Baldur's Gate : The Sword Coast Chronicles : NWN2 Persistent World

As I step into these lands, my expectations and my hopes are at a low. I have visited so many places in my search, that I now feel cursed to search forever. It has been a long ten years since they've disappeared. But my search for my wife and child will continue until either I'm dead or they are by my side.

In that ten years I have become a knight, and relinquished the title, although not officially. For it was an unneeded thing that only tied me down. The only responsibilities I must live up too, are to my god and my search for Elaine and our child.

I have explored many lands, some friendly, and some wild to the extreme. I have been to the Hells and back, battled Liches, Mages, Giants, and yes, even a dragon or two. And if it were not for my companions and friends I have met along the way, I surely would have perished by now. But I feel that Gwaeron Windstrom keeps an watchful eye over me, how else could one explain suriving so many dangers that I have seen in my lifetime.And yet I feel cursed, I have found too few clues as to my wife and childs where abouts.

The wearniness of my body shows itself thru the lines upon my face. Too many nights of restlessness that can only be calmed by a wifes touch. And now, for my transgressions in the Dalelands, I must start over, all the gifts I had been given by my god, the blessings that I had relied on in my search, all gone. And now I only have the simplest of blessings left. But perserverence and just plain stubborness are the birthrite my parents had given me. So I will weather my atonement and my punishment, and perhaps Gwaeron Windstrom will see fit to trust me with his gifts again.

And my search continues, and Perhaps, just maybe, this is where I find the next clue to my search.

Perhaps I am on the right path now. I ran into Sir Haeman and Lady Angelina here, and it seems that the Order of the Silver Rose is here in Baulders Gate. Although they are using the temple of Tyr for a meeting place and headquarters for now. they seemed pleased to see me, and they greeted me as Sir Seth. It seems to be a long time since I had been called that. And I admit there was a certain pleasure in hearing it. I told them of my transgressions in the Dalelands, and the punishment that Gwaeron Windstrom had decidedly placed upon me. To my surprise they were quite forgiving, and offered guidance which I readily accepted. So I have decided to retake my place among them, and to help in any way I can, to help establish our order here. And to give protection and help to any who are in need here. But I have no misconceptions, My journey to regain Gwaeron Windstrom's grace, and to regain his trust in me will be a long one.

Well the war has begun, between Baulders Gate and Amn. I was there at the beginning at the loss od Beregost. So many injured , so many dead. And Beregost in flames. After doin what I could do as far as healin those injured , I never even had time to draw my sword, although the then current standings of the OSR was, I am not to engage either side, unless directly attacked. Which I tried to adhere to, till I was in immediate danger.

Later as I met up with Lady Elvina and Sir Haeman, We decided to set up a triage and aid center on the Lionsway. To help those in need returning from the front we were there for days helpin so many injured. Our Aid center also became a center for information soon as word would come back from the front.

We have also been directly threatened by a Cowled Wizard that appeared before us at our camp. Who said Amn would be to Candleskeep, Frienfly Arms Inn, and yes even to Baulders Gate in two days time. As he was boosting of their plans, he also told us of their planned tax upon all magic users. How can a mere mortal tax a god given gift? This will not be tolerated! And Lady Elvina told him such. So it appears to me, the Silver Rose may be drawn into this war no matter what we want.

\\\\After the negotiations break down, Seth has been given orders to stand in the front lines to give healin support in holding the bridge to the right leading into Beregost. While he waits to take his position, he takes out his journal and writes what could be, as far as he knows, his last entry.\\\


My beloved wife, Elaine. I write this not knowin if the sun shines for me tomorrow. But I wanted you to know, I never gave up lookin for you and our child. Our child must be of 10 years of age by now, and all I could hope is that he or she has your eyes. After the fall of Aesyr I searched the entire island but to no avail , lookin for you. and have been from Elben Aator to the Dalelands and now to Baulders gate in my search for you as you will see by readin my journals. I never gave up hope in findin you my love. But I fear that the gods may intend for us to meet in the hereafter now.

