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hosts a number of businesses that specialize in alchemy, S H OWS N M E N T H I S
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illusion, or divination. Visitors should be aware that in­ d8 Event
trigue is the primary pastime in Den'iyas, and that hap­
less adventures can easily find themselves pulled into Tira's Tears. A speculative drama about the founder of
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intricate schemes or feuds. the Church of the Silver Flame. (Grand Stage, p per
Upper Menthis also contains the University district, Menthis)
home to Breland's finest institutions of learning. More 2 Facade. A comedy of errors about a family of change­
information about this district can be found in chapter 1. lings, involving a tangled web of mistaken identities.
(Art Temple, Upper Menthis)
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3 Five Lives. A bitter reflection on the tragedy of the
Middle Menthis boasts the most diverse population of Last War, as seen through the eyes of five soldiers.
any ward in Sham. The Little Plains district is the desti­ Written by up-and-coming playwright Luca Syara.
nation for halfling immigrants from the Talenta Plains. (Diamond Theater, Lower Menthis)
Cassan Bridge has a significant population of ores and 4 Califar Triumphant. A beloved history based on the
half-ores from the Shadow Marches. Immigrants from legendary king and the conflict that established the
the Lhazaar Principalities have settled in the Warden
Towers district, which is primarily a garrison for the Kingdom of Galifar. (Classic Theater, Middle Menthis)
Sham Watch. The district of Smoky Towers had a sig­ 5 The Late Count. A comic opera by the bard Kessler,
nificant Cyran community even before the Last War; revolving around a Karrnathi count who is resurrected
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now, this area has become a haven for Cyrans wealthy as a zombie. (Sharn Opera House, p per Menthis)
enough to escape the refugee camps of High Walls. 6 The Carnival of Shadows. House Phiarlan's traveling
One of the most prominent attractions In Smoky Tow­ circus, a mesmerizing blend of illusions, physical arts,
ers is the Classic Theater. The place lives up to its name and exotic beasts. The traveling troupe always visits
by staging only traditional works written before the start Smoky Towers (Middle Menthis).
of the Last War. Although the Grand Stage in the Uni­ 7 The Brelish Symphony Orchestra. A performance of
versity district also performs more recent works echo­ some of the finest works of Seventh Century Brelish
ing the classical style, the Classic has a stated policy of
not even considering new works. composers. (Kavarrah Concert Hall, Upper Menthis)
The Everbright district might be of particular interest 8 Reflection. A one-person show performed by the
to adventurers. A wide assortment of magewrights ply changeling Adi, exploring the multitudes that exist
their trade here, and the shops have a good selection within us all. (Ten Torches, Lower Menthis)
of magic items (of common and uncommon rarity). The
people of Middle Menthis are law-abiding folk; visitors TH I N G S To D o I N M E N T H I S
looking for spellcasters to help with illegal activities or PLATEAU
who want to sell stolen artifacts will likely have better
luck in Lower Dura. Any list of attractions that tries to summarize what
Menthis Plateau has to offer, even without considering
LO E R M E N T H I S all the performance events, is doomed to be incomplete.
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Of the countless possibilities, some of the most popular
Providing cheap entertainment for the masses, Lower
Menthis is crowded. The Firelight district is filled with reasons to come here are the following:
sketchy taverns and theaters ranging from the innocent Consult a sage. Morgrave University might not be the
to the risque, as well as gambling halls, brothels, and finest institute of learning in Khorvaire, but it's the
spontaneous performances in the streets. best Sham has to offer. Whether you want to conduct
Lower Menthis is also home to the Burning Ring, a your own research in the library or find a specialist in
fight club where spectators bet on amateur gladiators. goblin history, Morgrave likely has what you need.
Technically illegal, the Burning Ring moves around Go into show business. Menthis has a wide range of
the ward. Competitors are armed but unarmored; performance venues, from the Grand Stage to the
matches continue until a contestant yields, but fatalities many taverns of Lower Menthis. In addition to enjoy­
do happen. ing the entertainment, you could try to find work-ei­
ther showcasing your artistic talents on stage or dis­
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WHAT'S ON H E BILL? playing another sort of prowess in the Burning Ring.
Join an expedition. Scholars at Morgrave often spon­
People come from across Breland to experience the
Menthis art scene. All manner of entertainment can be sor expeditions to Xen'drik and into the ruins below
fo und in this quarter, from bawdy Lower Menthis events Sham. Cyran nobles in Smoky Towers sometimes
to the traditional works of the Classic Theater in Middle hire brave souls to venture into the Mournland to re­
Menthis. The Shows in Menthis table provides a sam­ claim lost treasures.
pling of the many performances staged in Men this. See other cultures. Den'iyas brings a touch of Zilargo
to Sham. You might find a clawfoot raptor running
down the streets in Little Plains, or a Gatekeeper
druid casting bones on Cassan Bridge.

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