The Watch

The Watch is the civil constabulary of Baldur's Gate who patrol and protect the citizens of its Upper City. They are headquartered within the Watch Citadel, the grand keep that served as their logistical launch point and housed their training grounds, located in the appropriately named Citadel Streets district.

Public Agenda

Watch officers can spend their entire careers within the Upper City. Bankrolled by the patriars, the Watch has a reputation as glorified bodyguards for the city's elite. Orderly and regimented, the Watch maintains precise, predictable patrols. At dusk, the Watch clears the Upper City of everyone but residents, their household staffs, and guests bearing written invitations. Many Watch officers, born and raised in the city, pride themselves on recognizing every Upper City resident on sight.
The Watch operates out of the Citadel, a massive keep built into the Upper City's walls. In times of crisis, bells at the High Hall and the Citadel are rung simultaneously. If the pealing continues for more than a few minutes, every Watch member is required to rally at the Citadel or appointed guard posts. The function of the bells is common knowledge.

Type

Government, Law Enforcement