Melinter's Court
'''Melinter's Court''' is located in Dock Ward, Waterdeep.
Behind (east of) The Hanged Man tavern, this dark courtyard is often full of pipe smoke, as philosophers spill out of the tavern, tankards in hand, to continue debates begun inside. Named for the evil mage who, a decade or so ago, formed a gang of thieves that met here to plan their villainy, this courtyard continues to be used from time to time by the evil mages who were once Melinter's apprentices.
Melinter is dead, but at times mages arrive at night, sleep any patrons in the courtyard, and meet to plan dark deeds. I couldn't find anyone willing to tell me very much about these wizards, but I did hear the names Azibar of the Seven Skulls, Felibarr Blacklance, and Onshall Goldcloak mentioned.