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You can’t shake the feeling that darkness seeps out of this heavy, orblike stone.

• The Dark Amethyst is a quest item in Search the Cellar. It is used as a key to open the necromancy book.

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A simple note is scratched into the stone.

The Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass is a crucial item required for gaining entry to Wyrm’s Rock Fortress. This pass must be presented to Blaze Elin, the vigilant gatekeeper, to be granted access through the fortress gates. Without this item, Blaze Elin will deny entry and keep the gate sealed.

The Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass can be acquired from various locations within the Wyrm’s Crossing area. One single copy of the pass is sufficient for gaining access.

• Arfur’s Mansion: Arfur Gregorio carries a copy of the pass in his pocket.

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Held by a bandit guarding the entrance of a cliffside chapel.

Held by a bandit guarding the entrance of cliffside chapel

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Found on Andorn in the Refectory

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Clumps of hair flesh stick out from the twisted roots that make up the shaft of this wand. ´Connor´is scratched into the surface.

Clumps of hair flesh stick out from the twisted roots that make up the shaft of this wand. ´Connor´is scratched into the surface.

Can be used by Mayrina to resurrect her husband.

Location: Can be found at Acrid Workshop (Overgrown Tunnel)
Can be used by Mayrina to resurrect her husband.

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A thick layer of dust coats the bottom of the lantern. Its glass is cracked, its metal bent beyound repair.

A thick layer of dust coats the bottom of the lantern. Its glass is cracked, its metal bent beyound repair.

When picked up, the lantern exhibits an absence of flickering flames. Investigation reveals its unique nature—powered not by fuel, but by magic.

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Location: Grymforge
Drop by: True Soul Nere

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A small, simpley key, like the ones made for closets and cabinets. Found in a chest in the Druid Grove.

A small, simply key, like the ones made for closets and cabinets. Found in a chest in the Druid Grove.

Cabinet Key opens the Alchemist’s Cabinet in the Druid Grove storage (X:200 Y:577)

Cabinet Key opens the cabinet in the Druid Grove storage (X:200 Y:577)

Location: Druid Grove. Inside a storage chest (X: 212 Y: 575)

Key

Save the Goblin Sazza

A singed silver key held by a long-dead corpse in druid cave.

A singed silver key held by a long-dead corpse in druid cave.

Opens the Heavy Chest within the Underground Passage, revealing Nature’s Snare.

Charred Key opens the Heavy Chest in Underground Passage.

• Found in the Underground Passage.
• Retrieve from a deceased human body at coordinates X: -425, Y: -200.

Key

Though made of silver and lavishly embellished, this aged key is black with grime and neglect.

The Dror Ragzlin’s Key, crafted from silver and adorned with intricate decorations, bears signs of neglect and grime.

The key is designed to unlock a substantial locked vault (X: 296, Y: 63) situated behind the chamber where Dror Ragzlin is located. This chamber is within the Shattered Sanctum, where Dror Ragzlin is engaged in attempting to cast Speak with Dead on a deceased Mind Flayer.

This key can be acquired by pickpocketing or looting Dror Ragzlin within the Shattered Sanctum.

Key

Concocted of rare ingredients that hasten the drinker’s demise unless mixed correctly

Nullifies the effect of certain Duergar poisons, grants advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and grants resistance to poison damage.

Dropped by: Skickpit

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Escape the Nautiloid

A beautifully wrought golden key, plucked from a bloody corpse.

A finely crafted golden key obtained from a bloodied corpse.

Use this key in the Elaborate Reliquary to obtain the Eldritch Rune and free Shadowheart from her pod in the Nautiloid.

Elaborate Key opens the Elaborate Reliquary next to Shadow Heart and the Mind Flyer Pods in the Nautiloid.

Nautiloid, Dead cleric body (X: 60, Y: 355).

Key

A strange energy buzzes through this alien object. You are sure you’ve never seen any of the like, yet part of you recognises it as a component of some bigger machine.

