Ulgoth's Beard

Ulgoth's Beard is a hamlet on the north bank of the river Chionthar where the river flows into the Sea of Swords. Located on the cliff at the mouth of the river Chionthar, Ulgoth's Beard has a warning beacon to alert Baldur's Gate of hostile ships. Ulgoth's Beard is so named as the beacon was said to singe Ulgoth's Beard. Ulgoth being a stout, bristle-bearded pirate with a fierce reputation whose attack was robbed of surprise by the beacon.

Travel to Ulgoth's Beard from Baldur's Gate is via rolling grassy hills, there being no road.

Ulgoth's Beard would be one of those places you would normally miss, there being no tavern or no inn, except for the floating house just east of the hamlet. Shandalar, an eccentic mage dwells in this converted Halruaan skyship. Shandalar is known in Baldur's Gate for both the quality and variety of the mushrooms his three daughters sell at the market and the beauty of his three daughters.

Appearances

 * Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast (non-canon)