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Waterdeep: The City of Splendors

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This is a custom adaptation of Waterdeep. Designed for narrative-rich, exciting experience.


Author's Note: Welcome to Waterdeep, The City of Splendors! A WIP with more characters, monsters, locations, and more to come! Updates will be frequent. This is a custom adaptation of Waterdeep, one of the most iconic cities in the Forgotten Realms. Designed with plans to supports both Waterdeep: Dragon Heist and Dungeon of the Mad Mage, letting you explore the city above and the madness below. Though these will be optional as you are free to explore the city as you please. This is meant as a way to learn or enjoy Dungeons & Dragons and not to replace the original experience. Nothing replaces the experience of a real table, a real Dungeon Master, and a group of friends. If this inspires you, support the official releases and pick up the books! Even if you never play in person they're nice to own and use for reference. Remember to sync often! I update frequently, roadmap and recent updates below. Roadmap Expand NPCs and update art to Tarot card style. Add Gods as Characters, Monsters, Items, Spells Update missing art Recent updates Added Guildhall Locations Added Guild Factions Added Religion Factions Updated BG3 Characters as Playable in Waterdeep. New custom lore for each character to place them in Waterdeep with new plot hooks and arcs to follow. Updated Playable Characters Added Factions Map v1 completed
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Xanathar
Xanathar
Level 15 Aberration Wizard -
Xanathar, a paranoid beholder crime lord, rules the Xanathar Guild from its lair in Skullport, driven by an obsession with power and wealth, while doting on its pet fish, Sylgar.
Details
RaceAberration
ClassWizard
Level15
Alignment
PronounsThey/Them
Location9999, 9999
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
Dragon0
Shard0
Nib0
appearance
A large, floating beholder with a central eye and numerous smaller eyestalks, each capable of unleashing powerful magical rays. Its body is covered in a tough, leathery hide, and it has a gaping maw filled with sharp teeth. The beholder's many eyes are a mix of vibrant colors, reflecting its chaotic nature. It hovers ominously in its lair, surrounded by treasures and the remnants of its enemies.
personality
Xanathar is paranoid, tyrannical, and self-serving, often lashing out at perceived threats. It is obsessed with its own power and wealth, showing little regard for the lives of its minions. Despite its cruel nature, it has a soft spot for its pet fish, Sylgar, which it dotes on obsessively. Xanathar's interactions are often marked by manipulation and intimidation, as it seeks to maintain control over its guild and eliminate any potential rivals.
backstory
Xanathar is a powerful beholder crime lord ruling over the Xanathar Guild from its lair beneath Skullport. Known for its paranoia and tyrannical control, Xanathar commands a diverse group of minions, including disreputable folk and monsters, all vying for its favor. The only creature it truly cares for is its pet fish, Sylgar, which it keeps in a large glass tank. Xanathar's obsession with gold and power drives it to seek out treasures, including the infamous Stone of Golorr, which it once possessed but was recently stolen. Its reign is marked by treachery and fear, as it lashes out at anyone it suspects of betrayal, especially those connected to the Black Network.
Stats
Strength
14
Dexterity
14
Constitution
18
Intelligence
18
Wisdom
16
Charisma
18
Armor Class
18
Max HP
180
Speed
30

HP

180 / 180 HP

XP

165,000165,000 XP194,999
Level 15
Equipped Items
Spellbook
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