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====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. A {{Ability Check|Religion|15}} identifies the statue as Jergal, the divine scribe and former deity of death.
* 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.
* Lighting the candles and braziers throughout the room before the fight will prevent the enemies from capitalizing on the dim light (they all have [[Darkvision]], while some party members may not). Spells such as {{SAI|Fire Bolt}} can be used to light the ones out of reach near the ceiling.
* Attempting to manipulate the skeletons' positions by picking up or moving the bodies will instantly trigger combat.


In a room west of the shrine, a sarcophagus houses a {{SmRarityItem|Soul Coin}} at {{coords|-324|-274}}.
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|inspirations]] Secrets of the Sundering for [[Sage]]s and 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.


To read the {{SmRarityItem|Book of Dead Gods}}, a character must initially pass a {{Ability Check|Arcana, Strength|15}}. Wizards may instead pass a {{Ability Check|Intelligence|10}} and [[Cleric]]s can pass a {{Ability Check|Wisdom|10}}. After the first check, the character must pass a {{Ability Check|Religion|10}}. Succeeding passing the Religion Check will grant [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Events]] ''Secrets of the Sundering'' ([[Sage]] background) and ''Divinity Undone'' ([[Acolyte]] background). A {{SmRarityItem|Scroll of Ray of Enfeeblement}} will fall out of the book upon either succeeding or failing the Religion check.
Additionally, a {{SmRarityItem|Soul Coin}} can be found in this room within the sarcophagus at {{coords|-324|-274}}.


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}}.
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.


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.
* 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.
 
East of the the shrine near the water, a ladder leads up to the Chapel Entrance through a trapdoor at {{Coords|-250|-270}}. To unlock the trapdoor, pull the lever next to the ladder.


==== 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 interacting 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 enters 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 services in the camp. Meeting Withers for the first time grants the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|21x21px|link=]][[Inspiration|inspiration]] Unfamiliar Unfamiliarity for the [[Haunted One]]. If the party does 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 ===
=== Other information ===

Revision as of 04:18, 23 October 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

The ruins consist of the exterior Chapel Entrance and the interior Refectory and Dank Crypt.

A group of looters are canvassing the Overgrown Ruins. Gimblebock Gimblebock, Quelenna Quelenna, Taman Taman, and Warryn Warryn guard the Chapel Entrance while Andorn Andorn, Barton Barton, Cefrey Cefrey, Haseid Haseid, Mari Mari, and Torgga Torgga loot the Refectory.[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

There are four entrances to the ruins:

Chapel Entrance

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

The shrine inside the Refectory

The Refectory can be accessed via the Chapel Entrance[2] at X: -160 Y: -205. If the party fails to convince Andorn to open the door peacefully, he will plant a trap in the entryway, and all looters inside will be prepared for combat.

Within the Refectory, a door leading to the Dank Crypt can be unlocked by passing a DC 1 Perception check to activate a hidden switch behind a statue at X: -174 Y: -362. The Dank Crypt can also be accessed by destroying the door, or by entering through the Ancient Door at the Ravaged Beach. Alternatively, this door can be opened by approaching the Refectory from the Dank Crypt and lighting the two candles adorning it.

Dank Crypt

The Dank Crypt (also known as Temple Ruins) is overgrown and strewn with ancient sarcophagi. The eastern wall has collapsed to reveal a seaside cave routing back to the Roadside Cliffs. A large statue of the god Jergal Jergal sits in the lower courtyard.

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 shoot firebolts. Meanwhile, gas vents will pour flammable gas and Grease traps will flood the ground with slippery, Difficult Terrain and additional flammable surfaces. 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.

  • 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 be disarmed using a 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 is consumed and the trap triggered on a failed attempt, this is a risky option.
  • The sarcophagus can be disarmed, which will remove the only trigger for all the traps in the room.

There is a sarcophagus in the same room at X: -293 Y: -325 that contains an Engraved Key and The Watcher's Guide. The key opens the heavy oak doors to the north.

Shrine of Jergal

In the north room, an imposing skeleton statue stands at the centre of an overgrown chamber. A DC 15 Religion check identifies the statue as 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.pnginspirations Secrets of the Sundering for Sages and Divinity 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.

East of the the shrine near the water, a ladder leads up to the Chapel Entrance through a trapdoor at X: -250 Y: -270. To unlock the trapdoor, pull the lever next to the ladder.

Withers

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

If the party enters 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.pnginspiration Unfamiliar Unfamiliarity for the Haunted One. If the party does not meet Withers in the Dank Crypt, he will eventually appear in the camp.

Other information

  • There is a sarcophagus in the southern trapped room X: -293 Y: -325 that contains an Engraved Key and 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 X: -311 Y: -252. This key unlocks the Ancient Door near the trapped sarcophagus that leads to the Ravaged Beach.
  • The Amulet of Lost Voices can be found inside a chest X: -293 Y: -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 X: -252 Y: -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 X: 318 Y: 362.

Characters

Camp followers

Looters

Creatures

Related quests

Notable loot

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

Notes

  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 this area was known as the Bedchamber.
  3. ↑ This is only available if the Digital Deluxe Upgrade was purchased.
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