![[Pasted image 20251222211807.png]] **Type:** City **Location in Faerûn:** Southwestern **Land Region in Faerûn:** [[The Sword Coast]] **Kingdom or Country (if any):** Free City **Note:** Baldur’s Gate is a turbulent powerhouse of trade, corruption, and ambition. Named for the legendary explorer [[Balduran]], who returned from distant lands with wealth and settlers. [[Dio Eldwynair]]'s death during [[CYCLE 05 - The Festival of the Moon]] scarred him deeply. Its streets harbor spies, killers, and mercenaries. Even in crowds, Dio remained alone. Fate never spared him beneath its looming walls.