Blackstaff Tower
Blackstaff Tower is the home of Vajra Safahr, The Blackstaff of Waterdeep. The forbidding structure is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Castle Ward of Waterdeep. The tower was protected against scrying magic. Its original owner was Khelben Arunsun, a very powerful wizard who died under unknown circumstances.
Purpose / Function
This building was the home to The Blackstaff and their students. Vajra Safahr teaches magic to aspiring wizards, like an academy.
Architecture
Blackstaff Tower's main entrance was on Swords Street. There was also an apprentice's gate, through which apprentices could gain access by touching the gate with a left palm. The tower was surrounded by a 20-foot wall.
The tower appeared to be made out of smooth black stone, with no windows or doors. From the outside, the structure appeared to be a three-story stone tower, but inside, there were at least a dozen more levels, and some of these could only be reached by magical means. Everything connected to the central stairwell, although magical passwords were required to transport to certain areas of this stairwell. The three levels visible from the outside were all freely accessible via simply using the stairs.
The tower had the ability to repair itself, along with its outer walls and gates, when damaged, and this process could be helped along by Laeral Silverhand. After an attack in which a wall was demolished, the tower was back to normal the same day.
Type
Tower, Mage
Parent Location
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