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| + | The '''nobility of Waterdeep''' were the collected [[:Category:Waterdhavian houses|houses]] that comprised [[Waterdeep|the city's]] aristocracy.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p2">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|2}}</ref> |
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| − | The '''nobility of Waterdeep''' are listed below. |
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| + | ==List of Noble Houses== |
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| − | * [[Agundar]] |
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| − | * [[Amcathra]]—A long-standing trade house. |
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| + | * [[Agundar]]—A family of [[Talos]]-worshiping mercenary leaders and weapon-makers.<ref name="W&N-p46">{{Cite book/Waterdeep and the North|46}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Ammakyl]] |
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| + | * [[Amcathra]]—This distinguished family was famous for their masterfully-forged weapons and horse ranches.<ref name="CS:W-p61">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|61}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Anteos]] |
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| + | * [[Ammakyl]]—A house of farmers and wine-makers with major holdings in [[Amphail]].<ref name="SF.C-p4">{{Cite book/The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier/Cities and Civilization|4}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Artemel]] |
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| + | * [[Anteos]]—Former slavers, who turned their focus on the currency-exchange business.<ref name="W&N-p46">{{Cite book/Waterdeep and the North|46}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Assumbar]] |
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| + | * [[Argent]]—Devoted followers of [[Lathander]] who had an association with the [[Order of the Aster]].<ref name=BG.SoD">{{Cite game/Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Belabranta]] |
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| + | * [[Artemel]]—Moneylenders who had a shared love of [[boar]]-hunting.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Bladesemmer]] |
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| + | * [[Assumbar]]—Devotees of [[Siamorphe]] who kept a [[Chapel and Chalice of the Divine Right|shrine]] within their [[Assumbar villa|family's estate]].<ref name="P&P-p58">{{Cite book/Powers & Pantheons|58}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Brokengulf]] |
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| + | ;B: |
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| − | * [[Brossfeather]] |
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| + | * [[Belabranta]]—A centuries-old family that made their fortune breeding and training [[griffon]]s.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Cassalanter]] |
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| + | * [[Bladesemmer]]—Makers of fine arms and armor.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Cragsmere]] |
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| + | * [[Brokengulf]]—One of the city's most distinguished families who earned fame by slaying monsters.<ref name="W&N-p46"/><ref name=CoS.W-p64">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|64}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Crommor]] |
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| + | * [[Brossfeather]]—A clan of lumberers, trappers, and wilderness guides.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Dezlentyr]] |
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| + | ;C: |
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| − | * [[Durinbold]] |
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| + | * [[Cassalanter]]— A devilish family of money-lenders and rumor-mongers who served the highest payer.<ref name="W&N-p46"/><ref name="W.DH-p6">{{Cite book/Waterdeep: Dragon Heist|6}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[House Eagleshield|Eagleshield]] |
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| + | * [[Cragsmere]]—Noted landowners who increased their wealth through money-lending.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Eirontalar]] |
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| + | * [[Crommor]]—Fine craftspeople who specialized in [[brass]]work particularly in the crafting of instruments.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Eltorchul]] ''(see also: [[Eltorchul Academy]])'' |
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| + | ;D: |
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| − | * [[Ernveolstone]] |
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| + | * [[Deepwinter (family)|Deepwinter]]—The dissolved noble house that dated back to the time of the city's Guildmasters.<ref name="CS:W-p59">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|59}}</ref><ref name="CS:W-p117">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|117}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Estelmer]] |
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| + | * [[Dezlentyr]]—The family of traders and explorers who strived to settle new lands.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Gauntyl]] |
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| + | * [[Durinbold]]—A noble family skilled in both martial prowess and animal husbandry.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[Gost]] |
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| + | ;E: |
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| − | * [[Gralhund]] |
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| + | * [[Eagleshield]]—This skilled animal handlers who held interests in the village of [[Amphail]].<ref name="NGSF.CC-p4">{{Cite book/The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier/Cities and Civilization|4}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Gundwynd]] |
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| + | * [[Eirontalar]]—The family of hunters<ref name="W&N-p46"/> who had an assocaition with the gang referred to as the [[Gnawbones]].<ref name="CoS.W-p56">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|56}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Hallwinter]] |
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| + | * [[Eltorchul]]—These nobles ran an [[Eltorchul Academy|arcane academy]] out of their villa in the [[Waterdeep/Sea Ward|Sea Ward]].<ref name="CoS.W-p26">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|26}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Harte]] |
