Rumours of the Western Heartlands

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Ches 1359 DR Year of the Serpent

Blue Lantern Keep - General Morex Ulharaurix from Blue Lantern Keep, formerly known as Rockrun, announces he is looking for legal experts to help them formulate the local laws. Prospects for this are asked to write an application for the job. [DM Ghost]

Near Beregost - A lich is rumored to have been defeated by an expedition of knights led by the Lathander Temple. [DM Spartacus]

Soubar - Rumors spread about Cyricist groups strongarming the local businesses. [DM Wisp]

Triel - Triel announces the arrival of Captain Keene and his elite company of specialists on an exchange mission, rumour has it they will conduct joint patrols and share ideas and training with the local garrison. [DM Spartacus]

Roaringshore - Rumours suggest a group has formed to locate the lost Yondalla hideout. In a counter move the Temple of Yondalla at Gullykin is said to be forming a company to locate their lost hideout. [DM Spartacus]

Friendly Arm Inn - Rumors circulate about a new threat: someone named the "Man of Storms" and his giant followers. [DM Cleric]

Winding Way - Traders report a sharp increase in profits as raids are at their lowest for the year along the river. [DM Spartacus]

Greenest - Patrols increase in the area after the sighting of a blue dragon, although the creature was not spotted again. [DM Spartacus]
The Breadflower Bakery is still seeking the recipe books authored by Hill Ramsi. [Player Led][DM Spartacus items]

Neverwinter - House Divine winter snow tiger fashion wear is exported by House of Cards and demand for snow tiger skins around Baldur's Gate has seen a strong uptake. [DM Spartacus]

1st Ches, Cloakwoods - A massacre of Seelie fey takes place at the hands of Unseelie, likely affiliated with the Laughing Tree, takes place. [DM Ink]

3rd Ches, Cloakwoods - Shadowy figures with yellow lights in hand are spotted traveling from the Cloakwoods to the Wood of Sharpteeth [DM Ink]

4th Ches - Near Greenest - A battle ensues between the Myradon Vindicators, a newly formed mercenary group, and an army of undead, led by a black-clad cleric. Although the mercenaries succeeded, very few survivors were saved. [DM Ink]


Soubar - The Black Abbey is rumored to be gathering efforts to oppose the Order of the Radiant Heart's presence in the north. [Player Led]

Baldur's Gate - A new Khazark is rumored to have arrived at the Thayan Enclave. [Player Led]

10th Ches, Beach North of Candlekeep - After saving Sister Ashenie from the frost giants, the green dragon Julius dies because of the sustained injuries. He is then brought back to life by Sister Ashenie and the grace of the Broken God. Upon his resurrection, his eyes changed from green to a golden hue typical of metallic dragons. Sister Ashenie claims to have heard a voice telling her that Julius' "nature would remain the same but his heart would differ from his kind". [DM Ink]

11th Ches, Western Heartlands - Kamine Waynn issues a call to arms to defend the newly liberated Sunset Vale. [Player Led]

16th Ches, Baldur's Gate - A ship foreman named Frand Fellman is found dead in his house. Although the cause of death is still unknown, the most likely explanation is that he was murdered after surprising thieves in his house. The Ship Makers Guild demands action. [DM Spartacus]

17th Ches, Doron Amar - A song contest takes place in Doron Amar between the elves Tiawyn and Taereal that ends with a draw. [Player led]

17th Ches, Winding Waters - The body of a man is washed to the Winding Waters, although the circumstances of his death are unknown, the cause of death seems to be a slashing wound on his neck. [Player Led] ((OOC: took some liberty here in what sounded the most likely scenario for this rumor to be spread, Jepop feel free to correct me if this is not the intended outcome))

17th Ches, Western Heartlands - The green dragon Julius agreed to break the curse, devised by himself, that caused the death of the bronze dragon Igadol Zymeta, killed by his own apprentice, the fallen ilmateri Alexander Calborn. Igadol was brought back to life by Sister Ashenie through a True Resurrection ritual near his memorial. [DM Ink]

17th Ches, Wyrm's Crossing - A local Chauntean priest is rumored to have dispatched a group of undead that infested a nearby field. [Unknown]

20th Ches, Baldur's Gate - The yearly ceremony of the Breaking, the first after the Time of Troubles, takes place marking the opening of the season of naval commerce. As usual, Grand Duchess Liia Jannat makes her appearance in various parts of Baldur's Gate bearing gifts to the workers. [DM Soulcatcher]

Uldoon Trail - The wanted book thief Bethany Binder is according to rumors recently tracked to one of the many caves scattered along the wagon trails east of Greenest and brought to justice. [DM Spartacus]

24th Ches, Chiontar Bridge - Sister Ashenie and a man named Cassian are attacked by a group of Shadow Priests. They are subsequently saved by a patrol of House Stillwater. [Unknown]

Cloakwoods - Rumors circulate about shelters being made for displaced fey. [Player Led]

22nd Ches, Cloakwoods - Jak Dimburrow, Master of the Watch of House Vale, issues a call to arms to oppose the evil fey known as the Laughing Tree, likely responsible for the unseelie activity and subsequent seelie massacre in the area. According to Jak, the Tree has absorbed the power of an unseelie lantern artifact and is now raising an army of flesh and vines. The creature has now allegedly enough power to rival the fey Robin Goodfellow. [DM Ink]

23rd Ches, Friendly Arm Inn - A woman falls to her death from the rooftop of the inn. According to the rumors, an investigation is carried out by various adventurers, House Divine among them, and reveals that the woman was pushed from the roof by someone who then teleported away to the beach south of Candlekeep. [DM Wisp]

27th Ches, Baldur's Gate - The body of a young woman, according to Silverstar Katli Lovric a Selunite named Tana, is found in front of the Elfsong tavern. The murder is attributed to sharran cultists. [Unknown]

27th Ches, Gullykin - A group of Xvarts destroys Murkshire and attacks Gullykin, but is rebuffed by locals and travelers. [DM Ink]

29th Ches, Friendly Arm Inn - An unconscious druid is rumored to have been found at the border of the Cloakwood and then brought to safety. A series of dark markings could be noticed on his arm. [Unknown]

30th Ches, Baldur's Gate - A mage dueling event takes place at the newly built dueling room at the temple of Mystra. [Player Led]

Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Thank you for making the game alive with your stories))

[InGame]

Fliers are put on display in Baldur's Gate, Friendly Arm Inn, Beregost, Greenest, Gullykin and Nashkel.

Full time guard needed!

I am looking for a full time guard of myself and my property. If you are decent, have no criminal record, do not follow evil deities or other sinister entities and can respect Duchal and other local law of the regions, then please contact me in my homestead on the outskirts of Baldur's Gate. I'm looking foward to discuss other details of the employment with you, if you are interested.

