Waterdeep

Also: City of Splendors

City of Splendors; seat of the Council against the Cult.

Lore (Session 2)

Almost anything bought/sold; Waterdhavians admire adventurers; firm laws, swift justice; many guilds.
Arcane casters must register with the city.
Ruled by an Open Lord (Lord Neverember, later Lady Laeral Silverhand) and secret masked Lords. Black Robes, a High Mage, and Griffon Cavalry serve them.
Wards: Sea (palatial, nobles), North (green and orange), Castle (military, courts, market, Mt. Waterdeep, temples, 8 walking statues), Trades (merchants), Southern & Dock (rough — avoid), City of the Dead (cemetery).

Dragon's Head Tavern (Castle Ward, near the palace; tower to Agheiran nearby) — met Leosin Erlanthar.
The Gentle Rest — lodging; proprietor Marlac Buckman thinks the party is a trade mission from the East.
Leosin's safehouse; Remy's home; the palace (council meetings); Halls of Justice.

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