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Waterdeep: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

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The City of Splendors 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.

Author's Note: Welcome to Waterdeep: The City of Splendors Step into one of the most iconic and richly storied cities in the Forgotten Realms—now expanded and reimagined for deeper exploration and immersive play. Waterdeep: The City of Splendors is your gateway to the Sword Coast, 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 city. 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 #Waterdeep: The City of Splendors. 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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The Sword Coast

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Description

The Sword Coast stretches along the western edge of Faerûn, a rugged strip of land bordered by the Sea of Swords and the towering peaks of the Sword Mountains. Trade roads thread through forest, foothill, and coast, linking independent city-states that jealously guard their autonomy. To the north lies Neverwinter, warmer than its name suggests, and to the south, Baldur’s Gate, brooding and fortified. Between them stands Waterdeep, the largest and most influential city in the region, its sprawl anchored by deep harbors and guarded by layered walls. The Coast thrives on commerce, politics, and the shifting ambitions of powers both mortal and arcane, its cities held together less by unity than by mutual need.

Appearance

Cliffs break along the Sea of Swords, their jagged faces worn by wind and salt. Pines cling to rocky soil above bays, while inland hills rise into misted peaks. Forests, rivers, and fields stretch between. Some coasts are gray and slick with rain; others bloom with wildflowers and golden grass beneath wide, cloud-streaked skies. The land is varied, unruly, and beautiful in a way that feels indifferent—neither welcoming nor hostile, only old.