BaldursGate02

"I'm not sure what you mean by strange. Besides, we have not been outside all night. I can't really say that I have noticed anything of concern. Now if you'll excuse me, I really must be getting back to my duties."\n\n[["We noticed that a group of suspicious characters dropped off a package at your door|Dropped off package]]\n\n[["We'd like to speak with Lord Caldwell regarding a strange occurrence we just witnessed"|Speak to Caldwell]]\n\n[["We apologize for disturbing you, have a good night"|Caldwell Back to Inn]]\n

The two figures run as fast as they can towards The Wide, cutting through different streets and alleyways in an attempt to lose you. \n\nYou manage to keep up for a while. They turn left into an alley that heads into The Wide, you resolve to cut them off at the other end of the street to finally catch up to them. However, when you step into The Wide, there is no sign of them. You look back into the alley, but it's just solid walls on both sides, there are no doors, windows, or even sewer grates for that matter. \n\nIs it possible they reached The Wide before you and turned into another street? \n\nYou check the surrounding streets and buildings but there's no sign of anyone. All the shops are closed, and even many of the taverns have closed their doors by now. You're just now beginning to realize how late it really is. \n\nIt was probably nothing to worry about, it's likely nothing more than some street urchins being somewhere they weren't supposed to be. You should probably get some sleep, it's been a long day.\n\n[[Go back to the inn|Upper City Lockout 02]]\n\n<<set $RavengardTrack += 1>>\n\n<<remember $visited_Caldwell_Wide = "yes">>\n

As you walk down the path you can see footprints, though it's hard to tell how old they are. It's clear though that these passages get used quite often, there are multiple different footprints.\n\nYou currently don't see anyone in this tunnel. You come to a gate which you imagine should probably be locked, but it's not. \n\nNot too far behind the gate you come to a ladder that heads back up to the street.\n\n[[Go up the ladder|Up to the Wide]]\n\n<<remember $visited_NW_sewers = "yes">>

It has been a few days since the nightsoil and goldflow carriers went back to work. Life in the Upper City is beginning to return to normal. As normal as it can be since Adrian's death.\n\nAs you head into the Wide you notice that several of the Merchants are standing around talking (loudly) to the Watch guards, they appear to be complaining about something...again. This seems to be a common occurrence as of late.\n\n*Do you [[approach the guards and merchants?|Talk to Watch Guards]]\nor\n*Do you [[approach another merchant not currently involved in the discussion to inquire about the problem?|Talk to Merchant]]\nor\n*Do you [[seek out Coran?|Coran Stage 5]]\nor\n*Do you [[go shopping?|Choose a store]]

It has been a few days since the nightsoil and goldflow carriers went back to work. Life in the Upper City is beginning to return to normal. As normal as it can be since Adrian's death anyway.\n\nAs you head into the Wide you notice that several of the Merchants are standing around talking (loudly) to the Watch guards, they appear to be complaining about something...again. This seems to be a common occurrence as of late.\n\n*Do you [[approach the guards and merchants?|Talk to Watch Guards]]\nor\n*Do you [[approach another merchant not currently involved in the discussion to inquire about the problem?|Talk to Merchant]]\nor\n*Do you [[seek out Coran?|Coran Stage 5]]\nor\n*Do you [[go shopping?|Choose a store]]\n\n<<set $RavengardTrack += 1>>\n\n<<remember $visited_BM_Caldwell = "no">>\n<<remember $visited_UC001 = "yes">>

You successfully defend against the attack!\n\nWho do you want to attack?\n\n*[[Thug 1|Thug][curThug = 1]]\n*[[Thug 2|Thug][curThug = 2]]\n*[[Thug 3|Thug][curThug = 3]]\n*[[Thug 4|Thug][curThug = 4]]

Imbralym motions for you to follow him out of Silvershield's office.\n\nAs he leads you out of the High Hall he looks at the parchments in your hand "I would be careful with those. Something like that could be very valuable to the wrong people. Good day heroes."\n\n<<if $protectionism_visited is "yes">>You figure there is no harm in trying to speak to the Harbormaster, you've surely dealt with worse. Though it's only about 2 bells you know that with the new curfew in effect it would be best to wait until tomorrow to make your way to Eastway. \n\nFor now you may as well make your way back to your room and get some rest before you begin patrolling the Upper City after curfew\n\n[[Go back to the Inn|To be continued]]\n\n<<else>>Well curfew will be going into effect soon, you may as well make your way back to your room and get some rest before you begin patrolling the Upper City.\n\n[[Go back to the Inn|To be continued]]\n\n<<endif>>\n

