Rising Tensions with Amn is a collection of journal entries about significant rumors, heard, for example, in taverns and inns, at temples or from commoners. It is a side quest in Baldur's Gate, and as such, the notes are found in the "Quests" section of the journal.
It focuses on connections between the current iron crisis and a possible conflict with the southern nation of Amn. Rumors are available from as early as Chapter One on, and new ones may be heard until up to Chapter Seven.
| “ | Tension seems to be building between Baldur's Gate and Amn.[1] | ” |
- Drinks from The Friendly Arm or donations at the temple of Wisdom there – Chapter One and later
- Donations at Candlekeep's temple of Oghma – Chapter Six
| “ | There are some rumors in Beregost about hostilities between Amn and Baldur's Gate.[2] | ” |
- Heard from male commoners in Beregost – Chapter One and Two
| “ | Sarevok has assumed command of the Iron Throne. I am still accused of the former leaders' murders, though it is thought I was an agent of Amn. Someone is intent upon pushing the region into war.[3][4] | ” |
- Drinks from the Red Sheaf in Beregost – Chapter Seven
- Drinks from The Friendly Arm or donations at the temple of Wisdom there – Chapter Seven
| “ | Tensions are growing in the region due to the supposed threat from Amn, though the evidence I've seen is somewhat confused.[5][6] | ” |
- Drinks from The Friendly Arm or donations at the temple of Wisdom there – Chapter One and later
- Drinks from the Red Sheaf in Beregost – Chapter One and later
- Donations at Candlekeep's temple of Oghma – Chapter Six
| “ | Members of the Flaming Fist have been transferred to Beregost. Their presence is apparently of little comfort to the locals.[7] | ” |
- Drinks from the Red Sheaf in Beregost – Chapter One and later
| “ | Many people believe that Amn, the nation to the south, is behind the iron crisis. Tensions are building both there and in Baldur's Gate.[8] | ” |
- Drinks from the Red Sheaf in Beregost – Chapter Three and later