Rumors & Events of Baldur's Gate

[jpetticolas]

*Puts up one of his own* They stood and watched a drow bard perform. All...of...them... Not once did any of them lift a finger to "kill the drow." If people of the gate are guilty of something like that then so are they.

Sincerely Yours

Asgar son of Svavar.

[Zkenic]

The Ex-Khazark, passing by, read the posted notices and says outloud:

"Huh, I wonder how many notices can be pinned one under the other... " The Wizard then pulled out his own notice and nailed it below the other ones, nearly grazing the ground below.

IT WAS THAY, I SAW THEM WITH ME OWN EYES!!


-Every escaped Ex-Thayan Slaves, All enslaved Elves and Ameris the drow humper.

While passing by the board, Magus Avadurhzaz notices the statement. With a scowl, she tears down the individual scroll, muttering to herself as she goes about the city, hunting down these scrolls as best she can.

[Snarfy]

A rather short and wiry looking man, wearing a grey silken outfit, pauses to fix a profoundly dull stare at the assortment of scribblings, his slouching form heaving once after having scanned them all...

"Feh.... real subtle. S' kinda like watchin' a bunch of half-wits with no arms havin' a competition t' see who can put out a pile of flaming cow pie first. With their faces.

Just makin' stuff up, weren't even no dumb-arse drow up on stage. Pikin' stupid."

... the man mumbles to himself before wandering off down the street.

[Rinzler]

It is rumored that Bregan D'aerthe was incensed by the audacity of these false allegations. It is also said that the mercenary company tracked down the author of the notice and subsequently had them killed.

[artemitavik]

A notice is posted:

Come one come all to the Bladestone Foundation Summer Double Tournament!

The Bladestone will be sponsoring 2 tournaments over 2 days at the Foundation's arena. Both are free to participate and will have 3 categories, beginner, intermediate, and expert. All three categories will have a winning prize of 10,000 gold. (1-10, 11-20, 21+)

The rules for will be as follows:

Tournament 1: Enhanced Battling
Melee Weapons only
You may not leave the ring once started
No healing mid-fight
No Fear Magics allowable
No area affect or offensive magics allowable
5 Wards will be allowable
You must cast the wards yourself via spell or item
Stealth counts as 1 ward, but you may use it unlimited throughout the bouts
Shapeshifting counts as 2 wards. Dragonshape counts as 3
Auras count as 1 ward
Bardic inspirations count as 1 ward, but you may shift between them unlimited throughout the bouts
Damage shields are allowable, but only 1/bout, and your opponent can choose to not immediately engage or hit you until the ward drops
Depending on how many participants are in each category, the fighting may be single or double elimination.

Tournament 2: Pure Sport
Melee Weapons only
You may not leave the ring once started
No healing mid-fight
No magic casting
Stealth is allowable
Bardic inspirations are allowable
Non-fear auras are allowable
Shape shifting is not allowable
Depending on how many participants are in each category, the fighting may be single or double elimination

The Tournaments will take place <7/19 and 7/20 at 17:30 GMT> at the Warrior's Rest/Bladestone Foundation on the Lion's Way

Derik Ranloss will be the officiator.

OOC:
I have received some questions, so I'm going to put some OOC clarifications here.
Yes, Bardic requiem counts as both offensive magic and healing, it is not allowable.
Yes, restoration counts as healing magic, it is not allowable.
No, anyone feared via non-magical means, like MAA fear abilities, will not be disqualified if forced out of the ring. However, if you follow your feared opponent out of the ring YOU will be disqualified.
Some martial abilities end up being AOE. This is ok, they are not magic. They are allowable. Hitting bystanders with one though will count as immediate disqualification.
Please do not Enlarge Person on your dragon form, we don't have the room.

[Truthiness]

As Midsummer draws to a close, activity in the northern farmlands marks yet another festival to be had. Tents and booths set up, food & drink gathered, and final preparations made. A few extra notices are placed around Baldur's Gate, just in case any missed the first.

Shieldmeet is soon upon us! The Siren's Song would invite all to attend the festival to be held in the farmlands north of Baldur's Gate to celebrate the day.

The festival will last through the day on Shieldmeet, all welcomed within Duchal lands are invited to attend.

Activities will Include:

• A free open market for local and foreign merchants to sell their wares. The market will be around all day long as the events unfold.
• Food and drinks provided by the Siren's Song and other local establishments.
• Performances held throughout the day, managed by the the Director of the White Mask, Oona Siofra.

