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hmmmm. I do not remember Elminster being a lord there but it has been awhile since I read the older sourcebooks.

Lore aye?

Well, without getting into surrounding awesome places like Skullport and Undermountain.....
The Lords of Waterdeep are usually anonymous. Wearing those helms that change their voices. Has a great underworld, which is quite free of thief and assassin guilds unlike most big cities, partially due to some of the big players liking it the way it is. Elaith Craulnober for one :)

Gurk. It might be easier to name some names and point to wikipedia. Ill keep going off track forever lol.
Mirt the Moneylender
Piegeiron the Paladinson
Khelben Blackstaff
Durnan
Brian the swordmaster
Caladorn
Danilo Thann
Terresk
Sarya
Lord bronson and Lady jeryth Phaulkon
Jannaxil Serpentil
enemies:
The knights of the shield
The shadow thieves
The Xanathar

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Most of the Waterdhavian sourcebooks cover its history, but I think the most information would be in the 3E hardback City of Splendors: Waterdeep, though the 2E boxed set City of Splendors is probably the single most comprehensive collection of lore on the city.

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Some random bits of lore, from my collection drawn from various Eye on the Realms articles in Dragon and Dungeon magazines (ezine versions).

Lady Eagleshield Revel
A revel held to honor Lady Embrelle Eagleshield in Waterdeep at Highroost, once very four years, on the sixth night of Flamerule.

Highroost
The home of the Eagleshield noble family in Waterdeep.

The Laughing Lass
A brothel on Ship street. Dungeon 184

The Foaming Tankard
A brew-tavern. Converted into The Foamy Smile festhall.
Dungeon 184

Ten Trolls Fallen
A tavern in Trades Ward. Has named rooms such as the Brazen Doors room.

Trades Ward
Inn of the Dripping Dagger
Front door sometimes speaks out loud. The inn is sometimes haunted.

Dock Ward
Haldark's Shiphaven Shop
On Sternpost Street.

Jhannastra House
Turned into a fortress of sorts after being broken into. Three ground floor shops occupy the space beneath her living quarters.

Castle Ward
Home of Maruttur "Mutter" Thalekin
Seller of maps, charts and books, knows much of the last century of seafaring activity in Waterdeep vicinity; doesn't do Skullport or Seacaves.

Castle Ward
Home of Saerpryn "Old Coldeyes" Thulomhreigh
Moneylender on Rainrun Street

Trades Ward
Ravenwyndar Representations
Factors/trade agents; of Blackmul Street

Mrayvren's Superior Castings
Given to four younger sons so that Mrayvren's Bountiful Rest could be opened.

North Ward
(name?)
Ilzantul Street, near Delzorin Street.
Called the Bountiful by locals. Has a room called the Gryphonshar.

Waterdeep
Mrayvren's Bountiful Rest
Feature: the Gryphonsar room (additional from Ed):
“Gryphonshar” was the name of a wealthy, successful, ethical, and much-loved Waterdhavian merchant who was a sometime sponsor, patron, and eventually business partner of Haeldrar Mrayvren. Andremon Gryphonsar died in the autumn of 1454 DR, but is remembered with fond nostalgia by many traders, and several rooms and features around Waterdeep have been named for him (all since his death).

Sea Ward
Ohmtalakar's Fine Gems
Located on the second floor of the first west-side Sul Street building north of Chanszobur's Manywares.

Sea Ward
Chanszobur's Manywares
On NW corner of Sul and Vondil Streets. Glittering and highly regarded store; favorite of nobles; expensive but superior merchandise.

(additional from Ed:)
Brightboots cleaning service
Run by Rhavilra Gryphonshar, whose teams clean many lodgings and polish many boots for laboring and shopkeeping Waterdhavians

Highroost
The home of the Eagleshield noble family in Waterdeep.


Waterdeep Wartrumpet
broadsheet
Markarl Mightyeye (pseudonym for an unknown social critic) writes in this one.

Horkle's Gossip Cauldron
broadsheet
Published by Annath Horkle of Beacon Street, Trades Ward

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A random smattering of lore, but I hope it interests you and otherwise excites your imagination.

