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The Forgotten Realms is a vast and detailed fantasy world, most famously known as a campaign setting for the popular tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Created by Canadian writer and game designer Ed Greenwood, it has evolved from a personal project into one of the most beloved and enduring fictional universes.

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Waterdeep's Peaktop Aerie
Waterdeep's Peaktop Aerie
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### Waterdeep's Peaktop Aerie: A Majestic Bastion in the City of Splendors Perched atop the highest peak of Mount Waterdeep, the Peaktop Aerie serves as the proud and strategic home of the city's famed Griffon Cavalry. Located within the prestigious Castle Ward, this impressive facility is a symbol of Waterdeep's military might and vigilance, offering breathtaking views and a formidable defense for the Crown of the North. The Aerie is more than just a stable for the majestic griffons; it is a bustling military outpost and the headquarters for the elite riders who form this special unit of the City Guard. Here, the noble beasts are trained, housed, and cared for, ready to take to the skies at a moment's notice to patrol the city and its surrounding territories. The high-altitude location provides an unparalleled advantage for reconnaissance and rapid deployment, ensuring the safety of Waterdeep from both aerial and terrestrial threats.

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### A Glimpse of Waterdeep's Peaktop Aerie Perched at the highest point of Mount Waterdeep, the Peaktop Aerie is a formidable and functional structure, serving as the headquarters and roost for the city's famed Griffon Cavalry. While detailed official descriptions of its architecture are sparse, its prominent location and purpose allow for a vivid picture of its likely appearance, blending military necessity with the grandeur of the City of Splendors. The Aerie is often referred to as a "lookout tower and griffon-steed eyrie," suggesting a structure that is both a fortified watchtower and a series of specialized enclosures for the griffons. Its primary construction would likely be of stone quarried from Mount Waterdeep itself, giving it a natural and integrated look with its mountainous surroundings. The architecture would prioritize defensibility and ease of access for its flying cavalry.

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