The Sword Coast is the region in western Faerûn that lies along the coast of the Sea of Swords.
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Blackgate is a bustling district situated just outside the Black Dragon Gate, north of Baldur's Gate's Upper City. Serving as a crucial waypoint along the Trade Way, it caters to merchants and caravans traveling to and from Waterdeep. Due to city regulations prohibiting large animals within the walls, traders must stable their beasts here and transfer goods to smaller conveyances for city transit. The area is teeming with laborers, shop assistants, and a significant population of shield dwarves renowned for their blacksmithing and farrier skills. While commerce thrives, the district is also known for its criminal elements, notably the gang Shar's Serpents.
Blackgate presents a chaotic tapestry of activity, with narrow alleys winding between makeshift stalls, stables, and workshops. The air is thick with the scents of forge smoke, livestock, and unwashed bodies. Shields and horseshoes hang from smithies operated by industrious dwarves, while traders haggle over goods under tattered awnings. The district's architecture is a haphazard mix of wooden structures and stone outbuildings, reflecting its unplanned growth.