Waterdeep in the 1520s

Waterdeep in the 1520s was an interesting and varied place. Things to note and remember:
* The Calinezzi family was the strongest mafia family, controlling almost all the city south of the canals. They had the Guardia on their payroll, owned most the distilleries, racetracks, and most the bookies. They were led by Coronita and Blanco, the middle sister and younger brother of the late Luca. They still remembered their vendetta against the West Marchers.
* The forces of the Vortic Mercatorium were heavily present in the city, allied strongly with Scarossar. They supplemented the Guardia.
*Lord Renaer Smytt was Lord of Waterdeep since 1519. He unified the city with Naysayer and was also responsible for declaring the Moor Wars.
*Papá Warad was the face of the anti-war movement.
*The Thavians controlled the shady underground of the city.
*The Loveridge Family was small, led by Edward Loveridge, and controlled some of the slums.