City of the Dead by Rosemary Jones- This is the fourth book released in the Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep series of stand-alone novels. [10], Humankind and other races come from all over the Realms to earn hard coin in the City of Splendors.Template:Fact Over the years these successful merchants have set up guilds and themselves become nobility, supporting the secretive Lords of Waterdeep who police the city fairly, yet with a light hand, by means of the superb City Guard (soldiers), City Watch (police)[2] and over 20 black-robed magistrates. It was only in 1273 DR that the present system of government was instituted. It is kept in a beautiful, park-like open condition, and is used as a launching and meeting place by natives of Waterdeep at all hours. It wasn't until being an unwitting accomplise that Sopherea Carve of the Carver's, Waterdeeps premier caretakers of the city of the dead, the sculptures of the most fascinating and beautiful monuments, and the true historians of the buried nobility brings the dead to an upstart wannabe nobles doorstep. I really expected better. Castle Ward - Castle Ward lies in the heart of Waterdeep, wrapping around the eastern slopes of Mount Waterdeep. Stories, articles, nonfiction, fiction. Items from the City of the Dead, The City of the Dead was a large cemetery and ward in Waterdeep. If a temple is large or grand enough, its guards might be commanded by a paladin, and priests of most faiths can call on paladins to render appropriate-to-the-faith military aid whenever the need arises, but as a general rule paladins work 'out in the world' to defend believers and further the faith, not do guard duty in a temple (except on special occasions such as particular holy rites, presiding over the choosing of a new high priest in circumstances where there's controversy or a voting system, and so on). Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The good guys/girls are a bit tongue-in-cheek and never seem unduly concerned about anything, and the bad guys come across as being quite farcical. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Dull and predictable. Stories, articles, nonfiction, fiction. The series is set in the Forgotten Realms setting of the pen and paper role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. I don't want to spoil it for everyone getting ready to enjoy an Rosemary Jones novel but if you've read her before you truly are in for a treat. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Books), Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Kindle Store), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020. . Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The Watch was the local police force. This was a practice ignored by the Guard, the Watch, and the guilds. This led to issues of the undead rising from the streets themselves and the practice was soon abandoned. Assume seven Watch barracks around the city: a main, central citadel (armory/jail/courthouse), and six smaller 'posts' (jail cells, ready room, tiny armory in each). Over the years, these successful merchants set up guilds and themselves became nobility, supporting the secretive Lords of Waterdeep who policed the city fairly, yet with a light hand, by means of the superb City Guard (soldiers), City Watch(police) and over 20 black-robed magistrates. The subject of who the Lords were became a common topic of noble conversation, and some considered it a game to discover the Lords' identities, a game made more confusing by the fact the Lords themselves set their own rumors afloat. I had a great time visiting the City of the Dead. Please choose a different delivery location. These hidden Lords of Waterdeep maintained their identities behind magical masks, called Helms, and while they ruled in public, none knew the true identities of most of them. The guild masters seized control soon afterwards, ushering in a period of unrest and bitter conflict known as the Guild wars. As of around 1370 DR, stone was imported from Mirabar via Luskan for use in construction, having been magically transported. No one wants to see those days return. The other novels in this series are Blackstaff Tower by Steven E. Schend, Mistshore by Jaleigh Johnson, Downshadow by Erik Scott de Bie, The God Catcher by Erin M. Evans, and Circle of Skulls by James P. Davis. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Rampage Stunk is that upstart, he has made an enemy of an Adarbrent noble who cherishes the fundamental principles of let the dead rest in peace. The wards originally all had guards and walls in the manner of Procampur and other ancient cities, but the press of progress has toppled or bored through most of the walls. Although the celebration was shared all over the city in many festhalls, the highlight of the night was the Cynosure Ball, which was sponsored by the Lords, the local clergy of Lliira, and several noble families. Since 1035 DR[23] Waterdeep has roughly been divided into wards. 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. From these bases, the twelve-man Watch patrols pass along main streets and the 'inside the walls walk' the equivalent of about once an hour (twice an hour at dawn and dusk). They are dedicated to Gond, Lathander, Mystra, Selûne, Sune, Tempus, and Tymora.[22]. The other books in the series are far superior. Escape into the passionate world of medieval romance! Kind of a fresh breath of air, Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2010. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [3], The cemetery suffered extensive damage during the Spellplague.[5]. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. There coffins were placed vertically below the cobblestones. This led many of her followers to Waterdeep, with the goal of creating a shrine to their goddess within its walls. There, participants dived into the icy waters, sacrificing their warmth to the Frostmaiden. The City of the Dead was a large cemetery and ward in Waterdeep. Template:Fact, Waterdeep is built on the site of the ancient elven settlement of Aelinthaldaar,[7] which gave way to a farming community of humans that developed into Bloodhand Hold. So as Sopherea gets caught up in all the twists and turns of a nobles pride , and an aggressive upstart, the dead become a weapon. In addition, two 'roaming' patrols take different-every-time routes through alleys and side-streets throughout the dark hours, roaming right across the city. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. - Paul Billinghurst (June 12, 2009), Amazon.com.uk customer, When Ed Greenwood invites you to play in his graveyard, what do you do? Waterdeep was built on the site of the ancient elven settlement of Aelinthaldaar, which gave way to a farming community of humans that developed into Bloodhand Hold. Please try again. Leaving the heir’s upbringing in the hands of devoted longtime family servants overseen from a distance by Lady Kara. the Watch are masked: to prevent corruption and to prevent their faces being noted and reprisals taken against them ("Ah! More shops are offering a variety of different goods because of this growing group. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Temples are policed lightly, because temples are assumed to police their own grounds and buildings. The city sat "slightly above the 45 degree north latitude line on Toril." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2013. Mount Waterdeep in the heart of the city is studded with watch towers and defensive positions, and patrolled by griffon cavalry. Please try your request again later. Waterdeep has strong walls on its landward sides and is protected in part by Mount Waterdeep on the seaward side. The wards of Waterdeep are: In addition to the standard festivals of the Calendar of Harptos there are several festivals and holy days held in Waterdeep: Lord Dethnar died early on in the time period covered by published Realmslore, and Lord Bly is indeed his younger (and only) brother, and stepped in to serve as Regent to Dethnar’s son (and the heir of the house), Detan. Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017.

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