The City of Waterdeep
The city of Waterdeep is a port city located in the midwestern part of The Sword Coast, just south of The Sword Mountains. It is ruled by the Waterdeep Council which consists of 7 members where one councilmember holds the seat of Chairman/woman.
Demographics
The people of Waterdeep are a diverse people. Waterdeep has a history of being open to outsiders and trade, thus this has sparked the interests of many different kinds of people and cultures to settle in this prosperous city.
The vast majority of the population is comprised of the more common races of Faerûn (Humans, Gnomes, Elves, Dwarves and Halflings), other more "exotic" races also has taken up residence in the city.
Districts
Waterdeep is divided into 8 wards.
The Castle Ward
The ward gets its name from the large castle that sits in the middle of it, which is the primary residence of the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The Open Lord is the ruler of the city, and their palace is an impressive structure with high walls and a moat. The castle is a symbol of the power and authority of the city's government. The Castle Ward is also home to many of Waterdeep's government buildings, including the City Watch headquarters and the Palace of Waterdeep, where the city council meets. Additionally, the ward contains many of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, with large, well-maintained homes and manicured gardens.The North Ward
TBDThe Dock Ward
TBDThe South Ward
TBDThe Sea Ward
TBDThe Trades Ward
TBDThe Field Ward
TBDThe City of the Dead
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Alternative Name(s)
The City of Splendor
Type
Large city
Population
130,000
Location under
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