Gwaeron Windstrom has led me down many paths, and at every turn I hoped to see your golden blonde hair and beautiful smile waiting for me. If you are reading this, then Lady Elvina has found you and I did not survive this battle. For I gave this journal to her for safe keeping, just in case she finds you one day.

Yours forever My love
Seth

\\\\Upon completing his last entry, Seth finds Lady Elvina and hands it to her with instructions that if he dies to give to his wife Elaine if she is ever found.

Well I survived the final push against Amn in Beregost. Also retrieved my Journal from Elvina , well obviously or I wouldn't be writing in it.*grins as he continues to write*. The battle was a tough one many were injured and maimed. After holding the bridges into Beregost against the Amn push, we proceeded to the palasaide After the first battle there, I looked around to see very few left standin, but my heart was gladdened to see Elvina among those left on their feet. Those of us left standin raised and healed all we could before proceeding forward. The next battle I dont remember to much other than the fightin was heavier and closer combat as I've ever seen. But obviously we prevailed or I wouldnt be writing now. The Lords Alliance finally showed, but only after the fighting was done, typical. But I'll leave the heavy lifting of "negotiations" to them. I hope they can handle that much at least.*chuckles*

I have searched these lands from top to bottom, and I'm in confusion why Gwaeron Windstrom has led me here. I have found no clues as to my Elaines or our childs where abouts. Could I have misread the signs that led me here? With every day that passes it seems more and more to be that way. I grow restless, and I wonder if the time for me to move on nears. But I will resist these feelings as long as possible, I must have been led here for a reason. Perhaps........just perhaps it was to learn of the blood of Dragons that runs thru my veins, as I have recently learned when it surfaced. I had a long talk with Hoihe over this very thing the other day.

So I will resist these feelings of moving on as long as possible, I wonder, I havent been to Icewind Dale yet, but no, Gwaeron Windstrom has led me here for a reason. I must find the signs and recognise them for what they are.

I have been here In Baulders Gate for several months now, and slowly Gwaeron Windstrom's blessings are returning to me. I hope this is a sign of his trust bein regained towards me.

The Order of the Silver Rose seems to be growing. The memberships are expanding almost daily.This gladdens my heart, to see so many that want to spread goodness through out the lands. But I have no misconceptions, there is an abundance of evil here as well.

With all that said, I have been havin some strange feelings as of late. I am not sure if it is my newly discovered bloodline taking hold or if its something else. Its a restlessness of mind. I constantly think of my father and am curious if in fact he was of dragon blood. Then darts away to my Elaine and our child. I begin to wonder If I saw them would I actually recognise them anymore, or even more, would she recognise me. I also have thoughts begging to ask, Am I an imposter in a knights clothing. What have I done to deserve even one of the gratitudes I have been given. After all, I cant even find my wife and child, what kind of husband and father can not do such.

My desperation popped its ugly head once before, and I vowed never to let it happen again. I almost killed a Lunar Drow over my desperation for information in the Dalelands.

Now I hear Lady Svetlana has left the order. I should not be surprised from our conversation earlier. Still, this makes me wonder if this is a move I should consider, for myself. But no, I must remain steadfast in my resolve to serve the people. And I still feel that thru the Order of the Silver Rose is the best way to achieve this goal for as many people as possible.

Promoted! Me, Promoted, who'd a thunk it! I am now a Knight General in the Order of the Silver Rose. I mean, a country boy from very modest means now a knight General, I can almost believe that this is only a dream.

Reminds me of when Elaine and I first met, she would joke about how plain she was, although her beauty was obvious for all to see in my eyes. And I would jest on how Homely I was. *a grin creeps across his face as Seth remembers* We discovered quickly we were both from small farm family backgrounds. Although hers ended quite quickly and tragically from hordes of undead that swept across her families farm. Killing everything they saw or smelled, including her family.Where as my family were still alive when we met. I kept promisin to take her to see them, there always seemed to be time , till there wasnt anymore, and it was to late. My mother would have been so happy to meet Elaine, as my father would have, as well. *his grin disappears and a sadness overwhelms him as he finishes his entry*

Elaine would be so Proud this day. One day I will know the truth!

