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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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
| Played | 36 times |
| Cloned | 10 times |
| Created | 59 days ago |
| Last Updated | Yesterday |
| Visibility | Public |
Shar
Level 20 Greater Deity Cleric -
Shar, the Goddess of Loss, is a tall, stunningly beautiful figure of darkness and secrets, drawing followers in Waterdeep to embrace grief and nihilism while plotting against hope and light.
Details
| Race | Greater Deity |
| Class | Cleric |
| Level | 20 |
| Alignment | |
| Pronouns | She/Her |
| 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
Shar is a strikingly beautiful woman, her avatar standing at 7 feet tall with a lithe, dancer's build. Her skin is midnight black, sparkling with starlight, and her dark, hypnotic eyes can project powerful magic. She wears minimal attire, enhancing her ethereal presence. Her movements are graceful and beguiling, often described as exotic, captivating those who gaze upon her. Shar's aura exudes an unsettling charm, tempting and drawing in mortals with her allure. Her appearance reflects her divine nature, embodying the shadows and secrets she represents, making her both alluring and terrifying. Those who encounter her are often left in awe, unable to resist her dark allure.
personality
Shar is a complex embodiment of darkness and loss, reveling in the pain and suffering of her followers. She is a sadist at heart, offering a false sense of healing while deepening their despair. Her manipulative nature thrives on secrets and subterfuge, as she encourages her followers to embrace cynicism and vengeance. Shar's twisted sense of justice leads her to plot against her enemies, particularly Selûne, whom she sees as a rival. Her personality is marked by a deep-seated hatred for hope and joy, viewing them as foolish distractions from the inherent emptiness of existence. She is a master of temptation and trickery, using her powers to ensnare those who seek solace in her dark embrace. Her ultimate goal is to spread oblivion and weaken memory, ensuring that her followers remain trapped in their grief and despair.
backstory
Shar's existence is paradoxical; born from the creation of Realmspace, she longs to return to the calm of nonexistence. Her nature is defined by loss, concealed hatred, and the desire for revenge, making her a force of destruction. She revels in the pain of her worshipers, nurturing their grief and cynicism, while directing them to act against the established order and her sister Selûne, the goddess of the moon. As well as Mystra, the Goddess of the weave that she covets control over, and finally Bane, the Black Lord, who dared steal the domain of Darkness from her. Shar's ultimate goal is to undermine all creation, using her followers as pawns in her eternal conflict against light and hope.
Stats
Strength
18
Dexterity
20
Constitution
18
Intelligence
22
Wisdom
24
Charisma
30
Armor Class
22
Max HP
50
Speed
30
HP
50 / 50 HP
XP
355,000355,000 XP999,999,998
Level 20
Equipped Items
Spellbook