Field of Triumph

The Field of Triumph was a large outdoor stadium located in the Sea Ward of Waterdeep.

Location
The Field of Triumph was located at the southern end of the Street of the Singing Dolphin, across from the House of Heroes. It was bordered by Julthoon Street, Jelzar's Stride, and Seaeye's March. And up until the mid-14 century DR, it was also adjacent to the Lions road. The main entrance to the stadium was faced towards the end of Gulzindar Street.

Structure
This stadium stood over five stories tall. Its main entrance was known as the Lion Gate, due to it being carved to give visitors the impression that they were walking into the maw of a gigantic lion.

Activities
The Field of Triumph was the venue for many public spectacles from late spring until late autumn, weather permitting. The Open Lord of Waterdeep used the Field as a public forum to give proclamations to the city, but most of the time it was host to exciting events such as horse races, shows of magic and illusion, martial displays of formation and skill, gladiatorial combats, and exhibitions of strange and wondrous creatures and monsters from all across Faerûn and beyond. Attendance often numbered in the thousands.

The coliseum was often overtaken by crowds during Guildsmeet.

History
After the Field of Triumph was constructed, its architectural designs were kept within the Map House.

In the, the director of the Field of Triumph was the head of House Phylund, Lord Urtos Phylund I. His tenure ended in the, when he was killed by an owlbear that broke out of its cage while being transferred to a holding cell in the basement of the Field. A few years later, Prendergast Brokengulf married Urtos' widow, Aridarye Phylund, and eventually took over as Director. It was under his tenure (and at Aridarye's urging) that he initiated the Champion's Games.

Once every four years, during Shieldmeet, the Lords of Waterdeep would gather on the Field of Triumph to be reaffirmed as leaders of the city. They appeared in person, seated on sixteen thrones and wearing covered helms and robes that disguised their identities.

Rumors & Legends
A long standing, though false, legend surrounding the Field of Triumph claimed that its Lion Gate was designed to resemble the face of a sea lion.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
 * Novels
 * Elfsong