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The Bladestone Foundation

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Founded by Ashan Wayne, the foundation is a school for warriors of all walks and skill sets. The end goal of the school is to provide the fighters, scouts, knights, and other defenders of the coast the best possible training and battle readiness available at minimum cost. As well to provide training for the defenseless, in order that they become capable in self defense. The school has no affiliations politically, and makes no judgements about its students. However, with the goal of the school in mind, students will be interviewed and questioned about their past experiences and goals. Since it's founding, the Bladestone has evolved from purely a school to a more local-community oriented organization. Based at the inn of Warrior's Rest, it offers training and betterment for both travelers and locals as well as a safe place to conduct business while still offering up occasional tournaments and the training to adventurers and organizations as it did upon its original founding.




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As the school's leadership Derik Ranloss, Niyressa Dawncrow (DiceyCZ), Lylan'Synor (InsomnesCanis), and Adrian Baker (zhazz) can be contacted by letters left with the innkeeper Reinhard at Warriors Rest.


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1) The Bladestone Foundation itself does not adhere to any specific political allegiance or set of laws, but for the sake of maintaining peace and order it has decided to ban the usage of magic targeting or affecting anyone but the user himself. Tutors and other staff may permit the usage of magic at their discretion.

2) The Foundation and it's buildings are not a haven for criminals and the like to hide in. To that end, if someone within the Foundation's walls is legitimately wanted and an authorized individual provides proof of criminal activities or a legal warrant of arrest, the Foundation will not stand in it's way. If at any point it is found that an individual or individuals are using the Bladestone and its staff as sanctuary for hiding due to breaking the law, the Council may decide to temporarily or permanently remove their access to the Foundation.

3) The Foundation is neutral ground. We ask everyone to leave their politics at the door. Harassment or other actions due to political differences will not be tolerated and will lead to punishments or banning.

4) Personal disagreements are allowed to be resolved in-facility if both parties agree to it.. There are only a few guidelines to adhere to.


  • No fights to the death.
  • Anything with weapons must take place in the arena or outside.
  • The involved parties may request a staff member as witness and/or judge for their duel.


5) All people who enter the grounds are welcome to trade at the cart stop or partake of the Inn's services as desired.

6) Those seeking training must sign and agree to the following points:


  • Training and membership is on a person by person basis starting from the moment these bylaws are signed. No further contracts at organizational levels will be entertained.
  • If you are in a class being taught by or attended by those of other factions that you are uncomfortable or unwilling to train with, you may request a new instructor or class time. However, this will incur extra cost as our staff is limited.
  • The area of the Inn and Tavern of Warrior's Rest is not covered by the above clause. If you don't want to associate with people from other factions while drinking, then simply don't.
  • An organization may request an instructor travel to their own facility for training, but this is not a guaranteed service and is up to the instructor on a case-by-case basis, and will incur additional fees for the extraneous effort and travel expenses.
  • It is requested, though not required, that more advanced students as they come and go assist and escort the newer students and civilians coming and going. Regular doing so may result in benefits.
  • Respect the guards and the staff, or get tossed out.


7) Drow and grey orcs are not permitted on the premises.

8) Any questions or uncertainties about treatment or behaviour of trainees and tutors may be taken up with members of staff. Unjustified fuss-raising will not be accomodated.


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Pricing list for Adventurers/Militia

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For the public


One on one lessons - 50-150 gold per lesson
Lectures - 100-200 gold, if its open to be joined
Public classes - Free
Tournaments - Free, except the entrance fee to duel


For the members


Fee for membership: 350 gold
One on one lessons - Free
Lectures - Free
Public classes - Free
School classes - Free
Tournaments - Free, except the entrance fee to duel

Pricing list for Peasants/Villagers

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For the public


One on one lessons - 15 gold per lesson
Lectures - 10 gold, if its open to be joined
Public classes - Free
Tournaments - Free, except the entrance fee to duel


For the members


Fee for membership: 35 gold
One on one lessons - Free
Lectures - Free
Public classes - Free
School classes - Free
Tournaments - Free, except the entrance fee to duel


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Prices do not include services other than renting the rooms as they are. Additional cost may be added depending on extra services.


  • Tournament area for events, 500 gp per candlemark
  • Classroom, 250 gp per candlemark
  • Room for large meetings, 150 gp per candlemark
  • Room for small meetings, 50 gp per candlemark

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Those who frequent the premises of the Bladestone Foundation to either train, or who are members themselves, are offered the opportunity to rent gear until they can afford to invest in a replacement themselves. Members can do so free of charge, but otherwise the charge is 50 gp per day of renting the item(s). You will be asked for a signature promising the items return.


