Palace of Waterdeep

The Palace of Waterdeep, often called Piergeiron's Palace, was the residence of the ruler of Waterdeep.

Location
The white marble palace was located at the foot of Mount Waterdeep at the intersection of the Street of Silks and Waterdeep Way. In the courtyard in front of the palace stood Ahghairon's Tower, and just to the north were the palace stables, paddock, and guard barracks.

Interior
Inside Piergeiron's Palace was located a rare place of Aoist worship, with a spacious chapel lined with oaken pews. Bright painted plaster walls were decorated with gold, silver, and carved limestone and its marble floors were covered with exotic carpets from Shou Lung and illuminated with jeweled chandeliers. At the center of the furthest wall stood a large intricate stained glass window—the Eye of Ao. It gazed down on the chapel's visitors in radiant indifference.

A deep well could be found in the prisons and dungeons of the Palace. It was gated with enchanted oaken doors, magically and physically barred, and ensorcelled with the message "DO NOT OPEN UNDER PAIN OF DEATH." The welled path connected the palace with Undermountain.

Activities
The Palace served multiple functions for the administration of the city. It was the main office for many of the city's officials including City Watch, City Guard, and city clerks. The Lords' Court also met in a large chamber on the second floor.

There were embassies here from many other countries and cities, although they were not required to be on the palace grounds. Guest quarters for foreign dignitaries without embassies were also available.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Abduction &bull; The Diamond