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| description = An old, poorly-bound volume that's lost half of its yellowed pages. | | description = '''Traveller's Guide to the Sword Coast Vol. VIII: The Outer City''' is part of a larger collection of guide books. | ||
| quote = An old, poorly-bound volume that's lost half of its yellowed pages. | |||
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| book text = ... overland travellers nearing Baldur's Gate have been known to smell the city before they clap eyes on it. This is thanks to what is known as the Outer City - the area that houses much of what Baldur's Gate needs to survive and thrive, but at the same time would rather not keep within its walls. Tanneries, stockyards, slaughterhouses, saltworks and less-than-regulated markets abound here, as well shanties and camps for the less fortunate souls who are drawn to the city. | | book text = ... overland travellers nearing Baldur's Gate have been known to smell the city before they clap eyes on it. This is thanks to what is known as the Outer City - the area that houses much of what Baldur's Gate needs to survive and thrive, but at the same time would rather not keep within its walls. Tanneries, stockyards, slaughterhouses, saltworks and less-than-regulated markets abound here, as well shanties and camps for the less fortunate souls who are drawn to the city. | ||
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| weight kg = 0.5 | | weight kg = 0.5 | ||
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| price = 14 | | price = 14 | ||
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| where to find = * Sold by [[Nansi Gretta]] | | where to find = * Sold by [[Nansi Gretta]] | ||
* On a bookshelf in the office at the very back of the {{Coords|302|-171|Zhentarim Basement}} | |||
* On a bookshelf in [[Arfur's Basement]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:25, 4 May 2024
Traveller's Guide to the Sword Coast Vol. VIII: The Outer City is part of a larger collection of guide books.
An old, poorly-bound volume that's lost half of its yellowed pages.
Properties
Books
Rarity: Common
Weight: 0.5 kg / 1 lb
Price: 14 gp 
UID
BOOK_GEN_World_GuideOuterCityUUID
ea3786b5-2219-454c-87de-31743d34d359
Where to find
- Sold by Nansi Gretta
- On a bookshelf in the office at the very back of the Zhentarim BasementX: 302 Y: -171
- On a bookshelf in Arfur's Basement
Text
... overland travellers nearing Baldur's Gate have been known to smell the city before they clap eyes on it. This is thanks to what is known as the Outer City - the area that houses much of what Baldur's Gate needs to survive and thrive, but at the same time would rather not keep within its walls. Tanneries, stockyards, slaughterhouses, saltworks and less-than-regulated markets abound here, as well shanties and camps for the less fortunate souls who are drawn to the city.
It is the author's firm opinion that respectable travellers should never dawdle in such a place, no matter how tempting its base attractions may be after a long journey. Instead they should make way promptly (while paying strict attention to any valuables on their person or in their baggage) then see about presenting themselves to one of the main entrances to the Lower City, such as the famed Basilisk Gate. Once entry has been secured, they can consider themselves in the city proper...