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  NOBLE HOUSES
  OF WATERDEEP
  A Web Enhancement for 
  City of Splendors: Waterdeep
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  City of Splendors: Waterdeep p rovides the most in-
  depth description to date of the famed city of Wa t e r-
  deep in the FORGOTTEN REALMS Campaign Setting. The
  book also offers four new prestige classes appro p r i a t e
  for re s i d e nts of Wa t e rd e e p, plus a variety of new feats,
  monsters, and magic items.
  Noble Houses of Waterdeep p rovides a
  t h o rough and up-t o-date bre a k d own of Wa t e r-
  d e e p’s most import a nt nobility. T he nobles
  detailed he re do not rule the Wa t e rdeep re g i o n,
  but they do own much of the surrounding coun-
  t ryside. For more information on these noble
  houses and their influence on the city, see City of
  S p l e n d o r s: W a t e r d e e p.
  As always, feel free to adapt the material pre-
  s e nted he re as you see fit to make it work with yo u r
  c a m p a i g n .
  PREPARATION
  You (the DM) need the D&D core ru l e b o o k s—t he
  Player’s Handbook, t he Dungeon Master’s Guide,
  and the Monster Manual—as well as City of
  Splendors: Waterdeep—to utilize the material in
  this web enhancement. T he Noble Houses of
  W a t e r d e e p also draws on material from P l a y e r s
  Guide to Faerûn (PGtF), D r a c o n o m i c o n ( Dr a c ) ,
  and Fiend Folio (FF). Pa re nt hetical re f e re n c e s
  refer to the map key in City of Splendors: Water -
  deep. T he information pre s e nted he re utilizes the
  D&D v.3.5 ru l e s.
  WATERDHAVIAN
  NOBILITY
  The following table provides complete details of Water-
  d e e p’s noble houses. Each ent ry gives the house’s cur-
  re nt leadership, pre d o m i n a nt alignment s, favo re d
  d e i t i e s, ethnicity, date of ennoblement, known hold-
  i n g s, trade and business int e re s t s, re s o u rc e s, and
  number of members.
  
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  Table A–1: Noble Families of Waterdeep
  P r e d o m i n a n t
  F a m i l y
  A u t h o r i t y
  Alignments/ 
  E t h n i c i t y
  E n n o b l e d2 ( D R )
  H o l d i n g s3
  Trade &
  R e s o u r c e
  M e m b e r s h i p
  ( P r o n u n c i a t i o n )
  F i g u r e s1
  Favored Deities 
  I n t e r e s t s
  Limit (gp)
  ( N o b l e s )
  Adarbrent
  P: Royus
  LG, NG, CG/Valkur
  Chondathan
  1317 DR
  N39, New
  Shipping, 
  15,000
  22
  (Ah-DAR-brent)
  C: None
  Waterdeep
  H: Alroy
  cartography,
  (eldest son)
  exploration
  Agundar
  P: Torres
  CN/Talos
  Tethyrian
  1116 DR
  N33
  Mercenary
  25,000
  29
  (Ah-GUN-dar)
  fighting, warrior 
  training, sword
  forging
  Amcathra
  P: Arilos
  LG, NG, CG/Tymora
  Tethyrian
  1142 DR
  N34, 
  Wine, sword 
  35,000
  17
  (Am-CATH-ra)
  C: None
  Amphail,
  forging, horse 
  H: Regnet
  Silverymoon
  breeding, and
  training
  Ammakyl
  P: Luth
  NG/Chauntea
  Chondathan
  1248 DR
  $27, Amphail
  Farming,
  30,000
  45
  (AM-ah-kil)
  C: Jadzia
  winemaking
  H: Gural 
  (second son)
  Anteos
  P: Dulbrawan
  LN, LE/Loviatar
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  N3
  Trading,
  21,000
  28
  (AN-tee-oh-ss)
  C: Ranaya
  moneychanging 
  H: Dulbrawan II 
