Coastal Chronicles - Alturiak 1358 DR Year of the Shadow
Alturiak
The famine in Baldur's Gate is mitigated by the food supplies provided by the Chalice of Siamorphe, the Headquarters of the Order of the Radiant Heart, House Divine and other charity venues. The increased fishing operations of the Darius Holding Company at the behest of Grand Duchess Liia Jannath increased the stockpile of smoked fish.
The Sanctuary of Ilmater becomes increasingly popular, especially among the poor, for the tireless work of Sister Ashenie and her guardians, Sword of Torm Alexander Holgart and Mercy's Blade Nathan Goldmane. Popularity increases also for the Temple of Torm as it began to offer apprentice military training for those wishing to join the City Guard or even the Flaming Fist.
The group known as "The Common", primarily disgruntled citizens, protests in the City against the Dukes. Known among them are their leader Harald and their speakers, a halfling named Jerrin and the half-orc Rhaeg. Another group, the Prosperity League, becomes active in Baldur's Gate, mostly through posters and murals, encouraging the people to re-embrace the evil gods, like the Dead Three and the Furies.
Dabron Sashenstar, heir of the Sashenstar family, returns from a long journey, bringing news and item of the newly discovered land of Sossal.
The Wyvern population begins to dwindle due to the extensive hunting perpetrated by the local adventurers. This caused an increase in the Ants population.
3rd Alturiak, Nashkel - House Divine offers to aid Nashkel in investigating the cause behind the troll invasion. They are offered lodging there by the civil authorities.
4th Alturiak, Nashkel - After a meeting between Mayor Ghastkill and the representatives of House Blackrose, the forces of the Blackrose move south from Fort Prominence to aid in the efforts against the trolls. Preventing further disruption of trade is the official statement of the House.
6th Alturiak, Nashkel - The call to arms of the Nashkel militia against the trolls draws a great number of volunteers, the Whitewood Vanguard, House Blackrose, House Divine and the Temple of Mystra among them. The group moves from Nashkel to the Cloudpeak fortified position of the Amnian forces, fighting their way through the trolls. There, the combined forces repel an attack of both trolls and undead, the latter reaching the battlefield through numerous portals, all connected to the Prime Material that are promptly closed. After that, the forces split: the first group led by Amos Thistle and for the most part constituted by forces of House Blackrose pursues the troll forces in the forest; the second, led by Micar'myzzrym Iliathor and counting mostly mercenaries of the Whitewood Vanguard, joins with the Amnian soldier at the hillside pass. The trolls attack in great numbers and the casualties are many, but in the end the Amnian side prevails, protecting Nashkel from the trolls.
8th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - A necromancer guilty of summoning undead and poisoning an adventurer is apprehended by the members of Ordo Veritatis and sentenced to death by Captain Norton. The Helmite order carries out the sentence on the Tradeway burning the necromancer at the stake. Before the execution, they are attacked by the same necromancer who attacked them days prior on the Lion's Way.
9th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - A large group of undead pours out of the Graveyard. Silverstar Katli Lovrik holds them off and then warns the guards. After the alarm has sounded, members of House Divine, The Order of the Radiant Heart, En Darasha Everae, the Temple of Ilmater and other adventurers join the fight pushing back the undead. The responsible, a gnome of dark skin, is captured and turned to the Flaming Fist.
12th Alturiak, Amn - A group of people from various factions breaks in the Thayan buildings protected by a dead magic zone and rescues many of the slaves kept captive there. The buildings are reported to be destroyed, as well as the thayans inside. Among the rescuers are Kiyoshi Konosuba, Carah Evenwood, Emrys Kerr, Rhaeg and Oth Neren.
14th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - Duke Entar's herald announces an agreement of trade goods with the Zhentarim and the condemn of any act of banditry against their caravans as a slight against the Dukes. This causes great agitation and the appearance of numerous flyers both in favor and against this agreement.
