If players return the gold to the City Watch, they earn the title of "Heroes of Waterdeep." This grants them high-level political favors and potentially a 10% finders fee (50,000 gp)—plenty for renovations.
Dragon Heist ends at Level 5, which is the perfect "jumping-off" point for several official and homebrew paths. 1. The Direct Sequel: Dungeon of the Mad Mage The most common path is descending into Undermountain . dragon media after the heist
“You’re the only one who hasn’t signed the release form. Don’t be difficult. — Legal Dept, Dragon Media” If players return the gold to the City
Longer-term implications
This case, alongside a similar $25 million victory against TickBox TV, signaled the end of the "fully loaded" streaming box era. Studios shifted their focus from individual users to the facilitators—the media companies selling the "keys" to the heist. The Shift Toward Legitimacy The Direct Sequel: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