  and barter,
  (infant son)4
  (formerly) slaves
  Artemel 
  P: Bresnoss
  CN, N, NE, CE/Malar,
  Illuskan
  1233 DR
  $26
  Hunting (boar,
  22,000
  31
  (ARR-tem-el)
  C: Lydda
  Waukeen
  monsters),
  H: Ord 
  moneylending
  Assumbar
  P: Laeros
  LG, LN/Siamorphe
  Tethyrian
  1273 DR
  $47
  Carpentry,
  27,000
  19
  (Asss-UM-bar)
  C: Kerri
  designing exotic
  H: Myklos
  and splendid
  (young son);
  carriages
  Circe (lord’s 
  sister, regent 
  until Myklos 
  is 16)
  Belabranta
  P: Huld “Dark
  (BEL-ah-brahn-tah) Enchanter” 5
  NG, N/Mielikki
  Tethyrian
  952 DR
  $52
  Griffon breeding
  29,000
  21
  (Rhelgyn)
  and taming,
  C: Alith
  hunting
  H: Moedt 
  Bladesemmer
  P: Taeros 
  CG, NG, CN/Tempus
  Illuskan
  1158 DR
  $53
  Fencing, sword
  23,000
  22
  (BLAYD-sem-mer) C: Onya
  forging,
  H: Dhannan
  designing exotic
  (eldest daughter)
  body armor
  Brokengulf 
  P: Morus II 
  CN, N, LN, LG, NE
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  $11
  Exploration,
  22,000
  17
  (BROH-ken-gulf)
  (de facto
  guiding, and the
  control by Lady
  hunting and
  Aridarye
  procurement of
  Brokengulf
  exotic beasts
  and Sir Gareth 
  Cormaeril)
  C: None
  H: Prendergast 
  “Gast” (lord’s 
  uncle) 
  Brossfeather 
  P: Orbul 
  N, NG/Silvanus 
  Illuskan
  1220 DR
  N2
  Forestry,
  24,000
  29
  (BROSS-feth-er)
  C: Katya
  lumbering
  H: Pol 
  Cassalanter 
  P: Ohrl 
  CG, NG, CN, N/Waukeen 
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  C71, $48,
  Banking,
  36,000
  34
  (CASS-ah-lan-ter)
  C: Sylull
  $78
  moneylending,
  H: Panricon
  information
  (eldest son)
  gathering
  rumormongering
  
  Table A–1: Noble Families of Waterdeep (continued)
  P r e d o m i n a n t
  F a m i l y
  A u t h o r i t y
  Alignments/ 
  E t h n i c i t y
  E n n o b l e d2 ( D R )
  H o l d i n g s3
  Trade &
  R e s o u r c e
  M e m b e r s h i p
  ( P r o n u n c i a t i o n )
  F i g u r e s1
  Favored Deities 
  I n t e r e s t s
  Limit (gp)
  ( N o b l e s )
  Cragsmere6
  P: Japhyl
  CG, CN/Tymora
  Illuskan
  1248 DR
  N13
  Landowning,
  62,000
  34
  (Crags-MEER)
  “The Hawk”
  moneylending
  C: Avren
  H: Shan 
  “Lady Hawk”
  (eldest daughter) 
  Crommor
  P: Duth 
  CG, NG/Lathander
  Chondathan
  1222 DR
  N6, C51
  Brasswork, 
  21,000
  19
  (CROM-mer)
  C: Brigit
  including
  H: Kadiou
  musical
  instruments
  Dezlentyr 
  P: Arlos 
  LN, CG/Selûne
  Tethyrian
  1230 DR
  $51, County 
  Caravan trading
  38,000
  22
  (Des-LEN-teer)
  C: Erin
  of Starspur
  and shipping,
  Cassalanter
  (Tethyr)
  exploration,
  Dezlentyr
  island settlement,
  (second wife)
  establishment of
  H: Corin (eldest
  harbors
  son, half-elf)
  Durinbold 
  P: Buldos 
  CN, N/Tempus
  Illuskan
  1248 DR
  N28
  Mercenary
  19,000
  32
  (DUR-in-bold)
  C: Caith
  fighting, cattle
  H: Breton
  rearing, sheep
  farming
  Eagleshield 
  P: Nuthos 
  CN, CG/Tempus
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  $50, Amphail
  Tack-making, 
  26,000
  24
  (EE-gull-sheeld)
  C: Glenn
  mercenary
  H: Arundel
  fighting, animal
  (eldest daughter)
  husbandry
  Eirontalar 
  P: Marlus
  CG, NG, CN, NE/i 
  Illuskan
  1282 DR
  $33
  Hunting, 
  22,000
  18
  (EYE-ron-TAL-ar)
