How does someone become a Lord of Waterdeep? I have a player interested in becoming one and I'm curious what that usually entails. #dnd #forgottenrealms #waterdeep @Wizards_DnD @ChrisPerkinsDnD @JeremyECrawford @katewelchhhh @SageAdviceDnD
— Entity. (@ACollectiveDM) June 8, 2019
1)
I think, and may be wrong, that it is as simple as attracting the attention of the lords, open and the masked. I see it as an invitation only club. Most of the masked lords know who each other are, the open lord knows them all. I think getting invited in is the way. Nicely put. Short answer: any of the Lords (Open or Masked) can nominate a candidate from individuals they have noticed (who are Waterdeep residents), the Lords vote in secret to admit a candidate, and the Open Lord extends a formal invitation AFTER a…#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 8, 2019
2)
…successful vote (which the candidate can refuse). As Masked Lords vary in alignment and interests (beyond the common one of wanting to better their city) they welcome a wide variety of potential new Masked Lords, leading to diversity of membership (and more…#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 8, 2019
3)
…daily conflict within the Lords). Some Open Lords have had a veto over candidates (currently: Laeral doesn't), but all of them can sideline a particular Masked Lord by use of covert agents (who? see DEATH MASKS) or by arresting a Lord for real breaches of law.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 8, 2019
4)
What WON'T work is being seen to try to become a Lord of Waterdeep. The Watch, the Palace staff, the Open Lord, and the Masked Lords all dislike and shun people who ambitiously strive to become a Lord. It's an onerous duty; they mistrust anyone wanting the title.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 8, 2019