Since the Year of Falling Stars (1035 DR), Waterdeep has been divided for the purposes of governance and security into a system of wards or civic districts. Although no formal boundaries mark their borders, the six recognized wards of Waterdeep are Castle Ward, Dock Ward, North Ward, Sea Ward, Southern Ward, and Trades Ward. Interactive Map of Waterdeep #1 Sep 30, 2018. View User Profile View Posts Send Message Master Trickster; Location. This is a tribute to Dungeons and Dragon: Lords of Waterdeep. A salute to the original board game, and more so to the iOS mobile game published by Wizards of the Coast and developed by Playdek Inc. I made the initial animated map as a senior artist at Playdek Inc. For the iOS version, and this is a remake of it from ground up. The intend is to a living map, populated with floating clouds. Dec 28, 2017 The best sourcebook I have seen for Waterdeep is 'City of Splendors: Waterdeep', it has some of the shared maps with names of hundreds of building, the map of the sewers, monsters, magical items, and more. Saddly its not in a mod for FG but it very interesting read to anyone planning a campaign in Waterdeep.
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I'm posting today not as Jonathan the publisher of AAW Games but as Jonathan the DM who is currently running a campaign for D&D 5E via FG set in the Forgotten Realms. I'm curious if anyone has created a .mod with the map of Waterdeep and all locations pinned/detailed. I know this would be a huge undertaking and frankly something I don't have the hours in the day to create but if you know of or have created such a map I would be eternally grateful as it would save us a lot of time during our sessions.
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Waterdeep is a bustling trade city with over one million inhabitants. It has grown rich through trade and by attracting some of the most successful adventurers of history,
Approximately three miles from north to south and one mile from west to east, Waterdeep is securted by the Sea of Swords to the west and south and by the Trollwall to the North and East. Crossing the City from North to South takes just over an hour on foot on a major road, and approximately twice that if travelling the back streets. It is traditionally divided into seven major “Wards.”
Occupying nearly a quarter of the City, this Ward contains Mount Waterdeep, the Palace, most of the government buildings, and many respectable or prosperous shops and homes.
Notable locations
A walled cemetary by the eastern cliffs, visited by day and guarded at night, the City of the Dead contains both common graves and mausoleums of the noble families.
Contains the docks, shipbuilding yards, and warehouses for the sea trade. Compared to the rest of the city it is exceptionally dirty, smelly, and particularly dangerous. In the words of Elminster himself, the Dock Ward is a “riotous, nigh-perpetual brawl that covers entire acres, interrupted only by small buildings, intermittent trade businesses, an errant dog or two, and a few brave watchguards, who manage to keep the chaos from spreading beyond the docks; the whole lot wallowing in the stench of rotting fish.”
Notable locations
Home of the Nobility and the old money. Tymora’s Fancy is a high class gambling house in this ward.
The wealthiest of the wards, Sea Ward contains many of the temples of Waterdeep, along with a good helping of the newer noble families and retired adventurers who can afford the odd villa or two.
Smallest of the seven wards, it caters to the needs of caravans and traders. Generally consider the “poor” ward, the South Ward is often dusty, and its population shifts rapidly with the arrival and departure of caravans.
Home to shops, trademen, crafters, etc.
Waterdeep is ruled by a counsel of 16-30 “Lords” who rule in secret, wearing formless robes and magical masks on the rare occasions they appear in public. Their identities are a popular source of town gossip and speculation – although they are typically assumed to be largely composed of nobles and notable heros, anyone you meet might have a double life as a Masked Lord.
At any time, the chief executive of the City and first among Lords is the Open Lord, the single member of the council whose identity is made public. Waterdeep’s current Open Lord is Laeral Silverhand, an adventurer and wizard of legendary power, accomplishments and beauty. Silverhand returned to the City in 1489 to assume the role after the council forced the previous Open Lord, Dagult Neverember, into exile.
In order to govern such a vast population, justice is strict. Judges are knowne as Magisters or “Black Robes,” and pass sentence without jury. In some cases, sentences may be appealed to the Lords’ Court, overseen by the masked Lords, but unsuccessful appeals typically result in additional punishment.
A discliplined force of officers, tasked with keeping the peace and solving crimes. The watch typically patrols in groups of four, with one Civilar (captain), one Armar (corporal), and two patrolmen.
The Grey Hands are a group of accomplished adventurers who are contracted to the City and available to be called up in need. Powerful but frequently undisciplined, “Force Grey” is a blunt weapon used by the Lords of Waterdeep only in emergencies.
The City Guard, City Navy, and Griffin Cavalry defend the City and surrounding areas, and are available to support the City Watch when needed.
Waterdeep has no formal Thieves Guild, with the last such instituion crushed in 1300 DR. Various groups have arisen and faded or been defeated since then.
76 families with great historical wealth or accomplishments represent the Noble Houses of Waterdeep.
Waterdeep’s guilds are well organized and essential parts of the City’s commercial life. They welcome qualified (and dues-paying) members, and strongly resist attempts to ply governed trades by non-members. Players may begin the game with free membership in any guild they are qualified for by background, proficiency or class. Guild dues average 1 GP/month or 10/year paid in advance.
Threre are guilds for almost every trade one can imagine, such as
Waterdeep features what is believed to be the largest port in Faerun and is located on three well paved and well patrolled trade roads. Although much more rare, airships are neverthelss frequent visitors to the City as well.
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