  M: Chalan (active Mielikk
  tracking, guiding
  control of family)
  H: Silas 
  (eldest son) 
  Eltorchul 
  P: Thesp 
  LN, CG, LG, NG, CE/ 
  Tethyrian
  1167 DR
  $22
  Mage schooling, 
  15,000
  21
  (El-TOR-chul)
  C: Arus
  Mystra
  magical research
  H: Fea
  and the procurement
  (eldest daughter)
  of rare substances
  and items
  Emveolstone 
  P: Lylar 
  LN, N/Gond
  Tethyrian
  1205 DR
  $6
  Ironmongery,
  21,000
  15
  ( E m - V E E - o h l - s t o n e ) C: Dalene
  curio trading
  H: Alars
  (only son);
  Challas (lord’s
  brother, regent)
  Estelmer
  P: Guldos 
  NG, N/Oghma
  Tethyrian
  1293 DR
  N29
  Heraldry, sage-
  28,000
  27
  (ESS-tel-mer)
  C: Dorma
  lore, printing
  H: Finn
  Gauntyl
  P: Elemos
  LN, LE/Tempus
  Illuskan
  1097 DR
  $9
  Mercenary
  34,000
  29
  (GONE-til)
  C: Thicia
  fighting,
  H: Vhaas
  exploring,
  (eldest son)
  miningc
  Gost7
  P: Djarrus
  NG, CG/Lathander 
  Illuskan
  1197 DR, 1151 DR
  N57
  Caravan
  27,000
  17
  (GAWST)
  C: None
  (formerly NE/Mask)
  (as Ruldegost)
  mastering,
  H: Dundald 
  167 DR (as
  trading, armor
  (younger brother)
  Ruldegost,
  forging
  Uthtower)
  Gralhund8
  P: Irg “Hund” 
  LN, LE/Gargauth
  Tethyrian
  1260 DR
  N20
  Mercenary
  39,000
  26
  (GRAWL-hund)
  C: Vajra
  (consort is
  fighting,
  H: Tam
  Calishite)
  weapon making
  3
  
  Table A–1: Noble Families of Waterdeep (continued)
  P r e d o m i n a n t
  F a m i l y
  A u t h o r i t y
  Alignments/ 
  E t h n i c i t y
  E n n o b l e d2 ( D R )
  H o l d i n g s3
  Trade &
  R e s o u r c e
  M e m b e r s h i p
  ( P r o n u n c i a t i o n )
  F i g u r e s1
  Favored Deities 
  I n t e r e s t s
  Limit (gp)
  ( N o b l e s )
  Gundwynd 
  P: Maurgosz 
  LG/Tyr
  Illuskan
  1251 DR
  $24
  Capture, 
  15,000
  35
  (GUND-wind)
  C: None
  training, and
  H: Myrnd9
  breeding of
  hippogriffs (and
  other aerial 
  creatures) as 
  steeds
  Hawkwinter 
  P: Eremoes 
  NG, CG, LG/Helm
  Tethyrian
  1276 DR, 
  N11, 
  Soldiering, 
  35,000
  41
  (HAWK-win-ter)
  C: Kyrin
  (Tethyr)
  1369 DR
  garrisons and
  H: Genos
  County of
  guardianship
  Calimmon
  (Tethyr) 
  Helmfast 
  P: Kelvar 
  CG, NG, CN/Selûne, 
  Illuskan
  1292 DR
  N58, New
  Shipping, 
  34,000
  32
  (HELM-fast)
  “The Old Ca p t a i n ” Gond 
  Waterdeep
  shipwrights
  C: Ranya
  H: Edwind 
  “The Young
  Captain” 
  (eldest son) 
  Hiilgauntlet10
  P: Jassin 
  N, CN/Kossuth, Tempus Illuskan
  1248 DR
  $7, tomb in 
  Mercenary
  28,000
  21
  (HEEL-gawnt-let)
  C: Salu
  UM L2
  fighting, military
  H: Jhassin II
  outfitting
  (eldest son) 
  Hothemer 
  P: Malas 
  CG, CN/Shaundakul, 
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  N52
  Trading, owning
  27,000
  17
  (HOT-em-er)
  C: Citta
  Waukeen
  fleets of caravan
  H: Chynna
  wagons
  (eldest daughter)
  Hunabar 
  P: Haskar
  LG, N, CE/Gond
  Tethyrian
  1170 DR
  N35
  Textiles, trading, 
  29,000
  37
  (HOON-ah-bar)
  C: Amonra
  importing
  H: Haskar II
  fashions
  (eldest son)
  Husteem 
  P: Orbos
  (Hus-TEEM)
  C: Luna 
  LN, LE, N, NE/Loviatar Chondathan
  1248 DR
  $31, N59
  Mercenary
  28,000
  19
  H: Boreas
  fighting,
  (fourth son)
  landowning,
  illicit goods
  Ilitul 
  P: Murgos 
  N, LN/Tempus
