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LI FESTYLE N D ST N D ARDS OF LIVI N G The Panaceum has an altar that can be used to per­
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I n Sharn, s i n any large community, different segments form raise dead, but this service isn't without its risks.
of the population occupy different places in the economic Sometimes the wrong spirit returns to a body, or ma­
spectrum. The terms that D&D uses to quantify lifestyle levolent ghosts or wraiths might escape from the neth­
expenses-wretched, squalid, poor, modest, comfortable, erworld along with the person being raised. Before the
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wealthy, and aristocratic (see "Expenses" n chapter 5 of healers take gold to perform a resurrection, j orasco
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the Player's Handbook)-are also used in this chapter as adept will first cast augury. If this divination indicates
an indicator of what it costs for someone to live in a given looming disaster, the adept will reject the request.
area, and also of the costs of goods and services there.
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For n stance, a restaurant that is said to serve food A few divine spellcasters in Sharn can raise the dead,
of comfortable quality is one where a patron who lives notably the high priest of the Undying Court in Shae
a comfortable lifestyle (or better) can afford anything Lias. These devout clerics rarely sell their services,
on the menu. however, and the high priest would need a compelling
reason to help someone who has different beliefs.
E D UCATION AND RESEAR H HOLIDAYS
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Morgrave University, though not the most respectable There's always a celebration happening or about to hap­
institution of higher learning in Khorvaire, has an ex­ pen in Sharn, whether it's a parade in a single district or
tensive library that boasts definitive collections of lore a festival that ranges across the entire city. Here are a
in certain fields, particularly arcana, dungeoneering, few special occasions to put on your calendar.
geography, and history. Characters seeking knowledge
in any of these fields or others ought to be able to find re­ THE TA N GALA (FIRST FAR OF EACH MONTH)
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sources in the library to aid their search. The university The ir'Tains are the richest and most powerful family in
is an excellent source of sages who hire their services Sharn. Each month, Lady Celyria ir'Tain holds a ball at
out on a short- or long-term basis. Even those who pro­ her Skyway mansion. The guest list defines the current
fess to be sages but have no connection to the university social order of the city; those families who hold perma­
tend to cluster around Morgrave, with their homes and nent invitations, known as the Sixty, are the de facto roy­
businesses almost all located in the University, Den'iyas, alty of Sharn. Celyria does invite unusual guests and at­
and Ivy Towers districts of Upper Menthis. tractions each month, and an up-and-coming entertainer
Another important site for certain kinds of research is or a renowned folk hero might catch her notice.
the City Archive, in the Highest Towers district of Upper
Central. The archive contains exhaustive historical doc­ CRYSTALFALL (9 0LARUNE)
uments of Sharn; birth, death, and marriage records; During the Last War, saboteurs caused a floating tower
and copies of legal documents such as identification to fall into Lower Dura. This devastation can still be
papers and letters of marque issued in the city. Access seen today in the district now known as Fallen. On 9
to these records, however, is more restricted than to the Olarune, people gather to remember those who were
contents of the Morgrave library. lost that day. Many of them carry on a tradition of craft­
Those who want to further their research through ing elaborate ice sculptures and throwing them into the
some hands-on experience might find undiscovered lore Dagger River.
in the lowest regions of Sharn, where sewers and tun­
nels snake through ancient ruins. Similarly, the crypts THE DAY OF MOURNING (20 0LARUNE)
of the City of the Dead might hold some relevant histori­ The nation of Cyre was destroyed in 994 YK on this
cal information. date, known as the Day of Mourning. Although that
event had an impact on everyone in Khorvaire, this day
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S H OPPING E NTERS of remembrance is especially significant to Cyran sur­
vivors. It is a time when Cyrans come together to recall
Sharn contains a number of major shopping districts. their lost kingdom. Some tell stories or sing traditional
The Tradefair district in Middle Central focuses on songs, ensuring that their culture isn't forgotten. Other
top-quality goods-everything you'll need to maintain a survivors still seethe with anger at the enemies who
wealthy or aristocratic lifestyle. North Market in Lower brought Cyre down, and thus far the holiday has been
Northedge has a fine selection of common goods. Al­ marked by a brief upturn in violence.
most anything can be found in the Bazaar of Middle
Dura, as long as you're not concerned about the origin of SUN'S BLESSING (15 THERENDOR)
secondhand goods. Tavick's Market in Middle Tavick's The festival of Doi Arr ah is a day of peace and a time
Landing is a center for produce and other goods brought when enemies are urged to find a peaceful resolution to
in from the farms and artisan workshops outside Sharn. their conflicts. It's one of the safest days in the city for
visitors and residents alike.
H E ALING
House Jorasco operates houses of healing throughout AUREON'S CROWN (26 DRAV A GO)
the city, largely in the middle and upper wards. The Elders share their knowledge with the young during
Panaceum in Dragon Towers (Middle Central) is the this celebration. Morgrave University holds its graduate
primary Jorasco enclave. The houses' services use the services on this day, and a day-long schedule of public
prices in this book's introduction. lectures is presented at the Great Hall of Aureon in Up­
per Menthis.

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