Blackmarsh

For the version located in the Fade, see Blackmarsh Undying.

The Blackmarsh is a deserted marshland along the northeastern shores of Amaranthine; at its edge lies the Kolorind Forest.^[1]

Background

“The Blackmarsh is a gloomy, desolate place. All who travel the one lonely path between the trees are beset by an oppressive feeling of dread. Nothing stirs in the marsh, for even birds and beasts sense the foulness in the air and dare not stray too close.”

“The Blackmarsh was not always this way. Once, many years ago, there was a village, bustling with people. Boats and ships arrived daily at the small port. And then, one day, it all went away. The few brave souls who ventured into the marsh to discover the villagers' fate found burned ruins and no sign of life. As the years passed, sightings of strange creatures and eerie lights in the marsh fueled belief that the Blackmarsh was haunted, and that all who valued their lives would do well to stay away.^[2]”

Involvement

Characters

• Baroness
• The First
• Justice

Quests

Shadows of the Blackmarsh

The Burden of Guilt

Heart of the Forest

The Lost Dragon Bones

Ser Alvard's Missing Sword

Tears in the Veil

The Trail of Love

Worked to the Bone

Hostile creatures

Ghouls

• Marsh wolf (Normal)
• Alpha Marsh wolf (Lieutenant)
• Blighted werewolf (Normal and Lieutenant)
• Blighted Shadow wolf (Lieutenant)

Darkspawn

• Childer grub (Normal)

Enemies

Demons

• Fade Portal (Lieutenant)
• Shade (Normal)
• Baroness (Pride Demon, Boss)

Undead

• Revenant (Lieutenant)

Spirits

• Charged Wisp (Critter)
• Queen of the Blackmarsh (Spectral Dragon, Elite Boss)

Resources

Blood Lotus (3)

Deathroot (1)

Elfroot (3)

Madcap Bulb (2)

Rashvine Nettle (3)

Notable items

Corin's Proposal - source: Floating Bottle.

Earthbound - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.

Firestompers - source: The Baroness.

Gladiator's Belt - source: Runic Pedestal.

Mark of the Divine - source: Blighted shadow wolf.

The Mother's Chosen - source: The First.

Ring of Severity - source: locked Chest.

Rough-Hewn Pendant - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.

Sentinel armor set - source: The First and Iron Chests.

Ser Alvard's Sword - source: Decomposing Crate.

Skull Crusher - source: Chest.

Soulbound - source: The Baroness.

Spellminder - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.

Toque of the Oblivious - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.

Greater Elixir of Grounding Recipe - source: Chest.

Dispel Grenade Recipe - source: locked Chest.

Dispel Poison Recipe - source: locked Chest.

Misdirection Cloud Trap Plans - source: locked Chest.

Diligence Rune Tracing - source: Chest.

Momentum Rune Tracing - source: Chest.

Grandmaster Slow Rune Tracing - source: Chest.

Paragon Slow Rune Tracing - source: Chest.

Catgut - source: Mabari corpse.

Dock Storage Key - source: The Baroness.

Dragon Bone (5) - see the Lost Dragon Bones quest page for exact locations.

Eldest Dragonbone - source: Dragonbone Rubble.

Companion gifts

Kristoff's Locket - source: Rocks.

Ornate Silver Bowl - source: Debris.

Toy Horse - near the Town Records.

Containers

• Karsten's Hidden Cache - Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and 1 .
• Queen of the Blackmarsh - Flawless Diamond, 5-20 .

Special objects

• Ancient letter - The Burden of Guilt
• Dragon skull - The Lost Dragon Bones
• Hidden clues - The Trail of Love
• Mabari corpse (Catgut) - Heart of the Forest
• Veil tears - Tears in the Veil

Codex entries

Codex entry: The Baroness's Secret

Codex entry: The Blackmarsh

Codex entry: Bonnie's Angry Letter

Codex entry: Karsten Wilde's Last Testament

Codex entry: Records of the Blackmarsh

Codex entry: Tears in the Veil

See also

• Blackmarsh Undying
• Shadowy Crypt

References