Originally Posted by Dexai
I believe one place you can hear it is by the fisherfolk that's enthralled by the survivor mindflayer at the beginning.

Yeah, in that dialogue the fishermen tells you that you're a few days away from Baldur's Gate by boat. It's no Google Maps, but I think part of the intent is that you are in the middle of nowhere, somewhat close to Baldur's Gate.

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