Guilds of Waterdeep

The notable Guilds and organisations of Waterdeep are listed below.

Arcane schools and practitioners

 * Blackstaff Tower : The home of Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun and Laeral Silverhand and an academy of arcane apprentices.
 * Eltorchul Academy : The magic school of Lord Thesp Eltorchul.
 * Enclave of Red Magic : The Red Wizards of Thay use the Thayan Embassy in the Castle Ward to conduct their trade, via a portal to this enclave in Skullport.
 * Halaster's Heirs : A hidden academy for dark arcanists, situated on the first level of the Undermountain.
 * New Olamn : A bardic education centre formed after Iriador "Garnet" Wintermist's anger at the Harpers' deviance from their original ideals.
 * Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors : Originally formed to provide protection for weaker spellcasters against people opposed to magic, now serves as the largest arcane school in Waterdeep.

Criminal and underground

 * Plague Rats : An elite organisation of thieves and assassins operating mainly in the Dock Ward.
 * Savants of the Dark Tide : A foul organisation run by aboleths deep in the Waterdeep sewer system.
 * The Unseen : An organisation of shape-changers, thieves and illusionists.

Guilds

 * Baker's Guild
 * Carpenters', Roofers', & Plaisterers' Guild
 * Cellarers' & Plumbers Guild
 * Coopers' Guild
 * Council of Farmer-Grocers
 * Council of Musicians, Instrument-Makers, & Choristers
 * Dungsweepers' Guild
 * Fellowship of Bowers & Fletchers
 * Fellowship of Carters & Coachmen
 * Fellowship of Innkeepers
 * Fellowship of Salters, Packers, & Joiners
 * Fishmongers' Fellowship
 * Guild of Apothecaries & Physicians
 * Guild of Butchers
 * Guild of Chandlers & Lamplighters
 * Guild of Fine Carvers
 * Guild of Glassblowers, Glaziers, & Speculum-makers
 * Guild of Stonecutters, Masons, Potters, & Tile-makers
 * Guild of Trusted Pewterers & Casters
 * Guild of Watermen
 * Jewelers' Guild
 * Launderers' Guild
 * League of Basketmakers & Wickerworkers
 * League of Skinners & Tanners
 * Loyal Order of Street Laborers
 * Master Mariners' Guild
 * Most Careful Order of Skilled Smiths & Metalforgers
 * Most Diligent League of Sail-makers & Cordwainers
 * Most Excellent Order of Weavers & Dyers
 * Order of Cobblers & Corvisers
 * Order of Master Shipwrights
 * Order of Master Tailors, Glovers & Mercers
 * Saddlers' & Harness-Makers' Guild
 * Scriveners', Scribes', & Clerks' Guild
 * Solemn Order of Recognized Furriers & Woolmen
 * Splendid Order of Armorers, Locksmiths, & Finesmiths
 * Stablemasters' & Farriers' Guild
 * Stationers' Guild
 * Surveyors', Map & Chart-makers' Guild
 * Vintners', Distillers', & Brewers' Guild
 * Wagonmakers' & Coach Builders' Guild