Second Council of Waterdeep – Player NPC Briefing
Name: Dagult Neverember
Portrayed by: Luke
Faction: Lords’ Alliance
Title: Former Open Lord of Waterdeep; Lord Protector of Neverwinter
🎭 Personality & Style
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Blunt, pragmatic, politically shrewd.
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Holds grudges, particularly toward Silverhand.
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Commands presence through wealth, power, and sheer force of will.
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Protective of his legacy and image, even when compromised.
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Deeply suspicious of dragons, cultists, and unchecked magic.
🎯 Goals for the Council
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Reassert influence and gain credit for the party’s achievements.
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Ensure Neverwinter’s interests remain central to the alliance.
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Demand stronger security coordination among factions (after the Maelthra infiltration).
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Push back against Elia and the Draconic Council’s influence.
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Argue against granting the party full authority without oversight.
🧨 Secrets
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Knows more about the Maelthra infiltration than he has admitted.
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Fears further embarrassment if more details are revealed.
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Has loyalists within the Lords’ Alliance who would act on his command, even unsanctioned.
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Is considering using the party’s success as political leverage in Waterdeep.
🗣️ Talking Points by Agenda Item
1. Opening Invocation and State of the Sword Coast
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“We hold the line because we must. But some among us forget whose walls were first breached.”
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“It was Neverwinter’s aides who paid the price while Waterdeep slept behind its enchantments.”
2. The Maelthra Incident
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“This was an attack on my house. On my people. I expect consequences, not excuses.”
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“The Harpers have their eyes everywhere but apparently see nothing.”
3. Draconic Rifts – Elia’s Message
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“No mortal kingdom owes fealty to scales and wings. Let us not replace one tyrant with five.”
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“If the dragons seek reparations, let them speak plainly, and not through riddles and veiled threats.”
4. The Trial of Varram the White
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“He’s a murderer and a traitor. Interrogation is fine—briefly. But justice must follow.”
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“We cannot be seen harbouring cultists. Not now. Not ever.”
5. Strategic Priorities – The Misty Forest
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“Altand is a forest village. Let the Enclave tend to their own trees. The real threat is at the Well of Dragons.”
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“We should be striking directly at their leadership, not chasing ghosts through the underbrush.”
6. Vote of Confidence – Empowering the Party
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*“I support empowering the party—as agents of the Council, not free agents or pets of the dragons.”
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“There must be oversight. Authority without accountability invites disaster.”
🤝 Allies and Antagonists
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Tense with: Lady Laeral Silverhand, Elia
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Quietly supported by: Taern Hornblade
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Publicly disagrees with: Althaea Moonshadow (Harpers)
💼 Strategic Tools
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Can offer the party:
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Political immunity in Neverwinter.
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A personal guard or spy network.
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Gold and access to noble archives.
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Will demand the party act under noble scrutiny if empowered.
🎲 Roleplaying Tips for Luke
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Be commanding but never shout; raise your voice only to cut through noise.
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Interrupt others if you feel sidelined.
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Always seem like you’re five steps ahead.
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Never apologise.
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Consider ending your statements with implied threats or consequences.
Remember: Your goal isn’t to block the party—it’s to make sure you stay in charge of the war effort if they rise in power.
“If the dragons want a voice in our council, perhaps they should found a kingdom.”