<<if $diplomacyRoll >= 21>>You tell them that you mean them no harm and you just want to know what they're doing here.\n\nThey look at each other for a moment and sigh, then take their hands away from their weapons.\n\nThey explain that it was just a prank, they were just looking to have some fun and aren't looking to harm anyone. One of them pulls out a blue liquid, says they were just looking to dye some of the plants and stones in the area to confuse people. \n\nWhen you ask why they're armed, one of them slowly motions that he's going to pull his weapon. He shows you a dagger, quite embellished dagger with a symbol from a Patriar family "Everyone in our families carries one of these, I honestly don't know how much use they would be against someone like you, but we just thought if we had to defend ourselves it was our only option."\n\nYou shake your head, it's just more Patriar family youths looking to get into trouble. You've been spending too much time in Baldur's Gate clearly dealing with too many unsavory people. You're clearly beginning to see threats where there are none...\n\nYou tell the youths to go home, and to avoid doing things like this. If they hadn't seen them, probably some Watch patrol would have caught them.\n\nThey all nod gratefully and run away.\n\nIt's been a long day, you probably should try to get some sleep.\n\n[[Go to sleep|Upper City Lockout 02]]\n\n<<else>>You tell them that you just want to know why they are skulking about in the shadows. If they just tell you why they're here, you'll let them go.\n\nThe 4 men look at each other, and despite their hesitation decided to [[attack you!|Fight group]]\n\n<<endif>>\n\n<<remember $diplomacyRoll>>

<<if $started is "yes">>You have done all you can for now. New problems arise in Baldur's Gate every day though, so you should probably get some rest while you can.\n\n<<else>> \nEnter your name <<textinput $characterName>>\nEnter your total gold <<textinput $gold "[[Submit|Beginning]]">>\n\n\n<<remember $characterName>>\n\n<<set $RavengardTrack = 1>>\n<<set $RaelTrack = 2>>\n<<set $SilvershieldTrack = 2>>\n\n<<endif>>\n

<<if $pc_attack >= 16>>You hit!\n\nRoll for damage <<textinput $damage "[[Submit|Damage Thug]]">>\n\n<<else>>You miss!\n\n[[Continue|Encounter]]\n\n<<endif>>

You have <<print $gold>> gold, what do you want to buy?\n\n<table border="1">\n<tbody>\n <tr>\n <th>Item</th>\n <th>Cost</th>\n\t<th>Description</th>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td style="height:100px">Lesser Badge of the Berserker - Necklace</td>\n <td style="height:100px">520gp</td>\n\t<td style="height:100px">The jagged bone of this macabre badge digs into your flesh as you race into battle, the pain inspiring you to greater fury.</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Periapt of Health - Necklace</td>\n <td>680gp</td>\n\t<td>This charm gives off a sweet scent that only you can detect, masking any odor of noxiousness or corruption.</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Safewing Amulet - Necklace</td>\n <td>680gp</td>\n\t<td>This orange amulet reduces the damage you suffer when falling.</td>\n </tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n[[Shop for something else|Choose a store]]\n[[Done shopping|Done shopping]]\n\n

As you step down into the sewers you realize the smell is almost unbearable, but you decide to cover your nose and mouth and push forward.\n\nIt's very dark, and the hooded figure is nowhere to be seen. Not too far up from where you standing the path split several times, it's impossible to know for certain what path he followed.\n\nYou walk further up the path, which way do you continue?\n\n[[Go southeast|SE Sewers]]\n[[Go northwest|NW Sewers]]\n[[Go northeast|NE Sewers]]\n\n\n<<remember $visited_BM_Caldwell = "no">>\n<<remember $visited_into_sewers = "yes">>\n\n<<set $RavengardTrack += 1>>

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"Yes, a new Harbormaster could be appointed by the Parliament. However, whoever is appointed would likely make enemies among the Lower City residents and the Flaming Fist...who would dare take the job?"\n\n[[We will see what we can do|Leave High Hall]]

As you walk away, you can see the merchants walking back to their stalls, they appear defeated and tired.\n\n*Do you [[approach another merchant not currently involved in the discussion to inquire about the problem?|Talk to Merchant]]\n\nor\n\n*Do you [[seek out Coran?|Coran Stage 5]]\n\nor\n\n*Do you [[go shopping?|Choose a store]]\n

Though disappointed that you weren't able to follow the hooded figured you now know that whoever they work for may be using the sewers to travel back and forth undetected. \n\nYou should probably let Duke Silvershield know what you found, but that can wait until morning.\n\n[[Go to sleep|Upper City Lockout 02]]

"I'm assuming you are referring to the Lower City merchants that have been protesting the new restrictions..." Silvershield shakes his head and sighs before continuing, it's obvious that he has probably been hearing constant complaints and protests "Yes, it is unfortunate and I do sympathize with their plight. However, it is my duty to protect the citizens of Baldur's Gate and ever since Adrian's death matters simply continue to deteriorate."\n\nHe gets up from his desk and walks towards the window which overlooks the Upper City and city walls.\n\n"Quite honestly heroes, we are at a loss. We're not sure what else we can do. The Guild grows bolder every passing day, and the Flaming Fist seems too concerned with their own matters to assist with protecting the city. The Watch does not have sufficient forces to protect both the Upper and Lower City, not that the Flaming Fist would allow them any authority within the Lower City anyway. Marshall Ravengard seems more concerned with disrupting Patriar and Parliament activities than helping the people of Baldur's Gate. Adrian's absence has left a hole that can't easily be filled, yet many are trying. If we don't do something soon, Baldur's gate will fall to civil war..."\n\n[[What has Marshall Ravengard done?|Protectionism Intro]]\n\n[[Is there anything we can do?|Continue your duties]]

