Chains of the Deep¶

Here is a comprehensive project management setup for creating a Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC storyline, structured for use in a professional or fan-driven development context. This setup assumes you are developing an unofficial or prototype DLC narrative module, and can be adapted for full-scale collaboration with Larian Studios or a modding team.

Trackers (Types of Issues)¶

Use these to categorize types of tasks or content:

Tracker	Purpose
Story Arc	Major narrative threads and plotlines.
Quest	Side missions, faction requests, or character-driven objectives.
NPC	Design and details for non-player characters.
Location	Towns, dungeons, wilderness regions, etc.
Encounter	Combat, social, exploration events.
Item	Magic items, loot, artifacts, etc.
Player Backstory Hook	Personalized arcs tied to player characters.
Session Note	Logs and summaries of each session.

Categories (Tags or Labels for Filtering)¶

Categories can help classify content across trackers:

Category	Tags
Faction	Harpers, Zhentarim, Lords' Alliance, etc.
Region	Waterdeep, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter, etc.
Theme	Political, Underdark, Sea Travel, Ancient Ruins, etc.
Status	Draft, Playtested, Published
Player-Centric	PC1, PC2, Group Goal

Versions (Milestones or Session Planning)¶

Use for campaign phases or scheduled play sessions:

• Session 1: Arrival in Waterdeep
• Session 2: Into the Sewers
• Session 3: Secrets of Skullport
• Arc 1 Complete: The Masked Lords
• Arc 2 Launch: Shadows of the Underdark

Wiki Structure¶

Use the Wiki for long-form content, worldbuilding, and references:

Sword Coast Chronicles (Main Page)
├── World Overview
│   ├── Sword Coast Primer
│   ├── Timeline
│   └── Map Index
├── Factions
│   ├── Harpers
│   ├── Zhentarim
│   ├── Cult of the Dragon
│   └── Others
├── Major NPCs
│   ├── Lord Dagult Neverember
│   ├── Laeral Silverhand
│   └── Custom NPCs
├── Locations
│   ├── Waterdeep
│   ├── Baldur’s Gate
│   ├── Underdark Sites
│   └── Wilderness Points
├── Player Info
│   ├── Character Sheets
│   ├── Party Loot
│   └── Downtime Activities
└── Session Logs
    ├── Session 1
    ├── Session 2
    └── Ongoing Summary

Custom Fields (Optional Enhancements)¶

You can add these for each tracker:

• Difficulty (Easy/Moderate/Hard/Deadly)
• XP/CR Value
• Tied Factions
• Map Reference/Region
• GM Notes (private)

Example Issues¶

Tracker: Quest
Title: “The Missing Envoy”
Description: A caravan carrying diplomatic gifts from Neverwinter to Waterdeep has vanished near the Mere of Dead Men.
Category: Region - Sword Mountains
Version: Session 4
Custom Fields: Difficulty: Moderate, Faction: Lords’ Alliance

Tracker: NPC
Title: “Veyra of the Harpers”
Description: A discreet operative feeding information about Zhentarim movements in Baldur’s Gate.
Category: Faction - Harpers
Tied Quests: “Eyes in the Shadows”, “Zhent Rising”