Chauntea bless you with warmth, growth and days full of life.

Kervel Greencrest,
Priest of Chauntea
Speaker of House Vale

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/// OOC note: Ideally player should share similar playtimes with me or euro timezone. Mine is GMT +2 DST. Contact me here in forum, IG or in discord (InGame#7179) if you are interested

[mixafix]

Suton Dykes stops by Greenest on his way to meet wagons due in with some of his goods from the far east. He studies a flier seeking a guard, full time for a Cleric and ponders what might trouble the area and worries for his trade goods a moment. He declines the offer mentally and orders a drink instead. While there he hears of another event that might trouble his trade the desertion of Fort Abraxus. He pulls out his battered map and looks for the place but with no luck and so he asks around the Inn.


Does anyone know who owns the place now if anyone he asks? How many buildings are there? He explains to those who had not yet left. There is gold in buildings mark my words! It may not be guild hall quality but for the right price it will move on the market!

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Tarsakh 1359 DR Year of the Serpent


East of Baldur's Gate - The new temple of Chauntea is now finished. [Player Led]

Greenfields - Two organizations grow in prominence in the Greenfields and Greenest in particular. The Myradon Vindicators has a reputation of seekers of justice and problem solvers in the region. The Masquerade Court, an organization seemingly comprised of masked agents, has grown in notoriety for being ruthlessly efficient in any task that pays well. DM Mimic

Near Beregost - Rumours persist of warriors in pursuit of Undead lairs. The nearby Temple of Lathander appeared to have no knowledge of the current expeditions. [DM Spartacus]

Soubar - A merchant by the name of Kali starts an effort to unite the merchants of Soubar in a Consortium. Meanwhile, a count of each household in Soubar takes place on behalf of the Black Abbey. [Player Led] and [Player Led]

Soubar - An armored woman with the symbols of Tyr and a disfigured Red Wizard are noticed in Soubar, conducting separate efforts to aid the locals. [Player Led] and [Player Led]

Triel - Captain Keene and his elite company of specialists had expelled a group of travellers who had arrived at Triel unbidden and without papers. [DM Spartacus]

Winding Way - Traders on the Winding Way spotlight two books of interest to the adventuring market: the first is called the big book of loyalty and the second The daughters of Sadie Younger. Both seem related to lost relics. DM Spartacus

Amnian Mountains - Some adventurers led by the Blake brothers are rumoured to have been exploring in the Mountains of Amn driven by rumours of lost treasure. [DM Spartacus]

Baldur's Gate - The beggars in the lower city recently whisper about a generous hooded figure, that seems to enjoy tossing around a coin or two. No one has heard the figure speaking. [Player Led]

1st Tarsakh, Friendly Arm Inn - A spontanious Sales event takes place outside the Inn. Many tents and stalls are seen as a mutual effort of House Divine and others, even a stall of Candlekeep's avowed or two followed. Adventurer's Equipment, potions and wands are sold, as well as appraisal services. [Player led]

2nd Tarsakh, Greenfields - The Mercenary Group known as Myradon Vindicators are recruiting. [Player Led]

2nd Tarsakh, Friendly Arm Inn - Stories of a self-proclaimed dwarven diviner circulate in the area. [Player Led]

3rd Tarsakh, Soubar - A group of cultists of the All-Seeing Eye, guided by the necromancer Batibat Kok-Lir Kasdeya hangs a symbol of the cult at the door of the Ebon Blades Keep, stating the intent of act a reminder of the old faith after the Time of Troubles [Player Led]

4th Tarsakh, Soubar - The recently returned Grein Nightgale removes and disposes of the banners attached by the All-Seeying Eye. [Player Led]

7th Tarsakh, Friendly Arm Inn - The inn is attacked by the Unseelie fey and druids loyal to the Laughing Tree. One of the defenders was grabbed by a druid in red dragon form and dropped in Candlekeep's courtyard. [DM Ink]

9th Tarsakh, Roaringshore - Rumors spread from the returning ship Lavenza that High Captain Rensby Caine was captured by Waterdhavian privateers in the Sea of Swords and executed. [DM Soulcatcher]

11th Tarsakh, Cloakwoods - The Laughing Tree is defeated by the concerted effort of House Vale and the Green Enclave, encounter that culminated with the destruction of the Lantern and the freeing of She-Who-Walks-In-Roses at the hands of Jak Dimburrow. At the same time, the elves of Doron Amar guided by Feleron Nierdre and Elyssa Symbaern, stopped the druids affiliated to the tree from completing an unholy ritual. [DM Ink]

12th Tarsakh, Wyvern Valley - Reports of a fierce battle between a group of wyverns and an unknown draconic figure, possibly a bronze dragon, circulate. Despite the intervention of the wyvern matriarch, the dragon is victorious. DM Archon

14th Tarsakh, Warrior's Rest - A performnce event titled "New Beginnings" is hosted in Warrior's Rest as a joint effort of Candlekeep and the Bladestone Foundation. No contest is held, but simply a chance given, to let already popular performers take the stage, as well as let the less well-known ones make a name for themselves. The Headmaster Derik Ranloss also announces the Rules of the School and Inn once again for any new guests or those who did not know them yet. [Player Led]

16th Tarsakh, Baldur's Gate Outer City - An event at the Bibliotheca is held as a farewell for Miss River Steel. An Egg Hunt and a Poetry contest are hosted by the White Mask Theatre director Rose Riveneth. The winner of the contest is also River Steel, with the poem "Farewell to Baldur's Gate". Gifts are exchanged and the Bibliotheca is handed over as she makes her Farewell later in the evening. On the same day, a verbal altercation between two Aurilites and a Kossuthian take place near the celebrations. [Player Led, with interjection from DM Ink]

16th Tarsakh, Fort Abraxus - A group of adventurers halts the execution of a "witch". In their wake, the self-styled Lord-Inqusiitor Abraxus is slain. The fort is soon abandoned as the peasants and farmers who resided there no longer feel safe. DM Mimic

17th of Tarsakh, Fort Prominence - The few Radiant Heart soldiers once camped among Fort Prominence have departed and returned to the fortification at Radiant Crossing or to the Keep outside of Baldur's Gate. [Player Led]

18th Tarsakh, Friendly Arm Inn - A group of Gith approachs a group of adventurers and asked directions for Soubar. According to Meredith, a gnomish witness, one of those present antagonizes the Gith who then attack the group and are subsequently defeated. A tablet is recovered from the attackers containing instructions to recover something unspecified and some geographical landmarks. Further investigation revealed that the Gith arrived from the Wood of Sharpteeth through something akin to a Gate spell. [DM Autumn]

