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Order Murder in Baldur's Gate Today! Available August 20, 2013 Baldur’s Gate, a city in the grip of evil and on the verge of civil war! Murder in Baldur’s Gate™ is an adventure for character levels 1-3 set in one of the most popular cities in the Forgotten Realms® . Players take on the role of heroes defending the city against an ancient evil long thought slain. The adventure is authored by fan-favorite writers and designers Ed Greenwood, Matt Sernett, and Steve Winter. It’s playable using downloadable monster stats for multiple Dungeons & Dragons® editions: v.3.5, 4th Edition, and D&D® Next. First adventure of the Sundering, shaping the future of the Realms! The Sundering is a major story event impacting the Forgotten Realms and Murder in Baldur’s Gate puts players directly into the story. 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