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There’s a lot to see and do along the Sword Coast of Faerun, the setting ofBaldur’s Gate 3. While the adventuring party is traveling from Rivington to the city of Baldur’s Gate, they can enjoy the sights and sounds of Wyrm’s Crossing, in particular the famous Sharess' Caress.
Every role-playing game needs a tavern, and this one also doubles as a brothel in keeping with the adult themes of the game. It’s impossible to avoidSharess' Caressif the protagonist wants tofinish some of the queststhat started earlier in the game and continue as they move into the city.
Wyrm’s Crossing
Wyrm’s Crossing is a part of theDungeons & Dragonsas a location of interest and a variety of campaigns take place there. Compared to other regions in the game, it’s smaller than average, which isn’t a surprise because it’s only one-half of a bridge that leads to Baldur’s Gate.
There’s a lot to do in this one small space. Most of theimportant and interesting NPCscan be found in either Sharess' Caress or the building across the street, Fraygo’s Flophouse.
Wyrm’s Crossing is one of the first places that the party will find after Rivington and has a Waypoint called The South Span of Wyrm’s Crossing. The Waypoint is next to the front door to Sharess' Caress. To get to the Waypoint, and find Sharess' Caress, there are a few steps the player has to follow.
Wyrm’s Fortress is the far side of the bridgewhere players can find Gortashand attend his coronation. It’s not possible to access this section without permission of some kind, either in the form of an invitation to the coronation or special permission from Inspector Valeria.
Access To Wyrm’s Crossing
There are checkpoints along the road from Rivington to Baldur’s Gate because of the impending invasion and the flood of refugees. There’s an impressive force of Steel Watch, Flaming Fist guards, and Paladins keeping traffic from moving into the city.
There are a few ways to get past them and keep in mind that one strategy is to send a single character in to get the Waypoint and then port in their companions.
It’s possible to talk to the guards at the entrance to Wyrm’s Crossing, and they lead Tav to believe that it’s possible to bribe them to let you through. However, they only take the gold and have no intention of letting the party on the bridge.
Sharess' Caress
A deep rose awning and a fancy golden sign welcome even the most prudish visitors to Sharess' Caress. It’s the first big building on the right, literally right next to the Waypoint, across the street from Fraygo’s Flophouse.
Sharess' Caress is a three-story building extending to the other side of the street, but there are no access points to get in unless the player wants to pick some locks or use a special ability. Even if the protagonist is averse to visiting a house of ill repute, it’s stronglyrecommended that they visitjust for the ambiance and the questlines.
Baldur’s Gate 3is available for PC and PlayStation 5. A version for Xbox Series X|S is currently in development.
