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.