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* [[Kormallis]]— Forced to renounce their slaving ways,<ref name="CoS.W-p59">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|59}}</ref> they have since diversified their financial interests.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="NHW-p5">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|5}}</ref> |
* [[Kormallis]]— Forced to renounce their slaving ways,<ref name="CoS.W-p59">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|59}}</ref> they have since diversified their financial interests.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="NHW-p5">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|5}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Kothont]]— The owners of [[Mother Gothal's]] festhall owed their wealth to their expertise as farmers and trappers.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/> |
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| − | * [[Lanngolyn]]—More-recently ennobled than other houses, this family made their name in textiles and shipping.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|5}}</ref> |
+ | * [[Lanngolyn]]— More-recently ennobled than other houses, this family made their name in textiles and shipping.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|5}}</ref> |
| + | * [[Lathkule]]— The noble worshippers of [[Gond]] were renowned jewelers and [[gem]]-cutters.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/> |
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| + | * [[Maerklos]]— The [[Mystra]]-worshiping diviners and [[beer]]-brewers traced their history back to ancient [[Netheril]].<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/> |
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| − | * [[Maernos]]—<ref name="CS:W-p59"/> |
+ | * [[Maernos]]— Before going defunct, the Maernos family were well-known as financiers and temple administrators.<ref name="CS:W-p59"/><ref name="W&N-p48">{{Cite book/Waterdeep and the North|48}}</ref> |
| + | * [[Majarra]]— Descended from the royal Harpshields, these nobles owned [[silver]] mines in [[Mirabar]] and the [[Ice Lakes]].<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/><ref name="W&N-p48"/> |
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| + | * [[Manthar]]— In contrast to their role as mercenary hirees the Manthars owed their wealth to the sale of [[perfume]]s.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/><ref name="W&N-p48"/> |
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| + | * [[Margaster]]— The [[Illsukan]] Margasters had an [[arcane]] history that was known to few, and a [[fiend]]ish bond known by fewer still.<ref name="W.DH-p13">{{Cite book/Waterdeep: Dragon Heist|13}}</ref><ref name="SKT-p56">{{Cite book/Storm King's Thunder|56}}</ref> |
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* [[Massalan]]—A noble house of [[Chessenta]]n descent that was famed for their [[jewelry]].<ref name="WatN-p48"/> |
* [[Massalan]]—A noble house of [[Chessenta]]n descent that was famed for their [[jewelry]].<ref name="WatN-p48"/> |
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* [[Melshimber]]—This family of [[sage]]s and researchers could provide a wealth of information, and fine wine, for those who sought their services.<ref name="WatN-p48">{{Cite book/Waterdeep and the North|48}}</ref> |
* [[Melshimber]]—This family of [[sage]]s and researchers could provide a wealth of information, and fine wine, for those who sought their services.<ref name="WatN-p48">{{Cite book/Waterdeep and the North|48}}</ref> |
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+ | * [[Moonstar (house)|Moonstar]]—This noble house had ties to the Church of [[Selûne]] and several ocean-faring guilds.<ref name="CS:W-p61"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
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+ | * [[Phylund]]— This family of monster-tamers were known for procuring the most fearsome of beasts.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|6}}</ref> |
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+ | * [[Piiradost]]— This old noble house had a long history of raising [[horse]]s and cattle near the city.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
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| + | * [[Raventree]]— Considered among the best purveyors in the city, these folks specialized in acquiring rare foods.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
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| + | * [[Roaringhorn (Waterdeep)|Roaringhorn]]— The bold and impetuous Roaringhorns were related to the [[House Roaringhorn|nobles houses]] found in [[Cormyr]] and [[Tethyr]].<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/><ref name="D280-86">{{Cite dragon/280/The New Adventures of Volo: Lost Treasures of Cormyr, Part 3|86}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Roaringhorn (Waterdeep)|Roaringhorn]]— |
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| − | * [[Rosznar]]— |
+ | * [[Rosznar]]— While they made their money in slaves and [[poison]], these nobles openly portrayed themselves as landowners and vintners.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
| + | * [[Ruldegost]]— Members of this family enjoyed success in a variety of fields.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
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Revision as of 19:54, 20 July 2020
The nobility of Waterdeep were the collected houses that comprised the city's aristocracy.[1]
List of Noble Houses
- A
- Adarbrent—One of Waterdeep's leading shipping clans.[2]
