The Tarm (pronounced: /ˈtɑːrm/ TARM[2]) family were one of the noble houses in Waterdeep circa the Year of Wild Magic, 1372 DR. They were horse breeders and trainers, and had significant interests in caravan mastering.[1][2][3]
Organization[]
The Tarm clan made their fortune in the caravan business and were well-known for the horses they bred and trained. From at least the Year of the Prince, 1357 DR, to at least the Year of Wild Magic, 1372 DR, the patriarch of the family was Lord Thentivil. His consort was Lady Selpara and their son and heir was Arum.[1][2][3]
Base of Operations[]

The Tarm family villa (labeled N30) circa 1372 DR.
The in-town home of the Tarm family was located in the North Ward on the southeast corner of Sulmor Street and Whaelgond Way.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] It consisted of three 3-story buildings in a walled compound with a central garden area with a small pool.[5][9][11][12] They also maintained stables and horse-breeding grounds in the village of Amphail north of Waterdeep on the Long Road.[3][13][14]

The Tarm family villa (outlined in red), circa 1492 DR.
History[]
The Tarm clan were of Tethyrian descent and followers of Mielikki. The family was ennobled in the Year of the Bold Knight, 1249 DR. As of 1372 DR, there were forty-five living members.[3]
Notable Members[]
- Thentivil Tarm: Patriarch in the mid–14th century.[1][2][3]
- Selpara Tarm: Consort of Thentivil.[2][3]
- Arum Tarm: Son of Thentivil and Selpara.[2][3] Once betrothed to Lady Jeryth Phaulkon.[15]
- Ralascar Tarm: Patriarch sometime in the 15th century.[16]
- Elevur Tarm: Eldest son and heir of Ralascar.[16]
- Lonthlur Tarm: Younger brother of Elevur. Became an invalid after monster attack.[16]
Rumors & Legends[]
Lord Elevur Tarm was observed carrying on a conversation with a painting at one of the annual revels hosted by Lord Narrovan Eagleshield in honor of his deceased wife Embrelle. Rampant gossip ensued and Lord Elevur wanted no part of it, saying it was a private matter. This revived the legend of the Lost Dragon of Waterdeep for a time, and there were other proposed explanations as well.[17]
Family Tree[]
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Elevur | Lonthlur |
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 49. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 25. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 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.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb (September 1988). City System. Edited by Karen Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), p. 12. ISBN 0-8803-8600-2.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Map 9/10 included in Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb, cartographers Dennis Kauth and Frey Graphics (September 1988). City System. Edited by Karen Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-8803-8600-2.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 24. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 239. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ Map included in Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Campaign Guide”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 44. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Map included in Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). City of Splendors. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 978-1560768685.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 94, 101. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Map by Jason Engle included in Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (2006-05-03). Environs of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. p. 7. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 44. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Adventurer's Guide to the City”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 46. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Ed Greenwood (August 2012). “Eye on the Realms: The Lost Dragon of Waterdeep”. In Steve Winter ed. Dragon #414 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 4.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (August 2012). “Eye on the Realms: The Lost Dragon of Waterdeep”. In Steve Winter ed. Dragon #414 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 2.
Connections[]
Former Houses
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