Blackstaff Tower

Blackstaff Tower (previously Arunsun Tower; renamed by Khelben in 1322 DR) was the home of Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun in Waterdeep. The foreboding structure is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Waterdeep's Castle Ward. It was also the home of his apprentices and his consort Laeral Silverhand.

After the death of Khelben, his heirs to the title of Blackstaff used the tower as both a home and a place of power. In fact, the tower became so linked to the Blackstaff that, upon the death of their master, the heir must immediately travel to the tower. On at least two occasions, the Blackstaff died outside of the tower and the heir was driven insane until they returned to the tower.

In 1415 DR, the fourth Blackstaff, Krehlan Arunsun, modified Blackstaff Tower using a powerful artifact to allow templates of the spirits of each former Blackstaff to communicate with anyone in the tower, and with the Blackstaff where he or she was. The templates were a permanent illusion of the spirit of each Blackstaff; in visible form, the template appeared as the Blackstaff did in life but with a green glow. While in the tower, the Blackstaff was also aware of every person in the tower or within a few feet of the tower.

Type

Tower, Mage