Orsar—Fifth officer’s rank in the Watch, envoy to guilds, noble houses, etc.
Rorden—Fourth officer’s rank in the Watch, in charge of a Watchpost, barracks, or five to six patrols
Sea Ward—the northeastern ward for nobles and social climbers, the “new money” neighborhood
Shieldlar—Third officer’s rank in the Guard (equal to a lieutenant)
South Ward—the southeastern ward of the city, home to caravan drovers, carters, and many adventurers
Taol—the common trade-coin of Waterdeep
Trades Ward—the eastern ward abutting the City of the Dead and home to scribes, business folk, and guilds
Valabrar—Fifth officer’s rank in the Guard (equal to a major)
Undercliff—newest ward at the base of the eastern cliffs and includes subterranean links up to the city
Warrens—subterranean territories beneath Dock and Castle Ward, home to smaller demihumans
Watch—the police force for Waterdeep
Zzar—Waterdhavian wine that tastes strongly of almonds
About the Author
Since 1990, Steven E. Schend has worked full-time or freelance as an editor, developer, designer, writer, or assistant manager for at least six publishers on dozens of fictional worlds. Steven now lives with his wife in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he teaches and works feverishly on novels and stories in worlds of his own.
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep
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