High Fantasy

Fables in the Forgotten Realms

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The Forgotten Realms brought to life! Designed for narrative-rich experiences in the Forgotten Realms setting of Faerun's Sword Coast. While the main focus of the world is Waterdeep, locations throughout the Sword Coast and outer planes are available as well! Including Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter, The Moonsea, The Outerplanes, and more! What was once a single city has now expanded to most of Faerun in this High Fantasy adventure of magic, technology, and secrets to uncover!

Author's Note: Welcome to The Forgotten Realms Step into one of the most iconic and richly storied worlds in Tabletop, The Forgotten Realms! Now expanded and reimagined for deeper exploration and immersive play. Waterdeep: The City of Splendors is your main gateway to the other famous Sword Coast locations like Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter, the Moonsea Region, and even the distant reaches of the Outer Planes. While Waterdeep remains the heart of the experience, its surrounding territories are available for those bold enough to venture beyond the city walls. This adaptation builds upon official Forgotten Realms lore, but introduces both minor and major changes to support a more engaging and open-ended campaign. For example, the characters from Baldur’s Gate 3 are playable, but have been recontextualized to exist in Waterdeep rather than Baldur’s Gate. Content is designed for compatibility with Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Dungeon of the Mad Mage, and a host of original plot hooks waiting to be uncovered across the city’s alleys, taverns, towers, and catacombs. You’re free to explore at your own pace, shape the world as you see fit, or lose yourself in the layered politics, mysteries, and magic of the world. This is not a replacement for a traditional tabletop game—it’s a love letter to it. Dedicated to anyone who struggles to find a group and is itching to play. If you enjoy what’s inside, consider supporting the official Dungeons & Dragons books. They remain an invaluable resource for players and storytellers alike—and they make excellent collectibles. Join the Community For updates, feedback, or to share your stories, visit the Friends and Fables Discord and head to #Fables in the Forgotten Realms Recent Updates Map v2 initiated Major Arcana NPCs (central figures) v1 complete Gods v1 finished (additional pantheons incoming) Current Roadmap Sword Coast Expansion in development Minor Arcana NPCs (supporting cast) in progress Monsters, Items, and Spells being added regularly Factions & Shops receiving unique NPCs and updates Points of Interest (POIs) undergoing refinements

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Castle Ward

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Type	Ward

Description

The Castle Ward is the vibrant heart of Waterdeep, encompassing the city's military, government, and the bustling Market Square, the largest in the North. Dominated by the majestic Castle Waterdeep, which towers above the city on a bluff, the area features lavish palaces, government halls, and the imposing Blackstaff Tower. The ward is alive with activity, housing the City Navy's docks and the barracks of the City Guard. Its colors of blue and purple, along with the golden griffon mascot, symbolize the ward's pride and strength. The six walking statues stand as guardians, watching over the citizens as they go about their daily lives, while the courts of magisters echo with the sounds of justice being served. The Castle Ward is not just a place of power; it is the soul of Waterdeep, where history and commerce intertwine.

Appearance

Castle Ward spreads beneath Castle Waterdeep’s towering bluff, its streets lined with marble halls, high towers, and banners of blue and purple. Gold-trimmed guard posts and bustling plazas fill the ward with motion. Blackstaff Tower casts a long shadow, while walking statues loom silently above. Naval docks and market stalls hum with trade and command. Law and legacy echo in the courts and polished stone.