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Dura is a quarter of extremes, from the nearly idyllic at The hub of Sharn's entertainment industry and home
mosphere of Upper Dura, down to the danger of Lower to Breland's largest university, Menthis Plateau is· one
Dura. Among its attractions and diversions are these: of the most diverse quarters in Sharn. Whether you're
Gamble. Legal gambling is heavily taxed in the city and looking for classical theater, a fine bookstore, or an ille
limited in its scope. Dura is the place to find a wide gal fighting ring, Menthis has something to offer.
range of shadier and more profitable games.
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cellent source for exotic goods, legal or otherwise. Elegant and civilized, Upper Menthis is home to four of
Clifftop, in Upper Dura, caters to adventurers and has the finest theaters in Breland: the cutting-edge Art Tem
a reasonable selection of magical goods. ple, the colorful Khavish Theater, the traditional Grand
Bend the law. Looking for a fence or need to hire an Stage, and the open-air Stargazer Theater, as well as
assassin? Lower Dura is the nexus for criminal activi the Kavarrah Concert Hall.
ties in Sharn. The shops in Upper Menthis deal mainly in fine food,
Talk about the race. The inhabitants of Dura are de fashion, and exotic goods. For instance, in the Seventh
voted to the Race of Eight Winds and are always will Tower district, Window on Yesterday, Echoes of the
ing to discuss the latest news. Past, the Mekdall Gallery, and Cloud Antiquities all
Suffer a terrible accident. The Sharn Watch ignores buy and sell interesting antiques and trinkets from dis
much of Lower Dura. Stories circulate continuously tant lands.
about dragonmarked houses and mad wizards con The district of Den'iyas is a gnome neighborhood
ducting dangerous experiments in Lower Dura with that provides a glimpse into the culture of Zilargo. Da
out interference from the law. vandi Fine Tailoring is the source of some of the finest
glamerweave clothing in Khorvaire, and the district also
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Art Temple This theater is renowned for its avant-garde techni u es and subjects. University, Upper
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Davandi Fine In addition to being the city councilor representing Upper Menthis, the gnome Thurik Den'iyas, Upper
Tailoring Davandi is an accomplished tailor and magewright who produces the finest glamerweave Menthis
clothing available in Sharn.
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Dezina u seum Attached to Morgrave University, this building displays the relics recovered on the univer U n iversity, p per
of Antiquities sity's many expeditions. Menthis
Golden Horn This wealthy inn includes a library, a few large meeting rooms, and a small concert hall. U n iversity, Upper
Performing at the Horn is an excellent opportunity for aspiring bards. Menthis
Grand Stage This stage hosts grand performances of the beloved classics of Galifar, along with more University, Upper
modern works that follow classical traditions. M e nthis
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G r eat Hall of Sham's largest temple to the Sovereign Aureon, the r eat Hall celebrates knowledge and University, Upper
Aureon learning. The clergy are sages and savants in a wide variety of fields. Menthis
Khavish Theater Established by and for gnomes, the Khavish has ample seating for small creat r es, and its Den'iyas, Upper
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shows make extensive use of l lusions. Menthis
Little Xen'drik This area of small shops deals in antiquities and relics recovered from Xen'drik and the ru Seventh Tower,
ins below Sharn. Cloud Antiquities specializes in giant artifacts, while the Mekdall Gallery Upper Menthis
deals in ancient elven and drow goods. Windows on Yesterday looks for items with histori
cal significance, and Echoes of the Past deals in magic items with practical uses.
Sharn Opera Performances at the Sharn Opera are one of the most highbrow forms of entertainment in University, Upper
House the city. Menthis
Stargazer Theater This open-air theater focuses on popular entertainment with family appeal. University, p per
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Classic Theater A small and inexpensive theater, the Classic performs only works written before the start Smoky Towers,
of the Last War. M i ddle Menthis
The Burning Ring The Ring offers blood sport and gladiatorial co m b at. These dangerous matches aren't Lower e nthis
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sanctioned by law, and the Burning Ring constantly changes locations to avoid the Sharn
Watch. It's always last seen somewher e in Lower Menthis.
Diamond Theater A cheap theater once known for bawdy humor, the Diamond has gained fame due to its Downstairs,
playwright in residence and has produced several plays about the impact of the Last War. Lower Menthis
Ten Torches The cheapest ticket in Sham's theater scene, Ten Torches alternates between lowbrow Torchfire, Lower
comedy and bizarre shows that no respectable theater would stage. Menthis
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