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Waterdeep: The City of Splendors

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Manasomnia

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 Add Guildhall Locations Add Guild Factions Add Religion Factions Expand NPCs and update art to Tarot card style. Add Gods as Characters, Monsters, Items, Spells Recent updates 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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The Yawning Portal
The Yawning Portal
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Coordinates(-4217, -2331)
Description

The Yawning Portal, located on Rainrun Street in Waterdeep's Castle Ward, is a bustling inn and tavern renowned as the primary entrance to Undermountain. Owned by the legendary adventurer Durnan, the inn features a massive well that descends into the dungeon's depths, drawing thrill-seekers and adventurers alike. Patrons gather to share tales, enjoy hearty meals, and place bets on the fates of those who venture below. A betting board prominently displays odds for parties entering Undermountain, adding to the lively atmosphere. The inn's interior is adorned with trophies from past expeditions, and the smoky air is filled with laughter and the clinking of tankards. Durnan, known for his no-nonsense demeanor, ensures safety with a horn to summon his vigilante group, the Red Sashes, should trouble arise. The Yawning Portal is not just a tavern; it's a gateway to adventure and a hub for those seeking fortune in the dark depths below.

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