As you approach the Watch Guards seemed relieved to see you. The merchants begin to quiet down as you get close. They watch you closely, they can't be sure if you're there to help them or to help the Guards. After all it's well known that you are in the Duke's employ.\n\nOne of the Watch Guards begins to break away from the group and approaches you "A pleasure as always heroes, we are still very grateful for your help. You saved many of us here the day that Duke Adrian...on Returning Day. Who knows what would have happened had you not intervened." \n\n"Please understand that we are at a loss, the city seems to have begun unraveling ever since that day, thefts, vandalism, strikes...you name it, and it's probably happening somewhere in Baldur's gate. To that end, the Council of Four has proclaimed that the Upper City gates are to be barred at 3 bells as opposed to dusk" the guard continues, his voice almost pleading for your help.\n\n"And what about us?" A voice from among the merchants cries out "How are we supposed to make a living?"\n\nThe guard turns towards the merchant, sighing heavily. He knows that this isn't an argument he can win, and more so he knows there is nothing he can do to change this "We understand your frustrations, however, please understand we simply enforce the laws we don't make them. If you want, you can submit a petition to appeal to the Parliament of Peers or the Council of Four to hear your case."\n\nThought the merchants are clearly not satisfied by that response, they decide it's best to end the argument. With you there, escalating matters would probably end badly for them.\n\nAs you continue talking to the guards about the current situation in the Upper City another group approaches you.\n\n"Excuse me <<print $characterName>>, Duke Silvershield has requested your presence in the High Hall. If you could please come with me"\n\nWhile you're sure there's no hostility intended, it's clear that it's not really an optional request. \n\n[[Follow the guards|High Hall]] \n

<<silently>>\n<<set $thug01_HP = 20>>\n<<set $thug02_HP = 20>>\n<<set $thug03_HP = 20>>\n<<set $thug04_HP = 20>>\n<<endsilently>>\nThe men move to surround you. The first one lunges at you!\n\n*He rolls a <<print random(8,27)>> vs. AC, does that hit you?\n\n*[[Yes][$characterHit = "yes"]]\n\n*[[No][$characterHit = "no"]]

You still don't know what the package was, the Estate has not yet exploded so whatever it was it can't be that bad.\n\nAnd regardless, that's ultimately what The Watch is here for. They're after all the ones in charge of keeping order in the Upper City.\n\nYou figure you should probably get some sleep, it's been a long day.\n\n[[Go to sleep|Upper City Lockout 02]]\n\n<<set $RavengardTrack += 1>>

As they continue running this group splits again, one of them continues south and the other turns into east.\n\nRoll for Insight and enter your roll <<textinput $insightRoll "[[Submit|Sea Gate 02]]">>\n

Soon after you ring the bell a servant quickly approaches the gate.\n\n"Do you know what time it is? What could be so important at this hour?"\n\n[["We noticed that a group of suspicious characters dropped off a package at your door|Dropped off package]]\n\n[["Has anything 'strange' happened tonight?|Strange happenings]]\n\n[["We'd like to speak with Lord Caldwell regarding a strange occurrence we just witnessed"|Speak to Caldwell]]\n

\n"Yes?"\n\n[["Have you seen anyone come through here?"|See anyone]]\n\n[["Did you know there's an exit from the sewer behind the bakery?"|Sewer Bakery]]\n\n[["Thank you, please carry on"|Carry on]]\n

You have <<print $gold>> gold, what do you want to buy?\n\n<table border="1">\n<tbody>\n <tr>\n <th>Item</th>\n <th>Cost</th>\n\t<th>Description</th>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td style="height:100px">Lesser Cloaked Dagger</td>\n <td style="height:100px">520g</td>\n\t<td style="height:100px">Seemingly unarmed as your foe approaches, you reach behind your back. Suddenly this weapon appears in your hands, tilting the odds in your favour.</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Lifestealer Short Sword</td>\n <td>840gp</td>\n\t<td>When you strike your enemy, a small measure of your foe's life force is absorbed by this weapon and directed into you.</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Seeker Crossbow</td>\n <td>680gp</td>\n\t<td>The ammunition fired from this weapon weaves and changes its trajectory, snaking around obstacles to strike true.</td>\n </tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n[[Shop for something else|Choose a store]]\n[[Done shopping|Done shopping]]\n\n

You have <<print $gold>> gold, what do you want to buy?\n\n<table border="1">\n<tbody>\n <tr>\n <th>Item</th>\n <th>Cost</th>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td style="height:100px">Adventure's Kit</td>\n <td style="height:100px">15g</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Bedroll</td>\n <td>1sp</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Crossbow Bolts (20)</td>\n <td>1gp</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Thieves' Tools</td>\n <td>20gp</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Lantern</td>\n <td>7gp</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Arcane Implements</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Orb</td>\n <td>15gp</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Rod</td>\n <td>12gp</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Staff</td>\n <td>5gp</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Wand</td>\n <td>7gp</td>\n </tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n[[Shop for something else|Choose a store]]\n[[Done shopping|Done shopping]]\n\n

