"Go to the sign of Marvel's Axe, a dubious inn on the edge of the Thieves Quarter, in the City of Greyhawk, and look to your own wrist. If you perceive a bracelet and dangling dice, watch for the next throw in the war between Law and Chaos and be prepared to follow the compelling geas." -Signal

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Volo's Guide to Waterdeep (1992)

From the back of the book:

Well met, traveler!

You hold in your hands an amazing and insightful guide to Waterdeep—the metropolis of the North, the City of Splendors. This handy pouch-sized tome presents Volo's choice of the finest, most spectacular, and least known (but most desired) information about the people, customs, and locations in Waterdeep—ranked with a handy coin, dagger, pipe, and tankard ratings system.

Discover:

  • What it's like to attend a private party hosted by Waterdhavian nobles,
  • Where Waterdeep's ghosts walk,
  • Legends and clues about famous, as-yet-uncovered treasures,
  • What fare a typical Waterdhavian menu offers you,
  • The best moon-kissed spots to meet Waterdhavians of the opposite sex,
  • Waterdeep's best shops and craftsmen,
  • The best places to dine, stay, see—and, of course, avoid!

Suitable for all levels of play.

Special Note: This edition of Volo's Guide to Waterdeep, intended for travelers from beyond the borders of Faerun, contains notes and commentary by the famous archmage and sage Elminster.

 

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