*the sadness becomes to much for him, and he puts his journal away for another day*

So much has happened over the last few weeks, a unicorn, capture of a Malarite , and met a fella that said he had some friends that wanted to talk to me, said they called themselves "the Harpers".

But first off I have to make record of my first knighting ever! And the squire I knighted was my good friend Svala. She has grown so much since we met , she is a faithful of Gwaeron Windstrom, as am I. So it was a proud day for me to knight her. She is well deserving.

The Unicorn. Me and Lady Elvina were talking outside the Friendly Arms Inn, when from nowhere a unicorn past by us in a hurry. Of course we followed, it stopped just short of the evil shrine to Malar. We both bowed our heads into prayer when we caught up. We then tried to communicate with the mystical being, tryin to figure out if it was a sign from Meiliki or Gwaeron Windstrom. But upon reflection, I know that it must have been from Meiliki , as Gwaeron Windstrom's sign would have been a common woods animal, most commonly. But as we tried to communicate with it , a follower of Malar claimed it was sent as a sacrifice to Malar! We warned the Malarite not to harm the unicorn , but he attacked and killed the unicorn right in front of us. Enraged, we attacked and subdued this Vile Malarite. Then dragged his unconcious body to the Fist, where he was placed under arrest and carted off to jail.

All of Our order has now been warned of this new Malarite threat we have uncovered.

Now to this person I met and the Harpers. I was cleansing the mountains North of Baulders Gate from Trolls. Trolls, Filthy nasty beasts That Gwaeron Windstron dispises their very being in existance. As I was saying, as I was decreasin their population, a man approached, dressed quite well in what appeared to be armor of very well made quality. We began to speak , and he knew of me. And knew my name. Am I that known already in these lands?* grins and chuckles at his musement as Seth continues to write* He said his Name was Nord, and told me that some friends of his may be interested in meeting with me. To which I replied, " I am always willing to meet the good peoples of these lands". He asked me if I ever heard of the Harpers? I replied no, thinkin that "Harpers" may be a family name of some sort. He then explained to me that it was an organisation that believed in balance, for the good of the people. Which gladdened my heart, I told him I would be willing to meet with them. As allies are always welcome in these troubled times. So he told me how to recognise them and that they may be contacting me soon, to meet with them. I look forward to our meeting.

I still look for a sign from my god as to the next path his will bids me. And I hope that the next clue to finding my wife and child, is only around the next hill, or with the next person I meet. As I always will till I find them.

My love still awaits, as it always will, to embrace your smile once again My lovely Elaine.

Seth

Again I find myself growin lax in my entries into my journal. I have decided to suppress the Dragonic blood that boils within me. A while back several of us from the Silver Rose were training and thinning the Troll herd within the mountains. When suddenly I released a corrosive acidic liquid from within me. And Poor Haeman was unlucky enough to be right in front of me when it happened. Embarrased I apologised as he stood there drenched in my spew.. I immediately healed him as I apologised, and he merely wiped the corrosive spewdom from his armor. From that day I vowed never to allow this heretage of mine to show itself ever again. And so far I have been successful.

The other day I also made some new allies, of which I really cant speak of , suffice it to say that I met another Templar of Lathander and some agreements were made. This is something I see no need to speak of to others within the Order of the Silver Rose, as no rules were bent or broken. And it was requested that I didnt speak of it, so I wont. But allies are always good even if they are ones others arent aware of.

Now, as far as my bein a General of the Silver Rose, how should I say this.........its not all its cracked up to be. The mountains of paperwork, the responsibilities, I just dont how Lady Elvina and Sir Haeman do it. I find my mind wanders a bit to much, when I should be concentrating on the work at hand. I remember fondly back in the days when I was a Knight Errant, or even when I was a squire. And I fear I am becoming to complacent in my role as Knight General.

