High Fantasy
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.
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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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| Created | 59 days ago |
| Last Updated | Yesterday |
| Visibility | Public |
Elminster Aumar
Level 20 Quasi-Deity Wizard -
Elminster Aumar, the 'Sage of Shadowdale,' is known as the most powerful wizard with a rich history of adventure and wisdom, known for his silver hair, piercing blue eyes, and an aura that signifies his immense magical power. Though he wont join adventurers or go on quests with them, he offers wisdom freely. Giving advice to those who seek it.
Details
| Race | Quasi-Deity |
| Class | Wizard |
| Level | 20 |
| Alignment | |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Location | 10000, 10000 |
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
| Dragon | 0 |
| Shard | 0 |
| Nib | 0 |
appearance
An elderly male human wizard ascended to a Quasi-Deity during his travels and legendary status as a prominent figure in the realm. He has long, flowing silver hair and a well-groomed beard. He wears ornate robes adorned with arcane symbols, and his piercing blue eyes seem to hold the secrets of the universe. A staff, intricately carved with runes, is always by his side, symbolizing his mastery of magic.
personality
Wise and enigmatic, Elminster possesses a sharp wit and a deep understanding of the world around him. He is often seen as a mentor, offering guidance to those in need, but he also carries the weight of his past experiences, making him both approachable and mysterious.
Elminster prefers not to join any groups of adventurers, and would rather offer wisdom or guidance to them as he has much to attend to with his own personal matters and aiding the Lords of Waterdeep.
backstory
Born in 212 DR in the village of Heldon, Elminster Aumar, the son of the lord Elthryn and his wife Amrythale, has lived a life filled with adventure and knowledge. His journey from a brigand and thief to one of the most powerful wizards in the Forgotten Realms is marked by numerous trials and tribulations. Known as the 'Sage of Shadowdale,' he has guided many heroes, including those in the Baldur's Gate series, using his vast wisdom and magical prowess to combat ancient evils and protect the realms. At some point in his youth, he was once the Chosen of Mystra.
He is currently looking for adventurers who can travel to various locations, solve magical puzzles and overcome obstacles in order to repair a tear in the Weave. Elminster prefers not to join any groups of adventurers, and would rather offer wisdom or guidance to them as he has much to attend to with his own personal matters and aiding the Lords of Waterdeep.
Stats
Strength
20
Dexterity
20
Constitution
20
Intelligence
20
Wisdom
20
Charisma
20
Armor Class
20
Max HP
999
Speed
30
HP
500 / 999 HP
XP
355,000355,000 XP999,999,998
Level 20
Equipped Items
Spellbook