20th Tarsakh, Baldur's Gate - A group of adventurers has to go on a rat-hunt instead of the rat catcher of Baldur's Gates, on Honeymoon at the time. Many huge rats as well as Wererats are bested. Rumors spread about the "Queen of Rats". [DM Author]

21st Tarsakh, Nashkell - Several adeventureres witness frost cast upon Nashkell at the will of Auril. The church demands a monthly tribute to the godess of eight bags. It is not yet decided if the officials of the Town will give in to the demands. In the meantime, the Everwatch Knights spare no effort to mitigate the damages. [DM Mimic]

23rd Tarsakh, South of Candlekeep - The Bladestone Foundation announces the completion of Hope's Landing, the dock situated near the now functional lighthouse. [Player Led]

23rd Tarsakh, Friendly Arm Inn - The gnome known as Meredith claims to have saved two elves from the attack of a crazy but powerful woman creature, capable of shaping into a gelatinous cube. [Player Led]

28th Tarsakh, Baldur's Gate - Lady Melyse Blackhall is arrested at her manor for the murder of her husband, the merchant Edywnne Blackhall. It is said that her accuser is a fellow noble of Baldur's Gate, Lord Eugene Denton, who had been involved in a real estate dispute with the beleaguered noblewoman. [DM Mimic]



Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades and Reader Tiawyn Aleaneldeth

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Thank you for making the game alive with your stories))
[/quote]

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Mirtul 1359 DR Year of the Serpent


Baldur's Gate - The House of Cards predicts the upcoming season of trade will be dominated by defense and ship building. A rise in crime around the city of Baldur's gate has been noticed. Maltz the well known trader offers 10,000 golds for the recovery of a stolen cloak and the arrest of the thief. [DM Spartacus]

Nashkel - The cold continues to batter at Nashkel, the lone settlement among those affected by the unseasonal snow that has not yet capitulated to the Temple of Auril's demands. Troop movements within Amn suggest there is activity moving northward. [DM Mimic]

Cloakwood - An unusual number of rare sightings, and troubling encounters with angry woodland defenders are reported. [DM Spartacus]

Triel - The village around Castle Triel starts to take shape. Meanwhile, Triel increases security at most entrances. [Player Led] and [DM Spartacus]

Sword Coast - Agents hired by the temple of Yondalla at Gullykin have been seen up and down the coast asking questions about the Yondalla Yarns [DM Spartacus]

Roaringshore - The shop Run-a-Rig owned by Rose Wintertal, is hiring. [Player Led]

Boareskyr Bridge - The Green Enclave undertakes a protracted effort to help the animals poisoned by the river Player Led

1st Mirtul, South of the Troll Hills - A village is razed to the ground by red clad people during the night. A single note is left written in blood: "Tyrhang" [DM Soulcatcher]

2nd Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - Two ships importing pottery and various refined metals have supposedly gone missing, although the Flaming Fist refuses to send its ships out for patrol. [DM Soulcatcher]

2nd Mirtul, Cloakwood - The druid Sane Fensen is attacked by Sirenes. [Player Led]

2nd Mirtul, Nashkel - A delegation of the Order of the Radiant Heart, led by Lead Warden Nigel Blaquehawke, delivers supplies to the town. [Player Led - DM Mimic's plot]

5th Mirtul, Cradle of Growth - The Greengrass celebration, organized by the clergy of Chauntea, takes place. [Player Led]

6th Mirtul, Cloud Peaks - Creatures such as ice elementals, wolves and Orglashes, appear in the area, slowly increasing their numbers each day. [Player Led - DM Mimic's plot]

6th Mirtul, North of Nashkel - A party of necromancers and summoned Undead are defeated by a group of justice seekers from Keczulla. [DM Spartacus]

7th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - It is rumored that a robed man attempted to steal from the homeless, but was confronted by the City Watch after his attempt went poorly. [DM Summerbreeze] and [DM Spartacus]

8th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - Lady Melyse Blackhall is acquitted of all accusations. Dame Catherine of Tyr issues a formal statement declaring that the Church of Tyr believes Esme Brightheart is the real culprit, thanks to the aid of Warden Alexander Marshall. It is also believed that the accusations are a plot set up by Lord Denton to delay Lady Blackhall's filing of a protest to contest the sale of her estate to him past the deadline, which has now expired. Meanwhile, the Masquerade Court's renown further grows in the city of Baldur's Gate as Lady Blackhall's advocate, Rafe Landers, is a member of the prolific organization. [DM Mimic]

8th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - A woman is threatened at knife point by an unknown man near the Black Dragon Gate. [Player Led]

8th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - The dead bodies of a man and a cat are found in a locked warehouse in the Steeps District.

8th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - A traveler from Neverwinter, having a near miss with pirates, had one of his rings stolen. He offers one bag for the return of this ring named 'the docks ring'. [DM Spartacus]

8th Mirtul, Gullykin - It is rumored that the Temple of Yondalla has located the lost hideout of Yondalla, opting to keep the location secret. [DM Spartacus]

12th Mirtul, Nashkel - The Chauntean priest Kervel Greencrest offers the blessing of the Earthmother to the crops against the unusual cold.

12th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - The dwarven bard Einar Madbeard forms a duo with the hin performer Iris the Colorful.

13th Mirtul, Friendly Arm Inn - A shrine to the Lady of Loss is found out in the open surrounded by skeletal remains. [Player Led]

15th Mirtul, Soubar - Corneille de Locke joins the Consortium. [Player Led]

16th Mirtul, River Chiontar - A horse trader by the name of Stu Blaze is murdered while out riding one of his horses. A reward is offered by his family to bring the culprit to justice. [DM Spartacus]

17th Mirtul, Nashkel - Those devoted to the Firelord seem to take in the opportunity to bring in new faithful. Large pyres are placed around the city, warding off the cold. Nashkel's citizens can be seen visiting the pyres offering gems to the fire in thanks and tribute to the Lord of Flames. [DM Ink]

19th Mirtul, Soubar - Greil Nightgale joins the Consortium. [Player Led]

20th Mirtul, Hope's Landing - The grand opening of the dock of Hope's Landing takes place. The event, hosted by the Bladestone Foundation with the aid of Candlekeep, involves a martial tournament that sees Thok, Micar'vilchi Iliathor and Lylan'Synor Syr'Asiryn in first, second and third place respectively. [Player Led]

21st Mirtul, Darkhold - The dreadlady makes her return after an extended absence. [Player Led]

23rd Mirtul, Soubar - It is rumored that a massive creature of muscle and plate is dragged into the market place recently by an equally large monster and sold. Meanwhile, an increased activity of the local militia, which is currently making recruitment efforts is observed. [Player Led] and [Player Led]

26th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - The lost ship is found by a hired privateer ship greatly damaged. According to the survivor, the ship was intercepted by a black ship flying a pirate flag. Their captain refused to give up everything they've got, so a fight ensued during which most of the crew were slaughtered. Those who surrendered were left to die on the ship without the mast and sails. Only the name Dun or Doon was provided to identify the culprit. Aid is provided by the Church of Selune. [DM Soulcatcher] and [Player Led]

26th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - Rain departs House Vale and the role of steward ad interim is taken by Master of the Watch Jak Dimburrow. [Player Led

Nashkel - Auril's priestesses call allies to their side, while the Council of Six are monitoring the situation closely. The shrines that had been erected to Auril in the outlying settlements of the Cloudpeak foothills are set ablaze and turned into large bonfires by the Everwatch Knights.

