Formal Letters to the Dukes of Baldurs Gate

[luminus]

Your Graces,

My name is Saul Aurora and I'm a Dawnbringer of Lathander who hails from Waterdeep and who is also connected with the Song of the Morning in Beregost.

The reason that I write to You is because of a case I have not witnessed myself, nor have I seen any reports on it as of yet. However, it has come to my attention that there have been witnesses and that a link with the Inquisitors -who are stationed here in Beregost- was made. The case involves the assault upon a caravan between Baldur's Gate and the Friendly Arm Inn less than two days ago.

In order to prevent worse, I wish to learn if this case and any information has been brought before You. I also would like You to know that the leader of the Inquisition will fully be cooperative and that I as a brother of the faith will do my best to learn more myself as well regarding this assault.

I might not be a full member of the Temple in Beregost, nor a member of the Inquisition ordered by the High Radiance, through my code of honor and with love for my faith, You can count on my full support should this problem be taken up by You.

May the light dispell all darkness.

With best regards,

Saul Aurora
Dawnbringer of Lathander

[Silver_Lining]

Your Lordships,

I, Desrah Anne Asher, Captain of the Luxury Vessel the Twilight Rose, in service of charity and good will, seek permission to dock in your harbor for the next few weeks, possibly as long as a few months. We have been hired by a foreign noble as well as the Darius brothers to hold Galas upon our decks and with the recent arrival of a foreign war ship not far from CandleKeep's nearby shores, I would feel my passengers safer in your waters.

May the Gods of Light Shine Upon the Gate.
Sincerely,
Captain D.A. Asher

[TarnishedSoul]

A sealed missive addressed to "The Council of Four" arrives at the Ducal Palace of Baldur's Gate.
The point of origin shows as "Guide's Office, Candlekeep."

[LISA100595]

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*As discussed at the meeting a general petition for a formal Ducal Court Session, signed by representatives of the Committee For Foreign Affairs and Economic Exchange and other leaders of cities, guilds and factions of the Sword Coast to meet with the Dukes of Baldur's Gate. The petition is sent around to the Leaders of the factions listed above for their signatures before being sent to the Dukes.*

Dear Honorable Dukes and Dutchess,

This letter is to formally request a Ducal Court Session with all of you. It is signed by representatives of the Committee for Foreign Affairs and Economic Exchange as well as other leaders of cities, guilds and factions of the Sword Coast who's interests are being represented and spoken for.

Topics of Discussion are listed to include but not limited to:

* Current Disruptions of Trade on Land and how to deal with them, including the Black Orcs, Zhentarim and Ebon Blades in the North. The 6 or so Kobold tribes terrorizing the Southern trade way routes.
* Current Disruptions of Trade by Sea and how to deal with them, including currently the arrival of Sembian troops.
* Other general trade and status of the economy.
* The status of and replenishment of numbers of the Flaming Fist.
* The status of the troubles in the Sewers.
* The status of rebuilding efforts in the City of Baldur's Gate and surrounding areas.

Please let us know a time and day that is best for you.
Sincerely,

Petitioner's Signatures to follow:


Lady Elvina Aira-S'efarro
Knight Commander - Order of the Silver Rose

Alexandra Keenan
Guide of Candlekeep



Lady Erza Aldren,
Senior Knight of the Radiant Heart
signs on behalf of the Radiant Heart.

Vendor Xon, High Ranger of the Elder Circle

Mendel, Seluonal of En Dharasha Everae

Lady Netanya
Administrator - Phoenix Company

Saul Aurora
Dawnbringer of Lathander
Song of the Morning Temple

Kitty
Associate - Phoenix Company

Revenark Stonehold,
Kingswarden of Stonebar

Hazel Jynx
Acting grandmaster of the inquisition

Elyssa Symbaern
Councillor of Doron Amar

- Koba –
The Sword Coast Commercial Exchange

(( sent by PM also

[Laughing Octopus]

Pashuz Ankhet scribes a letter to the Castle, embossed with gold leave indicating the Thayan Enclave.

Your Grace Duke Entar,

I would like to request an audience, where we can discuss both the spirit problem plaguing our dear city, and the recent tragedy befallen both you and the poor young girl you were courting. As you may or may not already know, the two are likely to be tied together, and I think you may be critical to solving this problem. If we could discuss this matter, along with a few members of the investigation, it would be most helpful.

