Waterdeep

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Castle Ward

This central ward encompassed Mount Waterdeep and much of the government of the city. Here is Castle Waterdeep, the place of government, as well as the Palace of Waterdeep (also known as Piergeiron's Palace), Lord Piergeiron's private residence, and Blackstaff Tower, the residence of the Archmage of Waterdeep. This ward is also a common place for retired adventurers to make their homes.

City of the Dead

This park-like area is surrounded by high walls. Before the Spellplague, it was often visited during the day by wanderers and the odd picnicker; at night, the gates of the City of the Dead were closed, for it was Waterdeep's graveyard. However, after the Spellplague, it fell into disrepair. The more important personages have their own personal graves or family shrines, while others were confined to larger crypts. The reason for the guards is not to protect the graves, but rather to protect the city from the occasional restless undead creature that does not appreciate its accommodations.

Dock Ward

As one might assume, the Dock Ward is situated hard on the Great Harbor of Waterdeep and holds the docks, shipbuilding yards, and warehouses for the sea trade. The harbor is inhabited by merfolk who keep the peace within their own aquatic city.

Downshadow

Actually the uppermost level of Undermountain, Downshadow is the new "undercity" developed in the 15th century DR.

Field Ward

Field Ward is the ward between North Trollwall and new city walls. It is home to many demihumans.

Mistshore

Not strictly a ward, Mistshore is the ruined naval harbor. The area is home to outcasts and criminals who lived along the shoreline or on wrecked ships half-sunk in the harbor.

Mountainside

Mountainside was developed on the north and northeastern slopes of Mount Waterdeep after the Second Pestilars as rich nobles and those of rising fortunes fled to cleaner air.

North Ward

Tucked in the northeastern portion of the city, North Ward is the home of the nobility and their villas. The moneyed classes make their homes here, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the lower classes by the docks and in Southern Ward.

Sea Ward

The wealthiest of the wards, Sea Ward contains many of the temples of Waterdeep, along with a good helping of the newer noble families and retired adventurers who can afford the odd villa or two. The Field of Triumph, Waterdeep's arena, is located here.

South Ward

Officially known as the Southern Ward (but only nonnatives refer to it as such), the South Ward is a place of caravan masters and traders, for it is close to the South Gate, the opening to the Trade.

Trades Ward

Waterdeep's commercial section.

Undercliff

The latest ward (in 1479 DR) formed at the base of the eastern cliffs. It is connected to the rest of the city through subterranean tunnels.