Prizes to be won from the following special events:

• A martial tournament hosted by the Bladestone Foundation.
• Mage duels hosted by Sirion Te'dwa.
• An archery competition ran by Fenix Wandersoul.
• A drinking contest ran by a lucky volunteer.

If there are any that wish to take part in the festival, whether it be performing, trading or competing, be sure to show up! Donations and sponsors to help fund the festival and it's prizes are welcome. Contact Captain Fenix Wandersoul if there are any questions or concerns!

Drinking, dancing and revelry await![/size]

A scroll is attached to the notice, listing out the rules of the two tournaments taking place.

Rules of the Martial Tournament:

1. 2v2 tournament, last round is a 1v1.
2. Teams are formed at random each round.
3. Each contestant can lose two times before they are eliminated.
4. 3 magical wards per team to be cast before countdown, none after. Innate warding only, and team members can ward each other. Teams will have a moment to coordinate this before the fight.
5. If a team member intends to use stealth during the fight, it counts as a single ward for the team. No limit on how many times you can use stealth, although you only may remain hidden for 12 seconds at a time.
6. Inspirations count as a single ward.
7. No leaving the arena. No scaring your opponent to leave the arena. No offensive magics or songs and no shapeshifting.

Rules of the Mage Duels:

1. 1v1 tournament, double elimination.
2. Both agree on 1-3 wards after countdown before they can cast offensive spells.
3. Magical items, wands, potions and scrolls are allowed.
4. Stealth is allowed.
5. Weapons must be conjured during the duel if you wish to attack with them. You may also change your shape to attack.
6. Summons allowed, although keeping to the laws of Baldur's Gate.
7. You must be capable of casting arcane spells yourself if you wish to enter, whether through study or naturally.

//The festival will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, and the events will be strewn throughout the day.
Martial Tournament: 17:00 GMT
Mage Duel: 21:00 GMT
Archery Competition: 00:00 GMT
Drinking Contest: Sometime later//

[Andragorin]

Rumor has it that the recent tournament announcer, Fenix, has reunited with his long lost secret bastard. He seemed to be *EXTREMELY* happy about it.
[BLUFF DC 12]

https://imgur.com/a/Q6gUeLE

[Truthiness]

Rumor has it that the recent tournament announcer, Fenix, has reunited with his long lost secret bastard. He seemed to be *EXTREMELY* happy about it.
[BLUFF DC 12]

https://imgur.com/a/Q6gUeLE

This rumor quelled as quickly as it starts, by mere mention of the source of the initial rumor, a deranged elf who believes himself to be the son.

[mixafix]

Rumours of impropriety aside, quelled or otherwise, a number of notices go up made of the lowest quality that might suffice declaring the whole shield event a success. It declares

Citizens at this time of the gathering of the great and mighty to without thought of personal safety or any general common sense bash once allies with spell and sword King's Tear Emporium thanks all those who attended to offer their wit and skill on the day and invites any who were unable because of general business and gossiping did not find time to purchase from the finest stock of wands, corn snacks and gems to consider doing so in the days and weeks ahead, particularly those who did not win and are in need of aid.

[sweetlikesplenda]

The Grand Knight is seen leaving the city and making for the Radiant Heart Keep. On his way he seems uncommonly tense, uncomfortable, and even a little agitated. When he exits the Keep shortly after he seems to be his normal cheerful self.

[ZStreeter]

In early morning hours is House Vale's steward, Rellon Ayloset, seen exiting their estate with many of his personal possessions in tow. Rumor speaks of his no more being steward and the property no longer as his home.

[Heretic]

The following parchment would be seen posted on bulletin boards in Baldur’s Gate, Beregost, Soubar, Nashkel and near/around The Friendly Arms Inn.

[MadSeer]

A short, unarmed, shirtless and hairy man has taken to roaming the streets at night. Any inquiries would be answered by a few sniffs and a gruff answer, followed by a warning: "Looking for wolves. Watch the rooftops."

[Scoundrel]

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[Blackbird]

Whispers of late among the Blushing Mermaid patrons tell of a man who carries the stench of the sewers and has been seen entering and leaving through the basement. Patrons in the know have heard only snippets of conversation from the basement latrines—references to far off Thesk, a low-murmured thanks to Mask, and the name "Varga." What business he has down there or why he returns is merely conjecture, though some say he occasionally leaves his shadow behind to watch the basement door when he leaves. Others claim that's nothing but the babbling of drunken fools too sloshed to see correctly. Whatever his motives, they are certainly questionable.