Pashuz Ankhet, apprentice of the Khazark of the Thayan Enclave

The letter is rolled and sealed with Thayan insignia, and personally delivered to the palace.

[Laughing Octopus]

Pashuz Ankhet hand-delivers a sealed letter to the palace addressed to Duke Entar, presented much the same as the first.

[Steve]

"By what do you mean, precisely good sir, that the Ducal Court is closed until further notice!" says Aldebaran with a degree of surprise. "Of course...OF COURSE! Tis but the bureaucracy of all great cities...and only rarely is the non-courtly visitor allowed access...and I am surprised at my surprise!" he finishes, this Cleric of the Water Lord, as he stands in the entrance hall to the Ducal Palace.

"Without a choice, you but provide me a choice, my good sir...*Aldabaran smiles*...and I will place my words of introduction and request in the form of a letter, for that seems to suit the delay that any would expect, should expect. Very well! I am challenged to make it clear and precise, this letter!"

Aldebaran turns to leave, but pauses after a few steps—obviously caught in thought—and turns back to the secretary he has been addressing all this time:

"How shall one be notified when the Court does provide a free and public platform to address the rulers of this City?"

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Sometime later, a courier arrives to the Ducal Palace bearing a scroll, a letter...from Church of Eternal Transformation, and sealed.

[Steve]

Aldebaran, Cephalian of the Church of the Eternal Transformation, arrives at the Palace District to receive a message sealed by and from Grand Narhelm, Herald of the Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate.

Reading it in the foyer, but keeping the words to himself, Aldbaran seems pleased, and considerate, of what has been communicated to him. Possessed by some news of empowerment, it would appear, he rolls up the scroll and removes himself from the Palace.

[PiaMango]

Dressed in formal wear the Sassperan delivers The following letter to Grand Narhelm addressed to the Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate.

Grand Dukes of Baldur’s Gate,

In the years I sat upon the Foreign Exchange Committee the topic of trade and venture with the Zhentarim returned like cockroaches. With each time it was vetoed, squashed, thought dead, it was only to return in another insidious form. During the time the committee met I believe the message of your allies’, of your advisor’s, stance on the Zhentarim was made clear. That stance has not changed.

I have witness the redemption of a former Zhentarim, and instilled my faith in her while she was outcast by most. I am not so naive to believe that the Zhentarim as a whole is capable of such changes of heart. Nor am I naive that written word will safeguard the people when Thayans go unrestrained, when record of their misconduct, torture and defilement of our laws and morals are left ignored. Are the injustices you allow within your city worth the few extra gold pieces within your coffers Duke Entar?

It confuses me why you choose to make deal with the Zhentarim when efforts to strengthen ties and trade with your southern neighbours went easily dismissed. I trust that the ales the Zhentarim offer are no more bitter, no more sweet, than what the dwarves stock Duke Belt.

The fury of Tempus was felt in the recent battles, Duke Eltan. I welcome you to sermon within the Temple of Helm to reflect upon the reasons why we fight to protect what we hold dear with such fervour. The corruption of ideals that are invited in with the Zhentarim are not so easily solved with the sword.

Your work to help the improvised of the city will not go unforgotten Duke Liia. It saddens me that you welcome those who would see that work undone given the chance.

Despite my years living within your city I still call myself a Waterdhavian proud for in those years I have found little reason to be proud in Baldur’s Gate.

Faithfully,
Watchknight Asperan

[Calodan]

Koryeneer of House Sentinel arrives at the grand palace of the Dukes in his priestly attire he is cordial to the person who would take the letter and deliver it without many words wasted he simply explains that the letter is for the Dukes to look at and then bows politely and leaves

[Calodan]

Koryeneer arrives at the Flaming Fist compound and hand delivers a letter for one Investigator Greytalker stressing the utmost importance that the letter get there as soon as possible if the guard were to imply that a few gold would help this along Kory would happily oblige the guard.......

[Juramenta]

Alright boys,

It is time for some changes around here.
No idea how you Dukes managed to keep things running so far, but you might want to walk out of that ivory tower of yours and see what a mess you have allowed to occur on the streets of your city and the lands surrounding it.
Luckily the great Butch has some new laws for you to implement to save whatever there is left to save around here.

