Castle Ward

This central ward encompassed Mount Waterdeep and much of the government of

the city. Here was located Castle Waterdeep, the place of government, as well as
the Palace of Waterdeep (also known as Piergeiron's Palace), Lord Piergeiron's
private residence,[11] and Blackstaff Tower, the residence of the Archmage of
Waterdeep.[24] This ward was also a common place for retired adventurers such
as Mirt the Moneylender to make their homes.[25]

City of the Dead

This park-like area was surrounded by high walls. Before the Spellplague, it was
often visited during the day by wanderers and the odd picnicker; at night, the gates
of the City of the Dead were closed, for it was Waterdeep's graveyard.
[citation needed] However, after the Spellplague, it fell into disrepair.[26] The more
important personages had their own personal graves or family shrines, while others
were confined to larger crypts. The reason for the guards was not to protect the
graves, but rather to protect the city from the occasional restless undead creature
that did not appreciate its accommodations.[

Dock Ward
As one might assume, the Dock Ward was situated hard on the Great Harbor of
Waterdeep and held the docks, shipbuilding yards, and warehouses for the sea
trade.[27] The harbor was inhabited by merfolk who kept the peace within their
own aquatic city.[28]

Downshadow
Actually the uppermost level of Undermountain, Downshadow was the new
"undercity" developed in the 15th century DR.[1]

Field Ward
Field Ward was the ward between North Trollwall and new city walls. It was home
to many demihumans.[1]

Mistshore
Not strictly a ward, Mistshore was the ruined naval harbor. The area was home to
outcasts and criminals who lived along the shoreline or on wrecked ships half-sunk
in the harbor.[1]

Mountainside
Mountainside was developed on the north and northeastern slopes of Mount
Waterdeep after the Second Pestilars as rich nobles and those of rising fortunes fled
to cleaner air.[29][1]
North Ward
Tucked in the northeastern portion of the city,[30] North Ward was the home of the
nobility and their villas. The moneyed classes made their homes here, far removed
from the hustle and bustle of the lower classes by the docks and in Southern Ward.
[11]

Sea Ward
The wealthiest of the wards, Sea Ward contained many of the temples of Waterdeep,
along with a good helping of the newer noble families and retired adventurers who
could afford the odd villa or two. The Field of Triumph, Waterdeep's arena, was
located here.[11][23]

Southern Ward
Sometimes referred to by the locals as simply "South", the Southern Ward was a
place of caravan masters and traders, for it was close to the South Gate, the opening
to the Trade.[11]

Trades Ward

Waterdeep's commercial section.[11]

Undercliff
The latest ward (in 1479 DR) formed at the base of the eastern cliffs. It was
connected to the rest of the city through subterranean tunnels.[1]