Hey everybody Jorphdan here the PH is silent.
Moving north of Amn I'd like to talk about Baldur's Gate.
I am hesitant about this though as I still haven't finished the game Baldur's Gate,
Hollow Knight kind of took over my life for a little bit.
Check it out, great game.
A note that I'm going to try and conquer this video using book resources.
The Baldur's Gate video game is really a story that occurred in Baldur's Gate not
necessarily its whole history.
So let's start at the beginning.
Located South of Waterdeep and north of Amn, Baldur's Gate (also called simply The Gate)
was built on the north bank of the River Chionthar.
It is known as being "Halfway to everywhere."
I couldn't find an exact date when Baldur's Gate was built.
Near as I can tell it's between 227DR and 865 DR.
If you know, and know the reference material let me know in the comments below.
Baldur's Gate gets its name from the seafaring hero Balduran.
Balduran came back from the fabled Achorome, which is a region north of Maztica and brought
with him great wealth.
He used his wealth to build a wall at the end of the River Chionthar to control the
port.
He later vanished on another seafaring expedition and never returned.
Local farmers then took over the gate, which was being referenced as Baldur's Gate, and
taxed incoming sailors.
Eventually the sailors didn't like the exorbitant taxes and overthrew the farmers.
Taking control of Baldur's Gate they started calling themselves "Dukes" and the name
stuck for future rulers.
The city eventually was led by the Council of Four, the Four Grand Dukes of Baldur's
Gate.
It's actually two cities.
The first Baldur's Gate was originally completely walled, with gates to the north for the Coast
Way and to the south leading to the docks.
With the founding of Amn, trade became very profitable in the relaxed climate and the
city grew beyond its wall.
The presence of raiders forced the erection of a new wall.
Thus it is divided in two by it's original wall into an upper and lower city.
The upper city is home to nobles and the wealthy, while the lower city is for the poor and also
contains the docks and harbor.
Currently the gate exists solely for the convenience of the Upper City citizens.
It's kind of like a cut off point, keeping the poor out of the Upper City.
No-one is allowed except the local residents and you must have written documentation if
you have business in the Upper City.
The Lower City is where the harbor lies, and where the real work of the city takes place.
Hands that load and unload ships, tally cargo and haul goods, repair and mend sails all
live here.
Baldur's Gate curves like a great hand or crescent moon around its harbor.
In Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast it is better described as a hand, the fingers of
the hand are the many docks and wharves that jut out into the harbor.
The harbor itself has a massive chain that can be stretched from the outermost wharf
to the east side and bar the harbor to invaders.
It also contains four dry docks for boat building and repair.
Becoming too big for its walls Baldur's Gate grew around them.
The Outer City is home to the poorest of the poor, but some wealthy businesses that have
professions too noisy, or foul-smelling to operate within the walls of Baldur's Gate
also reside here.
Smiths, Masons, Tanners, and other tradesfolk make up much of the Outer City.
There is little law enforcement in the Outer City which has led to districts forming, people
banning together for protection.
One such district is known as Little Calimshan.
Finding a home away from home these refugees from Calimshan have banded together to bring
some order into their new lives at Baldur's Gate.
Speaking of law, Baldur's Gate has some interesting law enforcement.
Instead of a city wide militia a mercenary company police Baldur's Gate.
Known as the Flaming Fist, it's members serve as city guards.
The Flaming Fist was founded in the 1330s by one of the Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate,
Eltan.
It didn't start out as the city guard for Baldur's Gate but by 1479 DR the mercenary
group is the police and military force.
Having base of operations in Baldur's Gate (obviously), but the Flaming Fist also exists
in Tethyr, and even as far south as Chult.
Baldur's gate refuses to be drawn into local political conflicts.
It remains neutral in most disagreements.
Because of this no other nation really has any ill will towards Baldur's Gate but the
thought of invading and taking the city over is an appealing idea.
However it is well known that the Flaming Fist protect the city and they protect it
well.
The wall is impressive, and has numerous catapults and other weapons protecting it.
The flaming fist is a military power to be reckoned with.
Finally let's talk about Baldur's Gate the game.
This ties in with the history of Bhaal, and the Time of Troubles.
Spoilers if you don't want a historical summary of the game Baldur's Gate.
The Game takes place in the aftermath of the Time of Troubles.
Bhaal foreseeing his own death impregnated numerous women with his offspring known as
Bhaal spawn.
His goal was to use these bhaal spawn to resurrect himself.
By 1368 DR these children are coming of age unbeknownst to nearly everyone.
Side plot there is an iron shortage, all ore coming out of local mines is rotting soon
after it's been smelted.
This results in iron ore becoming more valuable than gold.
Baldur's Gate sends the Flaming Fist to tackle the increase in bandit activity over
iron and closes its walls to all traffic coming into or out of the city.
Ultimately the big bad end guy is behind much of this and is trying to force a war between
Baldur's Gate and Amn that will cause the deaths of thousands, which in turn will cause
him to ascend to godhood.
As (dun dun dunnnn!) the blood of Bhaal flows through his veins.
You the hero of this story stop this evil Bhaal Spawn and prevent all out war between
Amn and Baldur's Gate.
That's it for Baldur's Gate.
My hope is to tackle Waterdeep next and then I'll probably head to my list of topics
suggested by you guys.
One such idea was to cover all the deities in the Forgotten Realms, or perhaps cover
more areas on the map like my last few videos.
Give your vote in the comments below, or suggest a completely new badass topic to cover.
Thanks everyone and I'll see you next Wed.
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