I need to seek guidance from Gwaeron Windstrom in this, is it really his plan for me to be a knight of position in the Silver Rose? Or, have I fallin into a crevice along the path I am suppose to be followin? I mean, Elaine and our child, I cannot abandon them, and it has been to long since I've seen any sign from Gwaeron Windstrom as to my true path.

Elaine, with My lords grace and guidance I will find you one day. But until that day I remain true and always think of you in my waking thoughts and my dreams. So until the day our paths once again become one, know this , I will never give up as long as there is a chance you are still alive.

Seth

Two days ago I was at Friendly Arm Inn at the auctioneers browsing thru his wares. When a poor unfortunate soul approached me. He asked for a few coins to buy a meal. I smiled and told him that I would gladly buy him a meal at the Inn. Once in the inn I asked the Innkeeper how much it would cost to give this gentleman a room with board for three nights. The Innkeeper replied that it would cost 80 coins. I readily agreed, paid him and wished this unfortunate man well, knowin at least he would be fed and have a safe place to sleep for a few nights.

Upon stepping outside, I was again approached by a different man and his family. they were under the same predicament. He had heard what I had done for the first man, and wished for a meal for his family. So I again agreed, he then asked if I meant his family as well? I told him yes gather all he could and I would give them all room and board at the Inn. I no sooner said this and they were sproutin from every corner of the courtyard, Dozens of them! All these people, Homeless and hungry? I could not allow such a thing, but I wondered with all these people do I have enough in my means to help them all? None-the-less I invited them all into the Inn, to see what I could arrange. The Innkeeper nearly had a heart attack when he saw what I brought him this time.

The Innkeeper and I spoke for quite a while, me tryin to convince him to take them all in , and him being very reluctant to do so. Finally he decided a price that it would take for him to give in. Twenty Five thousand gold! My heart fell as I heard the sum, as I only had eight thousand on me. But I kept a straight face and my determination. We haggled back and forth for a while then I offered My foot soldiers greatsword to him as payment. This sword I had had for quite a while now and is one of my prefered, as the balance is equal to none. But when you weigh my attachment to this piece of steel against the dire needs of these people there is no contest. The people must be helped.

He hesitated, but reluctantly agreed to accept it as full payment, and agreed to give Room and board for all there who needed it, for three nights. I complimented his generousity, and made sure all had what they needed before i continued on my way.

After all this, I have had many thoughts on this, three nights, isnt much time, and whats to become of them afterwards? I wondered if with our new keep if we might be able to employ some with the building of it . But talkin with Sir Haeman, he had a better idea. He suggested talking to a man named Tildon, who was in charge of rebuilding Gullykin, and perhaps he would have work for them. This seems to be a better and a long term solution to these poor unfortunates, and will build their self esteem aswell. I will ask Sir Haeman if he could possibly talk with Mr Tildon on this , and hopefully he will agree.

I have written Barbryn Glori, and requested that she consider hiring some of these folks who are down on their luck, in the building of our keep. I will await her reply. Although time runs short for the ones who I had put up at the Inn. what will they do till the building starts, if hired? I will look for other avenues for income for these people. There must be something that can help them care for their families.

Yesterday I recveived a sending. Curious thing these sendings, its as if a thought is placed in your mind, you know its not yours, buts its there. It told me to come to candlekeep, so I did. I met with Hoihe , who was waiting for me, and he introduced me to a squire named Auron. Auron was of the Radiant Heart.

Hoihe explained it was time for him to visit the Earthfasts, but to get there we needed to be teleported. He talked to a friend of his outside the Library and he agreed to teleport us there.

