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Orc vs. Troll Waylay is a random encounter area in Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear.

This encounter may occur only once while traveling between maps, either in Chapter Eight or in Chapter Nine.

Cave Extrerior[]

Outside the cave entrance, an Orc Priest, 2 Orc Archers, and 3 Orc Warriors battle 2 Trolls [verification needed].

Cave Interior[]

Inside, are numerous bodies of people and animals, as well as 2 Small Trolls, a Troll [verification needed], and a Freshwater Troll.

On the ground are random jewelry or gems, random gold, and A Historical Treatise of Dragonspear Castle, implying at least some of the bodies may have been Crusaders. Near a pool of water, a large round rock holds a Winter Wolf Pelt and a Skull.

Secret[]

SPOILERS Proceed only if you're prepared for the consequences.

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At the end of the tunnel in the cave is a pool of water, which, if interacted with by someone with Infravision, will reveal a tunnel and become an exit.


After entering the pool, the party will be immediately attacked by 3 Freshwater Trolls and a Giant Troll.

On the ground is Firefly +2 sling, a Sunfire scroll, and a Laeral's Tear Necklace and assorted gems are in the wall crevice on the western side of the pool.


Achievements[]

Darkseer Achievement icon SoD
– Hidden –
Use infravision to navigate an area of darkness. [Read more]
Explorer Achievement icon SoD
Explore all unique encounters. [Read more]
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