Brian the Swordmaster

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At a Glance

A smith of Waterdeep. He is much more than just a swordsmith; he can make anything a forge and anvil can be employed in making, and his work is durable, beautiful, and of masterwork quality. He is an experienced fighter.

One of the masked Lords of Waterdeep.

Source

  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 16

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Caladorn

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At a Glance

A son of the Cassalanter noble family of Waterdeep. He doesn’t use his last name, claiming to be becoming worthy of it.

One of the masked Lords of Waterdeep.

Sources

  • Who’s Who in Waterdeep [1109b] — mentioned on page 12
  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 16

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Sammereza Sulphontis

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At a Glance

A far-ranging merchant, nominally resident in Waterdeep but rarely there.

One of the masked Lords of Waterdeep.

Source

  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 16

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Nymara “Kitten” Scheiron

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At a Glance

An independent and world-wise rogue of Waterdeep.

One of the masked Lords of Waterdeep.

Source

  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 16

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Texter

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At a Glance

A paladin of Tyr and resident of Waterdeep.

One of the masked Lords of Waterdeep.


Sources

  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 16
Passing Mention
Other Resources

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Larissa Neathal

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At a Glance

A courtesan of Waterdeep. She has some experience as fighter, and is a follower of Sune.

One of the masked Lords of Waterdeep.

Source

  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 16

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Mirt the Moneylender

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At a Glance

A merchant and moneylender of Waterdeep. He is an experienced fighter, and a follower of Tymora.

In the Year of the Harp (1355 DR) he declared his lover, Asper, to be his heir.

One of the masked Lords of Waterdeep.

Author of Wanderings with Quill and Sword.

He is described thus by Ed Greenwood: “take Shakespeare’s Falstaff, and add a dash of Poul Anderson’s Nicolas van Rijn and a handful of Glencannon.”


Sources

  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 15
Passing Mention
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Lords of Waterdeep

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At a Glance

The Lords of Waterdeep are the rulers of Waterdeep, through much of its history. There is always one Open Lord, whose identity is known, and an unknown number of Masked Lords who (ideally) remain faceless to the public.


Notable Individuals


Sources

Primary Sources
  • City of Splendors: Waterdeep [88162] pages 52-55
  • Bury Elminster Deep — Storm states that she and Elminster were once Lords

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Durnan

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Yawning Portal, from the WotC Expedition to Undermountain Art Gallery... click on the image for the link.
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At a Glance

The innkeeper of The Yawning Portal in Waterdeep. He is an experienced fighter. He is described thus by Ed Greenwood:

a “thinking-man’s Conan” (strong silent type who isn’t a barbarian ignorant of the lands he’s journeying through, but who, although sensitive, believes laws and authority are usually oppressive, and to be ignored whenever they get in the way).

Durnan is one of the masked Lords of Waterdeep, and the secret leader of the Red Sashes.


Appearance


Personality & Power


Personal History


Sources

Primary Sources
  • City of Splendors: Waterdeep [88162] page 54
  • City of Splendors [1109] Campaign Guide pages 69-70
  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 16
  • Questions for Ed Greenwood (2004)
Passing Mention
  • Expedition to Undermountain [95732] pages 41-47
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] (3e) page 179
  • Waterdeep [FRE3/9249] page 33
  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 35

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Piergeiron the Paladinson

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Piergeiron, from the WotC City of Splendors Art Gallery... click on the image for the link.
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At a Glance

The Open Lord of Waterdeep, the Commander of the Watch, and a paladin of Tyr.

He has a daughter — Aleena Paladinstar. His father was the famous Athar “the Shining Knight” also known as The Arm of Tyr.


Sources

  • City of Splendors [88162] page 53
  • Waterdeep [FRE3/9249] page 32
  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 15
  • DM’s Sourcebook of the Realms [1031b] page 29
Passing Mention
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