Waterdeep

Waterdeep sits near the middle of the stretch of coastline known as the Sword Coast, around 400 miles south of Neverwinter and 600 miles north of Baldur's Gate. It is one the largest and most prominent cities in all of western Faerûn, a major hub connecting the entire network of northern roads, those southbound to Amn and beyond, plus the sea-bound realms such as the Moonshae Isles, all to the major roads inland that cross the continent.

Demographics

Human	75%
Dwarf	7%
Elf	5%
Halfling	5%
Half-elf	4%
Gnome	2%
Half-orc	1%
Other	1%

Government

Oligarchical city-state

Principal: Lord Laeral Silverhand
Legislative: Lords of Waterdeep
Judicial: Magisters of Waterdeep

Industry & Trade

Imports

Grain, livestock, leather, ore, timber, and exotic goods from other lands

Exports

Ale, arms, cloth, fish, furnishings, leather goods, pottery, refined metals, and all other sorts of finished goods

Districts

Upper City

North Ward

Sea Ward

Midtown

Castle Ward

Trades Ward

City of the Dead

Lower City

Dock Ward

South Ward

Outer Wards

Field Ward

Mountainside

Undercliff

Deepwater Harbor

Undercity

Warrens

Cartways

Sewers

Downshadow

Guilds and Factions

Factions

Emerald Enclave
Force Grey
Harpers
Lords' Alliance
Order of the Gauntlet
Xanathar Guild
Zhentarim

Guilds

Bakers' Guild
Carpenters', Roofers' and Plasterers' Guild
Cellarers' and Plumbers' Guild
Coopers' Guild
Council of Farmer-Grocers
Council of Musicians, Instrument-makers and Choristers
Dungsweepers' Guild
Fellowship of Bowyers and Fletchers
Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen
Fellowship of Innkeepers
Fellowship of Salters, Packers and Joiners
Fishmongers' Fellowship
Guild of Apothecaries and Physicians
Guild of Butchers
Guild of Chandlers and Lamplighters
Guild of Fine Carvers
Guild of Glassblowers, Glaziers and Spectacle-makers
Guild of Stonecutters, Masons, Potters and Tile-makers
Guild of Trusted Pewterers and Casters
Guild of Watermen
Jesters' Guild
Jewelers' Guild
Launderers' Guild
League of Basket-makers and Wickerworkers
League of Skinners and Tanners
Loyal Order of Street Labourers
Master Mariners' Guild
Most Careful Order of Skilled Smiths and Metalforgers
Most Diligent League of Sail-makers and Cordwainers
Most Excellent Order of Weavers and Dyers
Order of Cobblers and Corvisers
Order of Master Shipwrights
Order of Master Tailors, Glovers and Mercers
Saddlers' and Harness-makers' Guild
Scriveners', Scribes' and Clerks' Guild
Solemn Order of Recognized Furriers and Woolmen
Splendid Order of Armorers, Locksmiths and Finesmiths
Stablemasters' and Farriers' Guild
Stationers' Guild
Surveyors', Map and Chart-makers' Guild
Vintners', Distillers' and Brewers' Guild
Wagon-makers' and Coach Builders' Guild
Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors
Wheelwrights' Guild

Geography

At around 600 miles north of Baldur's Gate, Waterdeep sits near the middle of the stretch of coastline known as the Sword Coast, and itself is one the largets and most prominent cities in all of western Faerûn. It is a major hub, connecting Neverwinter, 350 miles north along the High Road, and the sea-bound realms such as the Moonshae Isles to the major roads inland, including the Trade Way to the south the Black Road east that steps to crossing crosses the continent.

With a deep harbour and

Built on the site of the ancient elven settlement of Aelinthaldaar, Waterdeep sprawls northward from the sea along the flanks of Mount Waterdeep, which used to be home to the Melairkyn, a mithral-mining dwarven clan,[17] and the entire length and great depth of the mountain was riddled with passages and tunnels, most of which were occupied by deadly creatures whose presence in the mountain predated the founding of the city itself.[1]
The halls of Undermountain located beneath the city are a popular target for adventurers,[1] who enjoyed the close vicinity of the city's main taverns and temples where aid could be purchased through donations.[18]

Founding Date

1032 DR

Alternative Name(s)

City of Splendours; Crown of the North

Type

Large city

Population

150,000

Characters in Location

• Emmyrson Trubudu

Related Reports (Primary)

• Chapter 4 : The City of Splendours