A Land Far Away

The news spreads like wildfire in the Gate: the blue dragon known to live off the coast near Ulgoth's Beard attacked at set ablaze the Baldur's Fortune shortly after it left the mouth of the Chionthar. Word is that a few wounded survivors were pulled from the sea by the local Zhentarim garrison, though captain Allant was not among them.

Some say Allant was a retired smuggler, and the dragon snatched him up and forced him to reveal where his treasure was horded. Others say Allant had found Ulgoth's stash, how else could he have afforded the Fortune?

Still others claim that no, the beast was only after blood, and vanished shortly after setting the Fortune on fire.

Whatever the case, the Harbor is getting crowded. Some captains have refused to leave port, instead marching en masse into the Ducal Palace. No one knows exactly what resolution is being reached, but there's not a sailor in the city who isn't waiting with baited breath.

Among sailors and captains alike, spirits in the Gate are raised with welcome news: the blue dragon Key'Nayek has been driving from his island lair. The heroes, an adventuring company known as the Fate's Edge out of Waterdeep (along with Beregost's own Stephen Soulbright), are toasted at all the bars along the waterfront. The Grand Dukes and the Zhentarim of Ulgoth's Beard are quick to take credit for their part in financing and organizing the expedition.

Still many (pessimists, some would say) are heard whispering that the beast is not slain - and so may return to wreak vengeance on those who seized its horde. Despite the massive amounts of gold they are spending in the Gate, many agree it will a good day when the Edge leaves town.