Emerald Grove

== Overview ==
The Druids of the Emerald Grove are led by who serves as their leader in the absence of . They are providing temporary refuge for the tiefling refugees from Elturel, though tensions are strained between the two groups. The Grove is on high alert due to the aggression of nearby , which Kagha believes is worsened by the tieflings' presence. To protect the Grove, Kagha has ordered the druids to perform the Rite of Thorns, which would shut the Grove off and displace the tieflings.
The fate of the Emerald Grove and the tiefling refugees is in the hands of the party.
Entering this area grants the party 10 XP at level 2, 30 XP at level 3, and 40 XP at level 4.
=== Emerald Grove ramparts ===
The entrance to the Emerald Grove is protected by a gate that can only be opened with a nearby winch. The winch is located on the ramparts above the gate next to a war horn that defenders if the Grove is attacked. Several tieflings have set up camp west of the ramparts. If any tieflings die during the events of Act One, their remains may be found in the burial site by the camp at .
When the party arrive at the Emerald Grove, they find , , and rushing toward the gate, pursued by a band of goblins. The goblins kill the gatekeeper , trapping the three adventurers outside and forcing them and the party into combat. enters the fray, leaping from the ramparts to help defend the Grove. If all allied defenders survive, No One Left Behind is awarded for soldiers.
Upon entering the Grove, several tieflings gather atop the ramparts, mourning the death of Kanon. If the party head to the ramparts immediately, they can speak with his sister . Regardless of whether the party interact with her, Arka rushes to the Makeshift Prison with in close pursuit.
On the path leading into The Hollow within the Grove, Aradin and argue about the missing First Druid Halsin and the pack of goblins that attacked. The party can decide whether to intervene. Aradin's later location will vary depending on this outcome. After the argument, Zevlor thanks the party for defending the Grove and asks them to speak with Kagha to prevent the . This initiates . If the party has not yet initiated the subquest , they may learn of through Zevlor, which adds this subquest under .
Near the main entrance of the Grove, can be found on the hill east of the ramparts at . She is being stalked by a and will be murdered if the party fail to rescue her. Interacting with Nadira's telescope provides the party with a glimpse of a nearby red dragon.
From Nadira's location on the east hill, a path winds north from the hill toward an elevator to the Sacred Pool. However, this elevator is initially blocked by the bear, who must be convinced to move. Near the upper level of the elevator is an aggressively territorial squirrel named at . The party can decide whether to placate or kill the squirrel. If the player character is the Dark Urge, they will automatically punt the squirrel into the nearby rocks, with lethal consequences. The Dark Urge can only control this choice if is active. Killing Timber in this way awards Indulge Thine Appetites for the Haunted One.
=== The Hollow ===
The Hollow is a cavernous location north of the ramparts and northwest of the Sacred Pool. This location contains entrances to the Secluded Chamber, Underground Passage, and the Tiefling Hideout. The majority of the tiefling refugees are gathered here. Multiple traders and potential companions are scattered throughout the area.
Of particular note, the party can encounter the for the first time near . can be found near as part of and can be found near as part of .
=== Sacred Pool ===
The Sacred Pool lies in the heart of the Emerald Grove. The rests at the centre of the Sacred Pool, surrounded by druids performing the . Several druids guard the bottom of the stairs leading into the Sacred Pool from the Hollow, preventing most outsiders from entering during the rite.
Near the guards, is interviewing a bear in the Sacred Pool. He serves as a Trader, carrying among his wares.
The Sacred Pool leads to the Inner Sanctum via the stone door at . The Hollow can be accessed via the stairs to the north and the Secluded Cove can be reached via a path to the northeast. Toward the south of the Sacred Pool, an elevator leads to the Emerald Grove ramparts, which is initially blocked by Tuffet.
=== Inner Sanctum ===
The Inner Sanctum is a subterranean location accessed through the Stone Door in the Sacred Pool. Four frescos line the Inner Sanctum, depicting the history of the Grove. Kagha, the acting leader of the druids, resides in the Inner Sanctum.
The Servant Quarters are north-east of Kagha while the Druids' Chambers lie north. Nettie can be found in the Druids' Chamber, tending to an injured creature. She can unlock the entrance to the Enclave Library.
== History ==
The frescos in the Inner Sanctum depict the legacy of the Emerald Grove. The first mural shows Beasts and druids driving monsters out from their lands. With the monsters driven out, the Druids claim the Grove in the name of Silvanus, god of nature.
However, their strife was not over. Referred to as the 'Darkest Hour', the Druids enter a concord with the Harpers to fight "the shade" (The Shadow Curse). Together, they battle against Sharran army. The final victory fresco depicts a Sharran helmet lying broken at their feet. The Moonrise Towers were lost that day.
Fresco 2 Wellspring.png|Druids gathered 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
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== Gallery == 
Silvanus' Grove NE.png|North East
Silvanus' Grove SE.png|South East
Dan-iorgulescu-baldur-s-gate-3-ranger-camp-alt-1-dan-iorgulescu.jpg|Concept art by Dan Iorgulescu
Dan-iorgulescu-ranger-camp-dan-iorgulescu.jpg|Concept art by Dan Iorgulescu
== Notes ==
* Several things are mentioned to have happened "yesterday", the day before the player arrives at the grove. Sazza was capturedArka: Someone's going to pay for this.
Player: Anyone in particular?
Arka: A goblin we captured yesterday., and Rikka killed a goblin.Rikka: How do you drow do that - find pleasure in killing? I got a goblin myself, yesterday. Shot her through the throat.
== External links ==
Category:Locations
Category:Act One Locations