Somewhat alarmed the guards look at each other, then turn to you. \n\n"That is...disconcerting. We'll alert our commander and ensure that is remedied at once. Thank you for letting us know. Is there anything else?"\n\n[["I have more questions"|More questions]]\n\n[["Thank you, carry on"|Carry on]]

<<if $swRoll >= 17>>Having spent some time in Baldur's Gate you have become familiar with the city. You realize that you're nearby the Caldwell Estate and begin to suspect that the group you're following is headed there, though their reasons are still unclear. \n\nTrying to steal something would be nearly impossible, even if they did manage to break in. Once the Watch Guards were alerted to the break in, it would be nearly impossible for anyone to escape from the Upper City.\n\n*Do you [[continue to watch the group?|Watch Group]]\n\nor\n\n*Do you [[confront them?|Confront Group]] \n\n<<else>>You're still unsure as to where the group is heading. They are looking at the various houses, but you're not sure if they're looking to break into one or looking for something else. \n\n*Do you [[continue to watch the group?|Watch Group]]\n\nor\n\n*Do you [[confront them?|Confront Group]] \n\n<<endif>>\n\n<<remember $swRoll>>

"Ah my dear friends! How are my favorite heroes doing today?"\n\nCoran looks at you, and quickly realizes you're likely looking for more information on the commotion in The Wide.\n\n"I see...you want to know what's happening here. Well, not to worry, your trusty friend Coran always knows something!\n\nYou see, Duke Silvershield and the Council of Four have ordered that the Upper City gates be barred at 3 bells instead of dusk. This was implemented a couple of days ago and has caused problems for many. A few of the merchants in The Wide are actually Lower City residents, so they must close their stalls early to get to the gates before they close."\n\nCoran leans in a bit closer "But...the merchants aren't the only ones having problems. The residents of Blackgate, many of whom are employed in the Lower City, including dockworkers, must leave their posts hours earlier just to reach Blackgate in time. Otherwise they would need to walk around the Outer City, or risk spending a night in a Citadel cell if they are caught in the Upper City after 3 bells. As you would expect, now we have ships sitting at the piers unloaded, cargo piling up on the quayside, merchants are losing money..." Coran shakes his head defeat "This may soon spell disaster for Baldur's Gate." \n\nAs you're talking to Coran a group of Watch guards approaches you.\n\n"Excuse me <<print $characterName>>, Duke Silvershield has requested your presence in the High Hall. If you could please come with me"\n\nWhile you're sure there's no hostility intended, it's clear that it's not really an optional request. \n\nCoran looks at you and shrugs "Well I guess you're being summoned, you'll probably know more than I shortly. Maybe you can convince the good Duke to lift this restriction. Good day, heroes!"\n\n[[Follow the guards|High Hall]]

"Though I am not sure that Lord Caldwell will appreciate knowing that you have been spying on his activities, yes a package was dropped off earlier. I do not see how this concerns you however. If there is nothing else..."\n\n[["We'd like to speak with Lord Caldwell regarding a strange occurrence we just witnessed"|Speak to Caldwell]]\n\n[["Has anything 'strange' happened tonight?|Strange happenings]]\n\n[["We apologize for disturbing you, have a good night"|Caldwell Back to Inn]]\n\n\n

The guards turn to look at you, startled at first, but recognition quickly sets in.\n\n"Good evening heroes, is there something I can do for you?"\n\n[["Have you seen anyone come through here?"|See anyone]]\n\n[["Did you know there's an exit from the sewer behind the bakery?"|Sewer Bakery]]\n\n[["Nothing, please carry on"|Carry on]]\n

To be continued...\n\nName = <<print $characterName>>\n\n1 = <<print $protectionism_visited>>\n2 = <<print $visited_BM_Caldwell>>\n3 = <<print $swRoll>>\n4 = <<print $visited_Caldwell_Wide>>\n5 = <<print $visited_Sea_Gate_02>>\n6 = <<print $visited_into_sewers>>\n7 = <<print $visited_NW_sewers>>\n8 = <<print $visited_SE_sewers>>\n9 = <<print $visited_NE_sewers>>\n10 = <<print $visited_UC001>>\n11 = <<print $RavengardTrack>>\n12 = <<print $percRoll>>\n13 = <<print $diplomacyRoll>>\n14 = <<print $insightRoll>>\n15 = <<print $stealthRoll>>\n16 = <<print $stealthRoll2>>\n17 = <<print $gold>>\n\n

Aside from the rats and other critters, there doesn't seem to be anything of interest down this path.\n\nYou come to a locked gate, there doesn't appear to be a way past it. Behind the gate the path simply seems to end though, you can see a ladder that goes back up to the street, but nothing else of interest.\n\n[[Go back to the intersection|Sewer Intersection]]\n\n<<remember $visited_NE_sewers = "yes">>\n