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| + | * [[Emveolstone]]—The family who made their fortune selling [[iron]] goods and interesting trinkets.<ref name="W&N-p46"/> |
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| − | * [[House Hawkwinter|Hawkwinter]] |
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| + | * [[Estelmer]]—The [[Heralds of Faerûn|heralds]] and loremasters who invested in the college of [[New Olamn]].<ref name="W&N-p47">{{Cite book/Waterdeep and the North|47}}</ref><ref name="CoS.W-p29">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|29}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Helmfast]] |
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| + | ;G: |
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| − | * [[Hiilgauntlet]] |
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| + | * [[Gauntyl]]—This hard-living group garnered wealth as miners and mercenaries.<ref name="W&N-p47"/> |
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| − | * [[Hothemer]] |
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| + | * [[Gildeggh]]—An outcast noble house whose members were exiled in the late 13{{th}} century [[DR]].<ref name="CoS.W-p11">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|11}}</ref><ref name="CoS.W-p59">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|59}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Hunabar]] |
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| + | * [[Gost]]—Long ago this family built an [[Fireplace Level|infamous dungeon]] beneath their estate in the [[Waterdeep/North Ward|North Ward]].<ref name="CoS.W-p117">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|117}}</ref><ref name="CoS.W-p118">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|118}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[House Husteem|Husteem]]<ref name="BoM">{{Cite dungeon/Blood of Malar}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Gralhund]]— Their business interests included contracting hireswords and manufacturing weapons.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.W-p61">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|61}}</ref><ref name="W.DH-p213">{{Cite book/Waterdeep: Dragon Heist|213}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Ilitul]] |
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| + | * [[Gundwynd]]—The renowned [[hippogriff]] breeders had connections with the unsavory [[Black Boars]] gang.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.W-p66">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|66}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Ilvastarr]] |
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| + | ;H: |
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| − | * [[Ilzimmer]] |
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+ | * [[Hawkwinter]]— With relations in the southern realm of [[Tethyr]], the Hawkwinters enjoyed understated power as renowned military guardians.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="VoloW-p87">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to Waterdeep|87}}</ref> |
| + | * [[Helmfast]]— Noted shipwrights of Waterdeep who kept a villa in the city's North Ward.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.W-p94">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|94}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Jardeth]] |
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| + | * [[Hiilgauntlet]]— These [[Kossuth]]an nobles earned their with through the business of war.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="NHW-p4">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|4}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Jhansczil]] |
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| + | * [[Hothemer]]— This merchant family was among the many families ennobled in [[1248 DR]].<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="NHW-p4"/> |
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| − | * [[Kormallis]] |
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| + | * [[Hunabar]]— The fashionable Hunabars had investments in textiles and the trade of stylish foreign garments.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p4">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|4}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Kothont]] |
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| + | * [[Husteem]]— Devoted to the Beastlord [[Malar]], this family were known to deal in illegal contraband.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/><ref name="Dun126.BoM">{{Cite dungeon/126/Vampires of Waterdeep: Blood of Malar}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Lanngolyn]] |
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| + | ;I: |
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| − | * [[Lathkule]] |
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| + | * [[Ilitul]]— Fitting for [[Tempuran]]s, these nobles owed their wealth to the mercenaries they hired out.<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="NHW-p4">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|4}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Maerklos]] |
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| + | * [[Ilvastarr]]— This noble family had a dark history that dated back to the city's [[Guild Wars]].<ref name="CoS.W-p123">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|123}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Majarra]] |
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| + | * [[Ilzimmer]]— The family's Sea Ward estate held a ''[[portal]]'' that linked it to city of [[Skullport]].<ref name="CoS.W-p128">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|128}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Manthar]] |
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| + | * [[Irlingstar]]— House Irlingstar was said to have made their fortune through ship building and running caravans.<ref name="Wyrm-p9">{{Cite web enhancement/City of Wyrmshadows|9}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Margaster]] |
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| + | ;J: |
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| − | * [[Massalan]] |
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| + | * [[Jardeth]]— A family of soldiers and guardians who fittingly venerated the deity [[Helm]].<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="NHW-p4"/> |
