City of Splendors: Waterdeep is a 160-page sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 released in June 2005.
Official synopsis[]
Explore the Shining Jewel of Faerûn
Waterdeep beckons! For centuries, this grand city has stood at the edge of the Sea of Swords, tempting heroes with its bustling port, thriving markets, hidden perils, and half-forgotten dungeons. Adventure waits on every street corner, behind every locked door, and below every cellar!
This supplement for the D&D game offers an in-depth examination of Waterdeep. It includes a rich history of the city, detailed city maps, descriptions of key locations, statistics for important NPCs, information on local laws, and rules for running and playing in Waterdhavian adventures.
- 4 prestige classes
- 38 magic items
- 11 city maps
To use this supplement, a Dungeon Master also needs the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, Monster Manual, and Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. A player needs only the Player’s Handbook and Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting.
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Development[]
City of Splendors: Waterdeep was written by Eric L. Boyd. Art was provided by Dee Barnett, Steven Belledin, and Steve Ellis (I).
Release[]
City of Splendors: Waterdeep was released by Wizards of the Coast in June 2005 for $29.95 US, or $42.95 Canadian.[1]
On November 19, 2013, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $5.99.
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Critical reception[]
As of 2023, City of Splendors: Waterdeep reached the rank of Platinum seller on DriveThruRPG.