Trollskull Manor

Trollskull Manor was one of the largest buildings of Trollskull Alley in the North Ward of Waterdeep.

Location
The building was located at the corner of Saerdoun Street and the north entrance of Trollskull Alley.

Structure
The manor was four stories tall with a basement. It had numerous balconies, five chimneys, and a turret. Numerous entries provided access into the building from Trollskull alley and the alley's north entrance.

Interior
The ground floor consisted of a large taproom, a kitchen, and a pantry from where the basement could be accessed. The upper floors contained numerous bedrooms, bathrooms, and studies.

History
The historic building was originally a tavern kept by the half-elf Lif.

Following Lif's death, Trollskull Manor fell into abandon. It was bought by Volothamp Geddarm sometime in the early 1490s DR. Volo intended to investigate the manor as part of research for his book Volo's Guide to Spirits and Specters. An unsuccessful attempt to purchase the building was also made by Emmek Frewn, but he was outbid by Volo.

Inhabitants
By the, the abandoned building was haunted by Lif's poltergeist. Lif could not abandon his former life's work of maintaining the tavern and his spirit could only be appeased if the place was restored to its former functions.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Waterdeep: Dragon Heist