Rumors & Events of Baldur's Gate

[Charraj]

Notices are posted around the city of Baldur's Gate:

Vale Estate is seeking to hire service staff. Applicants experienced in service are preferred, but training is available for those who show promise.
Please see below for a list of available positions, with additional information for each job:

• Underbutler - Requires knowledge of the workings of an estate's service staff. Experience with wine and fine food preferred. Looking for a hard worker. Promotion opportunity possible.
  
  Housekeeper - Requires experience in managing service staff.
  
  Valet - Will attend to the head of House Vale, serving food, arranging wardrobe, cleaning, etc. A suitable candidate will be dependable, loyal, and discreet.
  
  Footman (hiring two) - Duties will include serving meals, opening and closing doors, carrying heavy items, or moving furniture for the housemaid to clean behind/under. The footmen might also double as valets, especially for visiting guests of importance.
  
  Housemaid - A suitable candidate will be diligent and, of course, value cleanliness.

Qualified applicants may submit letters to Vale Estate, to the attention of the Butler.

May the Divine Right guide you.

[springdryad]

More scrolls and pamphlets are spread and posted all over Baldur's Gate:

The most dangerous enemies are the ones who pretend to be your friends.
We all know of those who take advantage of the moments of weakness are the worst.
Know that people is listening, the war is not always fought with swords, but also with valor.
Don't let them worshipers of the dark gods fool you with their honeyed lies, we Baldurans are better than that.
This message is brought to you by the Council of Concerned Citizens.

[Necrotic Shadows]

It would be spoken in casual conversation that might befall your ear. The story goes that the old captain and proprietor of the Twilight Rose, now the Sirens Song, is back to his old craft. The Shipwright, Aidan Thatcher, can be seen about town gathering tools and supplies. When asked his purpose he would let folks know he's working on a ship for an old crewmate of the Wanderess. Being a veteran of both sea and sail, and raised the son of a ship Wright in Athkatla, the task comes as no surprise to those who know him. Having repaired several ships that are local to the gate, commissioned to build for Lord Darius and other business-minded in the past.

He would be seen on occasion along the waterfront outside the Gate, working at a makeshift scaffolding. There he would be found burning down fat wood for sap, steam warping boards and fitting planks to the ribs of a decent sized ship frame. His work taking every bit of his free time while he meticulously builds his art piece out of ash and oak. By the end of the few month process, he would be putting final touches in place. The sap being brushed on for waterproofing the haul, tar bathing of rope to keep the salty sea from deteriorating it. At last the only business left is to hand it over to it's master, Jon Smythe. A new ship to be christened and set to sea for it's purpose in trade.

[Anrilor]

A message is left on the city board and out front of the Halls of Inner Light.

I, Alyssia Leonhart, am working to revitalize and strengthen the Halls of Inner Light, and I am seeking the faithful of Sune, Lliira, Selune and more that are worshiped within the Halls to come together to aid in the revitalization of our beloved temple.

Many have suffered at the hands of the tragic War with the Devils for far too long. I look forward to working with you to bring back the light to the hearts of these fair citizens.

~Alyssia Leonhart~

[sweetlikesplenda]

Aaron Lyonaler was seen in the Palace working with officials to establish a new charity, the Raising Valor Foundation. The new charity is said to have been established to support the returning Flaming Fist soldiers, especially the returning injured and the families of those who fell in battle.



Later he was seen working with the Flaming Fist to discuss the foundation and the gold's use.



It is said that after the festival, the week previous, that an amount of 1.2 million gold has been set up in the foundation.

[springdryad]

Some parchments are posted and spread around Baldur's Gate

Great heroes, the ones who defeated the legendary FORCE DRAGON, would you like to have songs written about your deeds, please contact the purple cloak Rah'elenia, and together we will make sure that your deeds are never forgotten and always honored and sung.

[BDobolina]

The following notice is posted in the city of Baldur's Gate, its farmlands, as well as the Friendly Arm Inn:

///IC responses can be made in game or via forums (viewtopic.php?f=16&t=68064 or PM to BDobolina or 'Rocky Creek Trade Company' guild list)

[springdryad]

More parchments are being spread and posted in Baldur's Gate with a message of hope for all the citizens to read:

Citizens of Baldur's Gate, fear not, you are not alone, the Great Mother, keeper of life and Great Mother of Mankind is taking care of you, honor her and pray to her, everytime you sow and reap, but also when you enjoy the benefits of the farms, the corn, the bread, be thankful to her because she cares for you and wants you to thrive, grow and have a happy life.

