Waterdeep Way was a main thoroughfare in the heart of the city of Waterdeep. It connected the High Road to the Street of Silks at the courtyard surrounding Ahghairon's Tower and the Palace of Waterdeep.[1][2][3][6][7][8][9]
The view of the palace at the west end of Waterdeep Way.
Description[]
This boulevard was completely paved with brick and carried heavy traffic most of the day. At the juncture with the High Road, practically all broadsheets in Waterdeep were available from the many cryers there.[11] Drays and other coaches-for-hire were frequently found on Waterdeep Way and all of its connecting arteries.[8] The buildings on this street were a mix of shops, guilds, taverns, inns, and private residences.[1][2][3][6][7]
Geography[]
Starting at the High Road and marching west, Waterdeep Way was the southern terminus of the Street of Bells, the Street of the Sword, Warrior's Way, the Street of Silver, and finally it met the Street of Silks in the huge courtyard surrounding Ahghairon's Tower and grand entrance of the Palace of Waterdeep. Turning around and heading back east, the south side of Waterdeep Way near the Palace ran along the spur of Mount Waterdeep upon which sat the Castle. Further along, Waterdeep Way connected to Gem Street at the opening to Hillock Court, and Snail Street right at the moot with the High Road.[1][2][3][6][7][12]
History[]
The walls protecting the city were moved northward in the Year of the Stranger, 1064 DR, leaving behind the tract of land that became Waterdeep Way.[4]
Notable Locations[]
- The Jade Jug, an inn on the corner with the High Road.[13][14][15][16][17]
- The Asp's Strike, a tavern on the courtyard around Ahghairon's Tower.[18]
- Dragon's Head Tavern, on the opposite side of the courtyard from the Asp's Strike.[13][14][16][18][19]
- Aurora's Realms Shop, Waterdeep Way Catalogue Counter, one of many Aurora's Emporium outlets.
- The Guildhall of the Order, headquarters of the Solemn Order of Recognized Furriers and Woolmen.
- The Map House, headquarters of the Surveyors', Map-makers', and Chart-makers' Guild.[13][14][16][20][21]
- Fellowship Hall, headquarters of the Fellowship of Innkeepers.[13][14][16][20][21]
Inhabitants[]
- Loene, a retired member of the Company of Crazed Venturers, circa the Year of Wild Magic, 1372 DR.[13][14][16][20][21]
- Shyrrhr, Lady of the Court and ambassadorial escort, circa 1372 DR.[13][14][16][20][21]
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Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Map 3/10 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Map 8/10 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Map included in Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Campaign Guide”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 30. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Adventurer's Guide to the City”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 3. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Map included in Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). City of Splendors. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 978-1560768685.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 99, 101. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 170. ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 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.
- ↑ Map included in Troy Denning (August 1989). Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-88038-759-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (2003-10-15). Broadcryers of Waterdeep IV: Know Thy Sources, Part Two. Realmslore. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2021-05-15.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 103, 105. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb (September 1988). City System. Edited by Karen Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), p. 11. ISBN 0-8803-8600-2.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 23. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 31. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Campaign Guide”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 49. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 98. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 98, 99. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 237. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 238. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 100. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.