Once we arrived we could tell something was wrong, pools of blood stained the otherwise white snow clad grounds. We followed the trail , and with what trackin skills I have I could tell many yetis were about, and yet almost appeared as if a single human footprint was trampled upon by the yeti's. We were attacked many times by the yetis and were just ahead of a Frost giant who was trailin us. We decided to make ourselves unnoticeable to all, by me blessing us with greater sanctuaray. the rest of our trek was uneventful till we arrived at the mouth of her cave. There was smoke billowing out and blood everywhere at the entrance to Sarah Silverstone's cave. I could see the anger rise in Hoihe's demeanor. Anger that was tempered only by his concern for Sarah.

We could feel the heat rising from the cave, so we guarded ourselves against fire. and we entered.

The cave was filled with burnin embers and the smell of death was almost overwhelming. Hoihe bravely lead us into this den of death. As we delved deeper I could sense we were being tracked, but but we needed to push forward, and so we did till we came across an undead Dragon. We immediately laid the undead Dragon to rest. but after doin so, portals begin to appearin all over the cavern, Red dragon disciples attacked us without warning or mercy. We fought them for what seemed like hours, until the last was dead. that was when we found out that they were indeed Red Dragon Disciples. Upon discovering this, Hoihe called upon what he thought was his friend and comrade, Ashalon. It was then poor Hoihe discovered that the uindead Dragon was indeed Sarah. Ashalon had ordered the dragon disciples to slay her and recreate her in undeath. Stunned Hoihe couldnt react fast enough as Ashalon disappeared.

Then more Dragon disciples appeared and attacked, taking us off guard. I tried to heal fast as I could in between fightin them off myself, but I was to slow, Hoihe fell. I saw this but could do nothing, my blessings had nearly depleted, and my hands were full fighting off the dragon disciples , good thing Auron was there, his fighting skills were invaluable, and his bravery unmatched in this heat of battle. without him I know we wouldnt have been victorious. But still Hoihe laid upon the ground. I rush to him and found I had depleted all my healing blessings , but I had one scroll left that I had saved for emergencies just such as this. Hoihe was still alive but very near death , I read the scroll and healed him.

After Hoihe regained his senses we made our way outside.As we stepped outside the cave collapsed behind us. I made a windbreak and found what sticks I could for a fire. Hoihe slept as Auron and myself took turns keepin watch.

In the mornin Hoihe called upon another dragon, who came and they talked for a long while. Auron and myself couldnt understand a word , but the meaning was there for all to see. I feel a blood feud war is about to begin, among the dragons and their disciples. And I know my part in this is not over yet either, cause as Ashalon and Hoihe spoke Ashalon took a long hard look at me then insulted the copper bloodline I try so hard to suppress. As if he could sense the blood that runs thru my veins by heritage.

Well it seems that what so many of our order had desired will come true. A new keep for our order. But with so many things to be done now, a completed keep is a long ways away yet. People to get to work, grounds to be worked so a foundation can be laid, then the building of the keep itself. Not to mention the funds that still need to be raised. Needles to say its still is a daunting task.

I cant help to think, when my mind wanders, what then? After the keep is finished and we are all settled in, what then? I am thinkin that I may need to turn my attentions elsewhere once the keep is finished. I seem to have lost track of what brought me here in the first place. My search for my wife and child. I have searched these lands High and low , and now I'm very confident , they are not here. So whats next? Do I stay? Or do what I know is in my heart?

Well questions with answers for another time. It does me good to see all of the Knights and squires so excited and happy with the prospect of a new home. And I shall endeavor to do my best with any task that is needed from me.

I admit, that as of late I have been negligent with my journal entries. But now I find it necessary to write of these past events and of certain events to come, for prosterity's sake.

Firstly, Our Keep is finished, finally a home we can call our own. We are moved in and the other day we were disussing policy amonst the knights. Then a voice in my mind calls to me, I recognise these callings, Hoihe used it once to me before, think they are refered to as sendings. Anyways, It was from a Elven woman named Laitae Lafreth. It told me she was in danger from Malarites, but didnt know where she was, but gave me a clue as to where to start lookin. An Old tree in the Woods of Sharp Teeth.

