Inner Sanctum

== Access ==
The Inner Sanctum is accessed through the stone door in the Sacred Pool. Four frescos line the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Emerald Grove.
== Overview ==
, the acting leader of the druids, can be found in the Inner Sanctum. The Servants' Quarters are to the north-east and the Druids' Chambers are to the north. The healer can be found in the Druids' Chamber, and can unlock the entrance to the Enclave Library.
When the party first enter, Kagha is deciding the fate of . The party may intervene to . If the party do not intervene, Arabella tries to escape. Kagha's snake pursues and kills her.
Talking to or Kagha can initiate , as will reading in the Servants' Quarters, or finding Kagha's chest.
If Kagha is exposed, the rats , and reveal themselves as wildshaped Shadow Druids. Kagha made a deal with Olodan to enact the Rite of Thorns to deliver the Grove to the Shadow Druids. In return, Kagha becomes First Druid.
If convincing Kagha to reconsider, she joins the party and other druids to fight the Shadow Druids.
== Sub-Locations ==
=== Servants' Quarters ===
For more information see: Servants' Quarters
The Servants' Quarters are to the north-west of the Inner Sanctum. A stone desk stands in the centre, which contains and . A stone bookshelf is behind the desk, flanked by two glowing bear statues.
=== Druids' Chambers ===
For more information see: Druids' Chambers
The Druids' Chambers are north of the Inner Sanctum. A tall elk statue sits in the centre of the room. There are several stone beds and a preparation area for potions. A cauldron of theriac boils between alembics and destillers. The healer , who is part of , can be found here. She can unlock the hidden entrance to the Enclave Library.
=== Enclave Library === 
For more information see: Enclave Library
The Enclave Library is hidden behind a false wall in the Druids' Chambers. A large wolf statue stands in the middle, with a plinth containing a rune in each cardinal direction. One of the runes is missing. Small alcoves to the north, west, and east contain more bookshelves.
The Enclave Library includes a makeshift autopsy table that contains a . notes can be found nearby. A hidden entrance to the Hidden Vault can be accessed with the .
Servants Quarters.png|Servant's Quarters
Druids Chambers.png|Druid's Quarters
Enclave Library.png|Enclave Library
== Frescos ==
Fresco 2 Wellspring.png|Druids gathering in Silvanus' name
Fresco 1 wild.png|Druids and Beasts fighting together against monsters
Fresco 3 Union.png|Druids alongside Harpers
Fresco 4 Moonrise.png|A broken Sharran helmet at the feet of the druids
At the entrance of the Sanctum starting from the west side of the room and continuing along the eastern wall are frescoes depicting the legacy of the Emerald Grove. A variety of Skill Checks can be done to decipher the story from the frescoes.
The first fresco requires and shows druids and Sylvanus, the Old Oak. The plaque explains that the Grove was under threat.
The second fresco requires and shows how the druids and forest rose against the threat, though other threats have emerged in recent times.
The third fresco in the eastern corner of the room requires and reveals that during their 'Darkest Hour', the druids entered a concord with the Harpers to fight 'the shade'. This refers to the rise of as a servant of , taking over the region around Moonrise Towers and threatening the surroundings lands.
The last fresco needs to fully decipher, though can interpret the fresco without a check. While their opponents are ambiguous, the final victory fresco shows a Sharran helmet broken at their feet. This suggests that Shar, or her followers, was involved. The mention of Moonrise might suggest that intervened as well. If Shadowheart is in the party, she somewhat confirms this.
Succeeding all checks earns the Roots of the Grove for sages.
Druid characters have unique narration dialogue for the first two murals and do not require skill checks to identify these events. Likewise, clerics and Shadowheart have unique narration for the last mural.
== Characters ==
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== Animals ==
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== Notable loot ==
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
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== Hidden treasure ==
* Kagha's chest containing Malachite, Half-Torn Note and Faldorn's Canticle at 
== Notes ==
* The name of the location on the in-game map is 'Emerald Grove'. Inner Sanctum is used by the wiki to help disambiguate.
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Category:Act One Locations
Category:Locations in Druid Grove