Upper Northedge
Upper Northedge is the perfect place for the noble who can afford a manor in the clouds but wants to avoid the bustle of Upper Central. The districts of Crystal Bridge and Oak Towers are filled with spire-topped manors and grand estates. A host of rooftop parks and gardens provide lovely spaces to sit and reflect.
Shae Lias is arguably the most remarkable district of Upper Northedge. Its population is largely composed of elves, and it is a bastion of Aereni culture and traditions. The heart of Shae Lias is the Gates of Passage, a grand structure that is both the Aereni embassy and a temple to the Undying Court. The priests of the Undying Court don’t share this information with outsiders, but many residents believe that an actual member of the Court—an ancient undead elf possessing vast knowledge and divine power—resides in the temple.
Other points of interest in Shae Lias include the Oaks, one of the finest restaurants in Sharn, which serves food of the highest quality (and priced accordingly). The Veil of Flesh specializes in Aereni body art, in the form of both traditional tattoos and temporary illusions woven directly into the skin. The business known as Nightshade might be the most unusual watering hole in Sharn, doubling as apothecary and tavern; the house specialty is beverages tainted with weak poisons, designed to take the imbiber to the very edge of death.
Northedge, one of the quietest regions within Sharn, is a residential quarter. Most of its inhabitants are crafters and commoners, people who make an honest living within the great city. As a result, it is an uncommon destination for adventurers.
However, a variety of tradesfolk and artisans work out of their North edge homes, and it is possible that a party will be recommended to one of the Northedge specialists.
In addition, if an adventurer wants to take up residence within Sharn, the prices in Northedge are quite reasonable. Finally, while Northedge is known as a peaceful region, this calm façade can make an excellent cover for sinister activities. In other words, Northedge makes a perfect hiding place for a master villain, a nefarious cult, or a cunning spy.
(U) Northedge
Shae Lias (Elf Residential)
The Gates of Passage
The House of Repose
The Oaks
Nightshade
The Silver Bough
The Winding Root
The Veil of Flesh
Crystal Bridge (Residential)
Haras Kant
Ilia Merith
Oak Towers (Residential)
Stormwind Keep
Notable NPCs
Dantian d'Lyrandar
Haras Kant
Ilia Merith
Councilor Maza ir'Thadian
Mayne Jhaelian, High Priest of the Passage
Tanar Mendyrian
Upper Northedge Ward
d100
Encounter
01-19
The party comes across the The Veil of Flesh, a tattoo and piercing parlor, and the owner offers a free tattoo.
20-38
An Elven noble within arm's reach is about to be hit by a speeding carriage. If the player's help, they are rewarded with a meal at The Oaks, one of the fanciest restaurants in the city.
39-57
A player finds a discarded dagger in the street. The blade is still dripping with fresh blood.
58-74
A passing bird takes care of business while flying over the party. Luckily, a nearby magewright sees what happened and cleans them up for free.
75-90
A likely inebriated man in sailor attire is being physically removed from the ward by two guards, and neither of them seem phased when he claims he just witnessed a murder.
91-00
Any player with the Criminal or Charlatan background notices that the city guards are always looking at them.
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