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The '''Sacred Pool''' is a [[Location]] contained within the [[Druid Grove]] in [[Chapter One]]. It connects [[The Hollow]] to the [[Emerald Grove]] and allows access to the [[Secluded Cove]].  
== Overview ==
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.


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 [[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.


== Access ==
=== Access ===
Main entry to the '''Sacred Pool''' is by descending the staircase from [[The Hollow]] at X:251 Y:547.  
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}}.


Alternate entry is through the elevator in the southern ramparts of the [[Druid Grove]] at X:242 Y:480 which is initially blocked by a sleeping bear.  
=== Sacred 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.


==Story Interactions==
=== Cliff overlook ===
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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.
* If the player 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.
* After this confrontation, attempting to enter the '''Sacred Pool''' will be granted to the party as [[Kagha]] wishes to speak with them.


* Encounter [[Volo]] for the first time, and offer to share your tale of the goblin attack. He acts as a trader and offers a unique magic ring.
=== 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}}.


* Pass through the '''Sacred Pool''' and exit to the east to find [[Alfira]] the bard, or head to the [[Secluded Cove]].}}
=== Connected locations ===
* {{Loc|Emerald Grove}}
* {{Loc|Secluded Cove}}
* {{Loc|The Hollow}}


== Notable Characters ==
== Characters ==
==== Traders ====  
=== Druids ===
{{div col}}
* {{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}}
* {{MdCharLink|Bosk}} (Bear)
* {{MdCharLink|Ormn}} (Bear)
* {{MdCharLink|Tingmiaq}} (Bird)
* {{MdCharLink|Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz}} (Bird)
* {{MdCharLink|Tuffet}} (Bear)
* {{MdCharLink|Tusk}} (Boar)
{{div col end}}


* [[Volo]]
== 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 {{Coords|262|481}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}} in a gilded chest near Alfira
* {{MdRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Whispering Promise}} among Volo's wares


==== NPCs ====  
=== Hidden treasure ===
* [[Aelar]]
* A shiny chest rests on top of the stones at {{Coords|221|495}}, opened with Topaz's shiny key.
* [[Apikusis]]
* 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.
* [[Elwyn]]
* [[Inwe]]
* [[Jeorna]]
* [[Karrik]]
* [[Mino]]
 
==== Animals ====
 
* [[Bosk]] (Bear)
* [[Ormn]] (Bear)
* [[Tuffet]] (Bear)
* [[Maggran]] (Bear)
* [[Tusk]] (Boar)
* [[Tinqmiaq]] (Bird)
* [[Topaz (character)|Topaz]] (Bird)
 
==Related Locations==
 
*[[Druid Grove]]
**[[The Hollow]]
**[[Emerald Grove]]
**[[Secluded Cove]]
 
==Related Quests==
*[[Save Arabella]]
*[[Investigate the Beach]]
*[[Steal the Sacred Idol]]
 
==Notable Loot==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
*{{SmallIcon|Idol of Silvanus Icon.png}} [[Idol of Silvanus]]
*{{SmallIcon|The Whispering Promise Icon.png}} [[The Whispering Promise]]


==Hidden Treasure==
== Related quests ==
*A [[Shiny Chest]] rests on top of the stones at X:221 Y:495.
* {{Quest|Investigate the Beach}}
* {{Quest|Save Arabella}}
* {{Quest|Steal the Sacred Idol}}


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Latest revision as of 12:10, 16 February 2025

The Sacred Pool hosts the Idol of Silvanus, and is the heart of the Druid Grove.
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]

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