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What follows are a whole bunch of names belonging to various personages found in Waterdeep, along with a few bits of info about them.

As before, my source of information is the Eye on the Realms series of articles. I hope you find them useful.

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Alanthra Ghellowsar
Brothelkeeper

Alathea Gryphonsar
Disappeared, daughter of Andremon.

Aldran Haldark
Guilded rope maker and ship outfitter, shop owner

Andremon Gryphonsar
Many rooms and places named after him in Waterdeep after he passed away. Well liked. Six daughters.

Andurlatha Merendil
Lady escort

Annath Horkle
Broadsheet publisher; Trades Ward

Awntrus Malaver
Nickname: the Black Glove.
Unguilded investigator

Beregon Stormshot
Member of the Watch.
Earned Shield of the City award.

Blacksunder
Murderer for hire

Blacksunder
Wheelwright (note: this isn't a typo. Both NPCs share the name "Blacksunder".)

Blakrho Phull
Exiled noble; called “Blackthroat”

Dragonard Merendil

Dratha Murrndryl
Seer; called a ‘daily lifeguide’; Castle Ward

Elaerla Raelingdorn
Sage.
Specialtiy is the recent social history of Castle Ward.
Loves cheeses.

Eldro Heldargram
Brewmaster

Elmra Mrayvren
Inn owner.

Felgrar Ilitul
Exiled noble. Called “Firehurler”.

Felmar Phull
Noble of Waterdeep

Glaerus Blakakhmar “the Black”

Glaraura Margaster
Noble of Waterdeep

Guild Speaker Amgarath Beltront
Watchful Order member

Haeldrar Mrayvren
Merchant

Haelor Hammantle
Gem merchant

Haelrorn Phull
Deceased noble of waterdeep

Harburtran Daeyel
Leader of the True Ghost Knight Faithful

Helgramgura Gundwynd
Exiled noble

Ithrim Cauldart
“Purveyor to the Titled”; caterer and procurer used by most nobles in Waterdeep, acts as the “voice of the nobles” for a fee.

Jessalythe Sparrantar
Independent adventurer-wizard

Kleannsur Hortothul
Just Hand of Torm;
Nickname: Cleanser

Lady Alaeya Kothont

Lady Anthra Snome
Noble of Waterdeep; dowager; harridan

Lady Embrelle Eagleshield

Laeyra Jhannastra
Wealthy widow; Castle Ward

Lord Elevur Tarm
Son and heir of the Tarms

Lord Grimmun Kothont
Spends all his time invisible.

Lord Lonthlur Tarm
An invalid and former adventurer; monster nearly bit his head off, taking a good chunk instead. Walks Dock Ward by night, hooded and cloaked.

Lord Narrovan Eagleshield
Holds a revel every four years, on the sixth night of Flamerule, to honor his dead wife Embrelle.

Lord Olranth Silmerhelve
Noble of Waterdeep

Lord Quaen Lanngolyn
Noble of Waterdeep. Tentacled mask of his caused gossip; 1466 DR

Lord Ralascar Tarm
Father of Elevur and Lonthlur

Lord Urlymen Jardeth
Discontented bachelor; North Ward

Malaerha Ohmtalakar
Mother of Thanthrabbas

Markarl Mightyeye
Social Critic

Maruttur Thalekin
Self-appointed Sage of the Seas; Nickname: mutter; Castle Ward

Melaroar Duthking
Art dealer. Loudly flamboyant, rich.

Meurold Navarnaekur
Self-styled Sage of Waterdeep.
Expert on building and sites history from 1430 DR to 1451 DR. Most of his notes and records were stolen.

Mhairdren Phull
Noble of Waterdeep

Moaront Ghelmer
A painter who disappeared some thirty years ago.