27th Mirtul, Nashkel - The Council of Six's response to the Temple of Auril is announced by Watcher Wai Li. They offer them to either execute those who attacked Nashkel or to spend the money requested by the Aurilite in funding a war against them.

29th Mirtul, Nashkel - An ice genie approaches the gates of the city but is immediately shot down. [DM Ink]

29th Mirtul, Western Heartland - For the previous few days, known clerics of Leira lose their spells. The City of Berdusk issues a warning to all citizen from going near her shrine or followers, although it now appears that the priests are receiving spells again as normal. [DM Soulcatcher]

30th Mirtul, Baldur's Gate - House Vale and the Church of Chauntea start a joined effort to train new farmers [Player Led]


Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Thank you for making the game alive with your stories))

[JustAnotherGuy]

During the day of 1 Kythorn, 1359, the Green Enclave held a public meeting. There were many attendees. Most of the meeting's discussion centered around the damaged land around the Boarskyre Bridge. Despite a very rude interruption by an ice mage walking right through the gathering and disrupting the proceedings (who claimed that they did so to go a straight line, though they had to go out of their way to enter the circle), the meeting was held peacefully and without incident.

[TheBorderPrince]

An anonymous (or rather pseudonymous, as it is signed as coming from Herald of Black Dawn, whoever might that be) pamphlet being most likely some kidn of document of Cyricist faith - or rather, of one of the many competing sects of this still young religion, started to appear in various places in widely understood West. The Volume I in the title strongly suggest potential for followups

OOC : for mechanical reasons illyon figures as the author, but ICly he strictly used the aforementioned pseudonym.

The Dysangelion

Volume I

Proclamation of the Prince

We are living through unholy transfiguration of cosmic scale. An initiation of New Aeon. When it becomes necessary to utter the Word, the whole of the land must be bathed in blood. The Old must die to make a way for The New. The many false gods have to perish for the One to rule supreme. It is unavoidable progression, an unstoppable force of fate and change. The Black Dawn is rising, its unholy radiance growing stronger each day and hour and soon it will eclipse all that was before. No flesh shall be spared – the hearts of men will blacken like the Unholy River blackened with blood of fallen god. Those hearts who resist will have their beat quenched instead. There is no escape from the scorching radiance of the Black Sun. Death to all of those who oppose its rise. Death to all who oppose Cyric.

This is the One True Way

This is the rule of the Supreme Throne.

On Rule of Will

Authority is nothing unless backed by might, but more importantly Will. The Black Sun is the authority supreme, from which all power stems. Blessed be with his darkness those in his unholy graces, for only those deserve to rule over the land. The prophets of Old said, Might makes Right, in which they were on spot somewhat, but ultimately erred. Might that fails to exercise itself, to impose, means nothing. It is Will that makes right. A will to utilise one’s might to the fullest, A Will to act, a Will to take, a Will to Power. For those who aspire to be Dark Sun’s stewards upon the land.

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law

above which only the will of the Supreme Being stands. No deed is too heinous, no murder too cruel, no betrayal too bitter in a way to power and glory of Cyric. Obey not the slave morality of the paladin cattle. Exercise your Will to Power. This is the One True Way.

On Fermentation of Strife

Chaos is a ladder to power, and no chaos is better than the chaos of conflict. Whenever and wherever one will crashes unto another, blows are exchanged and grudges forged, not only is the black heart of our Supreme Lord filled with joy, but a door for furthering temporal ends opens. When wills grind against each other, a third party can divide and conquer. Pit your foes against each other. Watch them bleed each other slowly, then stab them when they do least expect. Pick your allies wisely, and never treat such declarations as permanent. Aligning goals eventually shift and diverge, and beneficial contracts turn into burdens unexpectedly quickly. Climb up, corpse after corpse, ruin after ruin, betrayal after betrayal. Thrust fright into their hearts so they shall not know day or hour of their doom. Fell one foe at a time, and keep others uneasy, confused, and vulnerable. Any method is justified if it brings the desired end. This is the One True Way.

On Way of the Slayer

Power over the life and death is the power ultimate, and the power the true steward of the Black Sun must exert it without hesitation. For there is no dynamic like the one between the hunter and the prey, the killer and the victim, the executioner and the condemned. To take life, is the finest exercise of superiority. Murder is an Unholy Sacrament. It needs to be savoured, in every bit. All slayings are good for all of them further the influence of Our New Lord of Murder, but some are worthier than others. The terror of impending doom, the prolonged agony brings joy indescribable to our Lord, and also projects our power and reputation, striking further fright into hearts of heathens. Whenever possible, remember to offer your victims to the One, for Black Sun delights in the blood spilled in his name. This is the One True Way.

On Negation of Truth

The Prince of Lies is the title of your Lord, and you will honour this epithet. For words have power, and bending them to your will can release this power. Say what you need at the moment. Say what serves your cause and cause of Cyric. Do not bother yourself with factuality, but only if your words bring the desired end. Be wary though, do not repeat the errors of Harlot-Slain-on-Blackfeather-Bridge and her minions, however. Lies are to serve a purpose, not to be an wanton end in their own. They are not meant to be litany of pointless untruths uttered with no thought about the consequence and risk. Treat your words like a chisel to shape your surroundings to your liking and to Cyric’s Greater Glory. Obfuscation, doubt, perjury, libel and deceit are weapons as powerful as any blade. But like any blade, they need to be wielded skillfully to achieve desired effect This is the One True Way.

The book is also available from servers book system in game

[TheCrescentMoon]

Those with keen eyes that walk the Way of the Lion may notice a mark of a Crescent Moon appear in one of the stones present in the formation known as a druidic circle.

The mark is not carved, it is not chiseled, it is not worked. The stone itself seems to be shaped that way, as if it had always been like that.

