The Nobility of Waterdeep - Forgotten Realms Lore

Waterdeep Nobility differs from Nobility other places in the Realms.
This time around we take a look at the history of Waterdeeps Nobility, its rules of acceptence, and what special rules apply to those of the noble class.
Warning: Contains a potensial DC15 Lore roll spoiler for Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Internet Points for those who can spot it :)
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This video was written by Mats and KC, and voiced by Michael.
Michael: / rolerevi. .
(Also check out Michael reading audiobooks here: goo.gl/iV748k)
KC: / questinggm
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[@yonglu532]

*Look away from the video for one sec* Narrator: "Are you listening?!" Got me good.

[@andrewgalloway8012]

I was falling asleep when that line hit me.

[@zackb3462]

Just found this channel and I'm pretty bummed it hasn't made a new vid in 3 years. This channel has some of the best Forgotten Realms lore on youtube.

[@tulsaviolet]

Likely Discusted with 4th and 5th ED.

[@anon-yw4wd]

Literally this. 😟😟😟

[@Yojimbo3964]

Love the characters in these videos. Top quality as always 👌❤️

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Thank you :)

[@RoleReviewsal]

Thanks! I think the variety of characters & voices really help the world to breathe. We cover a LOT of statistics/numbers/rules, and I really think that the more we inject that with personality, the more digestible it is.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

This one was especially good: the voice and pacing were perfect.

[@VeRG1L_47]

There's also house Rozhnar that was expelled/excommunicated from Waterdeep for dealing in slave trade if i remember correctly.

[@sonoftanavast8916]

Jesus Christ almighty, why does ths only have 6k views???? This is some of the best D&D content I've ever seen!

[@Stellarheim]

I like how gold coins are casually called "dragons" on top of being actual gold coins which represent money. This level of honesty is one of those things that define why high fantasy is most important today. Probably more than ever.

[@waywardwretch4221]

I play a barbarian just so I can get an awkward reaction from nobility.

[@flannelshirtenthusiast4159]

Great video friend, I really like this curmudgeonly butler character.

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Ill see if I can bring him back for more episodes :)

[@RoleReviewsal]

I'm glad you enjoyed the butler! I used my cat for inspiration (she's always sniffing/scoffing at me about something I've done wrong, usually involving her food bowl).

[@mikehajdu6154]

I learned a new word today. Curmudgeonly... THANKS!!

[@intirp]

This is exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@chinglee]

This is proof that KZbin is also listening/reading people's mind!!! LOL About to start a Waterdeep: Dragon Heist campaign, and this showed up in my feed. Thanks for the vid. Going to suggest my group to watch it.

[@SamuraiJACsr]

Loving this Waterdeep Lore!

[@wesmaass4669]

Great video! You can also use old TV tropes, like Bonanza, Dallas, Falcon Crest, powerful families with many schemers and skeletons in the closet.

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

:)

[@VengefulJarl]

Love your videos. Always worth the wait.

[@patrickhenry6695]

Amazing content, so much work put into this Thanks for this

[@Evansman]

Love that you used the NWN2 Waterdeep music!

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Always try to use music people associate with the realms.

[@snackcakesmcgee7729]

Technically, the shadowdusks are still in waterdeep. They're just very, very far down.

[@zacharychaira808]

These videos are awesome! I hope you continue to make more! 😎🤘

[@kennethholbert4748]

Question: During the Neverember's reign when titles could be traded or bought off, what happened to those titles? When the new open lord took power did these traded titles go back to their original owners or are these "new" lords deemed lesser nobility?

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Laeral Silverhand reset everything once she got into power. The Rank of Noble does not actually grant them land or property, so this remains in the hands, but the "new" lords simply became rich merchants. While the old lords retained their Nobility, but would be poor nobles.

