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A cacophony of groaning cranes, wood hewing, stone chiseling, hammer pounding, and the indistinct shouting of dwarven laborers from Kraak Helzak could be heard emanating from a once otherwise serene parcel of greenspace in the southeastern corner of the palace district.

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Should any passerby happen upon the site they would take note of signage which would read as follows:
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DM Spartacus wrote: Sat Sep 25, 2021 6:52 am Stirrings in the bowels under the City become very specific in the form of a Lich mustering a horde delivered from who knows where causing such discern among City Groups a full company of Flaming Fist is dispatched to sweep the sewers, even though resources are stretched far and wide, the circumstances and persistent and elusive rumours of Undead emerging from drains demand it. Early reports suggest Undead have been cleared of some ancient tunnels.
With word going out of the undead, several Radiant Heart members gathered to patrol down in the sewers and Undercity. Traversing the slick and waterlogged tunnels, the group made their way towards the lower sections of the old sewer system.
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Once in to the Undercity, they met with a company of Flaming Fist soldiers who had tracked patrols of undead down there. The soldiers were about to make their way back to the city level. They also indicated that a Lich and many more undead were above in the lower sewers. So, the Radiant Heart members volunteered to continue searching the area. There, they cleared some undead as well as the foul temple there.

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Once done, they made their way back up and cleared out some of the undead there, before being forced to return to the surface. The Lich still remains at large.


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These days, strife comes from the north.

The help of good people with good hearts is needed.

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The mutts want to hunt and stablish themselves for the beastlord, they bring death, they bring horror.

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*Missing person signs have been posted up around all of the Baldurs Gate Districts*
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Full reward of 25 bags of gold for the recovery and safe return of Raalkir Nismet Nyn,Circle of Illusion, member of the Red Wizards guild.
Raalkir Nym, was last seen seven days ago leaving the East Gate of Baldur's Gate. Her intention was to explore the Reaching Woods to the North.

All attempts at divination have apparently been blocked. Foul play is suspected.

There will be a reward for valid and reliable information that leads to the location of Raalkir Nym whereabouts or location of her body.

If her body is discovered please to not tamper with the scene if can be helped.

For those responsible, you will not escape. If you return her intact immediately, you will be spared.

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Talk of the Wide the other day was of a particularly attentive feline, that shadowed the steps of many a purveyor of wares throughout the day...unless the Tom was sneaking behind the back of the fishmonger, waiting for his chance to pounce upon a free morsel....

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A busy day at the eternal campfire of the Eastern Farmlands was briefly interrupted when a young man timidly approached the known Banite priest Barristan Schulltze. After building up the courage to approach the Vigilator, the young man introduced himself as Jownar, a typical uninteresting interaction drawing little attention, that was... until the moment Jownar shouted "I wish to serve Bane!". After a brief moment of various reactions from shock, to disgust, to even approval the priest escorted the young man south east outside of Duchal land to host a discussion where local laws would not be broken.

A short time later the young man arrived back at the Eastern Farmlands a good deal ahead of the Vigilator, making his way to Blunt where he purchased himself some simple adventuring garb before venturing northward outside of the Gate.

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The Radiant Scout, Warden Nigel Blaquehawke was spotted along the roads of the Chionthlar River, pausing and using a length of rope that the Quartermasters had marked for measuring distances. The Emerald Scout with the aid of some if the scouts from the order where seen doing some survey work on the area and updating maps and records.
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Subject: DM Rumours of the Sword Coast
DM Spartacus wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:56 am They expect luxury goods to be the centre of winter trading, and coastal runs the conservative way to go avoiding the high risk storm strategy of longer sailings.
Rumor among some dock workers of the Gate's harbor speak of the inspirational message given by the Half-elven Jon Smythe, proprietor of the Chionthar Charter & Seaward Supply, toward his few crew and partners, that the winds favor the bold—and the swift!—to make use of the swing in trade avenues by wheel to shipping lanes by sail.

And that even with little resource, the CC & SS co. may again profit by having the speed and the established routes along the coast and upward by way of the Chionthar, to satisfy the wealthy with their desired objects. And perhaps more....

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Jordan Steelsplitter slaps up a posting inside Baldur's Gate at the notice board, standing beside Mathilde Farmer, it reads as follows.
To the weird 'Wilding' woman that wears a green-antlered-hood, and dons red hair,
You got a stalker, some person or creature disguising itself as human with dark skin and glowing golden eyes. Kept talking about poisoning wells and seeking you, good luck or whatever.

P.S. Mathilde Farmer has more information or something
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Radiant Heart foot soldiers are posted near to the local wells surrounding the city of Baldur's Gate to simply be near and keep an eye out for suspicious activity.

A letter is sent from the Radiant Heart Keep to the Flaming Fist to make them aware of possible tampering of the local water supply.
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The Sons of the Second Dawn are calling on all heroes, adventurers and braves to show their mettle and test their resolve in a grand tourney, unlike one the Coast has seen in recent or old memory.