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| − | * [[Melshimber]] |
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| + | * [[Jhansczil]]— The renowned horse-breeders kept their family's villa on [[Lhestyn's Court]].<ref name="CoS.W-p114">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|114}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Mendt]] |
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| + | ;K: |
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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> |
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| − | * [[Nandar]] |
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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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| − | * [[Nesher]] |
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| + | ;L: |
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| − | * [[House Phull|Phull]]<ref name="Dun190">[[Ed Greenwood]]. "Eye on the Realms: The Wild Lords." ''[[Dungeon magazine|Dungeon]] '' #190. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, May, 2011.</ref> |
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| + | * [[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> |
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| − | * [[Phylund]] |
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| + | * [[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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| − | * [[Piiradost]] |
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| + | ;M: |
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| − | * [[Raventree]] |
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| + | * [[Maerklos]]— This family of oracles and [[beer]]-brewers traced their history back to ancient [[Netheril]].<ref name="W&N-p47"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/> |
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| − | * [[Roaringhorn (Waterdeep)|Roaringhorn]] |
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| + | * [[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> |
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| − | * [[Rosznar]] |
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| + | * [[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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| − | * [[Ruldegost]] |
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| + | * [[Manthar]]— In contrast to their role as mercenary hirees, they made my through the sale of [[perfume]]s.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p5"/><ref name="W&N-p48"/> |
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| − | * [[Silmerhelve]] |
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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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| − | * [[Snome]] |
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| + | * [[Massalan]]—A noble house of [[Chessenta]]n descent that was famed for their [[jewelry]].<ref name="WatN-p48"/> |
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| − | * [[Stormweather]] |
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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> |
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| − | * [[Sultlue]] |
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| − | * [[Tarm]] |
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| + | * [[Nandar]]— Ennobled in the 10{{th}} century DR the Nanders were experienced in the field of construction and engineering.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|6}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Tchazzam]] |
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| + | * [[Nesher]]— Wealthy lumberers who enjoyed the sport of hawking.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
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| − | * [[Tesper]] |
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| + | ;P: |
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| − | * [[Thann]]—A leading vintner in [[Waterdeep]]. |
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| + | * [[House Phull|Phull]]— An older family well-known for their skill as fishermen.<ref name="Dun190">{{Cite dungeon/190/Eye on the Realms: The Wild Lords}}</ref> |
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| − | * [[Thongolir]] |
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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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| − | * [[Thorp]] |
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| + | * [[Piiradost]]— An old noble house that had a long history of raising [[horse]]s and cattle near the city.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
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| − | * [[Thunderstaff]] |
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| + | ;R: |
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| − | * [[Ulbrinter]] |
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| + | * [[Raventree]]— Renowned purveyors who specialized in acquiring rare foods.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/> |
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| − | * [[Urmbrusk]] |
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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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| − | * [[Wands]]—One of the city's leading magecraft houses. |
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| + | * [[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"/> |
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| − | * [[Wavesilver]] |
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| + | * [[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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| − | * [[Zulpair]] |
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| + | ;S: |
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| − | * [[Zun]]<ref>{{Cite book/City of Splendors Waterdeep|59-64}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Shadowdusk]]— After consorting with the [[Far Realm]] and falling from grace in the city, they plotted a grand comeback.<ref name="W.DMM-p277">{{Cite book/Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage|277}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Silmerhelve]]— As many Helmite families, these nobles dedicated themselves to guardianship.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/> |