An alien object emitting an unusual energy. Likely a component of a larger mechanism.

Insert the Eldritch Rune into the console next to Shadowheart’s pod in the Nautiloid to free her.

Used to free Shadowheart from her pod in the Nautiloid.

• Found inside the Nautiloid. Retrieve the Elaborate Key from a Dead Thrall to unlock the Elaborate Reliquary and obtain the

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Black ink stains blot the handle of this key. Found in sarcophagus within a long-forgotten chapel.

Key with black ink stains found in a chapel’s sarcophagus.

Opens the Heavy Oak Doors in Dank Crypt.

Inside a sarcophagus in the Dank Crypt. Solve a puzzle involving switches to access it.

Key

A childlike charcoal drawing of three stick figures.

Depicts a goblin, humanoid figure, and elf wearing crowns.

Mark the Goblin Camp in the map.

Dropped by Dead Goblin at Forest bridge, Blighted Village.

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Key

Used by the previous owner to access both the Underdark’s darkest corners and her own basement, this ring seems to reflect light where there should be none.

This ring can be obtained in the Arcane Tower by interacting with Bernard or looting from his body.

Equipping the ring is necessary to activate the hidden elevator button.

Reveals a secret elevator button on the Arcane Tower’s top floor panel leading to the basement.

Arcane Tower - Acquired by choosing the correct dialogue option with Bernard or looting from his body.

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An ancient key found on the body of a Shar worshipper.

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Grymforge (X: -592 Y: 395)

Key

A heavy iron key found on the corpse of along-dead scribe.

Heavy Key opens Ancient Door in Dank Crypt

• Location: Dank Crypt (X:-312 Y:-252)
• Dropped by: Entombed Scribe

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The memories and plans of a displaced drow.

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Finish the Masterwork Weapon

Intricate blueprints for three impressive-sounding weapons.

Highcliffs Blueprints are precise plans for crafting Sussurs Weapons at the Melting Furnace. The blueprints depict three weapons - a greatsword, a sickle, and a dagger - with meticulous measurements and detailed forging instructions, including the use of sussur bark as an unusual ingredient.

Used in the creation of Sussurs Weapons at the Melting Furnace.

Found inside a chest in the basement of Blighted Village.

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Steal the Sacred Idol

A wooden statue of Silvanus, the Oak Father, god of nature and its impartial fairness. Those near the idol seem to better understand the natural world.

The Idol of Silvanus is a wooden statue used by the Druid Grove for the Rite of Thorns ritual, isolating the grove from the world. Holding it provides Silvanus’s Blessing, granting proficiency in Nature and Animal Handling to nearby characters.

Stealing the idol can trigger hostility from druids and Tieflings. After stopping the ritual, stealing it might allow escape through Deception or Intimidation checks.

Grants Silvanus’s Blessing to the character and nearby party members, offering Nature and Animal Handling proficiency within a 2.5m radius.

Sacred Pool of the Druid Grove (X: 241, Y: 510) - Can be stolen.

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The Hellion’s Heart

This dented piece of black metal has a red shine to it, no matter the lighting. Faint screams echo through your mind whenever you touch it.

Infernal Iron, a dented black metal with a red sheen, holds a faint echo of screams upon touch. Required for Karlach’s companion quest, The Hellion’s Heart, it plays a crucial role in upgrading her infernal engine.

Infernal Iron also holds significance in fully repairing Karlach’s engine if brought to Dammon in Baldur’s Gate after the initial upgrade.

Used to upgrade Karlach’s infernal engine, granting her the Heart of Iron passive feature.

• Inside a chest in the basement of a house in Blighted Village (X: -434, Y: -370)
• Inside Treasure Crates in Shattered Sanctum (X: 298, Y: 66)
• Inside a trapped chest in a locked room in the Zhentarim Basement (X: 285, Y: -165)

Key

A weighty key held by a tiefling refugee.

