Upper Dura

Physically and economically, Upper Dura has little in common with the slums and tenements that lie below it. The upper towers were erected over the past few centuries, and the stonework reflects the prosperity of Breland and the city. If the ward is not as fancy or prestigious as Central Plateau or Northedge, at least the streets are clean and in good repair. However, while many of the people of Upper Dura are successful merchants or crafters, there is a seedy edge to the ward. Beggars can be found throughout the ward, flaunting their afflictions and misfortunes in hopes of earning pity and coppers. Dreamlily dens and other forms of high-class crime can be found in the shadows. The people are comfortable with strangers and others of questionable character—so adventurers are made welcome.
This ward is full of life, home to talented artisans and successful merchants. There’s a seedy edge to Upper Dura, and in general it has the qualities of a middle ward. But it’s a place that welcomes all manner of suspicious customers... which makes it a haven for adventurers. Clifftop is a home away from home for explorers and mercenaries. The Sharn Watch maintains a fortress garrison in Daggerwatch. The Highhold district is an upscale dwarven neighborhood; it’s said that the strongest spirits in Sharn are served at Morragin’s Tavern. Hope’s Peak is a temple district, notable for the Citadel of the Sun. Dedicated to Dol Arrah, this church is considered to be a true bastion of light. Finally, the Overlook district is home to most of the kalashtar in Sharn.

Demographics

Social Class: Middle class (2 lower class districts)
Character: Crowded and bustling. This is not a wealthy ward, but the people are surviving, and some are clearly doing quite well for themselves. While there are a few upscale businesses, the merchants are clearly used to dealing with adventurers and others of questionable character.

Industry & Trade

Businesses: Upscale if a bit on the worn side, with more shops catering to adventurers than in most other districts; gold piece limit: 40,000 gp

Infrastructure

Districts: Garrison, temple district, shops (2), apartment homes (2), dwarf neighborhood, average residences, adventurer’s quarter

Maps

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  Sharn - Upper Dura

Type

Ward

Population

17,400

Location under

Dura

Included Locations

• Clifftop
• Daggerwatch
• Highhold
• Highwater
• Hope's Peak
• Overlook
• Redstone

Key Personalities:
Asa d’Vadalis (NG female expert 7/dragonmark heir 2)
Aerela Tal (LG female half-elf adept 12)
Commander Lian Halamar (LE male halfling fighter 3/rogue 3)
The Enlightened Havakhad (LN male kalashtar psion [seer] 12)
Hascal d’Ghallanda (NG male halfling rogue 3/ expert 6)
Hellien Clamas Clebdecher (LN female gnome commoner 6/magewright 2)
Kestia (N female elf magewright 18)
Kurala d’Jorasco (NG female halfling adept 9)
Loras d’Kundarak (LN male dwarf expert 4/dragonmark heir 3)