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| + | * [[Silvertor]]— One of Waterdeep's oldest families, and a permanent fixture on the [[Council of Nobles]].<ref name="EfU-loc3242">{{Cite book/Escape from Undermountain/Kindle|3242}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Snome]]— These nobles were renowned brewers and distillers.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/> |
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| + | * [[Stormweather]]— After years of misfortune, this family of explorers and naval merchants saw their prospects get better in the late 14{{th}} century.<ref name="WatN-p48"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p8"/> |
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| + | * [[Sultlue]]— A family of traders whose members possessed a serpentine heritage.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p6"/><ref name="WatN-p49"/> |
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| + | ;T: |
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| + | * [[Tarm]]— Some of Waterdeep's finest caravaneers and horse-breeders.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/><ref name="WatN-p49"/> |
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| + | * [[Tchazzam]]— Among the most prolific of the city's archers and fletchers.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/><ref name="WatN-p49"/> |
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| + | * [[Tesper]]— A family of skilled warriors and renowned protectors, some of whom were [[Half-dragon|half]]-[[steel dragon]]s.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/><ref name="WatN-p49"/> |
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| + | * [[Thal]]— A ruthless family angling for a seat on Waterdeep's Council of Nobles.<ref name="EfU-loc450">{{Cite book/Escape from Undermountain/Kindle|450}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Thann]]— The preeminent vintner family in Waterdeep,<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|7}}</ref> whose history dated back to slave traders from the [[Port of Shadows]].<ref name="CS:W-p62">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|62}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Thongolir]]— Skilled calligraphers who venerated the diety [[Deneir]].<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/><ref name="WatN-p49"/> |
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| + | * [[Thorp (family)|Thorp]]— With scant few members in the [[1372 DR]], the Thorp family was left to name a distant third cousin as their heir.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/> |
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| + | * [[Thunderstaff]]— This wizarding family had a powerful practitioner of [[the Art]] in their patriarch, [[Baerom Thunderstaff II|Lord Baerom]].<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/><ref name="CS:W-p30">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|30}}</ref> |
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| + | ;U: |
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| + | * [[Ulbrinter]]— The family's devotion to [[Waukeen]] was exemplified in their status as successful shipping merchants.<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p7"/><ref name="WatN-p49"/> |
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| + | * [[Urmbrusk]]— Quite prolific in number and infamous [[Banite]] landowners.<ref name="WatN-p49"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p8"/> |
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| + | ;W: |
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| + | * [[Wands]]— The city's leading magecraft houses<ref name="CoS.NHoW-p2" /> had close ties to the [[Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors|Watchful Order]].<ref name="CS:W-p62">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|62}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Wavesilver]]— A small family who were considered as fairly wealthy shipping merchants.<ref name="WatN-p49"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p8"/> |
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| + | ;Z: |
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| + | * [[Zoar]]— One of the families exiled from Waterdeep during the 13{{th}} century DR.<ref name="CS:W-p59" /><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p8"/> |
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| + | * [[Zulpair]]— This family's shipping interests coincided with their devotion to the deity [[Umberlee]].<ref name="WatN-p49"/><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p8"/> |
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| + | * [[Zun]]— These noble cattle farmers maintained their villa in city's North Ward.<ref name="WatN-p49">{{Cite book/Waterdeep and the North|49}}</ref><ref name="CoS.NHoW-p8">{{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep|8}}</ref><ref name="CS:W-p94">{{Cite book/City of Splendors: Waterdeep|94}}</ref> |
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+ | ==Appendix== |
| + | ===Further Reading=== |
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| − | * [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/we/20050928a Noble Houses of Waterdeep] |
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| + | * {{Cite web enhancement/Noble Houses of Waterdeep}} |
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+ | ===References=== |
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+ | {{Refs|2}} |
| + | ===Connections=== |
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| + | {{Waterdhavian houses}} |
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Revision as of 10:40, 21 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]
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- Hawkwinter— With relations in the southern realm of Tethyr, the Hawkwinters enjoyed understated power as renowned military guardians.[15][24]
- Helmfast— Noted shipwrights of Waterdeep who kept a villa in the city's North Ward.[15][25]
- Hiilgauntlet— These Kossuthan nobles earned their with through the business of war.[15][26]
- Hothemer— This merchant family was among the many families ennobled in 1248 DR.[15][26]
- Hunabar— The fashionable Hunabars had investments in textiles and the trade of stylish foreign garments.[15][27]
- Husteem— Devoted to the Beastlord Malar, this family were known to deal in illegal contraband.[28][29]
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- Ilitul— Fitting for Tempurans, these nobles owed their wealth to the mercenaries they hired out.[15][26]
- Ilvastarr— This noble family had a dark history that dated back to the city's Guild Wars.[30]