Iron Cell Key opens the cell where Sazza is locked.

Key

A tattered, well-handled bill posted to recruit adventurers.

A scuffed handbill, bearing a grand seal, boldly calls for adventurous individuals sought by Master Lorroakan. The Arcanist of Athkatla seeks brave souls to recover the storied artifact, The Nightsong, from a treacherous temple for preservation in Baldur’s Gate. The contract promises fame, glory, and incredible fortune for those stout of heart and keen of mind.

Activate the Quest Find the Nightsong

Given by Aradin at the Forest bridge in Blighted Village.

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A simple horn belonging to Lump the Enlightened. The mouthpiece is crusty with chunks of dried food.

Summons 3 mercenary ogres that can assist you. Honoring your word or payment is optional.

Summons 3 mercenary ogres to aid you.

Obtainable in Blighted Village. Convince Lump the Enlightened to join you in battle.

Key

It’s engraved with pulsating runes. Something stirs within.

A blackened iron box with pulsating runes, harboring something mysterious. It is in Shadowheart’s possession from the beginning and is intended to be taken to Baldur’s Gate. The Githyanki Patrol seeks it, but the artefact prefers to remain with you. Also provides protection against the Absolute’s influence when traveling from the Goblin Camp area to the Mountain Pass.

Offers protection against the Absolute’s influence.

Found on the Nautiloid.

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Deliver Nere’s Head

Prideful as he was in life, Nere is just like else in death - mouth slack, eues bulging, and flesh that is slowly starting to rot.

The decaying head of Nere, once proud but now decomposing, with bulging eyes and a slack mouth.

Avoid mutilating Nere’s body during combat to ensure you can retrieve his head. Saving the game before attempting is advised.

Essential for completing the Deliver Nere’s Head quest and obtaining the Envoy’s Amulet as a reward.

Found in Grymforge, dropped by True Soul Nere (requires a Strength check to retrieve).

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Find the Mushroom Picker

When broken, the usually odorless fronds of this mushroom release a potent medicinal scent.

Nearby alcove contains 5 Lolth’s Candles and a hidden Wooden Chest with gold, Malachite, and a Smokepowder Bomb.

Can remove Shadowheart’s Mysterious Sharran Wound condition if given to her after a successful Persuasion or Intimidation check.

Located in a challenging position surrounded by dangerous flora. Can be reached using methods like Misty Step or by extinguishing a torch and using an Elixir of Poison Resistance. Part of the Find the Mushroom Picker quest, can be given to Baelen Bonecloak, Derryth Bonecloak, or Shadowheart in dialogue.

Quest Item, Key

Though this key is half-eaten by rust, its bit remains intact. Found in an abandoned village.

Old Key opens the Shabby Wooden Doors at Blighted Village.

Key

A flimsy iron key found within a goblin-infested temple.

A lightweight iron key discovered in a temple overrun by goblins.

Used to unlock a specific padlock or door.

Found in the Defiled Temple.

Key

Found gripped in a skeleton’s hand, the key is pitted from use. The grip is stained with something organic.

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Grymforge (X: -534 Y: 476)

Key

The star-like symbol etched into the handle of this key is nearly worn away.

• Location: Defiled Temple
• Dropped by: True Soul Gut

Key

A dusty clay tablet, portraying a wolf.

Rune of the Wolf opens the Hidden Vault in Emerald Grove, at Druid Grove.

• Location: Emerald Grove (Druid Grove)
• Dropped by: Rath

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A secret concoction of smokepowder and gnomic mysticism, a single vial of runepowder is more volatile than a whole barrel of smokepowder. Who knows what this much could do…

This key is essential to unlocking a specific area or object associated with Philomeen.

Unlocks a designated lock or object.

When ignited, the barrel explodes in a radius of 18m. Targeted creatures must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 10d8+36 force damage. On a successful save, targets still take half damage.

