The Forgotten Realms [Fan Version]

Blackgate, a sprawling district north of Baldur's Gate’s Upper City, exists beyond the formidable Black Dragon Gate. A vital staging ground, it serves caravaneers and merchants traversing the Trade Way towards Waterdeep. Notable for its vast stables, it caters to the multitude of mounts necessary for such journeys. This Outer City locale, unlike others, developed exclusively outside the gate, bordering the Trade Way’s northern stretch. Though part of the bustling, prosperous Baldur's Gate, Blackgate lacks the Watch's or Flaming Fists’ presence. Petty crime thrives, leaving the district largely to the Guild’s influence. Historically, their marked establishments provided the only semblance of order, a stark contrast to the city's generally enforced peace.

The district is characterized by its vast stables, bustling marketplaces, and a network of narrow, winding streets filled with the sounds of haggling merchants and the clatter of hooves. Despite its proximity to the prosperous Baldur's Gate, Blackgate has a rougher edge, with dimly lit alleys and the occasional flicker of torchlight illuminating the shadows where petty crime flourishes.