Feel safe as well, because the Gods of the Triad, Tyr, Ilmater and Torm, are protecting you, from the darkness that is always besieging us, not only outside our walls but also from within, remember that the Gods of Mankind will always send their most faithful servants to represent them, feel free to approach them if you feel in need of help.

Rejoice Baldur's Gate, because you are blessed, with temples and with faithful.
Rejoice Baldur's Gate, because together, we will drive all the darkness away.

[AgentOrange]

Fliers went up around the city!

White Mask Theater
Performers' Guild
presents:

Open Stage Night
15 Alturiak 1356

Theme:
Heartfelt.
Love lost and affections unrequited.
Or the naivete of love's illusion.

Location:
White Mask Theater

((15 FEB 2020; 16:00 EST))

[InsomnesCanis]

Come morning, few of the flyers seem to have been tampered with. Crossing out some of the details and filling in others.
Artistic liberties were also taken to the artwork.

White Mask Theater
Performers' Guild
All of Faerûn
presents:

Open Stage Night
15 Alturiak 1356
Always.

Theme:
Heartfelt.
Love lost found and affections unrequited.
Or the naivete Power of love's illusion. Persistence.

Location:
White Mask Theater

All around you!

((15 FEB 2020; 16:00 EST. keeping the ooc T&D because respect to the players involved for organizing!))

[Miyuki]

A small woman sees the flyers, especially to those that were origanal, not reworked she mutters.

"There goes my chance to perform and rejoin if events are alwways held under such impossible conditions!"

Then she shrugs.

"Their loss if they don't want more members...."

To the reworked version.,if she gets to see it, she smirks a little. Then would take one with her if she can.

((OOC: Now mean to offend oocly. I know that sometimes times aren't doable differently. Just my character reacts since she has her reasons.))

[sweetlikesplenda]

The young Grand Knight of the Radiant Heart is seen even more frequently among the couriers in the Palace District. He can be seen delivering another missive for the Court's eyes. He then takes some time to chat with other Couriers.

/// PM Sent

[Steve]

Subject: Rumors & Events of Baldur's Gate

At last the only business left is to hand it over to it's master, Jon Smythe [CCSS Co.]. A new ship to be christened and set to sea for it's purpose in trade.

A scroll appears upon public bulletin boards within the City of Baldur's Gate:

Seeking the Creativity of Words
and Rewarding the Result
for a Naming of Vessel
under the Propriety of the
Chionthar Charter & Seaward Supply

~~~~~~~

To wit...currently the first-in-line to a fleet of merchant marine vessels sits upon slipway in the shipwright Thatcher's yard, and in last act before launch a proper name that shall eventually be enumerated, is ready to be NAMED.

A contest, then, is inaugurated, to solicit such a NAME, a reference that suitably represents the mission of the Company itself, that being import/export shipping & travel in haste and importance, between those cities and towns along the Chionthar and Sword Coast with the Lord's Alliance.

For such a worthy name chosen, the chief officer of the CCSS Co., that being in this moment the half-Elven Jon Smythe, the amount of 10,000 gold coin shall be rewarded. In addition, a single round trip journey of choice via the Chionthar, to be applied with one years time from the Naming.

Those interested are requested to submit a single VESSEL NAME, per being. By choice, you may deliver a NAME in person or by parchment to be received at the Helm and Cloak feast hall, until mid-Alturiak [February 15th, 2020]. Notification of the Winner will be made from then.

~ May Tymora bless your efforts ~

OOC// The Vessel Name will have a Roman Numerical added as suffix (I, II, III, etc.) in the advent the Company "takes off" and actually builds a fleet. So take that into consideration, AS WELL AS the characteristics of the Company services (as listed above in the Call). Cheers!

[electric mayhem]

A halfling woman, dressed in purple and maroon finery can be seen meeting with Morris in the Helm and Cloak Tavern. Those paying close attention would note that a lengthy business-like chat was had before the pair would shake hands and part amicably.

[wangxiuming]

Credit: Polymorph Games

In recent days, members of House Vale (including its Head, Steward, and Magus) can be seen visiting the the city's outskirts and asking questions of the local residents. The queries themselves are relatively short, suggesting a simple fact-finding objective, and a modest sum of coin is offered in return for a participant's time. Those who pay attention might note that House Vale seems particularly interested in the literacy and education of their interviewees, as well as their thoughts on the city's various authorities, including but not limited to the City Watch, the Flaming Fist, and the Council of Four. An offer of anonymity is given, as well as the assurance that should any question make the participant uncomfortable, that they could swiftly move on.