Business in Waterdeep has been dominated by the city's guilds for more than two centuries. Their management and skilled control of commerce have brought Waterdeep to its current prominence as the premier center for trade on the Sword Coast. At present, the City of Splendors officially recognizes 47 guilds. Only four have significant influence within the city, largely due to their guildmasters. They are: the Cellarers' and Plumbers Guild, the Carpenters', Roofers', and Plaisterers' Guild, the Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen, and the Guild of Watermen.
Baker's Guild
Master Baker's Hall - Castle Ward
Carpenters', Roofers' and Plaisterers' Guild
The Stone House - South Ward
Cellarers' and Plumbers' Guild
The Old Guildhall - Trades Ward
Cere-Clothiers, Ossurists and Gravedigger’s Guild
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Coopers' Guild
Cooper's Rest, Dock Ward
Council of Farmer-Grocers
The Market Hall, Castle Ward
Council of Musicians, Instrument-Makers, and Choristers
The House of Song, Trades Ward
Dungsweepers' Guild
Muleskull Tavern, Dock Ward
Fellowship of Bowers and Fletchers
The Citadel of the Arrow, Trades Ward
Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen
The Road House, South Ward
Fellowship of Innkeepers
Fellowship Hall, Castle Ward
Fellowship of Salters, Packers and Joiners
Shippers' Hall, Dock Ward
Fishmongers' Fellowship
Seaswealth Hall, Dock Ward
Guild of Apothecaries & Physicians
The House of Healing, North Ward
Guild of Butchers
The Butcher's Guildhall, Dock Ward
Guild of Chandlers and Lamplighters
House of Light, Trades Ward
Guild of Fine Carvers
House of the Fine Carvers, Castle Ward
Guild of Glassblowers, Glaziers and Speculum-makers
The House of Crystal, North Ward
Guild of Stoncutters, Masons, Potters & Tile-makers
Builder's Hall, South Ward
Guild of Trusted Pewterers and Casters
Pewterers and Casters Guild Hall, Castle Ward
Guild of Watermen
Watermen's Hall, Dock Ward
Jewelers' Guild
The House of Gems, Castle Ward
Launderers' Guild
The House of Cleanliness, Trades Ward
League of Basketmakers and Wickerworkers
The League Office, Trades Ward
League of Skinners and Tanners
League Hall, Dock Ward
Loyal Order of Street Laborers
The Streets Office of the Loal Order, Castle Ward
Master Mariners' Guild
Mariners' Hall, Dock Ward
Most Careful Order of Skilled Smiths & Metalforgers
Metalmasters' Hall, Castle Ward
Most Diligent League of Sail-makers and Cordwainers
Full Sails Tavern, Dock Ward
Most Excellent Order of Weavers and Dyers
The House of Textiles, Trades Ward
Order of Cobblers & Corvisers
Cobblers' & Corvisers' House, Trades Ward
Order of Master Shipwrights
Shipwright's House, Dock Ward
Order of Master Taylors, Glovers and Mercers
Costumers' Hall, Trades Ward
Saddlers' & Harness Makers' Guild
Saddlers' & Harness-Makers' Hall, South Ward
Scriveners', Scribes' & Clerks' Guild
The Zoarstar, Trades Ward
Solemn Order of Recognized Furriers & Woolmen
Guild Hall, Castle Ward
Splendid Order of Armourers, Locksmiths and Finesmiths
The Metal House of Wonders, Dock Ward
Stablemasters' & Farriers Guild
The Guild Paddock, Trades Way
Stationers' Guild
Stationers' Hall, Trades Way
Surveyors', Map, & Chartmakers' Guild
The Map House, Castle Ward
Tourist and Travel Guild
Green Griffin Tavern, Castle Ward
Vintners', Distillers', & Brewers' Guild
The House of Good Spirits, South Ward
Wagonmakers' and Coach Builders' Guild
The Coach & Wagon Hall, South Ward
Watchful Order of Magists & Protectors
Tower of the Order, Castle Ward
