Sacred Pool

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

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.

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.

Overview

Main entry to the Sacred Pool is by descending the staircase from The Hollow at X: 251 Y: 547.

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.

Connected locations

• Emerald Grove
  • The Hollow
  • Secluded Cove

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.

To the east, Volo is interviewing Bosk, a bear. Volo serves as a trader, including The Whispering Promise among his wares.

To the south is Topaz the blue jay, whose nest contains a Shiny Key which opens the shiny chest atop a pillar to the north-west.

Cliff overlook

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.

Beach

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 X: 262 Y: 481.

Characters

• Aelar
• Apikusis
• Elwyn
• Inwe
• Jeorna
• Karrik
• Mino
• Volo (trader, camp follower)

Animals

• Bosk (Bear)
• Ormn (Bear)
• Tuffet (Bear)
• Maggran (Bear)
• Tusk (Boar)
• Tinqmiaq (Bird)
• Topaz (Bird)

Related quests

• Save Arabella
• Investigate the Beach
• Steal the Sacred Idol

Interactions

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

• 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.

• Pass through the Sacred Pool and exit to the east to find Alfira the bard, or head to the Secluded Cove.

Notable loot

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

• Amulet of Silvanus under a rock on the beach
• Cap of Curing in a chest near Alfira
• Idol of Silvanus
• The Whispering Promise

Hidden treasure

• A Shiny Chest rests on top of the stones at X: 221 Y: 495, opened with Topaz's shiny key.