Rumors & Events of Baldur's Gate

[Wildsheep]

The controversial poster regarding a recent incident with House Darius and a rat was unceremoniously torn off the Baldur's Gate bulletin board.

[Hoihe]

Sightings of activity about the Wanderess continue. Some say they intend to join the hunt for pirates.

Some sailors would speak of a generous captain, one whose cut of booty is equal across all ranks and seniority, but also includes the ship herself in the matter as a lady of her own. Some also say the captain takes no cut of her own. Whether such generosity is just hearsay or not, remains to be seen.

((Moved to the appropriate Topic: DM Soulcatcher))

[wangxiuming]

The harbour is bustling with news of three ships have arrived at Baldur’s Gate, sailing under Bandera of Neverwinter. As soon as they’ve arrived at piers, several numerous contingents of soldiers have left the ship decks, forward came a richly armoured soldier that had met with Captain Beluarion and a small group of Flaming Fist soldiers. The soldier, or Commander Vann as he introduced himself, is said to have publically proclaimed to have arrived here with three Companies of Neverwinter’s soldiers as a nod of the Lord’s Alliance to Baldur’s Gate in the growing efforts to put an end to the infernal invasion of Dragonspear Castle. The Commander has been invited to the Flaming Fist compound, while his soldiers station themselves around the Lord’s Alliance Headquarters and Flaming Fist Headquarters for the time being.

Apparently, another three companies have been stationed with Waterdhavian soldiers out near Daggerford- the northern frontline of Dragonspear War.

Osric publically applauds the arrival of Neverwinter's reinforcements. He would make an overture at meeting Commander Vann to express his gratitude and support for the coming battles.

[Steve]

Another day goes by...and the Temple of Tyr within Baldur's Gate shows a now-usual-though-rather-unusual effort to what appears to be a march or drill, led by the one called Henryk the Damaran, perhaps known, followed or drilling the Acolytes of Law...just as may have been witnessed over days in the past.

Whether successful or not, Henryk would be leading this drill in seriousness yet intentionally with as much subtlety as possible, as not to rile up and commoners to his work. "All in good service to the Just God...all in good service to the Peoples of Baldur's Gate...." would Henryk say, in response to any queries by the Common Folk.

Would any more adventurous types interact with Henryk and his small retinue of acolytes from the Temple, he would be more forthcoming, perhaps even quite forthcoming in his response, after taking and attempt to size up the abilities and intentions of He or She that would ask, directly or indirectly, just exactly What was he and his acolytes doing. "The wicked always strike where one is weakest, for they have no regard for Honor and the direct approach. I have been privy to the direct, and have seen where the most Evil can strike at the weak...and I shall not let the city of Baldur's Gate offer any weakness, as the days approach."

Should the adventurous sort or the Willing to Defend be of type to offer Henryk assistance in his task, to which Henryk radiates a severe seriousness to the importance of his "mission," Henryk would invite them to the Temple, so that he could explain further, as their leisure...though, he would remind them to not take long, for the Wicked do not Rest.

As well, where the City Watch or any of the Flaming Fist may stop Henryk in his drill-training, suspicious or curious to the reasons, Henryk, always forthright, would declare his Leave by Duke Eltan, to temporarily act as Defender to the City, until otherwise denoted by Event or Word. Henryk can even produce a scroll bearing the Grand Narhelm's seal, should any doubt his claim.

[Steve]

A vigilant watch begins....

[Steve]

The knight errant, Henryk the Damaran, carries on with regular marches to the Refugee Camp, those whom he continues to offer protection as champion to their, making sure they are at alert, and to gleam whatever information may be traveling from the Front.

Hours later, at greater heights, the ranking Sword of Tyr to the Temple of the Just God, keeps his vigilant watch upon the City.

[Atrare]

Those passing through the harbor district might get an urge to look over their shoulder or squint into a dark alley, never quite seeing anything but also not able to shake off that feeling of being watched.

Perhaps it is just figments from frightened minds with the devil threat looming so close. Or perhaps there is some truth to the quiet stories of the city having other defenders.

Whatever the truth might be, Hendryk's vigilant watch is not interfered with - unless he would stray too deep into the harbor district.

Standard information/rumor that can be picked up by those frequenting the harbor district of Baldur's Gate:

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Travelers arriving in Baldur's Gate via the East Harbor might notice some strange things at first glance. The Flaming Fist presence on the docks themselves would seem somewhat minimal, despite it being such a high-traffic area, with valuable goods coming in and going out on an almost continuous basis. While one might think this would create for a breeding ground for armed robberies, extortion and murder, this part of the city has much less violent crime than one would expect.

While some with less insight might attribute it to the Flaming Fist Headquarters looming in the northern parts of the district, those who actually spoke to the people who lived or worked in the area would be met with some strange rumors. Tales of watchers in the night. Many might speak of times now and again when those who brought the locals harm or tried to prey on one of them in one way or another were taken by these "watchers," yanked into the shadows and never seen again.

