Waterdeep

''“Welcome to the City of Splendor, chap!” The young ruffian barks as he strides up to you. “You look new to these parts so allow me to offer some advice. Are ye looking to seek your fortune or spend it?” A quick glance at the scamp shows some fine clothes tinged with only slight signs of dirt and wear. Surely humoring this lad can’t be a terrible idea. Before you have a chance to respond the boy pipes up again and extends a hand to you. “Either way, come on. Let me show you what this city has to offer.” The excited twinkle in his eye stirs a sense of adventure inside you and you can’t help but take his hand.''

''Hours later, you bid the boy farewell. The young man had shown you many great sights; from the bustling trade streets filled with peddlers to a gentle park bench with a fantastic view of the sunset falling behind Mount Waterdeep. Yet as the bliss fades you find your pockets to be lighter than they were hours earlier. It appears you’ve been filched while enthralled by the majesty of this city. At least you can take heart knowing you’re not the first this has happened to and surely not going to be the last.''

Waterdeep: An Introduction
The players begin their adventure in Waterdeep, the City of Splendor. They have the option of joining or being affiliated with three prominent factions in the city: The Red Sashes, The Moonstars, and Xanathar's Thieves Guild. Playing characters need not be involved with these factions, as it is completely within the realm of possibility that a character has no need for the troubles these groups may become involved with. However, a smart player wouldn't ignore the enticing bait a DM drops on their doorstep...would they?

Locations and Establishments
A great deal of Waterdeep has yet to be explored, but here's what we've got so far...

Businesses

 * Brian the Swordmaster's Smithy
 * Diloontier's Apothecary
 * Essimuth's Equipment
 * Halls of Hilmer
 * Keghammer Ironworks Store
 * Lia's Shoppe
 * Tik-Tok's Meme Stock Emporium

Prominent Streets

 * Slut Street
 * Romeo's Lads