Guilds of Waterdeep

The notable Guilds and organizations of Waterdeep are listed below.
== Arcane schools and practitioners ==
; Blackstaff Tower : The home of Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun and Laeral Silverhand and an academy of arcane apprentices.
; Eltorchul Academy : The magic school of Lord Thesp Eltorchul.
; Enclave of Red Magic : The Red Wizards of Thay use the Thayan Embassy in the Castle Ward to conduct their trade, via a portal to this enclave in Skullport.
; Halaster's Heirs : A hidden academy for dark arcanists, situated on the first level of the Undermountain.
; New Olamn : A bardic education centre formed after Iriador "Garnet" Wintermist's anger at the Harpers' deviance from their original ideals.
; Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors : Originally formed to provide protection for weaker spellcasters against people opposed to magic, now serves as the largest arcane school in Waterdeep.
== Criminal and underground ==
; Agents of the Eye : See Xanathar Thieves' Guild
; Black Boar Tribe : A barbaric gang in the Dock Ward.
; Bull Elk Tribe : A gang of primarily Uthgardt barbarians led by Chief Hagar Hlutwigsson.
; Plague Rats : An elite organization of thieves and assassins operating mainly in the Dock Ward.
; Savants of the Dark Tide : A foul organization run by aboleths deep in the Waterdeep sewer system.
; Shadow Thieves : The largest and most prosperous thieves' guild in Faerûn.
; The Unseen : An organization of shape-changers, thieves and illusionists.
; Xanathar Thieves' Guild : Agents of The Xanathar (or "the Eye"), the most powerful beholder in Waterdeep.
== Secret organizations ==
; Harpers : An organization believing in the goodness of humankind and its allies.
; Knights of the Shield : An organization that exists to gather and manipulate information.
; Kraken Society : A secretive criminal organization dedicated to gaining information.
; Red Sashes : A vigilante group particularly active in the Dock Ward.
; Moonstars : A group of renegade Harpers and allies of the Blackstaff.
== Registered guilds ==
The following guilds were active in Waterdeep prior to the Spellplague and after the Second Sundering.
* Baker's Guild
* Carpenters', Roofers', & Plaisterers' Guild
* Cellarers' & Plumbers' Guild
* Coopers' Guild
* Council of Farmer-Grocers
* Council of Musicians, Instrument-Makers, & Choristers
* Dungsweepers' Guild
* Fellowship of Bowers and Fletchers
* Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen
* Fellowship of Innkeepers
* Fellowship of Salters, Packers, and Joiners
* Fishmongers' Fellowship
* Guild of Apothecaries and Physicians
* Guild of Butchers
* Guild of Chandlers and Lamplighters
* Guild of Fine Carvers
* Guild of Glassblowers, Glaziers, and Spectacle-makers
* Guild of Stonecutters, Masons, Potters, and Tile-makers
* Guild of Trusted Pewterers and Casters
* Guild of Watermen
* Jesters' Guild
* Jewelers' Guild
* Launderers' Guild
* League of Basket-makers and Wickerworkers
* League of Skinners and Tanners
* Loyal Order of Street Laborers
* Master Mariners' Guild
* Most Careful Order of Skilled Smiths and Metalforgers
* Most Diligent League of Sail-makers and Cordwainers
* Most Excellent Order of Weavers and Dyers
* Order of Cobblers and Corvisers
* Order of Master Shipwrights
* Order of Master Tailors, Glovers, and Mercers
* Saddlers' and Harness-makers' Guild
* Scriveners', Scribes', and Clerks' Guild
* Solemn Order of Recognized Furriers and Woolmen
* Splendid Order of Armorers, Locksmiths, and Finesmiths
* Stablemasters' and Farriers' Guild
* Stationers' Guild
* Surveyors', Map-makers', and Chart-makers' Guild
* Vintners', Distillers', & Brewers' Guild
* Wagon-makers' and Coach Builders' Guild
* Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors
* Wheelwrights' Guild
==References==
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