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Tumbledown was a district located within the Outer City region of Baldur's Gate. It was located outside the south-eastern region of the Lower City, just beyond the Cliffgate.[1] It was a dreary, foggy neighborhood that was believed to have been haunted.[2]

Description[]

While Tumbledown was well-protected by winds thanks to the massive hill to the east, it was often nearly completely covered in mist and fog that rose up from the River Chionthar.[2]

History[]

Long before the 15th century DR, the land that would encompass Tumbledown held a grand estate that belonged to the mercantile Szarr family. Unfortunately, every member of the Szarrs was murdered by a rival house, and their holdings were burnt to the ground.[2]

Ghosts of the family were said to haunt Tumbledown for years following their death.[2]

Notable Locations[]

Landmarks
  • Balduran Looks Out to Sea: This statue depicted the famous explorer Balduran, after whom the city was named.[1]
  • Szarr family crypts: The tombs of the Szarr family was all that remained of their holdings following their grisly murders.[2]

Appendix[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Dungeon Master's screen included in Ed Greenwood, Matt Sernett, Steve Winter (August 20, 2013). Murder in Baldur's Gate. Edited by Dawn J. Geluso. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-6463-4.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Ed Greenwood, Matt Sernett, Steve Winter (August 20, 2013). “Campaign Guide”. In Dawn J. Geluso ed. Murder in Baldur's Gate (Wizards of the Coast), p. 60. ISBN 0-7869-6463-4.