Laroun

War Lord Lauroun was a human War Lord of the "Free City of Waterdeep" (later known simply as Waterdeep). He ruled the settlement from some time after 936 DR, up until his death in 1026 DR. During his rule, he established a naval guard in 998 DR, the same year construction work began on fortifications for the harbour and Deepwatch Isle. The fortifications were finished in 1010 DR, which is when the settlement took on the name "Free City of Waterdeep." Lauroun was killed in 1026 DR during raids on the city by Black Claw orcs.