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MENTHIS PLATEAU QUARTER that said, the people of Middle Menthis are
law-abiding folk; if you’re looking for spellcasters
to help you with illegal activities or want to sell
The hub of Sharn’s entertainment industry and
stolen artifacts, you should turn to Lower Dura.
home to Breland’s largest university, Menthis
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taverns and theaters ranging from the innocent to
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spontaneous performances in the streets. Lower
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club where spectators bet on amateur gladiators.
cutting-edge Art Temple, colorful Khavish
Technically illegal, the Burning Ring moves
Theater, traditional Grand Stage, and the open-
around the ward. Competitors are armed but
air Stargazer Theater, along with the Kavarrah
unarmored; matches continue until a contestant
Concert Hall. It’s the location of Morgrave
yields, but fatalities do happen.
University. It includes upscale shops with a focus
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glamerweave in Sharn can be found in Den’iyas,
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Show Business. Menthis has a host of
This ward is the most diverse in Sharn, and
performance venues, from the Grand Stage to the
includes communities drawn from across
many taverns of Lower Menthis. Spontaneous
Khorvaire. The Little Plains district draws
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orcs and half-orcs from the Shadow Marches.
showcasing your artistic talents on stage or
Immigrants from the Lhazaar Principalities
displaying your prowess in the Burning Ring.
have settled in Warden Towers. And Smoky
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often sponsor expeditions to Xen’drik and into
before the Last War; this has become a haven
the ruins below Sharn. Cyran nobles in Smoky
for Cyrans wealthy enough to avoid the refugee
Towers look for brave souls to venture into the
camps of High Walls. This results in a diverse
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array of cuisine, entertainment, and services
Cultural Exchange. Den’iyas brings a touch
drawing on the traditions of these places.
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The Everbright district may be of particular
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interest to adventurers. This is a hub for mystical
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goods and services. There’s a wide assortment of
Bridge.
magewrights, and the shops have a good selection
of common and uncommon magic items. With

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