But as we entered the wood we were followed by a man, who made some comment as to shiny knights, which I ignored. but unfortunately he followed us. Then he stopped us and demanded payment for bein in what he called "his woods". Naturally I refused, and upon my refusal he started casting. I took this as a sign of aggression and immediately cast silence upon him. Whether I was successful on hitting him with it is unsure, but he did have to change his position. I didnt want this fight at this time so we tried to end it quickly as possible. Fortune smile upon us as Sir Haeman and Commander Elvina showed just as we defeated him. We took him to the Fist then continued on our way.

Upon reaching the old tree in the forest I was able to pick up a trail that appeared to have been something dragged away. We were able to follow the tracks to a portal within the woods. We stopped and I checked the tracks again, yes the trail was more clear now and with drops of blood within the tracks. they went thru the portal. So we followed.

The portal took us to a cave, where it was apparant someone was in real trouble , the blood in the tracks was clear for all to see. After clearing the way from a few slimes we continued out the other side of the cave.

This is where we found the Malarites, their priest, and what appeared to be some Lycanthropes. we battled our way thru them, As I cast my protection upon the group, as I felt their pain from the wounds they received, I would cast my healing spells upon us all. I was becoming very low on my blessings when we found here, the subject of their immenant hunt, they had cut her heals so she would leave a bloodtrail when she ran.Fortunately she had the presence of mind to cast a sanctuarary spell upon herself to prevent them from injuring her further by the time we had arrived. but she had fallen unconcious and was badly hurt. I noticed when I first saw her, I found myself thinkin, " how could anyone want to hurt such an attractive elven woman?" Pushing these thoughts aside in my mind, we immediately began to try to heal her best we could, while the others stood guard over us.

After healin her best we could, I gently picked her up, held her close while gently supporting her head against my shoulder with one hand, carried her with the other arm. With my brothers and sisters of the Silver Rose protecting us the whole of the way back, we returned to the Keep. Where we left her in our nurses care in our infirmery.

\\\\\\to be continued.......

Upon waking the next mornin I went to the infirmery to check on Laitae. She was already gone, the nurse said that had left a while ago. So I went to finish some paperwork before joinin Lady Elvina and the rest of the Knights. We all met in the loungin area and were discussing the keep with Mr Baz, when we were informed we had a visitor. It was Mis Laitae, she joined us and were discussing the previous day. Then I was informed that a man was outside lookin for me. I excused myself and went to see who it was.

I didnt see anyone at first , but then I saw a man that appeared to be very sick approach me . He said he had a message for me. I looked at him and he was covered in boils, open sores, and was weezing with every breath. I asked him if there was anything I could do for him but he was insistant on delivering his message to me. He handed me two lockets of hair. I was Shocked! I inspected them and one looked much as the one I keep near my heart, that was left for me at our old keep.

I asked him where he got these from , or who gave him these, he only replied "your search begins at Hallows Heart". Before I could ask anything more he collapsed. We tried to heal him but he died right there in front of me , then immediately turned to dust.

I was dumbfounded, shocked, and astonished, does this mean Elaine and my child are alive?! After all this time, will I finally be able to find them? Or is this a cruel hoax. I walked away in a state of shock and went inside the Keep. I must a been a sight when I walked in, cause the room fell to silence as I stepped into the room. Without thinkin I blurted out what had happened. and must have shocked everyone, heck half the people in the room never even knew I had a wife, let alone a child.

But the question remained......What or where is Hallows Heart.

Laitae Researched this for me and the answers she found are troublin to say the least! It is in the 176th layer of the Abyss! With a Twisted Ruler by the name of Fraz'Urb'luu.

But no matter the danger, no matter what I must do, I will find her with the help and guidance of my lord Gwaeron Windstrom.

To this end, I have began fasting and spend most my days and nights praying to my lord for his guidance.

Hold on Elaine just a little longer, I will find a way!