Shortly after they walk away the group sneaks into a small alleyway. By the time you reach the alley though, there is no sign of any of them.\n\nThere are several doors and windows to various shops and houses, but they all appear to be locked. You can't really tell where they may have gone.\n\nYou still don't know what the package was, the Estate has not yet exploded so whatever it was it can't be that bad.\n\nAnd regardless, that's ultimately what The Watch is here for. They're after all the ones in charge of keeping order in the Upper City.\n\nYou figure you should probably get some sleep, it's been a long day.\n\n[[Go to sleep|Upper City Lockout 02]]\n\n<<set $RavengardTrack += 1>>

Faye followed the mysterious hooded figure to this house, but he now seems to have simply vanished. Once your party gathers again (while still waiting for Thunmir) you begin to explore the house, trying to find a clue to the figure's whereabouts.\n\nAfter a while of searching, you uncover a hidden switch, which opens up a passage that appears to go into the sewers. The passage in the floor looks rather narrow, and is fairly dark.\n\nDo you [[follow the passage?|Into the sewers]]\n\nor \n\nDo you [[head back to The Upper City?|Back to Upper City]]\n\n<<remember $started = "yes">>\n

"Lord and Lady Caldwell do not like being disturbed this late. If there is any 'suspicious' activity to report, you should find one of the Watch patrols. I'm sure they will appreciate the information."\n\n[["We noticed that a group of suspicious characters dropped off a package at your door|Dropped off package]]\n\n[["Has anything 'strange' happened tonight?|Strange happenings]]\n\n[["We apologize for disturbing you, have a good night"|Caldwell Back to Inn]]\n

"This is simply unacceptable. This new restriction is going to doom us all. It forces us to leave our stalls hours earlier, just to try to make it out of the Upper City in time!"\n\nAs you approach the merchants they turn to look at you. "You have to help us, the Council has declared that the Upper City gates be barred at 3 bells, which means we will have to close much earlier than Upper City merchants. They say it's for 'security', but I think it's all about helping the Upper City merchants."\n\nAs you're talking to the merchants a group of Watch guards approaches you.\n\n"Excuse me <<print $characterName>>, Duke Silvershield has requested your presence in the High Hall. If you could please come with me"\n\nWhile you're sure there's no hostility intended, it's clear that it's not really an optional request. \n\n[[Follow the guards|High Hall]] \n

The guards look at each other as if trying to recall the evening's events thus far.\n\n"No, you are the first people we've seen since our shift started. The Wide has been very quiet tonight. All the shops have been closed for a few hours, and everyone appears to have retired for the night. It has been a very normal patrol."\n\n[["I have more questions"|More questions]]\n\n[["Thank you, carry on"|Carry on]]

As you walk down the path you begin to notice that this path seems to be clearer that where you came in, it's actually very empty. \n\nRoll for Perception <<textinput $percRoll "[[Submit|SE Sewer PT2]]">>\n\n<<remember $visited_SE_sewers = "yes">>

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The death of Duke Abdel Adrian is beginning to tear apart Baldur's Gate. Can you stop it before the city falls to this chaos?

\n\nRoll for Stealth <<textinput $stealthRoll "[[Submit|Following Group]]">>\n\n<<remember $visited_BM_Caldwell = "yes">>

"Though I doubt you will have much success speaking with the Harbormaster, you are more than welcome to try. You will find the Harbormaster's office on the docks in Eastway. Should you succeed, I can assure you that you will find many grateful friends among the Patriars"\n\n[[If the Harbormaster is abusing his position, could he simply be replaced?|Protectionism Intro 03]]\n[[We will see what we can do|Leave High Hall]]

"It would appear that Marshall Ravengard has somehow convinced the Harbormaster to raise tariffs on all fine goods shipped into the city. As you can imagine, this will affect more than just the Patriars. Merchants will suffer as well as they will be forced to pay higher prices to stock merchandise that they may likely not sell now due to the increase."\n\n[[We could try to look into this for you|Protectionism Intro 02]]\n\n[[That is unfortunate|Continue your duties]]\n\n<<remember $protectionism_visited = "yes">>

<<if $stealthRoll >= 16>> You successfully continue following the group until they reach the Manor Gate. Then the group turns into a small street of only a few houses. \n\nRoll Streetwise and enter your roll <<textinput $swRoll "[[Submit|Manor Gate]]">>\n\n<<else>>The group notices you following them they split into 2 groups, probably trying to create a distraction. One group runs southwest towards the Sea and Manor Gates, and the second group runs northwest towards the High Hall.\n\n*Who do you follow? \n\n[[Follow the group headed southwest|Sea Gate]]\n\nor\n\n[[Follow the group headed northwest|The Wide]]\n\n<<endif>>\n\n<<remember $stealthRoll>>

You can see that some of the merchants are still arguing with the guards.\n\n*Do you [[approach the guards and merchants?|Talk to Watch Guards]]\nor\n*Do you [[approach a merchant not currently involved in the discussion to inquire about the problem?|Talk to Merchant]]\nor\n*Do you [[seek out Coran?|Coran Stage 5]]\n