[Almarea90]

An anonymous (or rather pseudonymous, as it is signed as coming from Herald of Black Dawn, whoever might that be) pamphlet being most likely some kidn of document of Cyricist faith - or rather, of one of the many competing sects of this still young religion, started to appear in various places in widely understood West. The Volume I in the title strongly suggest potential for followups

OOC : for mechanical reasons illyon figures as the author, but ICly he strictly used the aforementioned pseudonym.

The Dysangelion

Volume I

Proclamation of the Prince

We are living through unholy transfiguration of cosmic scale. An initiation of New Aeon. When it becomes necessary to utter the Word, the whole of the land must be bathed in blood. The Old must die to make a way for The New. The many false gods have to perish for the One to rule supreme. It is unavoidable progression, an unstoppable force of fate and change. The Black Dawn is rising, its unholy radiance growing stronger each day and hour and soon it will eclipse all that was before. No flesh shall be spared – the hearts of men will blacken like the Unholy River blackened with blood of fallen god. Those hearts who resist will have their beat quenched instead. There is no escape from the scorching radiance of the Black Sun. Death to all of those who oppose its rise. Death to all who oppose Cyric.

This is the One True Way

This is the rule of the Supreme Throne.

On Rule of Will


Authority is nothing unless backed by might, but more importantly Will. The Black Sun is the authority supreme, from which all power stems. Blessed be with his darkness those in his unholy graces, for only those deserve to rule over the land. The prophets of Old said, Might makes Right, in which they were on spot somewhat, but ultimately erred. Might that fails to exercise itself, to impose, means nothing. It is Will that makes right. A will to utilise one’s might to the fullest, A Will to act, a Will to take, a Will to Power. For those who aspire to be Dark Sun’s stewards upon the land.

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law

above which only the will of the Supreme Being stands. No deed is too heinous, no murder too cruel, no betrayal too bitter in a way to power and glory of Cyric. Obey not the slave morality of the paladin cattle. Exercise your Will to Power. This is the One True Way.

On Fermentation of Strife

Chaos is a ladder to power, and no chaos is better than the chaos of conflict. Whenever and wherever one will crashes unto another, blows are exchanged and grudges forged, not only is the black heart of our Supreme Lord filled with joy, but a door for furthering temporal ends opens. When wills grind against each other, a third party can divide and conquer. Pit your foes against each other. Watch them bleed each other slowly, then stab them when they do least expect. Pick your allies wisely, and never treat such declarations as permanent. Aligning goals eventually shift and diverge, and beneficial contracts turn into burdens unexpectedly quickly. Climb up, corpse after corpse, ruin after ruin, betrayal after betrayal. Thrust fright into their hearts so they shall not know day or hour of their doom. Fell one foe at a time, and keep others uneasy, confused, and vulnerable. Any method is justified if it brings the desired end. This is the One True Way.

On Way of the Slayer

Power over the life and death is the power ultimate, and the power the true steward of the Black Sun must exert it without hesitation. For there is no dynamic like the one between the hunter and the prey, the killer and the victim, the executioner and the condemned. To take life, is the finest exercise of superiority. Murder is an Unholy Sacrament. It needs to be savoured, in every bit. All slayings are good for all of them further the influence of Our New Lord of Murder, but some are worthier than others. The terror of impending doom, the prolonged agony brings joy indescribable to our Lord, and also projects our power and reputation, striking further fright into hearts of heathens. Whenever possible, remember to offer your victims to the One, for Black Sun delights in the blood spilled in his name. This is the One True Way.

On Negation of Truth

The Prince of Lies is the title of your Lord, and you will honour this epithet. For words have power, and bending them to your will can release this power. Say what you need at the moment. Say what serves your cause and cause of Cyric. Do not bother yourself with factuality, but only if your words bring the desired end. Be wary though, do not repeat the errors of Harlot-Slain-on-Blackfeather-Bridge and her minions, however. Lies are to serve a purpose, not to be an wanton end in their own. They are not meant to be litany of pointless untruths uttered with no thought about the consequence and risk. Treat your words like a chisel to shape your surroundings to your liking and to Cyric’s Greater Glory. Obfuscation, doubt, perjury, libel and deceit are weapons as powerful as any blade. But like any blade, they need to be wielded skillfully to achieve desired effect This is the One True Way.

The book is also available from servers book system in game

*A neatly written parchment is affixed under the essay seemingly in response*

So Where Does Power Lie?

In the mighty warrior that can dispatch many men with the swing of their sword;
In the wealthy king whose purse can buy the warrior's loyalty;
In the stealthy assassin whose knife can dispatch the king from the shadows;
Or maybe in the silver tongue that can stop them in their track with the right words?

Who lives? Who dies?

Power is a game of smoke and mirrors and perhaps you have been answering the wrong question.

Perhaps the right question is WHY?

What is the purpose of power?

Power without purpose is a master rather than a tool and the powerful man is but a slave. And how can you find purpose if such is purposefully obscured by the un-light of a dark sun?

But such is the problem of the negation of truth. The perfect liar often ends up believing their own lies, including the very fact that truth -can- actually be negated. Truth can be distorted, molded but sooner or later it will surface like a bloated body discarded in a marsh.

Whoever you are, I pray you might one day see true light.

In Faith,

Guide Edelgarde

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Kythorn 1359 DR Year of the Serpent


Islands Near Candlekeep - A mysterious group of arcanists is building a slanted tower and looking for arcanist apprentices. More concerning rumors claim that they wish to either exterminate or subdue all dragons or "tame the world". [DM Cleric]

Triel - Amid tight security a dramatic uptake in activity is observed and a strong patrol comprising the best of the best is seen to set off business like in pursuit of something. [DM Spartacus]

Nashkel - Undead sightings around north Nashkel have dropped off in recent days. [DM Spartacus]

Baldur's Gate - A headless corpse is recovered from an unofficial grave in the graveyard. The remains appear to be of a sea faring leader and cause some citizens to call for stronger efforts from the city to clamp down on this continued descent into crime. [DM Spartacus]

Neverwinter - The recent fur trade boom at Neverwinter seems to have come to an end as the fashion market slips ashore and new markets are sought. Deck of Cards appear to be well placed to adjust to recent sea faring concerns and has already moved assets into ship defense products and ship building as the full extent of reckless pirate activity develops apace. [DM Spartacus]

Uldoon's Trail - The mercenary group known as Myradon Vindicators is now a common presence in the area, patrolling the road and aiding any traveler in predicament. [Player Led]

Soubar - A new mysterious faction known as the Crimson Watch emerges in the scene of Soubar. [Player Led]