Mortrym Margaster
Noble of Waterdeep

Old Coldeyes Saerpryn Thulomhreigh
Moneylender; Castle Ward

Olthar Jhannastra
Deceased
Dealer in fineweave textiles, outlander mercantile concern investor

Ostryn Gralhund
Noble

Phondra Dorlym
Merchant, Nickname: eggs.
Egg seller

Rambaertus of Waterdeep
Sage

Randamar Lohthuntle
Innkeeper

Rastigur Stornont
Merchant, Nickname: Old Roaring Rastigur

Relavvar Husteem
Exiled noble; called “Redblade”

Rhavilra Gryphonsar
Runs the Brightboots cleaning service, daughter of Andremon.

Rhoenus Ravenwynd
Factor of Ravenwyndar Representations

Sammereza Sulphontis
Notorious personage

Sardron Thandarn
Pirate (former), Trader

Sastram Vaerintel
local minstrel

Systarra Lohthuntle
Innkeeper

Talessa Tanshar
Nickname: Bloodcoins

Thamrose Baradult
Scribe

Thanthrabbas Ohmtalakar
Of Ohmtalakar’s Fine Gems in Sea Ward. Calishite blood.

Tlarleene Gryphonsar
Adventurer; daughter of Andremon.

Trueblood Merendil

Tyrael Dantathur
Apprentice to Glaerus

Velmark Durinbold
Exiled noble

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Below are some words and phrases used in and around Waterdeep. These are take from the Forgotten Realms Lexicon found at Loremaster.org.

I'm happy to say all the entries (unlike the ones above) include a source where the word or phrase is found.

Enjoy!

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all horns hunt
Common (Waterdeep)
phrase
1. The equivalent of a real-world "all points bulletin" for the Watch in the city of Waterdeep.
2. Refers to the signal horns all Watch officers carry while on patrol.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Six Horned Crowns." Dragon #413 July 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201207eotr

comfort fare
Common
Food that is flavorful and easy to eat.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Lost Dragon of Waterdeep." Dragon #414 August 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201208eotr

Guild Speaker
Common
noun
In Waterdeep:
1. A grandiose term for a spokesperson of the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors.
2. An official title within the Watchful Order by 1479 DR. Several such Speakers exist, each with a particular specialty or field of magical expertise.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Lost Dragon of Waterdeep." Dragon #414 August 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201208eotr

the High
Common (Waterdeep)
noun
1. A shortened form of "the High Road" that is almost always use the citizens of Waterdeep. (Outlanders and non-natives of Waterdeep can be distinguished as such by their failure to use this term.)
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Talking Door." Dragon #410]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201204eotr

jacks
Common
noun
1. A shortened version of the word "doorjacks".
2. A term used to describe the youths employed at the Inn of the Dripping Dagger (in Waterdeep) to fetch and return items from the inn's cellars and attics.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Talking Door." Dragon #410]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201204eotr

"not previously entertained"
Common (Waterdeep)
phrase
Business activities not previously engaged in. E.g. "We will expand our business into holdings not previously entertained."
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Six Horned Crowns." Dragon #413 July 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201207eotr

onslur eel
Common
noun
1. A kind of eel.
2. Known to be served roasted in Waterdeep.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Lost Dragon of Waterdeep." Dragon #414 August 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201208eotr

"prominent and dominant"
Common (Waterdeep)
phrase
1. A polite term for ruthless-in-trade, domineering nobles, guildmasters and wealthy citizenry seeking to become noble.
2. A phrase found in broadsheets printed in Waterdeep.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Lost Dragon of Waterdeep." Dragon #414 August 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201208eotr

safegiving
Common (Waterdeep)
verb
1. The act of turning over suspect or possibly dangerous items, or items whose ownership is in dispute, to the Watch of Waterdeep.
2. An act gaining in popularity over the last thirty years (approx. 1449 DR to 1479 DR) in Waterdeep and seen as a civic duty, as items unclaimed after four seasons are returned to the individual who safegave them, as are items for which a dispute over ownership has been resolved.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Six Horned Crowns." Dragon #413 July 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201207eotr

seasoners
Common (Waterdeep)
noun
Individuals who rent rooms by the season.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Talking Door." Dragon #410]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201204eotr

spalder-splash
Common (Waterdeep)
noun
A polite term for nonsensical dross.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye On the Realms: The Wild Lords." Dungeon #190 May 2011]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201105eotr

wharfjets
Common (Waterdeep)
noun
Small, movable cranes that load and unload ships in Waterdeep.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Storm Bird." Dragon #411 May 2012]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201205eotr