<<if $stealthRoll2 >= 16>> You successfully continue following the group without being noticed. They approach what appears to be the largest house on the street. Though you're still not sure who the house belongs to, it doesn't appear that they're trying to break in.\n\nThey get as close as possible to the gate, making sure to avoid the Watch Guards patrolling the area. Once the street is clear, they throw a small package through the gate. Then one of the other men grabs a small rock and throws it at the door. \n\nAs soon as the rock hits the door the group turns and runs away from the house, stepping back into the shadows to avoid being seen.\n\nThey watch just long enough to make sure someone opens the door and finds the package. \n\nSoon a servant opens the door looking somewhat confused. He looks down and picks up the package, unsure of how or why the package was placed at the front door.\n\nSatisfied that their task has been completed, the group walks away.\n\n*Do you [[follow the group?|Cont Watching Group pt2]]\n\nor \n\n*Do you [[approach the Caldwell Estate?|Talk to Caldwell]]\n\n<<else>>The group notices you following them they split into 2 groups, probably trying to create a distraction. One group runs southwest towards the Sea Gate, and the second group runs northwest towards the High Hall.\n\n*Who do you follow? \n\n[[Follow the group headed southwest|Sea Gate]]\n\nor\n\n[[Follow the group headed northwest|The Wide]]\n\n<<endif>>

<<if $insightRoll >= 20>>You decide to follow the person headed east, there are several places in the area that could be of interest to him. There are several Patriar estates down these streets.\n\nSoon after they split he heads into a smaller street, probably his intended destination, and you figure that now he's probably trapped. Most of these streets are a dead end after all. By the time you reach the street though, there's no sign of him. You look around the street wondering if there is some sort of secret entrance or if any of these houses have an open door, but there's nothing. \n\nAs you're searching the street a Watch patrol approaches "You! What do you think you're doing?" As you turn to look at them they realize who you are and apologize for their tone. Nevertheless, they'd still like to know why you're doing searching around Lord Caldwell's estate.\n\nYou explain that you followed a suspicious man into this street, but then lost him. A look of concern flashes over the Watch Guards. They thank you for the information, and tell you that they will continue patrolling and searching the street. They signal for additional guards to be sent here. \n\nYou figure that the man was probably headed towards the Caldwell estate, but the question is why? Was it an assassination attempt? It's hard to tell, but it seems that at the very least you have succeeded in stopping their plans. \n\nYou could try to follow the others, but you realize that by now they must be long gone. The Watch has now been alerted of the presence of these suspicious figures, they should be able to handle it from here on out. \n\nIt's been a long day, and you're getting pretty tired. All this running around is far more time consuming and tiring than it would seem. You should probably get some sleep.\n\n[[Go back to the inn|Upper City Lockout 02]]\n\n<<else>>\nYou follow the man headed south. The other man that turned east is clearly a diversion to try to get you to change paths.\n\nSoon after they split he heads into an alleyway, and you figure that now he's probably trapped. However, by the time you reach the alley, there's no sign of him. You look around the street wondering if there's some sort of secret entrance or if any of these houses have an open door, but there's nothing. \n\nAfter exiting the alley you see a Watch patrol and resolve to ask them if they have seen anyone suspicious in the area. They tell you that it has been a quiet night and haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary, but they will make sure to keep their eyes open for anyone out of the street.\n\nYou realize that by now the others must be long gone. Searching for them in the Upper City without knowing where they were going or why will likely yield nothing. Besides, it was probably nothing more than some street urchins being somewhere they weren't supposed to be. You should probably get some sleep, it's been a long day.\n\n[[Go back to the inn|Upper City Lockout 02]]\n\n<<set $RavengardTrack += 1>>\n\n<<endif>>\n\n<<remember $insightRoll>>\n<<remember $visited_Sea_Gate_02 = "yes">>

Baldur's Gate

Well it seems that the hooded figure has successfully eluded you. They must have followed a different direction in the sewers, or maybe they were just hiding down there. It's impossible to tell.\n\nYou're not exactly sure what time it is, but it's clear that it is quite late and you're definitely tired. Some sleep would probably do you well.\n\n[[Head back to the inn|Back to Inn]]

Perfection!\n\nCalculate maximum damage, and add any extra effects from your weapon <<textinput $damage "[[Submit|Damage Thug]]">>

As you arrive at the High Hall you are greeted by Imbralym Skoond, as usual. \n\n"Ah! Good, the Duke is waiting for you. Please follow me."\n\nHe leads you to Duke Silvershield's office, a place you know all too well. \n\n"Good you are here. Thank you for coming so soon. You have no doubt heard by now of the new curfew restrictions that have been implemented in the Upper City. Due to the rampant crime and vandalism that seems to be occurring since Adrian's death, we have found ourselves forced to do whatever is necessary to protect our citizens."\n\nSilvershield walks over to his desk and picks up several parchments and then hands them to you "These passports will allow you to travel through the Upper City at any time. If any Watch guards should stop you, just show them these."\n\nHe walks behind his desk, sits down, and takes a sip of his drink before continuing "Part of the reason I have asked you here, is that I would like your help in patrolling the Upper City after curfew. Should you find anyone that doesn't belong, just turn them in to any of the Watch patrols. As always, I will continue to rewards your services to Baldur's Gate. If there is nothing you need, Imbralym can show you out."\n\n[[Duke, I have heard of many 'economic' issues with the new laws|Economy]]\n\n[[Thank you, we will take our leave|Leave High Hall]]\n

