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NORTHEDGE QUARTER                                    LOWER NORTHEDGE

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            IL^MV\]ZMZ[  ]VTM[[ aW]¼ZM QV\MZM[\ML QV Y]ITQ\a     of Lower Northedge don’t look for trouble, and
                                                                 they don’t like it coming to their doorstep. North
            real estate. On the other hand, you never know
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                                                                 though it specializes in simple, everyday goods.
            be hiding a nefarious cult or devilish plot!
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                                                                 population; the Rat’s Nest is a tavern catering to
            UPPER NORTHEDGE                                      shifters, while the Bear’s Rest is a shifter inn.

            This is the perfect place for the noble who can
            IٺWZL I UIVWZ QV \PM KTW]L[ J]\ _IV\[ \W I^WQL       THINGS TO DO IN NORTHEDGE
            the bustle of Upper Central. It’s also home to
                                                                 Settle Down. If you’re looking for a place
            most of the elves of Sharn. In particular, the
                                                                 to live in Sharn, Lower Northedge combines
            district of Shae Lias is a bastion of Aereni culture
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            and traditions. The heart of Shae Lias is Gates
                                                                 than Lower Dura.
            of Passage, which serves as the Aereni embassy
                                                                   Die in Style. The elves of Shae Lias are
            and a temple to the Undying Court. The Oaks is
                                                                 experts in funerary customs and embalming. In
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            Y]ITQ\a° I\ IZQ[\WKZI\QK XZQKM[   <PM >MQT WN        addition, Mayne Jhaelian of the Gates of Passage
                                                                 is one of the few people in Sharn capable of
            Flesh specializes in body art, both traditional
                                                                 raising the dead.
            tattoos and temporary illusions woved directly
                                                                   Find a Patron. There are many eccentric
            into the skin.
                                                                 nobles in Upper Northedge. A patron of the arts
                                                                 could take an interest in the career of a bard
            MIDDLE NORTHEDGE                                     or entertainer. A collector might keep capable
                                                                 adventurers on retainer with the understanding
            This ward caters to the middle class of Sharn,       that they’ll deliver any Dhakaani artifacts they
            with a wide range of comfortable housing.            come across in their travels. You never know
            Dwarves make up the majority of the population,      _PI\ JMVMÅ\[ I XI\ZWV _QTT XZW^QLM# I\ \PM TMI[\
            especially in the district of Holdfast. In contrast   they can give you an introduction to high society.
            to Highhold in Upper Dura, the dwarves of
            Holdfast have deep roots in Sharn and feel
            no strong connection to the Mror Holds or its
            traditions. High Hope is a temple district; while
            the most impressive churches and shrines are
            located in Upper Central, it’s commonly known
            that if you’re looking for a truly devoted priest,
            you should go to High Hope.















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