DM Rumors of Baldur's Gate

[DM All Father]

A certain sergeant is dispatched from The Flaming Fist, on his shoulder he carried a shrouded sword. His route ends at the temple of Mystra where he is met by a ancient looking Paladin, who after briefly inspecting the weapon escorts them within the temple.



The mages and other scholars and wizards of the city start to frequent the temple, the new object of the city’s trust being something of a spectacle to the magical community.

[DM Ink]

Found



The threat of the kobold has come to a conclusion as a knight by the name of Blake has reported relocating and eliminating the threat of the reptile.

[DM Ink]

MISSING: Niddlebop Fizzlidip

Known as "Niddles" this halfling could be seen with dark black hair and a top knot. Frequently a cook known for his rabbit stew in the Palace district, the halfling was reported missing by his employer after not showing up for work for three days. The neglect of his pets and blood on his door would suggest foulplay. Anybody with knowledge of the missing halfling is asked to speak with Sergeant Peters who has been put in charge of the investigation.


Reward: 4,000 gold pieces

[DM All Father]

A quiet night in the city was witness to a titanic battle. As night fell, it's embrace reached out coldly for the temple of Ilmater, lead by a evil that entered the city silently and approached the peaceful temple. There was no warning, the enemy never before being seen or his existence known, he stalked forward towards his goal only to be stopped by a single maimed knight.



Darkness fell upon the quiet corner, no alarm being raised. The patrolling guard even avoiding the area out of the rising dread, although he refused to give voice to the feeling. The two came together and a shield was raised in defense of the temple as the darkness attacked. The walls along the street smoldered, the stones of the street cracked and gave way under the assault. Yet the shield did not yield and the attack could no progress against the temple, his armor smoldering, dents and rents appeared in the steel, his sword quaked as if caught in a gale. . .yet the shield did not turn aside. In the end it was a game of swords and the protector was launched against the wall of the temple after the briefest of exchanges. The darkness returned again, only to be stopped again by a unarmed servant of Torm.
As this second defender, the street was changed suddenly. . .Father Marcus and Templar Khalso 'appeared', one guarding the door and the other beside the now standing knight.

The enemy advanced again, assured in his power. Only to find his match against a silver sword. The combatants fought across and down the length of the street, blows landing with the sound of thunder and the impacts further damaging the street and surrounding buildings. Silver crashed against Greensteel, righteous wrath against vile greed, but in this class celestia's champion would not be denied. No defense held ground against him, no sword was more then a vain defense, armor parted like flesh, evil prowess were empty threats, until he was brought down to the feet of his foe.




"Your service to Bhaal shall not continue." A spoken phrase that carried the weight of judgement and a descending blade.

"Behold, Ser Alexander Holgart, The Even Handed." Was the only remark made by Father Marcus, before he vanished as quickly as he appeared.

[DM All Father]

A quiet night in the city was witness to a titanic battle. As night fell, it's embrace reached out coldly for the temple of Ilmater, lead by a evil that entered the city silently and approached the peaceful temple. There was no warning, the enemy never before being seen or his existence known, he stalked forward towards his goal only to be stopped by a single maimed knight.



Darkness fell upon the quiet corner, no alarm being raised. The patrolling guard even avoiding the area out of the rising dread, although he refused to give voice to the feeling. The two came together and a shield was raised in defense of the temple as the darkness attacked. The walls along the street smoldered, the stones of the street cracked and gave way under the assault. Yet the shield did not yield and the attack could no progress against the temple, his armor smoldering, dents and rents appeared in the steel, his sword quaked as if caught in a gale. . .yet the shield did not turn aside. In the end it was a game of swords and the protector was launched against the wall of the temple after the briefest of exchanges. The darkness returned again, only to be stopped again by a unarmed servant of Torm.
As this second defender, the street was changed suddenly. . .Father Marcus and Templar Khalso 'appeared', one guarding the door and the other beside the now standing knight.

The enemy advanced again, assured in his power. Only to find his match against a silver sword. The combatants fought across and down the length of the street, blows landing with the sound of thunder and the impacts further damaging the street and surrounding buildings. Silver crashed against Greensteel, righteous wrath against vile greed, but in this class celestia's champion would not be denied. No defense held ground against him, no sword was more then a vain defense, armor parted like flesh, evil prowess were empty threats, until he was brought down to the feet of his foe.




