Lords of Waterdeep

The Lords of Waterdeep were the ruling council of the city of Waterdeep, who had reigned for almost three centuries by 1372 DR. Throughout that time, there had been between 50 and 80 lords, four of whom resigned as Open Lord. The Lords came from all walks of life and while they were predominantly human, they had had members of various races from throughout the Realms. A full council comprised 20 Lords, though this number might vary from 16–29.

Structure

There are 20 members, where 19 of them are masked and one is not.

Public Agenda

To lead Waterdeep .

Assets

Political power, money and paradoxically fame.

History

Prior to the Death Masks incident, there had been one Lord through the institution's history who abused his position: Kerrigan the Arcanist. Through subterfuge and hired agents, Kerrigan killed three of his fellow Lords before he was routed by Ahghairon. The conflict resulted in a spell battle within the streets of Waterdeep, which ended in the South Ward with Kerrigan's death.
Death Masks assassinations: There were five Masked Lords who were not killed in the Death Masks assassinations and kept their identities a secret from the public. Twelve were killed and six were compromised and their identity were made public.  The twelve killed: 

• Avner Ravelmark.
• Gorlar.
• Barkheld Haelinghorse.
• Ondreth Tolvur.
• Ammasker Gwelt.
• Braethan Cazondur: He was the architect of the Death Mask assassinations in the hope of raising himself to be ruler of Waterdeep. He was killed by the mind flayer Suthool.
• Landarmyn Voskur.
• Belgantur Haelhand
• Oszbur Malankar.
• Dathanscza Meiril.
• Ieirmeera Stravandar.
• Khaliira Arhond. 

The six identified: 

• Gruthgar Hrimmrel: Prominent landlord, and retired shipwright.
• Lammakh Heirlarpost: He made money by undercutting prices compared to smaller businesses, and being a middle man for guilds and those providing raw materials. 
• Kassalra Maremthur: Made ointments which she sold in custom blown glass vials.
• Sarathue Serendragon.
• Zereth Keltaerond: Trading arrangements with Calimshan.
• Halark Tarncrown: Merchant and investor.

Founding Date

1032

Type

Geopolitical, City council

Alternative Names

Masks

Demonym

Lords

Leader

Laeral Silverhand

Leader Title

Open Lord

Location

Waterdeep

Related Ranks & Titles

• Open Lord

Notable Members

• Laeral Silverhand