  Chondathan
  1248 DR
  $17
  Goat raising and
  16,000
  34
  (ILL-ih-tul)
  C: Zorene
  herding,
  H: Zak
  mercenary
  (eldest son)
  fighting
  Ilvastarr 
  P: Ulguth 
  N, CN/Tymora
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  N53
  Beast taming and
  35,000
  23
  (ILL-vah-star)
  C: Mara
  breeding, cooking
  H: Gotom 
  of exotic meats
  (second son)
  Ilzimmer 
  P: Boroldan
  (ILL-zim-mer)
  C: Xantha
  CE, NE, N, CE, CN/ 
  Chondathan
  1248 DR
  $40, N74,
  Horse breeding
  32,000
  42
  H: Thanvas
  Talona
  Amphail,
  and racing,
  (eldest son)
  UM SLE
  making and
  collecting maps,
  designing gowns
  and jewelry
  Irlingstar 
  P: Hulraven 
  CG, CN, CE/Selûne 
  Illuskan
  1248 DR
  C62, $35
  Caravan running, 
  24,000
  17
  (URR-ling-star)
  C: “Nael”
  shipbuilding
  H: Khralver 
  of Luskan 
  Jardeth 
  P: Ulb 
  LN/Helm
  Chondathan
  1248 DR
  N19, New 
  Soldiering, 
  23,000
  41
  (JAR-deth)
  C: Allys
  Waterdeep
  garrison and
  H: Koris
  guardianship
  (eldest son) 
  4
  
  Table A–1: Noble Families of Waterdeep (continued)
  P r e d o m i n a n t
  F a m i l y
  A u t h o r i t y
  Alignments/ 
  E t h n i c i t y
  E n n o b l e d2 ( D R )
  H o l d i n g s3
  Trade &
  R e s o u r c e
  M e m b e r s h i p
  ( P r o n u n c i a t i o n )
  F i g u r e s1
  Favored Deities 
  I n t e r e s t s
  Limit (gp)
  ( N o b l e s )
  Jhansczil 
  P: Harkas
  LN, N, CN/Tempus
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  $14, Amphail
  Trading, horse
  22,000
  29
  (JAN-ss-zil)
  C: Ariel
  breeding,
  H: Arrikes
  mercenary
  (eldest son)
  fighting
  Kormallis 
  P: Helm 
  LN, LG/Bane, Tyr 
  Illuskan
  1258 DR
  N38
  Recruiting, 
  17,000
  14
  (KOR-mal-eece)
  “The Torturer”
  mercenary
  C: None
  training,
  H: Harkas
  outfitting for
  (younger brother)
  travelers, former
  interests in slave
  trade
  Kothont 
  P: Alauos 
  LN, LE/Chauntea
  Illuskan
  1248 DR
  N15, former 
  Herd farming, 
  21,000
  27
  (KOTH-awnt)
  “Lord Goldbeard”
  owners of
  fur trapping
  C: Byllia
  Mother
  H: Dragos
  Gothal’s
  (eldest son)
  festhall in
  Amphail
  Lanngolyn 
  M: Tresh 
  N, CN/Gond
  Lantanna
  1309 DR
  N17
  Textiles,
  52,000
  12
  (LANN-go-linn)
  C: Ormaes
  shipping
  “Seamaster”
  H: Tryssia 
  (eldest daughter) 
  Lathkule 
  P: Nimor
  N/Gond
  Illuskan
  1248 DR
  N37
  Jewelry, gem
  41,000
  25
  (LATH-kyool)
  C: Larin
  mining and
  H: Jacinth
  prospecting,
  (eldest daughter)
  gemcutting
  Maerklos 
  M: Aldara Marrek LG, LN, LE/
  Illuskan
  1332 DR 
  N22
  Swineherding, 
  32,000
  36
  (MAY-er-close)
  C: Bastiabas
  Mystra, Savras
  (Maerklos),
  beer brewing,
  Relekos
  1248 DR 
  seer (predictions)
  H: Tehss Maerklos
  (as Marrek)
  (eldest daughter)
  –1,021 DR (as
  Marrekh, Netheril)
  Majarra 
  P: Kelthul 
  NG, CG, LN/ 
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR,
  N31, silver
  Harping and
  41,000
  17
  (Mah-JAR-ra)
  (inactive)
  Oghma, Milil
  697 DR (as
  mines in the
  harp training,
  C: Regan
  Harpshield, royal) Mirabar
  instrument-making,
  H: Axor of
  659 DR (as
  area, Ice
  silver mining
  Mirabar and
  Harpshield,
  Lakes
  Kehlann
  Delimbiyran)
  region
  (elder sons) 
  Manthar 
  P: Ithnil 
  LN, N