""By the grace of the Holy Triad. The justice of the Maimed God, the Sacrifice of the Broken, and the Loyalty of the Fury. Chosen of the Lord of Murder, your time has come."" A spoken phrase that carried the weight of judgement and a descending blade.

"Behold, Ser Alexander Holgart, The Even Handed." Was the only remark made by Father Marcus, before he vanished as quickly as he appeared.

[DM SummerBreeze]

Several wanted posted are posted around the gate bulletin board by the Flaming Fist:


-WANTED-
A woman known as "Marietta"
- Wanted for: Assault, illegal witchcraft, usage of witchery to harm others within the bounds of the city and the lands of the dukes
Any and all information leading to capture or arrest will be rewarded handsomely.
Considered dangerous, approach with caution or alert the Fist

-WANTED-
Man known as "Nathan"
- Wanted for questioning in related to assault in a public place. Has committed no crimes, wanted only for information. The fist were told this man is a well known male prostitute by several sources Guardian of the Illmater Temple but Fist investigators were unable to track them down as of yet.

-WANTED-

Man known as "Fenix"
-Wanted for questioning related to assault in a public space. Wanted for information. Known to be a Lord, but Fist investigators have yet to track them down. *turned themselves into the Fist for questioning*

Anyone who attempts to remove these and is spotted doing so would face immediate arrest for 24 hours and a fine of 5000 gold pieces for tampering, mischief and vandalism by the Flaming Fist, followed by the poster simply being replaced.


( OOC Note: this does not give anyone free reign to PVP anyone on these posters, but please, send in notes, information, and I will be floating around in game posessing fist from time to time to spur forward RP for these folks and others. Lets make sure everyone is enjoying themselves, thanks )

[DM SummerBreeze]

As the wanted posters are removed by the fist, instead the announcement is made of a sentence to those involved:

For the three elves known as Jordan, Sytheryn, and their companion Kethelis who threw many old tomatoes about within the White Mask Theater, by order of the Flaming Fist, they are bound to perform twelve-hours of community service, more specifically, cleaning up the streets within the Palace District, several hours of which must be dedicated to cleaning the theater and its property.

For the one known as Marietta, they are hereby banished from the walls of Baldurs Gate until such time as they pay the fine of fifteen bags of gold, to be collected by any Flaming Fist officer. They are to be banned from using any magical means for any reason with the exception of defending the lands against enemies of the Dukes within the walls of Baldurs Gate, or the surrounding farmlands for the entirety of their lives if they wish to still traverse these lands under threat of permanent banishment or imprisonment.

By decree of the Flaming Fist.

[[DM] Grinning Death]

There are stirrings beneath the city.

Under the cobbled streets of Baldur's Gate, rumors have it that the unliving have been spotted with more frequency and coordination. Adventurers returning from looting the crypts deep below the Gate have warned others of the strength and seeming intelligence of the wraiths and spirits that haunt the chambers within the bowels of the Undercity. It is an uneasy feeling, knowing that such things infest the city as a whole, but one could reassure oneself with the fact that such creatures rarely if ever come out of the depths. Now, things are looking a lot less certain.

The Fist has stationed an additional watch on the main entrances to the sewers and other known pathways under the Gate. Only as a precaution, the Fist command say when asked.

Just in case.

[DM Spartacus]

Stirrings in the bowels under the City become very specific in the form of a Lich mustering a horde delivered from who knows where causing such discern among City Groups a full company of Flaming Fist is dispatched to sweep the sewers, even though resources are stretched far and wide, the circumstances and persistent and elusive rumours of Undead emerging from drains demand it. Early reports suggest Undead have been cleared of some ancient tunnels.

[DM Soulcatcher]

Word circles around that the Merchant's League isn't fairing well due to the past three years' ever-present threat to the city, which disrupted trade considerably. Lord Aldeth Sashenstar, head of the House Sashenstar and owner of the business, has been seen in presence of several, notable trade guild owners- people he kept at arm's length at all times before.