<<silently>>\n\n<<if $curThug is 1>>\n<<set $thug01_HP -= $damage>>\n<<set $curThug_HP = $thug01_HP>>\n\n<<elseif $curThug is 2>>\n<<set $thug02_HP -= $damage>>\n<<set $curThug_HP = $thug02_HP>>\n\n<<elseif $curThug is 3>>\n<<set $thug03_HP -= $damage>>\n<<set $curThug_HP = $thug03_HP>>\n\n<<elseif $curThug is 4>>\n<<set $thug04_HP -= $damage>>\n<<set $curThug_HP = $thug04_HP>>\n\n<<endif>>\n\n<<endsilently>>\n<<if $curThug_HP <= 0>>The thug falls dead at your feet.\n\n[[Continue|Encounter]]\n\n<<else>>\n\nYou managed to damage the thug, but he is still standing.\n\n[[Continue|Encounter]]\n<<endif>>

<<if $swRoll >= 17>>As you get the group's attention they appear startled. They had obviously not been alerted to your presence.\n\n[[What do you want with Caldwell?|Info on Caldwell]]\n\n<<else>>"What are you doing here?" you ask. The group is clearly startled by your question, they hadn't realized you were following them.\n\nThey look at each other and back at you. It's clear they have no intention of answering you and they begin moving their hands to what you can only imagine is their weapons.\n\n*Do you [[fight them?|Fight group]]\n\nor\n\n*Do you [[attempt to talk them down?|Talk down]]\n\n<<endif>>

You approach the gate in front of the Caldwell Estate. The servant that picked up the package has gone back inside by now, and you can see no other movement inside the house.\n\n*Do you [[ring the bell?|Ring Bell]]\nor\n*Do you [[go back to the inn?|Caldwell Back to Inn]]

<<if $percRoll >= 21>>You notice that this path is too clean, especially considering it's a sewer. It's obvious to you that the path has been cleared on purpose.\n\nThough the path doesn't have much dust or debris, you do notice a few places where there appears to be an edge of dust settled on the floor in the shape of a square. Maybe a box was sitting here before?\n\nWhatever was stored here there's nothing left now. But you get the feeling that it hasn't been empty for long.\n\nThe path ahead of you is blocked by a locked gate. It's hard to say exactly where this path will end, but you know you've been steadily moving east.\n\nMaybe you could try to come back later, it's obvious that this area sees traffic after all...\n\n[[Go back to the intersection|Sewer Intersection 2]]\n\n<<else>>The path this way doesn't seem to have anything interesting. It doesn't seem that anyone has been through here recently. \n\nYou eventually reach a locked gate, and beyond the gate you can see that the path continues for a ways, you can't see the end of it. It's unsure where the next exit from the sewers will be, but you know that you have been moving steadily east.\n\n[[Go back to the intersection|Sewer Intersection 2]]\n<<endif>>\n\n<<remember $percRoll>>

Roll for Stealth <<textinput $stealthRoll2 "[[Submit|Cont Watching Group]]">>

As you go to attack the enemy he sidesteps and gets an attack of opportunity on you as you pass by.\n\nYou take <<print random(7,14)>> damage!\n\n[[Continue|Encounter]]\n

You pulled a muscle while executing your attack. \n\nYou take a -5 penalty to attack rolls for the next 2 rounds.\n\n[[Continue|Encounter]]\n

You motion in the direction of the alleyway behind the bakery.\n\nThe guard looks in that direction, and then look at each other somewhat confused by your question.\n\n"I can't say that I knew that there was sewer grate there specifically, but there are several throughout The Wide and Upper City in general. There are probably more sewer grates in the Wide due to all the shops and restaurants."\n\n[["The gate that leads to that sewer exit is unlocked, shouldn't it be locked?" We just got here from the Lower City through the sewers"|Unlocked gate]]\n\n[["I have more questions"|More questions]]\n\n[["Thank you, carry on"|Carry on]]

You make a grave error in calculation and the attack hits you instead.\n\nRoll damage for your attack!\n\n[[Continue|Encounter]]\n

As you are walking back to your inn, Faye notices a group of people skulking about, clearly trying to avoid notice. \n\nJudging by their clothes, they don't appear to be Upper City citizens, though it could just be some Patriar kids again, trying to find some trouble to get into. It's hard to tell.\n\n*Do you [[follow the group?|Blackmailing Caldwell]]\n\nor \n\n*Do you [[continue to the inn?|Upper City Lockout 01]]

"Thank you for your help heroes. If you could continue to try to rein in the chaos running rampant in Baldur's Gate we may yet survive this."\n\nSilvershield turns to look out the window again.\n\n[[Thank you, we will take our leave.|Leave High Hall]]

Roll for Diplomacy and enter your roll <<textinput $diplomacyRoll "[[Submit|Talk Down 02]]">>

