CHAPTER 6 | THINGS TO DO IN SHARN 141Things to Do in Sharn ...............................................
Sharn is the largest and most cosmopolitan city
in Khorvaire. Covering all the things that you
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does, as covered in the Appendix!). But here’s
a few things you might want to do during your
time in Sharn.
CELEBRATE
There’s always a celebration in Sharn, whether
it’s a parade in a single district or a festival across
the entire city. Here’s a few to put on your
calendar.
The Ascension (1 Sypheros). A celebration of
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serve as the Voice of the Silver Flame. There are
services at all Silver Flame churches and shrines,
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to help their communities.
Aureon’s Crown (26 Dravago). A celebration
of knowledge. Elders share their knowledge
with the young. Morgrave University holds its
graduate services on this day, and there are
public lectures at the Great Hall of Aureon in
Upper Menthis.
Boldrei’s Feast (9 Rhaan) is a celebration of
community. There are gatherings across the city,
and the wealthy compete to throw the grandest
parties.
Brightblade (12 Nymm). The festival of Dol
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wrestling matches, archery contests, and other
tests of strength and skill. This culminates with a
grand contest of champions at the Cornerstone in
Middle Tavick’s Landing.
Crystalfall (9 Olarune). During the Last War,
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Lower Dura. This devastation can still be seen
today in the district now known as Fallen. On
9 Olarune, people gather to commemorate this
tragedy. There’s a tradition of crafting elaborate
ice sculptures and throwing them into the Dagger
River.
The Day of Mourning (20 Olarune). The
nation of Cyre was destroyed four years ago
on the Day of Mourning. While the Mourning
had an impact on everyone in Khorvaire, this
day is especially important for Cyran survivors.
It is a time when Cyrans come together to
remember their lost kingdom. Some tell stories
or sing traditional songs, ensuring their culture
isn’t forgotten. Others seethe with anger at the
enemies who brought Cyre to this place, and it
can be a time for riots or violence.
Fathen’s Fall (25 Barrakas) commemorates a
priest of the Silver Flame martyred while exposing
hidden lycanthropes in Sharn. It is a time when
followers of the Flame come together, but often
causes tensions with the shifter community.
The Hunt (4 Barrakas). In honor of the
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the city and released into an isolated section of
the Depths. Anyone can participate in the Hunt
by making a donation of 5 gp; the hunter (or
hunting party) who brings down the beast wins a
purse of 500 gp and the blessing of Balinor. The
Hunt can vary; some years multiple beasts are
released and the hunter who catches the most of
them is marked as the victor. Often, though, the
other hunters are a greater threat than the beast!
Long Shadows (26-28 Vult). It’s said that the
power of the Shadow—sinister deity of the Dark
Six—is at its height on these three nights. Wise
people spend these nights indoors with friends,
but those who celebrate the darkness may take to
the streets to prey on the weak and foolish.
The Race of Eight Winds (23 Lharvion)
is an aerial race that takes place around Dura
Quarter. See the sidebar for more information.
Sun’s Blessing (15 Therendor). The festival
of Dol Arrah, this is a day of peace and a time
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The Tain Gala (First Far of each month). The
ir’Tains are the richest and most powerful family
in Sharn. Each month, Celyria ir’Tain holds a
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the social order of the city; those families with
permanent invitations—known as the Sixty—are