  Illuskan
  1265 DR
  $36
  Mercenary
  39,000
  41
  (MAN-thar)
  C: Churyl
  fighting, trading
  H: Carn
  in metals and
  (eldest son)
  perfumes
  Margaster 
  P: Thentias 
  CN, CG/Selûne
  Illuskan
  1248 DR
  N41, 
  Trading, 
  22,000
  26
  (MAR-gast-er)
  “Lord of Lords”
  936 DR
  ancestral
  shipping
  C: Naryel
  (as robber baron)
  claim to
  H: Arilestar
  Thornhold
  (eldest daughter)
  Massalan 
  P: Iliaru 
  NE, N/Gond
  Chondathan
  1248 DR
  N14
  Jewelry
  49,000
  52
  (MASS-uh-lann)
  C: None
  H: Phorol 
  (eldest nephew)
  Melshimber 
  M: Hlanta 
  NE, LE, N, LN, LG/ 
  Tethyrian
  1190 DR
  $16
  Sage-lore
  35,000
  24
  (Mel-SHIM-bur)
  C: None
  Oghma
  (history and
  H: Khallos
  genealogy),
  (eldest son,
  research and
  third child)
  information
  gathering, fine
  wines
  5
  
  6
  Table A–1: Noble Families of Waterdeep (continued)
  P r e d o m i n a n t
  F a m i l y
  A u t h o r i t y
  Alignments/ 
  E t h n i c i t y
  E n n o b l e d2 ( D R )
  H o l d i n g s3
  Trade &
  R e s o u r c e
  M e m b e r s h i p
  ( P r o n u n c i a t i o n )
  F i g u r e s1
  Favored Deities 
  I n t e r e s t s
  Limit (gp)
  ( N o b l e s )
  Moonstar 
  P: Helve 
  CG/Selûne,
  Tethyrian
  985 DR
  $57, D36, 
  Guiding, 
  32,000
  33
  (MOON-star)
  C: Wylynd
  Vanrak lineage
  Vault of Stars
  cartography,
  H: Rober
  is CE/Shar
  formerly the
  exploration, and
  (eldest nephew)
  Plinth
  caravan
  mastering
  Nandar 
  P: Chostal11
  CN, CE/Malar
  Illuskan
  1182 DR
  N23, 
  House building, 
  19,000
  27
  (Nan-DAR)
  C: None
  abandoned
  bridge building
  H: Horingar
  Nandar
  “Elfslayer”
  Lodge
  (younger brother)
  (Ardeep
  Forest)
  Nesher 
  P: Laskar 
  CG, CN, CE/Mielikki
  Chondathan
  1291 DR
  $23
  Hawking,
  22,000
  31
  (Neh-SHURR)
  C: Stelar Thorp
  lumbering,
  Nesher
  woodmaking
  H: Kastonoph 
  “Noph” 
  (eldest son) 
  Phull
  P: Ulmassus 
  CG, CN/Selûne
  Illuskan
  1310 DR
  N4, sponsor 
  Fishing
  17,000
  37
  (FULL)
  “the Fisherlord”
  D57
  C: Carina
  H: Aidan 
  (eldest son) 
  Phylund 
  P: Urtos II12
  LN, NG, NE/Helm
  Tethyrian
  1295 DR
  N40,
  Training,
  33,000
  14
  (FEYE-lund)
  C: Lythis
  (consort is
  Phylund
  breeding, and
  Mhairuun
  Tashlutan)
  Hunting
  procurement of
  Phylund
  Lodge
  fearsome
  H: Urtos III
  (Ardeep
  monsters (such
  (half-brother);
  Forest)
  as watchspiders)
  Aridarye 
  Brokengulf 
  (lord’s former 
  stepmother, now
  wife of 
  Prendergast, 
  regent until 
  Urtos III is 16) 
  Piiradost
  P: Humbraz III 
  LN, N, CN/Waukeen
  Tethyrian
  1178 DR
  N7
  Horse breeding, 
  19,000
  17
  (PEER-ah-dohst)
  C: Kymiko
  (consort is
  cattle raising
  (fourth wife)
  Kozakuran)
  H: Humbraz IV 
  (second son) 
  Raventree
  P: Nandos
  NG, N, CG/Selûne
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR,
  $12, New
  Rare foods
  25,000
  24
  (RAY-ven-tree)
  C: Perryn
  913 DR
  Waterdeep
  purveying,
  H: Surakh
  (as robber baron)
  shipbuilding
  (eldest son)
  Roaringhorn
  P: Vastarr and
  NG, CG, N, CN/Tymora Chondathan
  948 DR 
  N42, 
  Horse raising,
  29,000
  82
  (ROR-ing-horn)
  Kuldos
  1016 DR (Co r m y r)Amphail,
  mercenary
  C: None
  1369 DR (Te t h y r) County of
  fighting