<<if $thug01_HP > 0 or $thug02_HP > 0 or $thug03_HP > 0 or $thug04_HP > 0>>\nThe men continue their attack. \n\n*He rolls a <<print random(8,27)>> vs. AC, does that hit you?\n\n*[[Yes][$characterHit = "yes"]]\n\n*[[No][$characterHit = "no"]]\n\n<<else>>The men's lifeless bodies now lie at your feet. As you begin to search them, several Watch patrols begin to approach you. At first their weapons are drawn, but once they recognize you, they sheath their weapons and ask you what happened.\n\nYou explained that you followed this group here, unsure of their intentions. When you confronted them, they attacked you.\n\nThe Watch guards thank you for your service and tell you that they will handle take care of inspecting and removing the bodies.\n\nWell you can be satisfied that whatever their purpose was you were likely able to stop it. \n\nIt's been a long day, you figure it's about time you got some sleep. There's bound to be more problems in Baldur's Gate by morning...\n\n[[Go to sleep|Upper City Lockout 02]]\n\n<<endif>>\n\n

When you come up, you notice you're in an alleyway, not exactly sure where yet. You walk into the street and realize that you're back in The Wide, just outside the Harbreeze Bakery.\n\nYou look around, but all you see is Watch Guards patrolling the streets. \n\n*Do you [[approach the guards?|Question Guards]]\n\nor\n\n*Do you [[head back to your inn?|Back to Inn]]

You get back to the intersection. Still no sign of life other than the critters that make their home in the sewers.\n\n[[Go northeast|NE Sewers]]\n[[Go northwest|NW Sewers]]

<<if $curThug is 1 and $thug01_HP <= 0>>\nHe's already dead. Attacking his lifeless body does not yield any additional results.\n\nDo you want to attack someone else?\n\n*[[Thug 2|Thug][$curThug = 2]]\n*[[Thug 3|Thug][$curThug = 3]]\n*[[Thug 4|Thug][$curThug = 4]]\n\n<<elseif $curThug is 2 and $thug02_HP <= 0>>\nHe's already dead. Attacking his lifeless body does not yield any additional results.\n\nDo you want to attack someone else?\n\n*[[Thug 1|Thug][$curThug = 1]]\n*[[Thug 3|Thug][$curThug = 3]]\n*[[Thug 4|Thug][$curThug = 4]]\n\n<<elseif $curThug is 3 and $thug03_HP <= 0>>\nHe's already dead. Attacking his lifeless body does not yield any additional results.\n\nDo you want to attack someone else?\n\n*[[Thug 1|Thug][$curThug = 1]]\n*[[Thug 2|Thug][$curThug = 2]]\n*[[Thug 4|Thug][$curThug = 4]]\n\n<<elseif $curThug is "4" and $thug04_HP <= 0>>\nHe's already dead. Attacking his lifeless body does not yield any additional results.\n\nDo you want to attack someone else?\n\n*[[Thug 1|Thug][$curThug = 1]]\n*[[Thug 2|Thug][$curThug = 2]]\n*[[Thug 3|Thug][$curThug = 3]]\n\n<<else>>\nRoll to attack, enter your result <<textinput $pc_attack "[[Submit|Attack]]">>\n\n[[I rolled a 1|either("CritMiss01","CritMiss02","CritMiss03")]]\n[[Natural 20!|CritHit]]\n\n<<endif>>

Despite your best efforts he still manages to hit you.\n\nYou take <<print random(5,10)>> damage!\n\nWho do you want to attack?\n\n*[[Thug 1|Thug][$curThug = 1]]\n*[[Thug 2|Thug][$curThug = 2]]\n*[[Thug 3|Thug][$curThug = 3]]\n*[[Thug 4|Thug][$curThug = 4]]

You get back to the intersection. Still no sign of life other than the critters that make their home in the sewers.\n\n[[Go southeast|SE Sewers]]\n[[Go northwest|NW Sewers]]\n\n

A wave of shock and fear flashes in their eyes. You are obviously correct as to their destination. They look at each other and then look at you, and then look around. They're probably trying to figure out not only if they can take you, but if they can do it before Watch Guards are alerted to their presence.\n\n*Do you [[fight them?|Fight group]]\n\nor\n\n*Do you [[attempt to talk them down?|Talk down]]

You have <<print $gold>> gold, what do you want to buy?\n\n<table border="1">\n<tbody>\n <tr>\n <th>Item</th>\n <th>Cost</th>\n\t<th>Description</th>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td style="height:100px">Barkskin Armor - Hide or Scale Armor</td>\n <td style="height:100px">1000g</td>\n\t<td style="height:100px">The enchantment placed upon this armor toughens the material and provides it with a rough texture like tree bark</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Curseforged Armor - Chain or Scale Armor</td>\n <td>680gp</td>\n\t<td>In ancient days, the tieflings poured their bitterness into their forges as a lesson to those who would betray them</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Darkleaf Armor - Cloth, Leather or Hide Armor</td>\n <td>840gp</td>\n\t<td>Darkleaves from the gravetrees of the Shadowfell give this armor its protective properties</td>\n </tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n[[Shop for something else|Choose a store]]\n[[Done shopping|Done shopping]]\n\n