Come pit yourselves against the marvels of gnomish golemancy. This coming 29th of Marpenoth, your opponents won't be your fellow warriors, but state of the art golems created by a renown and almost mythical master of gnomish arts, Master Beravan! You will be facing opponents none has before had the chance to face, fiercer, smarter and more resilient than you could imagine, and so your victory (if you are good enough) will be all the sweeter, not to mention the wonderful prizes.

The Rules are simple; no law breaking, no magical trinkets or potions and no copying the master's works, everything comes down to your own skill and cunning. But do not fret, besides a single person bout, you can also test your strategic mind and cohesion in group combat (of four people). Do YOU have what it takes to show the Coast your might?

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OOC: The date is 30th October 19:00 GMT. As per rules no consumables or items with use may be utilized unless they are wearable gear, and no such items may be switched out during a fight. Healing between matches will be provided, but no rest may otherwise be had so plan the use of your resources well. The Malicious Image, Glass Doppelganger and Shadow Simulacrum spells are also not to be used on the golems, but you can copy your own companions. All classes, builds and archetypes are welcome, as long as they are allowed within Baldur's Gate. You may apply in game with any member of the Company or via Forum PM.
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Harbor watchers may have noticed a priestess of Umberlee speaking with the ferryman.
He seemed to quaver in fear as he knelt before her. The woman, Dread Wavecaller Perle Wynn, prayed with him, and dusted sand over the supplicant.

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After a brief discussion she departed on a ferryboat. Some time after she returned, a foul look on her face. She disappeared into the Water Queen's house and, with a hammer and nail, posted several notices along the docks. She turned, to any gathering crowd with a look of fury in her eyes. She pointed to the notice with an outstretched hand.

Let it be known!

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By all who fear and give respect to the vengeful seas!

The Water Queen’s House declares
Isabella Villame a blasphemer against Umberlee!


All who dismiss the power of
The Bitch Queen will face Her ultimate judgment, for the sea is and shall forever remain Her domain!
Let none who fear the ire and curse of Umberlee give the doomed woman or her associates safe port while the insult stands!
The Queen of the Depths reaps from the ranks of the doomed, and She starts with blasphemers like Isabella! In the end, the dead serve Umberlee most faithfully!


"This woman, this Isabella Villame, claims the hardworking sailors of this great city do not respect Umberlee, and there is nothing to fear upon Umerblee’s great domain." she says in a mocking tone. "Moments after her blasphemy, I sensed Umberlee's great displeasure."

Perle's sea-green eyes gleam as she strides along the boardwalk. "I reached the harbor, this man here" she points to the ferryman. "Told of a late ship, the Salted Exhalted, with the Flying Fish's Mercantile Company, had not arrived to Amn on time. She carried 20 souls, and Captain Willets was at the helm.

"I cast Umberlee's light upon the sands and prayed that these sailors make it home safe. Mayhap the ship is just off course. Mayhap these sailors still live. Their lives, if they still have them, are in the Sea Queen's hands now. Only She can decide their fate."

She pivots on the boardwalk. "And if they do not come back, we know who to blame." She points at the poster. "This storm rose right as the words left her mouth:

" 'Umberlee is a joke.' 'The city doesn't care.' 'Captains of ships offer Her the middle finger... every time they sail.' "

As she quotes Isabella, her index finger points to her palm with emphasis. "Speech like this is the death of a sailor."

"This absolutely cannot stand. The sailors of this great city know different. They know Umberlee’s wrath, and have seen what careless talk has wrought. This is yet another example. For your health, I urge you -- do not take this doomed woman aboard your ship."

"And if ye know anyone with these views, provide to me their names, or encourage them -- by whatever means necessary -- to attend a service at high tide at the Water Queen's House."

She then seeks to find the families of those aboard the ship, starting with Captain Willets, where she offers to pray with them -- in exchange for tribute.

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The Radiant Heart have been performing additional patrols along the River Chionthar. These patrols take them north and east towards a crossroads leading to Greenest, the Woods of Sharpteeth, the Fields of the Dead, and the northern Trade Way. At points they stop to observe certain crossings of the river where no bridge exists. Detailed charts are made and the areas are surveyed.

Later, the Grand Knight could be seen walking the areas with Bhor, a hero of Kraak Helzak. The two seem to go on to discuss the lands there and perhaps have come to an agreement.

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Xorena wrote: Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:07 pm
"I cast Umberlee's light upon the sands and prayed that these sailors make it home safe. Mayhap the ship is just off course. Mayhap these sailors still live. Their lives, if they still have them, are in the Sea Queen's hands now. Only She can decide their fate."
Rumors spread that some time after the Dread Wavecaller prayed for the lives of the missing Salted Exhalted crew, the ship arrived at their intended destination the port in Amn, with all sailors accounted for. Battered but alive, the crew would share stories once they returned to their home port of Baldur's Gate about a sudden, vicious storm, coming up swiftly on a calm afternoon, having blown them severely off-course from the Coast south-east of Candlekeep. Some time later, the storm dispersed as quickly as it had arrived. With the aid of a brilliant moon and clear stars, and the help of a dolphin, the ship's navigator was once more able to find their course.

Many people would superstitiously agree that the sudden storm, and the subsequent Wavecaller's prayer and the safe return of the ship could not be merely a cooincidence.
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