Government of Waterdeep
Waterdeep is governed by a group of powerful individuals known as the Lords of Waterdeep. The identities of the Lords are kept secret to prevent corruption and assassination attempts. The city’s government is highly organized, with various departments overseeing everything from law enforcement to trade regulation. The Open Lord, the head of the government, is the only Lord whose identity is public. Currently, this role is held by Laeral Silverhand, a powerful wizard and former adventurer.