Upon becoming a full member of the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors, an arcanist is entitled to vote on issues before the entire membership, use the order's library and workrooms (though access to these facilities is not assured), and replenish material components at cost.
Membership in the Order incurs the following duties and responsibilities:
- Monthly membership dues of 25 gp, payable up to 1 year in advance
- Obedience to the rulings of the guild masters
- Aid to other members in time of need. This normally means aiding other order members who are in danger, but can mean aiding them in their other endeavors as well.
- Defense of the city of Waterdeep when called upon by the Masters or legitimate authorities of the Waterdhavian government
- Devotion of personal time and energy to the Order
Some members in fact make a career out of protecting the city and its citizens from dangers. From serving as a fireguard in a warehouse full of valuables, to service as a spellguard for a noble, wealthy merchant, or visiting dignitary, a member can earn up to 15 dragons per night of service.
Additionally, members of the Order can find employ as Watch Wizards of the City Watch.
Watch Wizards pride themselves on bringing in their quarry alive and unharmed to suffer the full majesty of the law. It is a fundamental tenet of the Watch Wizards that they do not slay lawbreakers, however easy it might be to do so in order to effect a capture.
Over the years, the Order has created or acquired a collection of nonlethal spells useful for detaining criminals inside the city without causing damage to property and innocent bystanders. Order members who volunteer as spellguards are given this book on loan to copy, so they can add the unique spells herein to their spellbooks. It is otherwise kept in the Tower of the Order.