- Agundar—A family of Talos-worshiping mercenary leaders and weapon-makers.[3]
- Amcathra—This distinguished family was famous for their masterfully-forged weapons and horse ranches.[4]
- Ammakyl—A house of farmers and wine-makers with major holdings in Amphail.[5]
- Anteos—Former slavers, who turned their focus on the currency-exchange business.[3]
- Argent—Devoted followers of Lathander who had an association with the Order of the Aster.[6]
- Artemel—Moneylenders who had a shared love of boar-hunting.[3]
- Assumbar—Devotees of Siamorphe who kept a shrine within their family's estate.[7]
- B
- Belabranta—A centuries-old family that made their fortune breeding and training griffons.[3]
- Bladesemmer—Makers of fine arms and armor.[3]
- Brokengulf—One of the city's most distinguished families who earned fame by slaying monsters.[3][8]
- Brossfeather—A clan of lumberers, trappers, and wilderness guides.[3]
- C
- Cassalanter— A devilish family of money-lenders and rumor-mongers who served the highest payer.[3][9]
- Cragsmere—Noted landowners who increased their wealth through money-lending.[3]
- Crommor—Fine craftspeople who specialized in brasswork particularly in the crafting of instruments.[3]
- D
- Deepwinter—The dissolved noble house that dated back to the time of the city's Guildmasters.[10][11]
- Dezlentyr—The family of traders and explorers who strived to settle new lands.[3]
- Durinbold—A noble family skilled in both martial prowess and animal husbandry.[3]
- E
- Eagleshield—This skilled animal handlers who held interests in the village of Amphail.[12]
- Eirontalar—The family of hunters[3] who had an assocaition with the gang referred to as the Gnawbones.[13]
- Eltorchul—These nobles ran an arcane academy out of their villa in the Sea Ward.[14]
- Emveolstone—The family who made their fortune selling iron goods and interesting trinkets.[3]
- Estelmer—The heralds and loremasters who invested in the college of New Olamn.[15][16]
- G
- Gauntyl—This hard-living group garnered wealth as miners and mercenaries.[15]
- Gildeggh—An outcast noble house whose members were exiled in the late 13th century DR.[17][18]
- Gost—Long ago this family built an infamous dungeon beneath their estate in the North Ward.[19][20]
- Gralhund— Their business interests included contracting hireswords and manufacturing weapons.[15][21][22]
- Gundwynd—The renowned hippogriff breeders had connections with the unsavory Black Boars gang.[15][23]
- H
- Hallwinter—
- Harte—
- Hawkwinter—This family enjoyed understated power as renowned military guardians.[15][24]
- Helmfast—The noted shipwrights of Waterdeep kept a villa in the city's North Ward.[15][25]
- Hiilgauntlet—These Kossuthan nobles earned their with by military means.[15][26]
- Hothemer— This merchant family was among the many families ennobled in 1248 DR.[15][26]
- Hunabar—
- Husteem—[27]
- I
- Ilitul—
- Ilvastarr— This noble family had a dark history that dated back to the city's Guild Wars.[28]
- Ilzimmer— The family's Sea Ward estate held a portal that linked it to city of Skullport.[29]
- Irlingstar— House Irlingstar was said to have made their fortune through ship building and running caravans.[30]
- J
- Jardeth— Quite fitting, this family of soldiers and guardians venerated the deity Helm.[15][26]
- Jhansczil— The renowned horse-breeders kept their family's villa on Lhestyn's Court.[31]
- K
- Kormallis— Forced to renounce their slaving ways,[18] they have since diversified their financial interests.[15][32]
- Kothont— The owners of Mother Gothal's festhall owed their wealth to their expertise as farmers and trappers.[33]
- L
- Lanngolyn— More-recently ennobled than other houses, this family made their name in textiles and shipping.[15][33]
- Lathkule— The noble worshippers of Gond were renowned jewelers and gem-cutters.[15][33]
- M
- Maerklos— The Mystra-worshiping diviners and beer-brewers traced their history back to ancient Netheril.[15][33]
- Maernos— Before going defunct, the Maernos family were well-known as financiers and temple administrators.[10][34]
- Majarra— Descended from the royal Harpshields, these nobles owned silver mines in Mirabar and the Ice Lakes.[33][34]
- Manthar— In contrast to their role as mercenary hirees the Manthars owed their wealth to the sale of perfumes.[33][34]
- Margaster— The Illsukan Margasters had an arcane history that was known to few, and a fiendish bond known by fewer still.[35][36]
- Massalan—A noble house of Chessentan descent that was famed for their jewelry.[37]
- Melshimber—This family of sages and researchers could provide a wealth of information, and fine wine, for those who sought their services.[37]
- Mendt—
- Moonstar—This noble house had ties to the Church of Selûne and several ocean-faring guilds.[4][38]
- N
- Nandar— Ennobled in the 10th century DR the Nanders were experienced in the field of construction and engineering.[37][38]
- Nesher—
- Phull—[39]
- P
- Phylund— This family of monster-tamers were known for procuring the most fearsome of beasts.[38]
- Piiradost— This old noble house had a long history of raising horses and cattle near the city.[38]
- R
- Raventree— Considered among the best purveyors in the city, these folks specialized in acquiring rare foods.[37][38]
- Roaringhorn— The bold and impetuous Roaringhorns were related to the nobles houses found in Cormyr and Tethyr.[37][38][40]
- Rosznar— While they made their money in slaves and poison, these nobles openly portrayed themselves as landowners and vintners.[37][38]
- Ruldegost— Members of this family enjoyed success in a variety of fields.[37][38]
- S
- Shadowdusk—Consorted with the Far Realm, fell from grace, plotted a comeback.
