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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Ilmater
Level 20 Intermediate Deity Cleric -
Ilmater, the God of Endurance, is a compassionate deity of endurance and suffering, embodying selflessness and hope while bearing the scars of his own martyrdom.
Details
| Race | Intermediate Deity |
| Class | Cleric |
| Level | 20 |
| Alignment | |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Location | 9999, 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
| Dragon | 0 |
| Shard | 0 |
| Nib | 0 |
appearance
Ilmater appears as a short, burly man clad only in a breechcloth. His face is plain yet comforting, with a balding head and a body marked by the scars of torture and mutilation. His joints are broken, and his limbs are ravaged, showcasing open cuts and burns that remain despite his healing abilities. Despite the pain he endures, his hands remain functional, and he drags himself with great effort. His appearance, though fearsome, is a testament to his willingness to suffer for others, embodying the very essence of his divine nature.
personality
Ilmater is the embodiment of compassion, a gentle and kind deity who encourages endurance in the face of suffering. He is generous and good-spirited, always seeking to offer comfort and aid to those in pain. His nature is forgiving, believing in the potential for redemption even among the most wicked. While he does not anger easily, his wrath is fearsome when provoked by extreme cruelty, particularly against children. He possesses a rustic sense of humor and enjoys hearing funny stories, which adds a light-hearted aspect to his otherwise somber demeanor. Ilmater's ultimate goal is to alleviate suffering and inspire hope, urging his followers to take on the burdens of others.
backstory
Ilmater, known as the Crying God and the Rack-Broken Lord, is the intermediate deity of endurance, martyrdom, and suffering in the Forgotten Realms. He embodies compassion and seeks to alleviate the pain of the oppressed and persecuted. His essence is that of a willing sufferer, bearing the burdens of others to spare them from anguish. Ilmater's realm, Martyrdom, is a sanctuary of peace for those who have endured suffering in life, where pain and weariness are absent. He has a deep connection with the Triad, particularly Tyr and Torm, and stands against deities who inflict suffering, such as Loviatar and Talona. Despite his fearsome wrath against cruelty, he remains hopeful for redemption, even for the most wicked beings. His teachings encourage endurance and selflessness, inspiring his followers to take on the burdens of others in his name.
Stats
Strength
20
Dexterity
20
Constitution
20
Intelligence
20
Wisdom
20
Charisma
20
Armor Class
30
Max HP
500
Speed
30
HP
500 / 500 HP
XP
355,000355,000 XP999,999,998
Level 20
Equipped Items
Spellbook