Castle Ward
The heart and soul of Waterdeep, here you will find the city’s military forces, courts, government and the largest market square of any northern city. You won’t find many residences here, as many businesses, city guard barracks and government buildings are here.
The colors blue and purple represent this ward and it’s mascot is a griffon, borrowing the imagery of the Waterdeep flag and the Griffon Cavalry.
Notable Locations:
Castle Waterdeep - This castle stands above the city on a great bluff that extends out from Mount Waterdeep, it’s towers soaring hundreds of feet into the sky, an iconic location in Waterdeep’s silhouette. This is the last bastion if they city should come under attack and all other defenses fail.
Palace of Waterdeep - Now used as a government building it’s lavish halls are occupied by city officials, guildmasters, court proceedings and nobles attending meetings. One might be called to an audience chamber by the Masked Lords or the Open Lord of Waterdeep, where you can see the ancient throne of Ahgairon.
Blackstaff Tower - A black tower occupied by the Blackstaff. Those who look upon it get the uneasy feeling they are being watched.
Walking Statues - This ward contains six walking statues, larger than life, and at one time very alive, statues that once protected Waterdeep, but then went on a rampage during the Spellplague.
Mirt’s Mansion - The castle home of the Mirt, a famous adventurer who, along with Durnan, went into the Undermountain and returned alive, with mountains of treasure.
Spires of Morning - One of Waterdeep’s most beautiful temples, it is dedicated to Lathander.
Temple of the Seldarine - Rivalling the Spires of Morning’s beauty is this temple dedicated to all of the Elven gods.
Mount Melody Walk - A tunnel that cuts through Mount Waterdeep leads to the New Olamn’s academy of music and other arts, making it a great place to take a daytime excursion.
Fount of Knowledge - This temple to Oghma is also the city’s largest public library. One can find old tomes and great works of literature, under the watchful eyes of the temple’s priests.
The Market - The largest market in the north, it is hard to imagine not finding something interesting here at many of the shops, stalls and businesses here.
Halls of Justice - At this temple dedicated to Tyr you can those of the Church of Tyr, Holy Justices and members of the Order of the Gauntlet sharing the space.