Description
This winged statue bore the head of a hawk. It bears much resemblance to an Aarakocra. Its left arm is extended out toward the north, palm forward as if in a gesture to say, "Stop". The right arm and the left foot were broken up for building material and the statue was hollowed out to form the Sparaunt Tower. The tower was accessed via a bell in the courtyard: after it was rung, a door guard lowered a rope ladder for residents or invited guests.
Location
The statue can be found in the Castle Ward (Waterdeep).
History
It was brought low during its rampage across the city, and now it tilts decidedly toward the northeast due to a missing right foot- long ago broken up for building rubble, along with its right arm.
The body bas been hollowed out and turned into a tower shared by several wealthy tenants, which is officially known as Sparaunt Tower after its owner. The statue's left hand extends over a courtyard to the north, wherein lies the entrance of a tunnel carved through the arm. Visitors and residents can ring a bell in the courtyard, whereupon a door guard acknowledges the ringer and lowers a rope ladder for tenants and expected guests (or a rope chair that is drawn up for guests who are infirm or laden with heavy items).
Recently a restaurant called the Soaring Delights that used to only cater to the residents of the tower has opened up to the general public. The party visited the establishment during their search for Jerry's Treasure.