A Land Far Away

This post is for public Baldur's Gate News
*The Town Cryer cries out as he rings his bell*

Hear ye' Hear ye'! Latest Reports from the Flaming Fists show that the recent increase in patrols along the Trade Way have deterred shadows and haunts from attacking innocent Coast Way traders. The Flaming Fists have eradicated the threat and civilians are once again safe to travel the roads.

*Stable Keep Harroine mutters*

Sounds like horse shite to me.

*Ringing the bell at the center of town; the Cryer shouts out*

Merchant Qualin Halvus and his wife Lady Halvus regretfully invite all of the city to mourn along their side as they have given up hope on their missing son Kingsley, and will be holding an official Funeral Ceremony within their home. A priest of Kelemvor will be present along with a special tribute from Brother Maynard for all the children which have gone missing within the last two months.

*A Flaming Fist Guard pinches the bridge of his nose in Disappointment.*

What in the nine hells is this City coming to?

*a number of extra archers fill the Walls of Baldur's Gate*

*the ringing of the bell cryer strikes at an unusual time of night*

Warning to all of Baldur's Gate...Unusual activity along the city side has lead to a high alert for the next few days. Only go out if necessary. Travel in groups! The Fists will warn when the alert is over citizens!

*A White Armored Knight with a small Unicorn Symbol watches the Town Cryer and shakes his head with dissapointment to the announcement*

*Several rings of the bell echo throughout Baldur's town center*

Here ye, Here ye! The Dukes have finally officially released word that Bolnak has been destroyed. A joint operation between Flaming Fists, Rain Dogs Special Tactics, Red Wizards of Thay, Knights of the Unicorn and local Heroes all had a great part to play as multiple stirkes against her forces finally folded her grip on the forest roads. A midnight award ceremony has been held for the brave and a week of taxless dock trade will commence as a gift to the people of Baldur for their commitment to the city in such dark times.

*Citizens celebrate to the Town Cryer's announcement.

iHere Ye, Here Ye...In Celebration of the Autumn Equinox, we are to have a week of tournaments. Archers, spell casters, Bladesmen are all welcomed.
((This will be going on tonight; it's not a big deal if you miss it. Just a little fun to add some culture into the BG world))

The Winners of your Autumn Equinox Tournament are as following...
In the Bladesman Tournie:
1st Place goes to Besolan, Champion of Corellon; Member of the Crescent Blade

In 2nd, The always furious Emerald Knight; Fury of Garagos

and taking a weak 3rd...Drake of Bane; Swordsman & Duelist



For The Marksman Tournie:
1st Place goes to Khyrad of Silverymoon

2nd Place goes to Quarion of the Crescent Blade

And once again, a weak 3rd taken by Drake of Bane

Thanks to all fine Bladesmen and Marksmen for your show!

*THE TRUMPETS OF THE CITY HERALDRY BLASTS THROUGHOUT TOWN. A FLAMING FIST DIVISION WALKS OUT OF THE PALACE, AN ARCANIST AND FIST OFFICER AT THE LEAD*

Fist Officer: "A declaration to all! Anyone caught with unregistered Necromatic Magics, Magic Components, or anything else affiliated with Necromancy will be taken into authority and questioned by the Palace Cardinals."

The Ringing of the belltower gets commoners attention

"In celebration of years of successful merchant business, and the prosperity of Baldur; The Dukes have reached an agreement with the Merchant League, Iron Throne, and Thayans. All Roadside transportation of goods will not be taxed by the city until next spring. Take advantage, and get your last harvests shipped out while the rates are cheap!
Farmer Keltos and wife comment while in town

Ah ha, time to ship out those apples to Beregost, and Amn. Looks like we might be able to get ourselves a new roof fer' the barn!

*The Town Cryer rings his bell*
"Here ye', Here ye'! The Flaming Fists will be taking applications for new mercenaries. All who are deemed fit in a health inspection, have no criminal record or have not been convicted of a crime, and have a good sword hand will be able to test.


*Commoner Bicard whispers to himself*
"I could be a big hero, and prove all those jerks who picked on me growing up wrong. I'd be a great warrior. Oh, I can see it now!"