Case 666, 27 Flamerule 1491 DR - Midsummer Procession

Greetings agents,

I don't know how much any of you go in for religion, and frankly I care not a whit. But this case requires a bit of history, so here are the relevant points: As you may know, small cult of Asmodeus has existed in Baldur's Gate for a hundred years, since the Spellplague. They have never had more than a few shrines and a priest here and there, but many people secretly pray to Asmodeus for forgiveness of their sins (Umberlee  have mercy on them, poor sods). But ever since the Second Sundering not 10 years ago, the worship of Asmodeus has increased. Today there is a small temple of Asmodeus in the lower city and probably a few hundred worshipers. They generally stay out of trouble, but the temple is not well regarded by most of the community and has been vandalized several times. People may pray to Asmodeus in their hearts, but having a temple of devil worshipers in their neighborhood is a different matter. Bloody hypocrites.

The Shield has been approached by Kyln Everbold, a captain in the Flaming Fist. The Flaming Fist requires that groups wishing to stage a public gathering of more than 10 people file a petition describing the purpose of the gathering. Last week the Temple of Asmodeus filed a petition stating that 300 worshipers wish to march in some kind of ritual procession at midnight on Midsummer's Day. But Kyln has stated that he has recently received information that indicates the march is a cover for some kind of illicit operation. He says his forces are stretched to their limits with security for the procession and he wishes to engage us to deal with this other matter. He has the details for you at his offices near the gate to the Upper City.

I don't need to tell you that the Shield's operation in Baldur's Gate depends heavily on the favorable opinion of the Flaming Fist. Kyln requested you all specifically, evidently he doesn't know you like I do. Go see him, but be careful. I have a bad feeling about this one, so watch your backs and by Umberlee if you bungle this job I'll hang you up by your toenails, for those of you that have toes.

Umberlee be merciful,

Wyndel

Official Dossier of the Shield, Case #666, Fury Chapterhouse, 27 Flamerule 1491 DR

Agents: Nife, Myrf Kyl, Ma’ahni Distant Rain, Korbo Naburu, Vaz Demonslayer, Bran Hornraven, Wendigo

Client: Flaming Fist, Kyln Everbold

Location: City of Baldur's Gate