  H: Holver
  Valashar
  (third brother)
  (Tethyr)
  Rosznar13
  P: Trellin
  CE, CN, NE, LE/Talona Tethyrian
  1252 DR
  $13,
  Landowning,
  23,000
  15
  (ROZZ-nar)
  C: Aryana
  479 DR (Amn)
  Imnescar
  winemaking,
  H: Tobem
  (Amn)
  (poison, slaves)
  (first cousin)
  Ruldegost 
  M: Kara 
  LN, N/Waukeen,  
  Illuskan
  1151 DR
  $29
  Banking, 
  38,000
  19
  (RULL-dee-gost)
  C: None
  Tempus
  168 DR 
  mercenary
  H: Detan
  (Uthtower)
  fighting, bounty
  (eldest son, 
  hunting, caravan
  infant) Bly
  mastering
  (brother, regent)
  
  Table A–1: Noble Families of Waterdeep (continued)
  P r e d o m i n a n t
  F a m i l y
  A u t h o r i t y
  Alignments/ 
  E t h n i c i t y
  E n n o b l e d2 ( D R )
  H o l d i n g s3
  Trade &
  R e s o u r c e
  M e m b e r s h i p
  ( P r o n u n c i a t i o n )
  F i g u r e s1
  Favored Deities 
  I n t e r e s t s
  Limit (gp)
  ( N o b l e s )
  Silmerhelve14,15
  P: Laerlos
  LN, LG/Helm
  Illuskan
  1259 DR
  $28,
  Guardianship,
  31,000
  34
  (SIL-mur-helve)
  C: Tannyth
  Helvenblade
  warrior training,
  H: Tarkas
  House (NWof
  pandering
  (second nephew)
  Westbridge)
  Snome 
  P: Dandobar16
  LG, NG, LN/Lliira 
  Illuskan
  1273 DR
  N5
  Brewing, 
  24,000
  62
  (SNOWM)
  C: None
  distilling, beer
  (Lady-Consort
  and liquor
  Emeritus Lynda)
  importing
  H: Thyriellentha
  Stormweather17
  P: Jhardnet 
  CN, N, CE/Auril, 
  Illuskan
  1251 DR
  N24
  Shipping, naval
  17,000
  28
  (STORM-weth-er)
  C: None
  Umberlee, Talos
  exploration
  H: Harkan
  (nephew)
  Sultlue18
  P: Asbrior 
  CE, NE, CN/Sseth 
  Tashlutan
  1138 DR 
  N12, CD14
  Mercenary
  29,000
  17
  (SULT-loo)
  “The Serpent”
  605 DR 
  fighting, horse
  C: Pera
  (Lushpool)
  breeding and
  (third wife)
  trading
  H: Abrior II 
  “The Asp” 
  (eldest son) 
  Talmost 
  M: Hyara II
  LN, N, NE/Sune
  Chondathan
  942 DR 
  N9, Talmost 
  Textiles, fashion
  48,000
  23
  (TALL-most)
  C: None
  697 DR (royal) Lands (SE
  clothing, furs
  H: Pallin II
  659 DR
  of Ardeep
  (younger brother)
  (Delimbiyran)
  Forest)
  Tarm
  P: Thentivil 
  NG, CG, CN/Mielikki 
  Tethyrian
  1249 DR
  N30, 
  Carvan
  27,000
  45
  (TARM)
  C: Selpara
  Amphail
  mastering, horse
  H: Arum
  breeding and
  (eldest son)
  training
  Tchazzam 
  P: Ulboth
  NG, CG/ Mielikki 
  Tethyrian
  1149 DR
  $44
  Archery,
  24,000
  22
  (T’CHAZ-um)
  C: Lara
  hunting, bowyers
  Stormweather
  and fletchers
  Tchazzam
  H: Carina (sister) 
  Tesper19
  P: Armult
  LG, NG, CG
  Illuskan
  1235
  $34
  Guardianship,
  24,000
  19
  (TESS-pur)
  C: Nleera
  skill-at-arms
  Tarannath Tesper
  H: Charrin 
  (lord’s niece) 
  Thann 
  P: Rhammas
  NG, LN, LG, CG 
  Tethyrian
  1248 DR
  N10, N63, 
  Landowning, 
  37,000
  25
  (THANN)
  C: Cassandra
  1369 DR (Tethyr)
  Counties of
  merchant
  Arunsun Thann
  Elematar and
  shipping, fine
  H: Dartek
  Rivershire
  wines, two cities’
  (eldest son)
  (Tethyr)
  trade
  Thongolir19,20
  P: Bilaerus II
  (THONG-oh-leer) C: Eva 
  NG/Deneir
  Chondathan
  1248 DR
  $49
  Calligraphy,
  26,000
  37
  H: Dolerphus IV
  1190 DR (Berdusk)
  limning, printing
  (eldest son)
  Thorp21
  M: Hulmara
  LN, N/Tempus
  Chondathan
  1267 DR
  N36
  Caravan
  19,000
  4
