Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

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136 CHAPTER 6 | MENTHIS PLATEAU QUARTER


Menthis Plateau Quarter ...........................................

The hub of Sharn’s entertainment industry and
home to Breland’s largest university, Menthis
Plateau is one of the most diverse quarters in
Sharn. Whether you’re looking for classical
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UPPER MENTHIS
Elegant and civilized, Upper Menthis is home
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cutting-edge Art Temple, colorful Khavish
Theater, traditional Grand Stage, and the open-
air Stargazer Theater, along with the Kavarrah
Concert Hall. It’s the location of Morgrave
University. It includes upscale shops with a focus
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a gnome district known as “Little Zilargo.”
Adventurers who visit Den’iyas should be careful
not to get involved in the many intrigues and feuds
that play out between the gnome residents.

MIDDLE MENTHIS
This ward is the most diverse in Sharn, and
includes communities drawn from across
Khorvaire. The Little Plains district draws
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orcs and half-orcs from the Shadow Marches.
Immigrants from the Lhazaar Principalities
have settled in Warden Towers. And Smoky
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before the Last War; this has become a haven
for Cyrans wealthy enough to avoid the refugee
camps of High Walls. This results in a diverse
array of cuisine, entertainment, and services
drawing on the traditions of these places.
The Everbright district may be of particular
interest to adventurers. This is a hub for mystical
goods and services. There’s a wide assortment of
magewrights, and the shops have a good selection
of common and uncommon magic items. With

that said, the people of Middle Menthis are
law-abiding folk; if you’re looking for spellcasters
to help you with illegal activities or want to sell
stolen artifacts, you should turn to Lower Dura.

LOWER MENTHIS
Providing cheap entertainment to the masses,
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taverns and theaters ranging from the innocent to
the risque. There are gambling halls, brothels, and
spontaneous performances in the streets. Lower
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club where spectators bet on amateur gladiators.
Technically illegal, the Burning Ring moves
around the ward. Competitors are armed but
unarmored; matches continue until a contestant
yields, but fatalities do happen.

THINGS TO DO IN MENTHIS PLATEAU
Consult a Sage. Morgrave University may not
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to conduct your own research in the library or to
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manifest zones, Morgrave is your best option.
Show Business. Menthis has a host of
performance venues, from the Grand Stage to the
many taverns of Lower Menthis. Spontaneous
street performances are common throughout the
quarter. In addition to enjoying the entertainment,
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showcasing your artistic talents on stage or
displaying your prowess in the Burning Ring.
Join an Expedition. Scholars at Morgrave
often sponsor expeditions to Xen’drik and into
the ruins below Sharn. Cyran nobles in Smoky
Towers look for brave souls to venture into the
Mournland to reclaim lost treasures.
Cultural Exchange. Den’iyas brings a touch
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raptor running down the streets in Little Plains,
or a Gatekeeper druid casting bones on Cassan
Bridge.
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