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Baldur’s Gate

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This information is intended for use with the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.


At a Glance

Baldur’s Gate is an independent city on the Sword Coast.

Citizens of Baldur’s Gate are referred to as Baldurian; not to be confused with Balduran.


Visiting

Neighborhoods

Thayan diplomats have established a Thayan Enclave here.

Locations
City Defenses

The Patrol numbers 60 warriors and are led by the Warden Bellarpar Windspur.

The standing army is the Flaming Fist mercenary company.

The city also has a navy of seven ships, each with a crew of at least 40, drawn from all classes.


Politics

Who Rules

The Council of Four rules Baldur’s Gate, backed by the Flaming Fist mercenaries.


Notable Individuals

In addition to the named NPCs below, various organizations are active in the Gate including the Knights of the Shield, the Knights of the Unicorn, and of course the Flaming Fist.


Culture and Society

Demographics

The population of Baldur’s Gate varies from 86,000 in the winter to 115,000 in the summer.

The overall population is 83% humans, 5% half-elves, 4% halflings, 3% half-orcs, 2% gnomes, 1% dwarves, and 2% other races.

The human population is 80% Tethyrian, 10% Calishite, 5% Chondathan, 3% Illuskan, 1% Gur, and 1% other subraces.

The primary language is Chondathan.


Sources

Primary Sources
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources

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