- Ilzimmer— The family's Sea Ward estate held a portal that linked it to city of Skullport.[31]
- Irlingstar— House Irlingstar was said to have made their fortune through ship building and running caravans.[32]
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- Jardeth— A family of soldiers and guardians who fittingly venerated the deity Helm.[15][26]
- Jhansczil— The renowned horse-breeders kept their family's villa on Lhestyn's Court.[33]
- K
- Kormallis— Forced to renounce their slaving ways,[18] they have since diversified their financial interests.[15][34]
- Kothont— The owners of Mother Gothal's festhall owed their wealth to their expertise as farmers and trappers.[28]
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- Lanngolyn— More-recently ennobled than other houses, this family made their name in textiles and shipping.[15][28]
- Lathkule— The noble worshippers of Gond were renowned jewelers and gem-cutters.[15][28]
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- Maerklos— This family of oracles and beer-brewers traced their history back to ancient Netheril.[15][28]
- Maernos— Before going defunct, the Maernos family were well-known as financiers and temple administrators.[10][35]
- Majarra— Descended from the royal Harpshields, these nobles owned silver mines in Mirabar and the Ice Lakes.[28][35]
- Manthar— In contrast to their role as mercenary hirees, they made my through the sale of perfumes.[28][35]
- Margaster— The Illsukan Margasters had an arcane history that was known to few, and a fiendish bond known by fewer still.[36][37]
- Massalan—A noble house of Chessentan descent that was famed for their jewelry.[38]
- Melshimber—This family of sages and researchers could provide a wealth of information, and fine wine, for those who sought their services.[38]
- Moonstar—This noble house had ties to the Church of Selûne and several ocean-faring guilds.[4][39]
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- Nandar— Ennobled in the 10th century DR the Nanders were experienced in the field of construction and engineering.[38][39]
- Nesher— Wealthy lumberers who enjoyed the sport of hawking.[38][39]
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- Phull— An older family well-known for their skill as fishermen.[40]
- Phylund— This family of monster-tamers were known for procuring the most fearsome of beasts.[39]
- Piiradost— An old noble house that had a long history of raising horses and cattle near the city.[39]
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- Raventree— Renowned purveyors who specialized in acquiring rare foods.[38][39]
- Roaringhorn— The bold and impetuous Roaringhorns were related to the nobles houses found in Cormyr and Tethyr.[38][39][41]
- Rosznar— While they made their money in slaves and poison, these nobles openly portrayed themselves as landowners and vintners.[38][39]
- Ruldegost— Members of this family enjoyed success in a variety of fields.[38][39]
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- Shadowdusk— After consorting with the Far Realm and falling from grace in the city, they plotted a grand comeback.[42]
- Silmerhelve— As many Helmite families, these nobles dedicated themselves to guardianship.[38][43]
- Silvertor— One of Waterdeep's oldest families, and a permanent fixture on the Council of Nobles.[44]
- Snome— These nobles were renowned brewers and distillers.[38][43]
- Stormweather— After years of misfortune, this family of explorers and naval merchants saw their prospects get better in the late 14th century.[38][43][45]
- Sultlue— A family of traders whose members possessed a serpentine heritage.[39][46]
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- Talmost— One of the city's leading clothiers and furriers.[43][46]
- Tarm— Some of Waterdeep's finest caravaneers and horse-breeders.[43][46]
- Tchazzam— Among the most prolific of the city's archers and fletchers.[43][46]
- Tesper— A family of skilled warriors and renowned protectors, some of whom were half-steel dragons.[43][46]
- Thal— A ruthless family angling for a seat on Waterdeep's Council of Nobles.[47]
- Thann— The preeminent vintner family in Waterdeep,[43] whose history dated back to slave traders from the Port of Shadows.[48]
- Thongolir— Skilled calligraphers who venerated the diety Deneir.[43][46]
- Thorp— With scant few members in the 1372 DR, the Thorp family was left to name a distant third cousin as their heir.[43]
- Thunderstaff— This wizarding family had a powerful practitioner of the Art in their patriarch, Lord Baerom.[43][49]
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- Ulbrinter— The family's devotion to Waukeen was exemplified in their status as successful shipping merchants.[43][46]
- Urmbrusk— Quite prolific in number and infamous Banite landowners.[46][45]
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- Wands— The city's leading magecraft houses[1] had close ties to the Watchful Order.[48]
- Wavesilver— A small family who were considered as fairly wealthy shipping merchants.[46][45]
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- Zoar— One of the families exiled from Waterdeep during the 13th century DR.[10][45]
- Zulpair— This family's shipping interests coincided with their devotion to the deity Umberlee.[46][45]
- Zun— These noble cattle farmers maintained their villa in city's North Ward.[46][45][50]
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.
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- ↑ 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
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- ↑ 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
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- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
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- ↑ 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.
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- ↑ 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.
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- ↑ 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.
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- ↑ Mark Anthony (October 2012). Escape from Undermountain. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 3242. ASIN B008C8ZRUU.
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- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 94. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
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Deepwinter • Gildeggh • Maernos • Shadowdusk • Zoar
Former Houses
Deepwinter • Gildeggh • Maernos • Shadowdusk • Zoar