Those who spoke to the Flaming Fist about the rumors would be met with various theories and speculation depending on who exactly they talked to, but one aspect would remain consistent throughout: the mercenary company's attitude was that they had no interest in fixing what wasn't broken.

[DaloLorn]

A poster written in Common and Elven can be seen in a few places along the Coast:

Seeking competent guards and artisans for an expedition into and below the Calishite ruins south of Wyrm's Crossing. Payment will consist of five (5) Waterdhavian dragons per person, plus a share of any goods repossessed from the kobolds and other creatures in the party's path.

The mission is slated to begin early on the 16th of Eleint, provided a party containing the following can be assembled:

• At least one (1) fighter of moderate or better proficiency
• At least one (1) artisan of moderate or better proficiency
• No more than five (5) members, including the expedition leader

Interested parties may reach out to Ollandor Ilvanthis at the Blade and Stars inn in Baldur's Gate.

OOC notes:

• The party will leave the Blade and Stars on September 15, 10:00 UTC.
• Ollie's payment is measured in hundreds of gp (under the assumption that 1gp IG is ICly actually 1cp), so this works out to 500gp per character, plus loot.
• Average party level should be somewhere in the 7-11 range. Ollie is currently a solid 9, but will accept characters from 5-13. (So long as it doesn't upset the APL too much.)
• The 'fighter' role basically needs to be capable of... well, fighting. They'll be expected to either draw or outright prevent enemy fire long enough to defeat incoming hostiles, so I'd advise fighters, monks, paladins, some more combative cleric builds, etc.
• The 'artisan' role needs to have a high skill level in various crafting skills to pass skill checks. Lore skills may also be advisable for the same reason.

[DaloLorn]

A note is attached to several of Ollandor's posters, as bilingual as the original text:

Due to an unforeseen incident, the expedition will be moved up a day, to the 15th of Eleint.

OOC: The trip is being moved up to this Saturday, September 14. No other changes are expected at this time.

[DaloLorn]

A young, dirty-looking wood elf woman could be seen entering the Flaming Fist headquarters with a lightly-armored human in tow. The duo seemed to be reporting the possible presence of a necromantic cult in the graveyard east of the Gate, believing themselves unprepared to tackle the threat.

[calvinus]

*A poster bearing the sigil of Helm is left for the Everwatch in the Temple of the Shield and the Temple of the Guardian.*

*A poster bearing the Sigil of Helm is placed in easily visible public locations in Nashkel as well as at the Friendly Arm Inn and Gullykin.*

Everwatch, Members of the Public,

The Everwatch invite all of lawful and non-evil intent to participate in the first public class of the Everwatch Training School in this year 1355 DR to take place in the northern Amnian town of Nashkel on the 5th of Leaffall ((October 5, 2019 at 18:00 GMT)). There, members of the Everwatch will be training with non-Everwatch in a martial social environment in areas of morality, leadership, drill & ceremony, tactics, discipline, and martial cultural. This is meant to build cohesion among all participating and to make better and more vigilant guardians of us all. Participants interested and that prove themselves may also then apply to become an auxiliary militia in the aid of security of Nashkel if they do not wish to seek membership in the Everwatch outright.

While the school is not-for-profit, a donation per participant of 2,000 gold pieces will be required to cover school costs and to aid in various charitable causes of the Church of Helm.

Helm Protect You!

Signed:

Wai Li
Head Watchknight
The Everwatch
Paladin and Watcher of Helm

*A signup sheet is attached below the posting, with a place to put name and a place to be contacted at.*

[MissClick]

 

Coast-bound compass, far and wide
Fastened high and fastened low
Made resounding, black ink preside
Parchment tells of another show

 

OOC Information:
The Performers Guild would like to extend an invitation  for interested parties to join us at our public Open Stage
Night  and  perform or observe as desired.  To that end,  we encourage participants to come  prepared,  and  find
gracious  the  limitation of  one act  per person.  Our theme,  as  surmised,  covers  interpretations  of  all  things
regarding "change". IC questions can be directed to Oona Siofra. We look forward to seeing you there!                  

The event will be held on Saturday the 28th of September, starting @ 20:00 GMT / 4PM EDT.

[AgentOrange]

An ash blonde aasimar can be seen replacing any of the above posters about the open stage night where they have been weathered, torn, or removed.

[DM Viper]

((Please note that the performance has been pushed forward by an hour and a half to 2:30pm EST to accommodate those participating in an event.))

[kham]

A silver haired woman, many would identify as Solaris Cult, would approach the Darius Estate with several bags containing her belongings. Upon entry she would inform the person that received her that her arrival had been expected by a one Nathan Goldenmane (who she would subsequently refer to as “Goldie”). She would then request that to be escorted to his sleeping quarters where she claims she is to now share with him.