River Reaching - The efforts of the Green Enclave to help the wildlife affected by the corruption on the River. [Player Led]

2nd Kythorn, Baldur's Gate - A festival dedicated to Tymora takes place at the temple in the Manor District. [Player Led]

4th Kythorn, Baldur's Gate - The wedding of Rose and Mathilde Wintertal, officiated by Priestess Nadine, takes place near Ulgoth's Beard. The event then moves to the Everwinter Estate, with refreshments and the performance of the duo of Iris the Colorful and Einar Madbeard. [Player Led]

9th Kythorn, Amn - Numerous Aurilite shrines are set on fire and consecrated to Kossuth. Meanwhile, the Order of the Radiant Heart patrols the mountains and culls the population of ice creatures. [Player Led/DM Mimic] and [Player Led/DM Mimic]

10th Kythorn, Soubar - An elf known as Xilsys, exiled for many rumored crimes against her people and Waterdeep and known for selling "spiced wines" in Soubar, is sacrificed to Malar at the Fanged Pit. [DM Soulcatcher]

12th Kythorn, Triel - A lone orc assailant, armed with steel is slain at the bridge by House Marshall and their allies. [Player Led]

13th Kythorn, Soubar - A fighting competition takes place between fighters and captive monstrosities. [DM Ink]

16th Kythorn, Western Heartlands - Cyricist pamphlets start appearing in the area, written by someone who identifies themselves as the Herald of Black Dawn. [Player Led]

18th Kythorn, Amn - The conflict between Nashkel and the Temple of Auril escalates into a full blown war, with the Aurilites looking for allies. Despite the bandit attacks to the supply lines, Nashkel nevertheless assembles a majority of its standing military to a forward base in the Cloudpeak foothills, led by Captain Sinoc Haven and supported by Pryat Gilthisanthilas. The Helmite force from the House of the Guardian in Nashkel is led by Watcher Wai Li around the Cloudpeak Mountains to Crimmor, where they are met by the forces from Athkatla and the mercenaries of the Black Tower. Once the Amnian forces reach the base at the river Weng and split on both sides a massive flood causes a tidal wave that destroys the bridge. Watcher Wai Li's quick action spares many lives and the Helmites are forced to regroup. Increased activities are also observed in the Frost Giant Keep. [DM Mimic]

20th Kythorn, Amn - The forces of the Order of the Radiant Heart join the Helmites in the effort against the temple of Auril. [DM Mimic]

22nd Kythorn, Roaringshore - A riot erupts in the streets of the town, but it's promptly calmed by Captain Dante Evenwood. [DM Archon]

23rd Kythorn, Friendly Arm - The bronze dragon Sunathaerarcanisshesjing or "Suna" visits the campfire and socializes with those present. [DM Ghost]

28th Kythorn, Baldur's Gate - The known bartender of Roaringshore Sel was arrested by the Flaming Fist for a few candlemarks. [Player Led]

Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Thank you for making the game alive with your stories))

[Aspect of Sorrow]

The evening of the 7th of Flamerule 1359 saw members of House Marshall in Triel, Church of the Triad, and Hunter's Lodge in discussion with Caesingixthraeorn, a silver dragon familiar to the Triadic and ally to Triel's efforts.

[TheTwiste11491]

Flyers make rounds by messengers along the outposts within the Western Heartlands

Attention all Hardened Mercenaries, Warriors, and Protectors of the North The Ebon Blade are looking for new blood to bolster our ranks!

We offer a place to sleep a wage for our officers as well as a cut from any job preformed in service to the Ebon Blade. Those whom have quandaries of morality should not apply. We are Mercenaries who are focused on results rather than moral optics. At present we are seeking all kinds of souls be you a warrior of great martial prowess, An adept scout with stealth and guile, An ex thief whom is looking to find a better living, or a skilled magus whom could use backing in exchange for your talents in the field. We hold ourselves to our reputation which we have cultivated over the years meaning that once we accept a job we see it to the end and we do not take contracts that conflict with ones we currently have active or that would jeopardize ones that are in the process of being negotiated on.

What to expect
An organized militaristic force structure
Opportunity for upward advancement should you prove you're worthiness
To follow the orders of the chain of command
To take contracts from questionable organizations or not so questionable ones

I invite you to come see Captain Greil at Blade's Keep If you wish to inquire further.
Captain Nightgale of the Ebon Blade Mercenaries

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Flamerule 1359 DR Year of the Serpent


Boareskyr Bridge - An accidental deviation of the river paired with the continuous efforts of the druids offer some respite from the poisonous water. [DM Spartacus]

Baldur's Gate - After the increas in criminal activity, the Court debates an increase in patrols. Meanwhile, river trade flourishes after the recent decrease in pirate activity.[DM Spartacus]

Beregost - A rogue who was surveying various properties is driven off by local adventurers. [DM Spartacus]

Nashkel - Great preparations for the imminent battle and isolated skirmishes against the temple of Auril take place. [DM Mimic]

Nashkel - Devils are spotted approaching from the East. [DM Summerbreeze]

5th Flamerule, Lion's Way - A former Red Wizard necromancer was captured in a local cave. [Unknown]

8th Flamerule, Triel - A gravely injured halfling by the name of Wisica Weatherbee is found by House Marshall near Castle Triel after she survived a gnoll attack. House Marshall tends to the injured and increases patrols in the Reaching Woods. [Player Led]

8th Flamerule, Baldur's Gate - The Open Stage takes place at the Whitemask Theater. The event is interrupted by a robber that threatened those present with a crossbow, but only upon shooting he realizes that he did not have any bolts. The robber is incapacitated and brought to the City Watch.

9th Flamerule, Soubar - The Ebon Blades start a recruitment campaign. [Player Led]

9th Flamerule, Boareskyr Bridge - Yuri Lichelina encounters a red dragon and disappears into the High Moors. He returns a few candlemarks later carrying colossal bones. Then he climbs on the dragon and flies away. [Unknown]

11th Flamerule, Nashkel - The main chapter of the Order of the Radiant Heart in Athkatla sends reinforcements to aid in the battle against the aurilites. [DM Mimic]

14th Flamerule, Greenest - Rumors spread of a new enterprise of the Rocky Creek company for the development of the area. [Player Led]

14th Flamerule, Ulgoth's Beard - A group injured in a cave on the island is saved by a mysterious stranger. [Unknown]

15th Flamerule, Roaringshore - A man tries to blow up the local shop Run a Rig. A bounty is placed on him. [DM Ink]

15th Flamerule, Uldoon's Trail - A dampening in magic is noticeable near Yuri Lichelina's house. The Myradon Vindicators prepare a funeral pyre for an unknown individual. [DM Mimic]