It's rumoured that Lord Sashenstar is thinking of selling the Merchant's League and its assets in order to save the family fortune for his, yet still missing, nephew and heir to the family fortune. Many presume Dabron, Aldeth's nephew, is dead but the Lord himself has never lost faith in him.

[DM Soulcatcher]

Yesterday, upon an evening hour, a sizeable group of citizens have gathered in some manner of protest- voicing their outrage, discontent and fear at how none of the monster attacks and other threats which weren't prevented or even, indeed, dispersed by the Flaming Fist that are sworn to protect them. They were chanting for Grand Duke Eltan to come out and explain himself for this, as well as asking questions whether or not the Grand Dukes even care about their lives anymore.

The crowd was joined by various adventurers and temple representatives of Baldur's Gate and, in the end, it dispersed after the burning anger was doused by members of Halls of Inner Light and Triadic Temples.

Nevertheless, the word of what has happened is spreading quickly and the people of Baldur's Gate seem to be emboldened by that event to go further and proclaim their views and discontent more openly.

[DM Soulcatcher]

Baldur's Gate faces a new kind of an issue, all of a sudden. Those that haven't been keeping watch on the matters of trade are shocked to notice that all prices for various materials or products have dramatically risen or dropped abysmally low. Word spreads through the city that it's the effect of the wars and threats that Baldur's Gate had been facing lately, from the outside as well as from the inside. Across the Wide and other places where traders dwell, it's said that fewer and fewer merchants are deciding to make their travel to Baldur's Gate due to a much-heightened threat to people's lives.

This comes as a hit to the Balduran economy, as several shops and peddling merchants - smaller businesses in other words - face what may just be the end of their existence in Baldur's Gate. While the city still makes vast amounts of coin thanks to the mercenary work of the Flaming Fist, many citizens worry that they'll soon be going out of jobs and lose the sources of income for their families.

In other words, the atmosphere in Baldur's Gate had worsened even more.

• Prices for food are at an all-time high due to contaminated wells, long winter and a particularly harsh storm earlier this year that has destroyed several barns.
• For Arms and Armour, the prices have been lowered due to the rise of weapon production in the last years as a result of the Devil War, the demonic invasion and the Vampire Clan infighting. The market is bloated with silver weapons, cold iron weapons, magical steel and other wares that adventurers have been bringing in large amounts.
• The prices for minor magical items, such as potions, wands and scrolls have risen in their prices as the demand for such had spread further with past years. It is more common to see a citizen of Baldur's Gate with some manner of magical trinket than before.
• Various items of luxury, wine, textiles, exotic food, gems import and jewellery see an even higher rise in their prices than what can be usually expected. There's notably fewer foreign traders seen and selling their wares and the demand of the rich of the city had not lowered- quite the opposite. The problem is that the accessibility of such had become harder and harder as fewer merchants from South and North come to visit Baldur's Gate.
• Prices for ores, minerals and metals remain roughly the same, with the exception to iron, steel and alchemical silver. Those are facing a substantial loss in value.
• Wood and Wood Products - The market prices remain unchanged.

[DM Spartacus]

One particular luxury item was the subject of some trading subterfuge by an Amn consortium. Silk sold in the Baldurian markets this season is a challenging profit, though all luxuries have a riskier but solid chance of profit the southern silk market, rarer as it is, arriving at Baldur's Gate has been cornered by Amn trade agreements.

Locally produced silks are less effected by this subtle pricing change.

[DM Winter]

The sun sets with a scream of terror on a particular alley of the city, rumours of a dead Fist, a guard on duty, spread as a woman finds the man laying lifeless after being poisoned. Rewards are put out for any with information regarding the murder. Was this an attack due to the recent happenings of the city, or a random murder? People are left without answer, for now.

[DM Soulcatcher]

Lately, commoners and adventurers alike find that all food from all grocery stalls and the like have been all bought out- even the strange mushroom sellers. While inns and taverns continue to serve food, the price remains at an all-time high in each and every one of them.

Though several actions were taken by some persons to mitigate the food scarcity, it hasn't made any visible impacts to this day.