braziers near the ceiling.
  • Attempting to manipulate the skeletons' positions by picking up or moving the bodies will instantly trigger combat regardless of whether the button has been pressed.

Withers[edit | edit source]

Withers, being awoken from his slumber, asks a question.

If the party enter the secret room and interacts with the sarcophagus within, Withers Withers will emerge to ask the interacting party member a question. He will later join the party as a Follower in their camp. Withers will offer resurrection, hireling, and respec services in the camp. Meeting Withers for the first time grants the Inspiration Icon.pngUnfamiliar Unfamiliarity for the Haunted One. If the party do not meet Withers in the Dank Crypt, he will eventually appear in the camp.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Camp followers[edit | edit source]

Looters (Chapel Entrance)[edit | edit source]

Looters (Refectory)[edit | edit source]

Creatures[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:

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ If the party dropped the foundation block through the floor of the Chapel Entrance, the looters inside are immediately hostile.
  2. ↑ In early access, the Refectory was known as the Bedchamber.
  3. ↑ Portrait of Fane is only available if the Digital Deluxe Upgrade was purchased.
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