15th Flamerule, Tradeway South of Baldur's Gate - Sel, the bartender of Roaringshore, is ambushed by three heavily armored men emerged from a dark cloud. After being threatened, the bartender follows them. [DM Ghost]

20th Flamerule, Uldoon's Trail - A battle takes place near a local cave between a group of fiendish cultists and the members of House Marshall. It is rumored that Declan Nash is now in possession of something foul taken from there.((OOC: please be aware that only the final rumor paragraph on the original post is known IC)) [DM Summerbreeze]

20th Flamerule, Baldur's Gate - Rumors circulate of a Red Wizard asking information about an injured harper, an entourage of Thayan Knights, a group of slaves and another Red Wizard. [Unknown]

20th Flamerule, Roaringshore - It is rumored that a former captain jumped out of the Broken Goblet's window for unknown reasons. He survived the fall with broken legs. [DM Ink]

20th Flamerule, Roaringshore - The bounty on the unknown arsonist is removed. [DM Ink]

21st Flamerule, Baldur's Gate - An elven woman is ambushed outside of Sorcerous Sundries. [Unknown]

22nd Flamerule, Cloudpeaks - The final battle between the Helmites and their allies against the Aurilites takes place. The Amnian forces prevail, destroying the temple but at a great price. A few surviving aurilites manage to escape. [DM Mimic]

22nd Flamerule, Zhentil Keep - Zhentil Keep is taken by Cyricist fanatics and it is rumored that Manshoon managed to escape with a selected few. The Citadel of the Raven once again becomes the Capital of Zhentarim and every land conquered by it remains loyal to Manshoon. It is also rumored that the former priests of the Dead Three were threatened by Cyric of losing their powers if they did not worship him. Meanwhile, the remaining shrines to the Dead Three are now repurposed to the Dark Prince. [DM Soulcatcher]

23rd Flamerule, Amn - Ser Declan Nash, Ser Aaron Lyonaler, Ser Alexander Marshall, Ser Gaven Arkalis, Ser Sean Asen and Sister Ashenie travel in Amn to rescue a fellow Triadic Knight. After facing undead and the "Lashlord" it is rumored that after Sister Ashenie chants in celestial tongue, all the dead whose body was recovered is raised on the spot. [DM Ink and DM Soulcatcher]

23rd Flamerule, Bladestone Foundation - A mage duel takes place and sees Cold Wesh as the victor. [Player Led]

23rd Flamerule, Beregost - The Church of Torm offers refuge to the amnian persecuted mages. [Player Led

28th Flamerule, Baldur's Gate - The Festival of the Gods takes place. [Player Led

30th Flamerule, Soubar - The Crimson Watch starts its recruitment efforts. [Player Led]

Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Thank you for making the game alive with your stories))
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[TheBorderPrince]

As the subtitle of Volume I would imply, another part of the Dysvangelion, a Cyricist pamphlet by a pseudonymous author, the "Herald of Black Dawn" has entered shady circulation in the Western Heartlands

OOC : for mechanical reasons illyon figures as the author, but ICly he strictly used the aforementioned pseudonym.

The Dysangelion

Volume II

Beyond Good and Evil

For common man, his experience locked entirely within the confines of the Material Realm, good and evil are primarily moral categories. Yet, this is not their real essence. For it means conflating the result with the primary cause. Good and Evil, along Law and Chaos, are in their most base essence just forces. The elementary forces of the universe, which along the elements of matter and energies of life and death, give the universe shape and set it in motion. It is true, that these forces come with certain properties, that cause being formed by them behave in specific patterns. Extrapolation of such patterns to behaviour of mortals is what gives us the common notions of good and evil – for differentiation from the cosmic forces, lower case is used for these words in their moral sense. It needs to be noted however, that most mortal denizens of the Material Realm are not intrinsically aligned to any of those forces – they’re the domain of supernatural, seeping in from outer spheres. Why most humans are attached to these notions, then? The answer is simple – through cultural imprint and conditioning. Apart from certain races, whose blood is explicitly contaminated with outsider element, or who are affected by some other supernatural effect, any material being has equal potential for both. Yet, most human societies evolved towards the good side of the spectrum. Which creates a strong bias amongst their members – bias so strong that it is reflected in the language itself The word “good” is used both in the moral sense and in the practical sense, meaning “positive” in terms of outcome. This of course, leads to interesting paradoxes of speech – an assassin, performing their task perfectly has done good in the practical sense. Yet in the sense of commonly understood morality, the act he committed was evil. And here is the first revelation. To obtain it one must stand aside, and see Good and Evil as what they actually are, unaffected by cultural conditioning into their reflections in material morality. From this perspective, it becomes clear, that as cosmic forces, they are opposing, yet equivalent. Neither is, in intrinsic sense, fundamentally better (for a lack of more appropriate word) than the another. This is the first step on the Threefold Path to Liberation.

The Left Hand Path

In the next step, we will use another linguistic analogy. One might have noticed that the word “right” is often associated with the good-end of the morality spectrum (and too some degree, also lawful). We do have terms like “righteous” “right-hearted”, and so on, and so on. Its opposite is “wrong” but the word has a major weakness – apart from describing morals, it can also describe the “practical” wrongness, i.e. being in error - logical or otherwise. But the world “right” has yet another meaning which is a relative direction. And it comes with yet another opposite, unmarred with such negative connotations – “left”. Hence “left” can be used as a short-hand for opposite of right in a “moral” sense, in a way that does not imply its inherent inferiority. That liberates us at least from the semantic layer of conditioning. And now it can be seen clearly that one has two paths in front of oneself – the right hand path, associated with forces of Good and their reflective good morals, and the left hand path reflecting the same on the on the side of Evil. As it was mentioned in previous step, they are at their basest level equivalent – quantification of value simply does not make any sense at the most fundamental level of existence. Yet, beyond the nonexistent intrinsic valuing, there is another way of their assessment – one rooted in practicality. Where does right hand path lead? Towards submission of oneself to others, towards constraints and bounds, towards slavery to ideals and rejection of self-interest in favour of interest of others. The left hand path, conversely, leads to putting uttermost value on the self and its own, on refusal of being a slave to others. There is only only valid reason for its follower to bend - to avoid destruction by another, more powerful force, a force that more likely than not also follows the left hand path, yet have mastered it to a higher degree. Thus, the left hand path is the liberatory one, the one that leads to the fullest self-realization, and the more it is mastered, the more liberated is its follower’s existence. Choosing to walk the left hand path is thus the second step on the Threefold Path to Liberation.