15th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - A large number of Flaming Fist's men surround the Darius Estate and escort a guest inside.
15th Alturiak, Fort Prominence - The ruined church near Fort Prominence is dismantled by the Blackroses and replaced by a windmill and cultivable land.
16th Alturiak, Wood of Sharpteeth - A cult of orcs causes some undead and corrupted treants attacks. A group of adventurers fights their way through the creatures and has their priestess consecrate the epicenter of the corruption.
16th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - Following an agreement between Duke Belt and House Darius, the former opens several abandoned warehouse to be employed by the trading house and the temple of Gond to expedite the open trade.
16th Alturiak, Cloudpeaks - A combined effort of the Whitewood Vanguard, House Divine, the House of the Guardian and other freelancers defeats the lich Arkvallas, thought to be the mastermind behind the trolls attacks.
17th Alturiak, Nashkel - The Whitewood Vanguard departs from Nashkel.
17th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - The Dukes, escorted by the Flaming Fist, depart Baldur's Gate and head north towards Waterdeep. It is rumored they have been summoned by Lord Piergeiron or even that a meeting of the Lord's Alliance is scheduled.
18th Alturiak, Northern Tradeway - The number of armed guards escorting the caravan is noticeably increased. It is rumored that the Lord of Fort Prominence Amos Thistle has invested a consisted sum in armed vigilance for the caravans.
18th Alturiak, Uldoon's Trail - A group of undead that plagued the area is defeated by a warband of elves.
19th Alturiak, Troll Claws - The half-sapphire dragon leader of the Company of the Blue Lantern, one of the three sides involved in the battle for Rockrun, is seen fighting is way to Kraak Helzak, possibly to meet the King.
21st Alturiak, Uldoon's Trail - A fight erupts on the bridge, with Kethelis Toathril of Doron Amar and Aunrae, a drow newly converted to the Seldarine, on one side and the Whitewood Vanguard on the other. The latter side emerges victorious and both sides concur that one member of the Vanguard inflicted mutilations on the elf, although some claim that other members of the mercenary group tortured Aunrae as well, while others claim that there were attempts to heal her. Another fight ensues when Warden Vanira "Boots" of the Order of the Radiant Heart intervenes to rescue her brother Kethelis, but is herself defeated by the Vanguard. Everyone seems to concur with the fact that an aura bearing the symbol of Corellon Larethian shielded Aunrae from the finishing blow, allowing the defeated party to retreat.
22nd Alturiak, Cloakwoods - A large number of unseelie fey and shadow druids is found slain in the Cloakwoods. The bodies seem to be localized in the central forest along the river. This doesn't go unnoticed among the fey, who now make the area more dangerous.
23rd Alturiak, Cloakwoods - A doppleganger is found impaled on the remains of a broken spear bearing a banner decorated with a coat of arms in the design of a fiery purple phoenix. The body bears the signs of cold iron.
26th Alturiak, Nashkel Mountain Pass - The mountain pass south of Nashkel, previously blocked by an avalanche, is cleared by the men of the Order of the Blackrose. The trade route is now viable again.
26th Alturiak, Doron Amar - The elven village reiterates the banishment issued upon the Whitewood Vanguard in Hammer, ruling that, should they get close to the village, the Evereskan rangers will deliver two warning shots before shooting to disable or kill. On the same day, according to some, the attempted murder of the Corellonite priest Feleron is perpetrated by a member of the Whitewood Vanguard during a diplomatic meeting to discuss a truce.
27th Alturiak, Coast South of Candlekeep - A group of scaly creatures takes hold of the beach from the sea during the night. They attack on sight, although for now they don't seem to be advancing inland.
27th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - Creatures made of darkness seem to have appeared in the depths of the sewers. At the same time, more and more rumors circulate about people having strange nightmares.
28th Alturiak, Baldur's Gate - A fourteen days truce is declared between Doron Amar and the Whitewood Vanguard.
Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.
In faith,
Scribe Edelgarde Spades
