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House Margaster (pronounced: /ˈmɑːrgɑːstɛrMAR-gast-er[3]) was a prominent Waterdhavian noble family with ties to Asmodeus[2] in the late 15th century DR.

Nothing is beyond our grasp.
— Margaster motto[4]

Description[]

The family had Illuskan heritage.[4] They had Uthgardt blood in their veins, and physically they looked like the barbarians.[5]

Activities[]

The Margasters engaged in overland trading of bulk goods, but also quietly practiced wizardry.[4]

Base of Operations[]

Their estate was located in the North Ward, between Stabbed Sailor Alley and Shattercrock Alley.[4][6] Thornhold, a fortress located off the southern edge of the Mere of Dead Men, was owned by the warlord Brunyundar Margaster until it was captured and claimed by a paladin as part of the Second Troll War. House Margaster continued to claim a right to Thornhold into the late 15th century DR.[7]

By the time of the War of the Silver Marches, the Margasters owned property in Silverymoon, including a three-story tower and a detached carriage house. Two cambions guarded a stash of magical items in the carriage house, while Xamlyn Margaster resided in the tower.[8]

History[]

By the time of the War of the Silver Marches of 1485 DR, several members of the Margaster family were secret worshipers of Asmodeus.[2]

In 1488 DR, the Margaster family had allied with the drow of House Hunzrin and together managed a business of demonic phylacteries.[9]

Members[]

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References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. p. 5. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Christopher Perkins, et al. (September 2016). Storm King's Thunder. Edited by Kim Mohan, Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 56. ISBN 978-0-7869-6600-4.
  3. Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 20. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 13. ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
  5. R.A. Salvatore (September 2018). Timeless. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 120. ISBN 0-0626-885-96.
  6. Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 94, 101. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
  7. Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 65. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
  8. Christopher Perkins, et al. (September 2016). Storm King's Thunder. Edited by Kim Mohan, Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7869-6600-4.
  9. R.A. Salvatore (September 2018). Timeless. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 350. ISBN 0-0626-885-96.

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