Guide to Waterdeep for the bewildered, lost, and estranged!
See the Blackstaff! Meet your one true Rose!
Learn EVERYTHING a newcomer needs to know to stay on the good side of the city watch and away from the DREADED Xanathar Guild!
(Formerly known as āThe Many Dangers of Waterdeepā)
01 Locales
Finding your way around can be daunting! With so many winding streets and different Wards, itās not hard to get lost in Waterdeep! Keep this handy guide, and this handy map with you at all times to make sure you never get lost!
Wards The Walking Statues Major Temples Other Locations Infamous Alleys
02 Dramatis Personae
Waterdeep is so wealthy and fabulous it has attracted many important and famous people to stay within its walls. Here are a number of them to keep your eyes peeled for! If youāre lucky, maybe you can even have your likenesses recreated together.
03 Factions
Aside from Noble Houses there are 9 important factions within Waterdeep. And they can be violent! If you encounter a situation involving one or more of these groups, best stay away before you are lured into the fray!
Waterdeep Factions Bregan Dāaerthe Emerald Enclave Force Grey Harpers Lords Alliance Order of the Gauntlet Xanathar Guild Zhentarim
04 Guilds
The backbone of the Waterdhavian economy. Being familiar with the guilds of Waterdeep will stop you from running afoul of guild operations, and help you to be a contributing member to Waterdhavian society.
Guild Descriptions Guild List Guilds, Membership
05 Nobility
There are just shy of one hundred noble families residing in Waterdeep. Knowing who is who, and which crest is which, will keep you out of trouble, whether you encounter a page, a knight, or a lord and lady!
Noble Families Becoming a Noble
06 Speech
Waterdhavian locals have a unique way with words. Which becomes even more important when addressing a Waterdhavian Noble! Use these tricks to make yourself a ādabbler but no masterā before ālast rideā!
How to Address Rulers Noblespeak Speak Like a Native Watch Talk
07 Code Legal
The laws of Waterdeep are extensive! Hereās a primer to keep your friends with sticky fingers and brusque manners outside of the gaol.
Code Legal Crimes against Citizens Crimes against Lords, Officials, Nobles Crimes against the City Crimes against the Gods
