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The Grove is the agricultural district of Orthae Qu'lith, situated along the eastern edge of the immense cavern that houses the city. Surrounding the shores of Dark Lake, this region is often referred to as the "Granary of Orthae Qu'lith" due to its vital role in supplying food to the city's population. Unlike most districts of the city, the Grove contains relatively few drow residents.

Instead, the area is worked primarily by slaves and lesser races tasked with maintaining the farms, herds, and fisheries that sustain the city. The damp air, rich soil, and constant moisture from the lake create ideal conditions for Underdark agriculture. Much of the district is covered by sprawling mushroom forests, carefully cultivated fungus farms, and extensive moss beds.

Irrigated dungbeds provide nutrients for countless varieties of edible fungi, while towering mushrooms rise above the fields like natural trees. One large moss bed located upon an island within Dark Lake serves as grazing land for the city's rothé herds, while another along the shoreline produces rare and highly prized delicacies enjoyed by wealthy drow. The combination of fungus cultivation and livestock management makes the Grove one of the most productive areas in the entire city.

Along the shores of Dark Lake stand numerous pens and enclosures used for breeding and housing animals. Deep rothé are raised in large numbers for meat, milk, leather, and labor, while more exotic livestock occasionally find their way into the district through trade with the surface. Mountain sheep, unusual Underdark beasts, and other rare creatures can sometimes be found among the holdings. The damp climate and abundant food sources allow these animals to thrive despite the harsh environment of the Underdark.

The daily operation of the Grove falls largely to orc and goblin overseers, who watch over the herds and laborers on behalf of their drow masters. On the Isle of Rothé, herders manage grazing animals while goblin fishermen navigate Dark Lake on crude rafts, harvesting fish and eels from its dark waters. The district is not without danger, however. Carrion crawlers lurk near the dungbeds, and cave fishers often stalk the rocky shorelines around the moss farms. Despite these hazards, the Grove remains one of the most important districts in Orthae Qu'lith, providing the food and resources necessary for the city's continued prosperity.