North Tower

The North Tower, also known as the Trolltower,    was a fortified structure in Waterdeep that stood at the most northerly tip of the city's Sea Ward    and on the western end of the Field Ward.

Location
On its southern side the structure stood along the junction of Trollkill Street and the Street of the Singing Dolphin, directly across from the Sated Satyr and north of the city armory.

On its northern side the structure stood among the Trollyard courtyard, directly across from the Trollfort.

Structure
This structure stood four stories tall, had spires, and was directly connected to the Trollwall that separated the two wards.

Interior
Being a torchtower, North Tower had all the features that were common among them. This included a debriefing room, a small armory, holding cells, storage rooms for the holding of evidence or confiscated items, some bedchambers, and some garderobes.

Additionally, like any major torchtower, it had six small holding cells that could hold up to ten people, which were used in times of trouble.

Activities
Like all other torchtowers, this structure had three beacon-fires that were constantly kept on standby.

Inhabitants
North Tower, like all torchtowers, was manned by members of the City Watch.

Background
It's possible that the origins of the name "Trolltower" derived from the same place as the Trollwall, which was noted as having originally been constructed primarily for the purpose of holding off attacks from trolls north of Waterdeep.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Thornhold