First order of business let’s tackle the Hin and Gnome problem.
Think we can all agree that both should be required by law to wear a cloak or something similar to makes them easier to recognize of being one of the two sad miniature races.
So that whenever the Hin steals something again or the Gnome invents some stupid looking toy no one cares about, that whenever someone gets pissed off and slaps them around. Other people seeing it understand that it is not an actual child getting slapped around. And sure, children can be just as annoying as those two underdeveloped races, but that doesn’t mean every adult should be slapping them senseless. Let’s leave that to their parents.

Next we have a safety hazard to address.
Yes, I have no idea how a human managed to get with a bonfire or why in the world they would want to, but now we are stuck with the mess called Genasi.
Imagine you are out fighting some elves. Suddenly one of those malformed freaks show up and you burst out in laughter. Boom! arrow in your butt as you are distracted by the freak’s face.
My suggestion is the following: All Genasi should wear a hood and maybe even a mask to cover up their ridiculously looking heads. Especially those Efreeti wannabe versions, they sure look stupid.

Next up those who are the cause of all those half breed freaks.
Even though they made a mess out of things, seeing races go extinct is a bit extreme. That is why we need to help those one-day flies with their longevity.
The other day I was enjoying my lunch and one of those muscle less humans walked up to me and started picking a fight. I told the weakling to go outside and wait for me while I finished my lunch before I would give him his well-deserved beating.
Now as the great Butch finished his food and downed his ale and telling you this is not a joke. How absurd it may seem, true story here.
I walked outside and what do I see?
A skeleton lying on the ground wearing the human’s clothes.
The idiot already died of old age! I mean come on!
How can we put them into their place if they keep dying within seconds of being born?

Talking about age and extinction, there is another race that might need some help.
I searched far and wide and this place seems to be filled with female elves, yet no male elf is to be seen anywhere. How can their race survive if they only have females?
On the other hand, maybe it is best to let nature run its course.
Their race is in so much trouble, not sure if it can be saved. A few days ago I ran into a group of them and they actually had a woman leading them. Can you even imagine?

Talking about women we need to invest in free cooking lessons for them. To many of them running around thinking they should not learn how to cook. That’s bad for morale overall.
Even saw a few of them walking around with weapons, thinking they are warriors or something silly like that. No wonder this place is one big mess when you have women not properly obeying their men.

You might think it’s not bad, but let the great Butch explain you something of the consequences of all those feminized weaklings running around. It even infected the brainless orc tribes. We have some of those walking around as if they are real people!
My suggestion is to appoint a dwarf as the master of every Orc thinking they are a real people.
That way we have someone watching over them to make sure they don’t make an even bigger mess than they usually would. Now those half orc freaks shouldn’t think: Hey I’m half human, I don’t need a master. No they are just as ridiculous as their full counterpart, just physically weaker than your full counterpart and therefor need a master just as well.

Talking about half freaks, Aasimars and Thieflings should be placed in the arena to fight each other for our enjoyment. Now I’m not saying to lock them all up. But let’s be honest they have absolutely no use what so ever in this world. So they should be given the choice to either go home or do something useful. Obviously we are a sophisticated society, so we should help those who wish to stay useless by helping them go back to whatever backward plane they came from.
Open to suggestions about the Aasimars and Thieflings though, as long as we find a way to make them useful instead of allowing them to act like parasites upon our recourses.

Luckily there is also room for something positive. So the great Butch is suggesting a national day of celebrations called: Thank you dwarves for putting up with us.
The day may be spent thanking and showering Dwarves with gifts. It’s not the lesser races fault for being so obnoxious, but a small thank you to those of excellence might be in their place wouldn’t you say?

There are more rules to be implemented, but I heard you move extremely slow.
So start with implementing these laws and if you do a good job, then maybe just maybe the great Butch might be willing to implement a few additional laws to help you further on the path of fixing the mess in the Sword Coast.

To end this formal letter with a statement we can all agree on.
Arcane spell casters suck.


Sincerely,
The uncrowned king of real men and most badass man alive.
Butch Von Base

[TarnishedSoul]

A sealed parcel of parchments addressed to "The Council of Four" arrives at the Ducal Palace of Baldur's Gate.
The point of origin shows as "Office of the Guide, Candlekeep."

[Valefort]

Mealir Ostirel delivers a sealed letter to the Duchal Palace, adressed to the Duchess Liia Jannath.

[Calodan]

A sealed letter arrives for the Dukes