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{{hatnote|This page is for the Watch faction. For the class action that summons allies, see [[The Watch (class action)]], and for the Steel Watch, see the [[Steel | {{hatnote|This page is for the Watch faction. For the class action that summons allies, see [[The Watch (class action)]], and for the Steel Watch, see the [[Steel Watcher]].}} | ||
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'''The Watch''' is the civil constabulary of [[Baldur's Gate]], responsible for law enforcement within the [[Upper City]] and the protection of its citizens. | '''The Watch''' is the civil constabulary of [[Baldur's Gate]], responsible for law enforcement within the [[Upper City]] and the protection of its citizens. | ||
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Over the course of {{Quest|Confront the Elder Brain}}, most of the City Watch present at High Hall and the Watch Citadel have been eradicated and routed from the premises by the Absolute's forces, with a large concentration of Watch bodies strewn all over the area. Nevertheless, the Watch Citadel would still become the meeting point for the party's allies in {{Quest|Gather Your Allies}}, where {{SmCharLink|Valeria}} can be present and mention that the remnants of the Watch are ready to fight back. | Over the course of {{Quest|Confront the Elder Brain}}, most of the City Watch present at High Hall and the Watch Citadel have been eradicated and routed from the premises by the Absolute's forces, with a large concentration of Watch bodies strewn all over the area. Nevertheless, the Watch Citadel would still become the meeting point for the party's allies in {{Quest|Gather Your Allies}}, where {{SmCharLink|Valeria}} can be present and mention that the remnants of the Watch are ready to fight back. | ||
Climbing the steps to High Hall would have the party encounter a six-person squad of Watchmen fleeing from the battle, with {{SmCharLink|Watchman Matthew}} and {{SmCharLink|Watchman Preyn}} perishing from a Mind Flayer {{SAI|Mind Blast}} before the party can intervene. The party can then convince {{SmCharLink|Watchman Gyordi}}, {{SmCharLink|Watchman Goodge}}, {{SmCharLink|Watchman Ebber}}, and {{SmCharLink|Watchman Fry}} to stand their ground and fight as allies through a DC 20 [[Persuasion]], [[Intimidation]], or [[Deception]] check. Similarly, a squad of {{SmCharLink|Watcher Guardian|Watcher Guardians}} can be summoned by the {{SAI|Gather Your Allies (class action)|Gather Your Allies}} action {{SAI|The Watch}} to fight on the party's side. | Climbing the steps to High Hall would have the party encounter a six-person squad of Watchmen fleeing from the battle, with {{SmCharLink|Matthew|Watchman Matthew}} and {{SmCharLink|Preyn|Watchman Preyn}} perishing from a Mind Flayer {{SAI|Mind Blast}} before the party can intervene. The party can then convince {{SmCharLink|Gyordi|Watchman Gyordi}}, {{SmCharLink|Goodge|Watchman Goodge}}, {{SmCharLink|Ebber|Watchman Ebber}}, and {{SmCharLink|Fry|Watchman Fry}} to stand their ground and fight as allies through a DC 20 [[Persuasion]], [[Intimidation]], or [[Deception]] check. Similarly, a squad of {{SmCharLink|Watcher Guardian|Watcher Guardians}} can be summoned by the {{SAI|Gather Your Allies (class action)|Gather Your Allies}} action {{SAI|The Watch}} to fight on the party's side. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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* {{MdCharLink|Watchman Ebber}} | * {{MdCharLink|Ebber|Watchman Ebber}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Watchman Fry}} | * {{MdCharLink|Fry|Watchman Fry}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Watchman Goodge}} | * {{MdCharLink|Goodge|Watchman Goodge}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Watchman Gyordi}} | * {{MdCharLink|Gyordi|Watchman Gyordi}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Watchman Matthew}} | * {{MdCharLink|Matthew|Watchman Matthew}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Watchman Preyn}} | * {{MdCharLink|Preyn|Watchman Preyn}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Watcher Guardian|Watcher Guardians}} | * {{MdCharLink|Watcher Guardian|Watcher Guardians}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
== Related | == Related items == | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Padded Armour|uid=ARM_Padded_BGWatch}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Padded Armour|uid=ARM_Padded_BGWatch}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Watch's Helmet}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Watch's Helmet|uid=ARM_Helmet_BG_Watch_Metal_A}} | |||
== Related | == Related literature == | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Orders (Upper City)}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Watch and the Steel Watch}} | |||
== Related quests == | |||
* {{Quest|Confront the Elder Brain}} | * {{Quest|Confront the Elder Brain}} | ||
* {{Quest|Gather Your Allies}} | * {{Quest|Gather Your Allies}} | ||
==External | ==External links== | ||
* {{FRWiki|The Watch|long}} | * {{FRWiki|The Watch|long}} | ||
{{Factions}} | {{Factions}} | ||
[[Category:Factions]] | [[Category:Factions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 2 December 2024
The Watch is the civil constabulary of Baldur's Gate, responsible for law enforcement within the Upper City and the protection of its citizens.
Background[edit | edit source]
Well-armed, equipped, and trained, the City Watch (also referred to as Watchers and Watchmen) projected their authority in the Upper City from the 
Watch Citadel located within the Citadel Streets districts, where they train and are headquartered at. The responsibilities of a Watcher comprised of regular patrols, maintaining curfews and clearing people from the Wide upon dusk, as well as identifying and monitoring non-citizens of the Upper City through numbered badges that were given to guests of Upper City residents.
Watchmen took pride in their organisation, were said to be incorruptible, and were expected to protect the Upper City and High Hall at all costs should the need arise.
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Act Three[edit | edit source]
The Watch remains largely unconnected to the Absolute crisis until the Netherbrain breaks through the Upper City, taking its place atop the High Hall. A sizeable and diverse force of Absolutist cultists, such as inquisitors, zealots, and goblins would emerge from the Upper City Sewers underneath High Hall, and supported by Mind Flayers and undead, would wrestle control of the High Hall from the Watch.
Over the course of 
, most of the City Watch present at High Hall and the Watch Citadel have been eradicated and routed from the premises by the Absolute's forces, with a large concentration of Watch bodies strewn all over the area. Nevertheless, the Watch Citadel would still become the meeting point for the party's allies in , where Valeria can be present and mention that the remnants of the Watch are ready to fight back.
Climbing the steps to High Hall would have the party encounter a six-person squad of Watchmen fleeing from the battle, with Watchman Matthew and Watchman Preyn perishing from a Mind Flayer 
before the party can intervene. The party can then convince Watchman Gyordi, Watchman Goodge, Watchman Ebber, and Watchman Fry to stand their ground and fight as allies through a DC 20 Persuasion, Intimidation, or Deception check. Similarly, a squad of Watcher Guardians can be summoned by the 
action 
to fight on the party's side.
Members[edit | edit source]
Related items[edit | edit source]
Related literature[edit | edit source]
Related quests[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- The Watch on the Forgotten Realms Wiki