- Silmerhelve—
- Snome—
- Stormweather—
- Sultlue—
- T
- Talmost—One of the city's leading clothiers and furriers.
- Tarm—
- Tchazzam—
- Tesper—
- Thann—A leading vintner in Waterdeep[41] whose history dated back to slave traders from the Port of Shadows.[42]
- Thongolir—
- Thorp—
- Thunderstaff—
- U
- Ulbrinter—
- Urmbrusk—
- Wands—One of the city's leading magecraft houses[1] with close ties to the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors.[42]
- V
- Vinen—
- W
- Z
Appendix
Further Reading
- Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
References
- ↑ 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. 2. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 60. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 46. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 61. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier/Cities and Civilization
- ↑ Beamdog (March 2016). Designed by Philip Daigle, et al. Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear. Beamdog.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (September 1997). Powers & Pantheons. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 58. ISBN 978-0786906574.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 64. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 6. ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 59. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier/Cities and Civilization
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 56. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 26. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 15.10 15.11 15.12 Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 47. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 59. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 118. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 61. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 213. ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 66. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 87. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 94. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. p. 4. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (September 2005). “Vampires of Waterdeep: Blood of Malar”. Dungeon #126 (Paizo Publishing, LLC) (126)., pp. 62–77.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 123. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 128. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (2007-04-25). Dragons of Faerûn, Part 3: City of Wyrmshadows (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for Dragons of Faerûn. Wizards of the Coast. p. 9. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 114. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 33.5 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.
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 48. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.6 Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 48. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 38.7 Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. p. 6. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (May 2011). “Eye on the Realms: The Wild Lords”. In Steve Winter ed. Dungeon #190 (Wizards of the Coast) (190)., pp. 1–3.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (February 2001). “The New Adventures of Volo: Lost Treasures of Cormyr, Part 3”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #280 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 86.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. p. 7. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 62. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
Connections
Waterdhavian Houses
Adarbrent • Agundar • Amcathra • Ammakyl • Anteos • Argent • Artemel • Assumbar • Belabranta • Bladesemmer • Brokengulf • Brossfeather • Cassalanter • Cragsmere • Crommor • Dezlentyr • Durinbold • Eagleshield • Eirontalar • Eltorchul • Emveolstone • Estelmer • Gauntyl • Gost • Gralhund • Gundwynd • Hawkwinter • Helmfast • Hiilgauntlet • Hothemer • Hunabar • Husteem • Ilitul • Ilvastarr • Ilzimmer • Irlingstar • Jardeth • Jhansczil • Kormallis • Kothont • Lanngolyn • Lathkule • Maerklos • Majarra • Manthar • Margaster • Massalan • Melshimber • Moonstar • Nandar • Nesher • Neverember • Phull • Phylund • Piiradost • Raventree • Roaringhorn • Rosznar • Ruldegost • Silmerhelve • Snome • Stormweather • Sultlue • Talmost • Tarm • Tchazzam • Tesper • Thann • Thongolir • Thorp • Thunderstaff • Ulbrinter • Urmbrusk • Wands • Wavesilver • Zulpair • Zun
Former Houses
Deepwinter • Gildeggh • Maernos • Shadowdusk • Zoar
Former Houses
Deepwinter • Gildeggh • Maernos • Shadowdusk • Zoar