Grymforge (X: -530 Y: 465). Must be stolen while someone else talks to Philomeen.

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The Adamantine Forge, Free True Soul Nere

Runepowder was said to be invented by Gaerdal ironhand, the protector god of gnomes. A mere 23 vials were needed to repel an assault led by Kurtulmak and his Kobold Delvers.

This vial contains potent Runepowder, which can be utilized during quests to interact with objects or clear obstacles.

Obtainable through interactions with Philomeen during the Free True Soul Nere quest.

• Can be used to clear rubble and obstacles, often as part of quest progression.
• When ignited, the vial explodes in a radius of 6m. Targeted creatures must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw of take 5d4 + 18 force damage. On a successful save, targets still take half damage.

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Quest Item, Key

A heavy old key, marked with a purple ring - Shar’s symbol.

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Grymforge (X: -579 Y: 382). On the altar at the back of the room.

Key

A heavy old key, marked with a purple ring - Shar’s symbol. Found on a skeleton in Grymforge.

The Rusted Silver Key grants access to a locked door in Grymforge, leading to a challenging encounter against a Merregon Legionnaire and Hellsboars. Defeat them to access a chest containing Firestoker (X: -579 Y: 382).

Unlocks a specific locked door in Grymforge.

Grymforge, on a hanging skeleton (X: -566 Y: 407).

Key

This pure silver key was found on the corpse of a worshipper of Selune.

The Selunite Key grants access to the first door on the right when approaching the Selunite Outpost from the Defiled Temple (X: 155, Y: 221).

Unlocks a specific door within the Selunite Outpost.

On a skeleton at the top of the gate of the Selunite Outpost, Underdark (X: 155, Y: 221).

Key

A polished key found wedged into a bluejay’s nest.

Shiny Key opens the Shiny Box in Druid Grove.

Quest Item, Key

This leather bag is packed tight with acrid-smelling black grains.

This satchel is packed with smokepowder that explodes when ignited. Its blast deals substantial damage to creatures within a 6-meter radius. Targets caught in the blast need to succeed a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw to reduce the damage taken.

Causes a powerful explosion with a 6-meter radius upon ignition, dealing 3d4 + 9 force damage. Successful saving throws result in half damage.

Inside a hidden room in Grymforge (X: -585 Y: 388).

Quest Item, Key

Strange, incomprehensible whispers emanate from this coin, pervading your mind with rage and despair.

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Quest Item, Key

A tattered, well-handled bill posted to recruit adventures.

Used to forge Sussur Weapons.

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A metal key held by a tiefling refugee. Two notches have been carved in the handle.

This key is used to unlock a storage area located at the Druid Grove settlement. It grants access to the storage location (X: 200 Y: 577).

Unlocks the storage area at the Druid Grove (X: 200 Y: 577).

• Obtained by stealing from Zorru at Druid Grove.

Key

Finish the Masterwork Weapon

A piece of tough bark from a Sussur Tree. Holding it leaves a dull tingling in your fingers.

This bark is harvested from the Sussur Tree and is a key ingredient in crafting Sussur Weapons.

Used as a crafting material for creating Sussur Weapons.

Obtained in the Underdark.

Quest Item, Key

Utilized to unlock a secured door within the same area.

• Grymforge, Upper Level.
• Discovered on a suspended skeleton.

Quest Item

The dislodged eye of a famous adventurer. Worth something to the wrong people.

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• Location: Shattered Sanctum
• Dropped by: Spike

Quest Item, Key

• Carried by Torturer Spike in the Shattered Sanctum (X:335, Y:-35).

• Belongs to Wyll.

Key

While the ersatz eye is embedded in your eye socket, you can see through the tiny orb as though it were a normal eye. Can’t be removed once inserted.
A hollow bead of white glass, carefully painted to resemble a realistic eye. Its tarnished brass fittings hum with a tinge of magic.

-1 INT
+1 CHA

Quest Item

It. Is. Not. Too. Late.

