So I am curious where Act 1 is taking place at in the game world.

Looked at the map of Faerun and know we are supposed to be near Baldur's Gate. When we crash you get the impression we are on the coast of the ocean or a large lake. During a dialog I am told we are along the Chiothar which is the rive that runs through Baldur's Gate and feeds into the Sea of Swords.

The city sits just up river of the Sea of Swords, likely not more than a couple of miles from the coast, so easily within a days walk. Since we know we are further than that from Baldur's Gate and with a Druid Conclave I would surmises that we are likely in the Cloak Wood across the river from Baldur's Gate.

Any other ideas? Would love if one of the writers from Larian would give us an "official" answer.