[@DaHuntsman1]

@@ForgottenRealmsHistory How that doesn't cause signficant unrest amongst the rich mercantile elite of Waterdeep is beyond me. You'd think there would be way more political intrigue and internal conflict going on in Waterdeep

[@StevenMichaelCunningham]

@@DaHuntsman1 holdings had while they are had not invested in goods is a oddity often audited. The sake of status is for the sake of governance so as to maintain standards mainly. The idea being that there is ever the option of expanding from Water Deep proper be it north, south, east, west or in-between.

[@VxV631]

I love these videos :D Sooo helpful!

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Glad to be of help :)

[@BigCowProductions]

This helps a lot in getting the nobility worked out in my city :)

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

Can we get videos on Skullport and and Undermount next?

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

First video was on Skullport - "Thieves of the Deep - A History of Skullport" - The VO is not great, and my editing is not what it is today, but its there if you don't want to wait for the remake.

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

Forgotten Realms History Thank you. I didn’t know you already had one. But if the remake is gunna be as good as this video, I’m more than willing to wait. Keep up the great work.

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Also known as everything gets soggy town, the one place I am thankful I was banned from entering ever again!

[@rennac3152]

Bard: *gets exiled from water deep* Me a rouge main: Nice, first time?

[@StormLord-AOS]

beautiful video, good work.

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Thank you :)

[@Aiji00]

Une chaine des RO avec des sous-titres FR en plus? C'est top !

[@JSmithHendricks]

Great video.

[@worldsofwonder72]

Great video. Curious: Where did you get the 1473 date for Dagult taking over as Open Lord? From my reading, looks like he was already Open Lord when he became Lord Protector of Neverwinter in 1467.

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Ops, This is a typo actually, it should be 1479 as per Ed's Twitter and the 4th edition Camp.Guide. Thank you for highlighting.

[@Billdow00]

10/10 VA

[@adamholcomb1906]

Great video 👍🏼👍🏼💯

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

No, thank you Adam :)

[@wildersmith9443]

Fantastic guys

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Thanks

[@Fox0030]

Great Video! I really love the map you use in your intro O_O do you know where can I find it?

[@climbingant5760]

Love it!

[@georgemercer402]

My fighter meets only 60% of the criteria, unfortunately; he may have tradesman skills, but he doesn't have any properties despite being born and raised in Waterdeep.

[@davidjay7116]

What about Neverwinter's nobility? Do they even exist anymore?

[@gerardwright5445]

Where do you find all this information? I have been struggling for weeks to find anything significant about the extinct houses of Waterdeep as it interests me (particualrly for an upcoming spin-off of Dragon Heist). Any information would be greatly appreciated

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

So - Extinct houses, here we are talking about Deepwinter and Maernos along with Shadowdusk, Gildeggh and Zoar Deepwinter is talked about in City of Spendors (2005 version) but very shortly. Mentioned to have died out in the Guild Wars. You can read more about the Guild Wars in the above mentioned book, but also in City of Splendors (1994 version). Maernos is simply mentioned that they died in an Amnien Plague in 1345. - If you check out Lands of Intrigue box set, they mention a Talona Cleric who was part of the Circle of Six, who set of a plague that he himself fall pray to. This is the plague that the Maernos died from. House Shadowdusk you need to head into Expedition to Undermountain (2007) where they tell the story of what happened to them. This is further backed up in Mad Mage, where you have a more "currently" ongoing with them. Gildeggh and Zoar both fleed south, and are existing Amnian Houses, who are in with the Shadow Thieves.

[@gerardwright5445]

Thankyou so much

[@VandalAudi]

House Darkmagic?

[@jasonlyons4753]

What happened to this channel???? Why is there no new videos?

[@MarceloHenrique1404]

Neonobls

[@shotsfiredgaming6924]

Sooooo about my tax brackect

[@ForgottenRealmsHistory]

Waterdeep actually charges Nobles more tax... I know I know, it's a fantasy world, let's just leave it at that :)

[@aquilon0130]

titre en fr description en fr mais en anglais dommage à quand la vf ?