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.