Schael raises half an eyebrow at the unusual query but quickly drops it back down again to a passive face. "A land petition would first have to go to a clerk at the ducal palace - depending on the size of the claim in question it might get raised up to the Grand Dukes, and their waiting list can be up to a month, though voluntary donations can get you in faster. It's the big keep in the centre of the city, you can't miss it."

The streets of Baldur's Gate are immensely busy, with a steady flow of trafffic only occasionally interrupted by someone walking the 'wrong' direction. The streets here seem relatively clean, perhaps owing to its proximity to the city entrance and wanting to put on a good impression. "A city this size you'll be spoiled for choice on where to stay. Think there's even some inns on boats in the harbour, if you want to be rocked to sleep by the sea." Vala says, with all the conviction of someone passing on sixth-hand information. "Couldn't hurt to dig up some rumours and street talk, see what the chatter is." She turns to peer at the city skyline, seeking a landmark. "Could meet up at the palace or...the tower?" She points at a tall thin tower towards the northern edge of the city. "Or the harbour?"