On the Breaking of Chains

Mere choice of the left hand path is never enough, though. While many “righteous” preachers will claim that the way of evil is the “easy” one they could not be further from reality. It may be an easy one if one was fortunate enough to be born among culture unmarred with the goodward conditioning, but, at least amongst humans, not one truly is. Especially not here, in the West, where I write down these words. But even among so called “evil” races while the influence might be minor, it is always there. Orcs, for example, in all their ruthlessness and rejection of mercy are still bound by their notions of honour and forthrightness. To go from this imperfect state, tarred by conditioning-induced qualms and doubts, to state of full liberation, where chains of conscience, remorse, guilt, compassion, attachment and rightfulness no longer exist, is no easy task. It requires transvaluation of all values, rejection of imprints fed unto one’s mind since one’s very birth. Very few can achieve this on their own. A proper teacher is usually needed. A proper patron. And who would be a better patron in such endeavour than the one who mastered the left hand path to such degree that he elevated himself through it from mere mortal to the mightiest of the gods, the Dark Prince, The Dark Sun, mighty Cyric? Come unto him, and under guidance of his teachings and mysteries dispensed by his prophets, you will shed your chains one after another, and walk the left hand path forward at expedient speed. This is the third and final step on a Threefold Path to Liberation.

[Almarea90]

*The below flyer bears Candlekeep's symbols and is posted in the main settlements of the Western Heartlands*

Coastal Chronicles - Eleasis 1359 DR Year of the Serpent


River Reaching - The yew tree stuck in the river continues to impact the flux of the corrupted water. [DM Spartacus]

Triel - Rumors circulate about setbacks in the building efforts. [DM Spartacus]

Baldur's Gate - The recent spike in criminal activity is now in decline. This tendency is suspected to be caused by the return of the adventurers involved in the efforts against the Temple of Auril in Amn. On the other hand, an increase in piracy is observed at sea. [DM Spartacus]

Roaringshore - Captain Gil Kikkok and his wild crew dock in Roaringshore. It is rumored they showed interest in the 'five captains challenge'. [DM Spartacus]

Berdusk - The local paladins have expressed a particular concern that thieves from Greenest are on the prowl in their area. [DM Spartacus]

Amn - The gang led by the Blake Brothers is reported to have stolen a rare plant before heading into the Amn mountains. [DM Spartacus]

Greenest - The Myradon Vindicators mercenary company continues its recruiting efforts. [Player Led]

Western Heartlands - A trading cartel called 'the three Kings' are rumoured to have sent invites out to a select few traders for an upcoming meeting. In the meantime, An unusual and cryptic flyer has been seen along the coast: "Information finders sought apply, within signed Forwinn, best prices offered" [DM Spartacus]

2nd Eleasis, North of Baldur's Gate - Numerous attacks perpetrated by undead rats are reported. One man claim to have seen off in the distances a human figure in ragged green clothing running off with a large cage in hand. [DM Blight]

5th Eleasis, Baldur's Gate - The Selunite ceremony of the Moonfire takes place below the Undercellar. [Player Led]

6th Eleasis, Baldur's Gate - Sheren is looking for Valerion and Laureline Aseph, who left Baldur's Gate about 15-20 years ago. [Player Led]

7th Eleasis, Cloudpeaks - The frost giants make an attempt to rally an army after the recent defeat of the Aurilites, but this attempt is suffocated in blood by an unknown third party. [DM Archon]

8th Eleasis, Greenfields - The empath known as Esme Brighthear is killed by Arlath the Mad. The latter is currently in the custody of the Myradon Vindicators and it is rumored that the Mad has become a "hole in the Weave". [DM Mimic]

8th Eleasis, South of Soubar - A contingent of Masquerade Court Knights is found slain. Rumors suggest they were pursuing an as-yet unidentified target when they were waylaid by unknown assailants. [DM Mimic]

11th Eleasis, Ulgoth's Beard - A meeting of the Church of Selune and their allies takes place. [Player Led]

11th Eleasis, Greenest - A woman by the name of Nora Yorn is looking for adventurers willing to help her recover her late husband necklace. [Player Led]

15th Eleasis, Baldur's Gate - The Church of Mystra is looking for Yuri Lichelina of the Myradon Vindicators. [Player Led]

15th Eleasis, Roaringshore - Interviews are being conducted at the Broken Goblet to form a crew for the Sparrowhawk. [Player Led]

18th Eleasis, Baldur's Gate - The Open Stage takes place East of Wyrm's Crossing. This event's theme is "the Tyranny of Gilded Thrones". [Player Led]

20th Eleaasis, Shrine of Mielikki - Traces of an unholy ritual including humanoid skulls is found near the statue of Mielikki by a group of adventurers. The remains are promptly dismantled and an investigation started to find the culprit. [Unknown]

23rd Eleaasis, Soubar - A merchant caravan is attached by a necromancer. The bodies are found devoid of any life force. [Player Led]

23rd Eleaasis, Soubar - Unholy rituals are conducted by a Cyricist follower. [Player Led]

24rth Eleaasis, Roaringshore - The local bartender was observed talking with a gravely wounded hin. A short while later, she was observed to stand on her feet and leave for the docks with a weaken stagger and a dazed expression upon her face. [Player Led]

25th Eleaasis, Baldur's Gate - The headless body of a red wizard is displayed outside of the Thayan enclave. A sign left hanging from the body reads "Veshna, traitor and enemy of Baldurs Gate, responsible for spreading plague" [Unknown]

Fort Prominence - The fort is overtaken by a group of orcs raising the flags of Gruumsh. [DM Ink]

27th Eleasis, Nashkel - A ceremony for those who fought against the Aurilites is held in Nashkel. Discordant voices about the current policy on arcane spellcasters are heard. [DM Mimic]

26th Eleasis, Soubar - A thief attempts to steal from the merchant square but is promptly apprehended by Zerros Ozmir of the Crimson Watch, although she successfully manages to escape shortly after. [Unknown]

29th Eleasis, Soubar - An altercation takes place between an unknown woman and two members of the Black Abbey. The latter are killed. [Player Led]

30th Eleasis, Western Heartland - Pamphlets denouncing the Amnian oppression of the practitioners of the Art start circulating. [Player Led]

Author's note: if anything is incorrect or missing, do not hesitate to contact me.



In faith,
Guide Edelgarde Spades

((OOC Disclaimer: If you would like something added in future works feel free to send me a PM or poke me on discord. In order for me to avoid involuntarily metagaming I kindly ask that the request is delivered as follows:

- Either IC (missive or in game if you prefer)
- Or OOC with a link to the relevant rumor post in the forum

In order to facilitate follow ups from new or returning players, I have added the name of the DM involved or the tag player led for each rumor. The original post is also linked. Please let me know if any of those is incorrect.

Thank you for making the game alive with your stories))