"Whisperer within the Door"
Common (Waterdeep)
phrase
The name given by broadcryers to the voice that emanates from the front door of the Inn of the Dripping Dagger, in Waterdeep.
[[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye on the Realms: The Talking Door." Dragon #410]]http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201204eotr

wildblade
Common (Waterdeep)
noun
A Waterdhavian noble who rebels against rules, believes rank accords one the right to break most laws and shun those who behave "properly." [[Greenwood, Ed. "Eye On the Realms: The Wild Lords." Dungeon #190 May 2011]]
http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/dun/201105eotr

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Originally posted by Alruane


Danilo Thann
Terresk
Sarya
Lord bronson and Lady jeryth Phaulkon
Jannaxil Serpentil

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Originally posted by The Hooded One

And for about 30 years Ed worked for "Nipple" (that is, NYPL, or North York Public Library). A library system that can and has been called many things, but seldom "tawdry."
However, back to the Realms . . .
Wooly, Asper's Lordship WAS a brief one. She was made a Lord in place of someone ailing, to try to track down a traitor within the ranks of the Lords (this was a storyline/subplot in Ed's home Realms campaign that almost made it into printed Realmslore early on, that we called, "Who Is Killing the Lords of Waterdeep?" vice "Who Is Killing The Great Chefs of Europe?"), and managed to hunt down and kill the guilty lord, but in so doing grew to loathe many of the sitting Lords [who in turn loathed her], and she decided to remain a Lord so as to have the powers and privileges and be able to step in and deal with future traitors and misbehaving Lords, but to stay quiet and low-profile. This suited the rest of the Lords just fine; aside from Mirt and his personal friends within the Lords, who remained Asper's friend, the rest of the Lords just ignored her. Some of them referred to her as "the Sword At Our Back" or "the Lurking Sword," so if you run across those phrases in Realmslore, that's who's meant.
Published rosters of the Lords are notoriously incomplete and inaccurate, so the lone mention means little. I know of three NPCs widely (and correctly) suspected around the city of being Lords, who have never been mentioned in published Realmslore as belonging to the Lords.
This is fine, BTW; it gives individual DMs more leeway in playing "who's a Lord/who's not" games in their own campaigns.
love,
THO

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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert

Oh, and we have this bit from the lovely Lady Hooded One, on Asper's time as a Lord:

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Originally posted by The Hooded One

And for about 30 years Ed worked for "Nipple" (that is, NYPL, or North York Public Library). A library system that can and has been called many things, but seldom "tawdry."
However, back to the Realms . . .
Wooly, Asper's Lordship WAS a brief one. She was made a Lord in place of someone ailing, to try to track down a traitor within the ranks of the Lords (this was a storyline/subplot in Ed's home Realms campaign that almost made it into printed Realmslore early on, that we called, "Who Is Killing the Lords of Waterdeep?" vice "Who Is Killing The Great Chefs of Europe?"), and managed to hunt down and kill the guilty lord, but in so doing grew to loathe many of the sitting Lords [who in turn loathed her], and she decided to remain a Lord so as to have the powers and privileges and be able to step in and deal with future traitors and misbehaving Lords, but to stay quiet and low-profile. This suited the rest of the Lords just fine; aside from Mirt and his personal friends within the Lords, who remained Asper's friend, the rest of the Lords just ignored her. Some of them referred to her as "the Sword At Our Back" or "the Lurking Sword," so if you run across those phrases in Realmslore, that's who's meant.
Published rosters of the Lords are notoriously incomplete and inaccurate, so the lone mention means little. I know of three NPCs widely (and correctly) suspected around the city of being Lords, who have never been mentioned in published Realmslore as belonging to the Lords.
This is fine, BTW; it gives individual DMs more leeway in playing "who's a Lord/who's not" games in their own campaigns.
love,
THO

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