Lords of Waterdeep

The Lords of Waterdeep are the ruling council of the city of Waterdeep, who have reigned for almost four centuries. The Lords come from all walks of life and while, predominantly human, they have had members of various races from throughout the Realms. A full council comprises 20 Lords, though this number might vary from 16–29. While none but the Open Lord are formally named, some individuals have become the subject of widespread rumours that could even become a general consensus. The penalty for impersonating a Lord, whether by dressing in a set of their identical clothing or by a false claim, is the impostor's immediate execution.
The Lords only appear in public when deliberating on high crimes or when asked to by the lower court, but even then only four generally appear, and one is always the Open Lord. All Closed Lords wear black formless masks and robes and speak through the Open Lord, in order to keep their identities secret

Type

Governmental, Senate/Parliament

Leader

Laeral Silverhand

Leader Title

Open Lord of Waterdeep

Location

Waterdeep

Related Ranks & Titles

• Open Lord of Waterdeep

Controlled Territories

• Waterdeep

Notable Members

• Laeral Silverhand