Deathsgate
Officially, Deathsgate takes its name from its proximity to Halden’s Tomb; a massive bridge connects the district to the necropolis, and funerary services are often held in the small temples of the district. But over the centuries, Deathsgate has become a home for those who challenge death on a daily basis—explorers, adventurers, and mercenaries of all stripes. Whether they are looking for companionship, spellcasting, or equipment, a party of adventurers should be able to find what they seek in Deathsgate.
Like its counterpart in Upper Dura, Clifftop, Deathsgate offers an exceptional range of services, but these are rarely the best the city has to offer. Many magic items are available, but the ceiling on prices keeps characters from acquiring exceptionally powerful items. However, the shops of Deathsgate are more than happy to buy or sell partially used charged items. The pawnshops generally offer 45% of value for almost any sort of goods, except those that are obviously stolen. Occasionally a fence can be found here, though usually this requires a trip to Dragoneyes or Lower Dura.
While similar to Clifftop in many respects, Deathsgate has a less savory reputation. While the explorers of Clifftop often seek to gain knowledge or to help people in need, Deathsgate caters to those who simply love gold or bloodshed. The people of Deathsgate are not necessarily evil—but they don’t care about the moral consequences of their actions.
Demographics
Lower Class.
Guilds and Factions
Deathsgate Guild.
Dragonmarked Enclaves: Jorasco, Deneith, and Sivis.
Points of interest
- Temples (Silver Flame, Sovereign Host)
- Shrines (Dol Dorn, Olladra, the Mockery)
- Average lodging (25)
- Poor lodging (45)
- Average food (20): Redblade's
- Poor food (60)
- Upscale trade (3): Karr'Aashta's Investigations, Ancient Blades, Maynar's Menagerie
- Average trades (25): Dark Words, Bottled Silver
- Poor trades (60): The Labyrinth
- Average services (20)
- Poor services (60)
- Average residences (20)
- Poor residences (80)
- Deathsgate Guild
- The Guild of Starlight and Shadow
Architecture
People from all walks of life and all corners of Khorvaire can be found in Deathsgate. Former soldiers and war wizards rub shoulders with explorers and aspiring artificers, and conversations in half a dozen languages can be heard at any given moment.
Type
District
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