  (THORP)
  C: None
  mastering,
  H: Hulameros
  mercenary
  Rhond
  fighting
  (3rd cousin) 
  Thunderstaff 
  P: Baerom II
  LG, NG, LN/Mystra
  Tethyrian
  1187 DR 
  N8
  Magecraft, 
  36,000
  34
  (THUN-der-staff)
  C: Marle
  1069 DR (Tethyr)
  mercenary
  H: Arsten II
  fighting, caravan
  (grand-nephew)
  mastering
  Ulbrinter
  P: Nomus 
  N/Waukeen
  Tethyrian
  1112 DR
  N18
  Shipping,
  27,000
  28
  (UL-BRIN-ter)
  C: Karya
  shipwrights
  H: Patrisa
  7
  
  8
  Table A–1: Noble Families of Waterdeep (continued)
  P r e d o m i n a n t
  F a m i l y
  A u t h o r i t y
  Alignments/ 
  E t h n i c i t y
  E n n o b l e d2 ( D R )
  H o l d i n g s3
  Trade &
  R e s o u r c e
  M e m b e r s h i p
  ( P r o n u n c i a t i o n )
  F i g u r e s1
  Favored Deities 
  I n t e r e s t s
  Limit (gp)
  ( N o b l e s )
  Urmbrusk 
  P: Halam
  LN, N, LE/Bane
  Illuskan
  1254 DR
  $46
  Landowning, 
  33,000
  72
  (URM-brusk)
  C: Anja
  moneylending
  H: Chimak 
  (eldest son) 
  Wands 
  P: Maskar
  NG, LG, CG, LN, N, CN Tethyrian
  973 DR,
  C63, N55,
  Mage schooling,
  50,000
  22
  (WANDS)
  C: Hyacia
  Pre-644 DR (as T41
  magical research
  H: Olanhar
  Sunstaff, 
  and adventuring,
  another world)
  dweomercraft-
  for-hire
  Wavesilver
  P: Bleskos 
  CG, NG, CN/Selûne
  Chondathan
  1251 DR
  $20
  Merchant
  22,000
  18
  (WAVE-sil-ver)
  C: Apryl
  shipping
  H: Aristed 
  (second son) 
  Zulpair22
  P: Olomar 
  CN, CE/Umberlee
  Tethyrian
  1310 DR
  $32
  Merchant
  20,000
  27
  (ZUL-pair)
  C: Anyla
  shipping
  H: Gerath 
  (eldest son) 
  Zun 
  P: Lungar II
  CN, N, CE, NE/Tempus Tethyrian
  1103 DR
  N44
  Cattle farming,
  25,000
  31
  (ZUNN)
  C: Triine
  mercenary
  H: Olsztel
  fighting
  1) P = Patriarch, M = Matriarch, C = Consort, H = Heir. Any parenthetical familial relation noted is with respect to the patriarch or matriarch.
  2) First date marks ascension to Waterdhavian nobility. Additional dates, if any, note prior ascension to nobility within another realm and the name under
  which such ascension occurred, if different from the current.
  3) These are known holdings. Most families own many more properties than are indicated here.
  4) Korras, the previous heir, was replaced by the infant son Dulbrawan II.
  5) Lord Huld Belabranta (NE male Tethyrian enchanter 17) maintained a long-standing affair with a courtesan at the House of Purple Silks ($54).
  Unbeknownst to him, his amour was really Elinaera (CE succubus fiend of corruptionFF 3), a demon. Her influence transformed this once-smiling, gener-
  ous host into a power-hungry, amoral wizard. At last, Huld and Elinaera had a falling out, and the Dark Enchanter banished her, but not before she had
  dealt him a mortal wound. As Lord Huld lay dying, a greater doppelganger of the Unseen named Rhelgyn took advantage of the Dark Enchanter’s plight
  and consumed his mind. Rhelgyn (NE corrupted greater doppelganger) now rules House Belabranta in the guise of Lord Huld.
  6) The founder of House Cragsmere still lives in Waterdeep, though his presence is unknown even to his descendants. (See Arcane Schools and
  Practitioners, City of Splendors: Waterdeep page 23.)
  7) A few members of House Gost have the Snake BloodPGtF feat.