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When a course is announced everyone can sign up for it, but the price for members is 50 gp, where as the price for non-members is 250 gp. The amount of lessons in the given course depends on the instructor who created it. Whether you walk away with a diploma or not, depends entirely on your performance and the instructors final decision. It is out goal to help you toward it as best as we can.

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A young man of easily discernible supernatural heritage, arrives at the Blade and Stars Inn.

He inquires within, to the barkeep, about the rumor of a foundation, or school, being built around the mastery of skills in direct combat, in particular, swordsmanship.

His appearance—an image of eagerness in youth, armored and with sword at the hip—shows his own direct interest in the subject he inquires upon. It can also be discerned by any observing him, that he is not inquiring in order to teach such skills, but to absorb them.


"My name is Thornblood. I will take a message with your, barkeep, of where and when to find this school of swordplay."

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Talas walks past the notice, reading it over with a hand on the pommel of his blade. A reserved smile spreads on the warrior's lips.
Don't be angry, Patroclus, if you learn -
even though you're in Hades - I gave Hector back
to his father for a worthy ransom
But I shall give a proper share to you.


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A note is left for Thornblood by the Headmaster as he checks his correspondence.

The school is working on a permanent residence at the moment. Until such time as one is found we are making use of the fenced field in the Northern Farmlands. I shall be posting announcements for upcoming training in the city and spreading word of mouth as they come along. I expect to see another session before the end of this tenday.

If ye would, seek out Miss Ronja and setup an interview with her if ye might. She will inform ye of the school as well as help us gather a bit of knowledge about ye skills and ambitions as a warrior.

Thank ye for ye interest in the Bladestone Foundation,

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Chezan Thornblood walks down the stairs from the upper floor of the Blade and Stars—it was that he took his meal at the Inn, and with the meager coin he had acquired after some menial tasks, he decided to take a room.

In his hasty decision, he had forgotten to add this action to his message left with the innkeeper, and, it would seem, the innkeeper did not take initiative on his own, to inform the Headmaster of the Bladestone Foundation, that he who sought the Foundation—this Thornblood by left name—was just upstairs.

So when Chezan reached the bar proper, rested and eager, his original query was answered by a note left for him.

After consuming the written word, Chezan speaks with the barkeep, to ask if a description of this Ronja woman, was known, and to impart that in detail. For in his mind, Chezan wondered on how in such a well populated city, one is to find just one woman among the very many.

Chezan receives what is possible to learn, and takes the new day upon him, to visit at least, the northern farmlands, and possible find more clues, in his search for the Bladestones.

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The Foundation will be meeting later this day for training in the farmlands north of the Gate. Please join us if you can.

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A dark armored warrior, known to some as Talas, is seen approaching the training field in the evening. He leans on the fence, watching the space where the sparring bouts take place, a thoughtful look in his eyes, and a quiet smile on his lips.
Don't be angry, Patroclus, if you learn -
even though you're in Hades - I gave Hector back
to his father for a worthy ransom
But I shall give a proper share to you.


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Posters are tacked up around the city, roads, and farmlands informing passerby's that the Bladestone Foundation will be running a training session on the morrow in the northern farmlands.

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Sunday 10/9 at 20GMT / 4EST
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((Tournament is in one hour from now))
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There are posters are tacked up around the city, roads, and farmlands informing passerby's that the Bladestone Foundation will be running a training session on the morrow in the northern farmlands.

Sunday at 17:00 GMT / 1pm EST
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You will find posters tacked up all around the city, roads, and farmlands informing passerby's that the Bladestone Foundation will be running a training session on the morrow in the northern farmlands and that everyone is welcome to attend.

Perhaps a flier has been passed to you by one of its members, too.


(( Tuesday the 3rd at 7pm GMT ))

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*A note has been sent out to call all of the students together the next evening,
for a lecture on unarmed combat techniques by Adallan Ragnon.
The note specifies meeting outside the back of the Minstrels Muse.*



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Bladestone Foundation Tournament

Ashan Waybe of the Bladestone Foundation is hosting a tournament to familiarize himself with the fighters that have come to the coast in his absence and promote the school.

All forms of martial prowess and limited magical prowess shall be allowed to compete within the tournament. Please look for Ashan Wayne at the arena north of Baldur's Gate to sign up for or watch the tournament!


((Saturday, Feb 25 at 21:00 GMT))

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For the students of the Bladestone Foundation, Derik Ranloss is holding a class on Alternate Combat Techniques The meeting place will be outside of the Minstrel's Muse.

May 6, GMT 19:00.
Derik "Crimson Bulwark" Ranloss: Thugging for GREAT JUSTICE!!! (yes, I know he doesn't wear red)
Headmaster:Bladestone Foundation.
Owner:The Last Anchor

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