Central Plateau
The power and wealth of Sharn are concentrated in Central Plateau. Whether you're looking to deal with powerful merchants, city councilors, dragonmarked barons, or the ambassadors of other nations, Central Plateau is the place where big deals are made.
Upper Central
Gold and power flow down from Upper Central. The district of Highest Towers is the seat of government, where city hall and the municipal archives are located. The Erathisan is the name of both the central financial district and the grand temple of Erathis that dominates it. This district also houses the Kundarak Bank of Sharn and the Vaults, House Kundarak's ostensibly impenetrable storage facility. Some of Sharn's wealthiest citizens live in the Mithral Tower district, and Platinum Heights is the most expensive market district in Sharn. It has fewer shops than the Bazaar of Dura, but if you're looking for top-quality goods or services, there's no finer - or more expensive - source to be found.Middle Central
This part of the city is a center for intrigue. The district of Ambassador Towers contains embassies and consulate from the Five Nations, as well as Port Nyanzaru, Ravnica, and the Lhazaar Principalities. Ambassador Towers is also home to the King's Citadel, the headquarters of Brelish intelligence. Across the ward, the district of Dragon Towers holds the primary enclaves of the dragonmarked houses. The Primal Towers district has the grandest temples in Sharn. Although these temples are the locations of grand ceremonies and celebrations, many of the most devout priests serve in the city's smaller shrines.Lower Central
This district is peaceful and largely residential; it's the safest and most pleasant of the lower wards. Goods and services are largely priced for those with a comfortable lifestyle, and the Sharn Watch is plentiful and well paid. The district of Boldrei's Hearth has many reasonably priced inns (most run by House Ghallanda), and Ollandra's Kitchen has a wide assortment of taverns and restaurant's. Myshan Gardens is a residential district that caters to affluent artists, while Vallia Towers has a large community of half-elves.Important Districts
District | Description | Location |
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Highest Towers | The seat of city government, this district is also where airships arrive and depart. | Upper Central |
Erathisan | Named for the great temple of Erathis that lies at its center, this district is dedicated to wealth and finance. Moneychangers, banks, and grand vaults are found here, in addition to the estates of powerful merchants. | Upper Central |
Platinum Heights | Catering to Sharn's elite, this district provides a wide range of shops and services to the wealthy. | Upper Central |
Skysedge Park | Home to three sprawling rooftop parks, this district provides a touch of wilderness in the heart of the city. A small community of immigrants from the Eldeen Reaches maintains these groves and gardens. | Upper Central |
Ambassa-dor Towers | This district contains the embassies to the Five Nations, along with the Lhazaar Principalities, Port Nyanzaru, and Ravnica. It's also the seat of the Citadel and home to the Brelish Museum of Fine Art. | Middle Central |
Dragon Towers | This is the primary place to do business with representatives of the dragonmarked houses. All the houses have outposts here, and Cannith South has their primary enclave in Dragon Towers. | Middle Central |
Primal Towers | A district filled with a vast assortment of temples and shrines. It is home to the two most important temples in Sharn: the Pavilion of the Father (a temple to Heliod) and the Cathedral of the Cleansing Flame (a temple to Sarenrae). | Middle Central |
Sword Point | This garrison district houses the forces that police and defend Central Plateau, including the Sharn Watch and a detachment of the royal army. | Middle Central |
Tradefair | A merchant district offering legal goods and services of modest quality. | Middle Central |
Boldrei's Hearth | A haven for travelers, this district contains reliable inns of decent quality. | Lower Central |
Olladra's Kitchen | Neither the best nor worst Sharn has to offer, Olladra's Kitchen is home to a wide number of taverns and restaurants. | Lower Central |
Noteworthy Locations
Location | Description | District |
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Aurora Gallery | The most prestigious auction house in Sharn, Aurora deals in magic items, and exotic finds from Chult, and other wonders. | Platinum Heights, Upper Central |
City Archive | This enormous edifice holds the historical and legal records of Sharn and the surrounding regions. | Highest Towers, Upper Central |
Council Hall | The seat of the city government and the site of the City Council meetings. The council meets weekly, and visitors can watch from the gallery. | Highest Towers, Upper Central |
Gray Dragon Inn | This inn provides up-scale lodging for those who can afford it. | Platinum Towers, Upper Central |
The Erathisan | The temple of Erathis is an ostentatious display of wealth and a popular tourist attraction since many believe praying at the Erathisan ensures success in society. | Erathisan, Upper Central |
Kundarak Bank of Sharn | This is the largest bank in Sharn and the center of House Kundarak urban operations in the city. | Erathisan, Upper Central |
Lyrander Tower | All airship travel to and from Sharn passes through the docking spires of Lyrander Tower, the house's primary enclave in Sharn. | Highest Towers, Upper Central |
Sannid's | One of Sharn's most celebrated restaurants, Sannid's serves Brelish cuisine of the highest quality and has a legendary wine cellar. | Platinum Towers, Upper Central |
The Vaults | Located below the Kundarak Bank, the Vaults are Kundarak's heavily guarded storage facility. | Erathisan, Upper Central |
Wayfinder Foundation | The guildhall for Eli Vanto's legendary association of explorers. | Erathisan, Upper Central |
Brelish Museum of Fine Art | The museum displays work produced by Brelish artists and relics recovered from Chult. | Ambassador Towers, Middle Central |
Cathedral of the Cleansing Flame | The central temple of Sarenrae serves both as a templar garrison and the site of grand rituals and celebrations. | Primal Towers, Middle Central |
The Citadel | The headquarters of the King's Citadel, Breland's elite military, and intelligence service. The Citadel is also a high-security holding facility before prisoners are transferred to Dreadhold. | Ambassador Towers, Middle Central |
The Panaceum | The largest House Jorasco enclave in Sharn provides high-priced healing services to all who can pay for them. | Dragon Towers, Middle Central |
Pavilion of the Father | The center for worship of Heliod is a grand open tower surrounded by 12 statues, each dedicated to one of the months | Primal Towers, Middle Central |
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