  8) Members of House Gralhund include a handful of tieflings who are thought to trace their ancestry back to Gargauth.
  9) Since Jynnia has never returned, she has been replaced with a new heir.
  10) Lord Hund Hiilgauntlet (LE mummy necromancer 15), grand-uncle of the current lord, survives in his crypt on the Tomb Level (UM L2).
  11) The elderly Baelrun died, and his former consort Berlie may or may not be dead. Thus the lordship has passed to his grand-nephew, Chostal.
  12) Lord Urtos II (LN afflicted werewolf [augmented Tethyrian human fighter 10]) holds the lordship, but his sons are barred from inheriting the role of
  patriarch.
  13) The recent mysterious death of Lady Estrip Rosznar forced the Lords of Waterdeep to recognize the claim of her Amnian relatives, despite her long-
  standing desire to have them barred from the city.
  14) Other known members of this house include Ravithara Silmerhelve, the fourth cousin of Lord Laerlos and unwed mother of Emmeros Silmerhelve. The
  father of her baby is the infamous Volothamp Geddarm. Another member of the clan is the mad 60-year-old (as of 1367 DR) Saerista Silmerhelve. There
  are no evil Silmerhelves this generation.
  15) The unseen guardian of House Silmerhelve is Nymmurh, the Wyrm Who Watches.
  16) Lord Arrabas is dead. He chose Dandobar over Thyriellentha as his heir in his waning years. Dandobar picked the overlooked Thyriellentha as his heir
  upon assuming the patriarchy.
  17) The Lords decided in favor of Jhardnet, the recently returned elder brother of the late Mintos, for the patriarchy. The compromise was that Harkan,
  young son of Mintos, was named heir. Mintos’s ex-wife retained her status by marrying Lord Ulboth Tchazzam. The rest of the family acquiesced, since
  the family fortunes had entered a steep decline that is only now beginning to reverse.
  18) Many members of House Sultlue have the Snake BloodPGtF feat.
  19) Several members of this house are half-steel dragons (see Appendix, below) or have the DragonfriendDrac feat. The house has close ties to the Harpers
  and the Confluence.
  20) Lady Larissa and Adiira Thongolir are actively involved in the Confluence.
  21) Lady Hulmara Thorp has just reached maturity. Lady Stelar Thorp Nesher is her older first cousin and former regent. Khorom Thorp is Hulmara’s
  disowned uncle (father of Stelar) and former regent. Hulameros is also former regent. 
  22) Shauban Zulapir (CE male Tethyrian human rogue 5) is a member of the Deep Delvers.
  
  9
  HALF-DRAGON, STEEL
  A half-steel dragon is the product of a union between a
  steel dragon (h t t p : / / w w w. w i z a rd s. c o m / d e f a u l t . a s p ? x = d n d /
  m m / 2 0 0 4 0 3 2 8 a) and another cre a t u re. Because steel
  dragons prefer human form over draconic form, half-s t e e l
  dragons are by far the most common kind of half-d r a g o n s
  in Faerûn. A typical half-steel dragon has dark gray hair,
  light gray scaled skin, and eyes of two differe nt colors (one
  d a rk gray and one silve r ) .
  Ha l f -dragons are fully detailed on page 146 in the
  Monster Manual. T he adjustments for half-s t e e l
  dragons are as follows.
  Special Attacks: A half-steel dragon can breathe a 30-
  foot cone of corrosive (acid) gas.
  Special Qualities: A half-steel dragon has a +10 racial
  bonus on all Fo rtitude saving throws against poison.
  IN THE REALMS
  Ha l f -steel dragons are most fre qu e ntly encount e red in
  large cities and metro p o l i s e s, such as Ne ve rw i nt e r, Si l-
  verymoon, Suzail, and Waterdeep. In the City of Splen-
  d o r s, most half-steel dragons are members of the Con-
  fluence, a mysterious organization that battles the
  Unseen in Waterdeep’s shadows.
  ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  Eric L. Boyd has been a fan of the FO R G OTT E N RE A L M S
  p roduct line since the first time Elminster graced the
  pages of DRAGON magazine. When he’s not playing the
  role of software deve l o p m e nt manager or dad, Er i c
  e n j oys writing about Faerûn late into the night and
  knitting together obscure bits of Re a l m s l o re. Eric has
  written or coauthored nearly a dozen books about
  Faerûn and contributed to many more. His most recent
  credits include Faiths and Pantheons, Races of Faerûn,
  Serpent Kingdoms, and Champions of Ruin.
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  STEEL DRAGON DISCIPLE
  A steel dragon disciple gains a cone of corrosive
  gas as a breath weapon.
  
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