Mountainside

Mountainside was a district in Waterdeep located on the eastern and southeastern slope of Mount Waterdeep.

History

Mountainside was settled in the 15th century DR by the rich and up-and-coming, who were attempting to avoid the Second Pestilars by rising above the masses and seeking cleaner air.

Notable locations

• Mandarthen Lane, a steep road named for the Mandarth family and nicknamed the "Ambergrislide." It was lined by buildings with bright blue doors and white tiled roofs.
• High Market.
• Talltumble Stairs, a long set of stairs connecting Mountainside to the Castle Ward.
• Trellamp Court, between Sulvan's Way and Three Lords' Crossing.
• Tybrun Ridge, the slope side of Mount Waterdeep.
• Wildhound Court, a square cursed with packs of wild dogs.

Notable inhabitants

• Mandarth family, a family of whalers.
• Parlek Lateriff, a sage and smith.