Necromancy of Thay is a story-related book in Baldur’s Gate 3 that plays a significant role in a quest called “Search the Cellar.” This book contains dark secrets and knowledge related to necromancy, and its choices can influence the course of the game.

Note: The book’s choices can impact companions’ approval and disapproval, leading to different outcomes and abilities for the player character.

Book Interaction:

• Reading the book requires obtaining the Dark Amethyst from the Whispering Depths, guarded by a Phase Spider Matriarch.
• The book has three main paths, each with different outcomes:

1. Give to Gale or Astarion.
2. Destroy the book using Radiant damage.
3. Read the book for its dark secrets.

Read Path:

• Insert the Dark Amethyst into the oval recess to unlock the book.
• Turning each page requires Wisdom Saving Throws with increasing difficulty (DC 10, 15, and 20).
• Failing one Saving Throw curses with Whispers of Madness (Disadvantage on Wisdom Checks) for 50 turns.
• Failing two or more Saving Throws curses with Baleful Knowledge (Disadvantage on Wisdom Ability Checks) until cleansed by Remove Curse.
• Turning one page grants Speak with Dead spell (usable once per Long Rest).
• Sorcerers can learn Speak with Dead as a ritual with successful Charisma saves.
• Turning three pages grants the Forbidden Knowledge tag and passive feature.
• Closing the book before turning three pages leaves the quest uncompleted.
• Once opened by a character, it won’t open for others, and after three pages, it remains closed.-

Chapter Three:

• Mystic Carrion in Philgraves’ Mansion reveals the need for the Tharchiate Codex to unlock the book’s potential.
• The Tharchiate Codex is in Sorcerous Sundries’ basement vault.
• Two ways to access the vault: Tolna Tome-Monger’s office portal or Ramazith’s Tower Weave Button.
• Unlock the Elminster door using levers: Silverhand, Evocation, Wish.
• Reading Tharchiate Codex grants ability to summon ghouls via Danse Macabre once per Short Rest and temporary Hit Points after Long Rest.

The book can be found in the Apothecary’s Cellar beneath the Blighted Village. To access the hidden part of the cellar containing the book, players must move a wardrobe by pulling a lever behind a box. Then, they need to interact with a magic mirror and either intimidate it or answer its questions correctly. The correct answers are:

• Szass Tam: “Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.”
• Balsam ointment: “To clean a wound.”
• Seeing anything in you: “I’d look for whatever spell will rid me of this worm in my head.”

Quest Item

• Find Dribbles the Clown

This cunk of corpse is still garbed in clown clothes.

• Clown’s Severed Arm
• Clown’s Severed Foot
• Clown’s Severed Hand
• Clown’s Severed Head
• Clown’s Severed Leg
• Clown’s Severed Pelvis
• Clown’s Severed Torso

You can find Clown Dribbles’ Severed Torso in a rather macabre setting. It is situated near Shapeshifter assassins within the cave underneath Open Hand Temple. The precise coordinates for this discovery are X65, Y-1025.

Quest Item

• Find Dribbles the Clown

• Clown’s Severed Arm
• Clown’s Severed Foot
• Clown’s Severed Hand
• Clown’s Severed Head
• Clown’s Severed Leg
• Clown’s Severed Pelvis
• Clown’s Severed Torso

To reach the house containing Dribbles’ Pelvis, start at the Basilisk Gate waypoint and head north through a narrow alley. Keep an eye out for a distinctive blue door that can be lockpicked. The house is situated at coordinates X121, Y4.

Quest Item

• Find Dribbles the Clown

Someone cut the poor clown’s head off. Tendons sweep from the ragged throat like circus wire.

• Clown’s Severed Arm
• Clown’s Severed Foot
• Clown’s Severed Hand
• Clown’s Severed Head
• Clown’s Severed Leg
• Clown’s Severed Pelvis
• Clown’s Severed Torso