Menthis Plateau

Description

The Menthis Plateau is the hub of Sharn’s entertainment industry, as well as its most diverse ethnic quarter and the seat of Morgrave University. Its districts include Den'iyas (also called "Little Zilargo" because of its large gnome population), Everbright (the city’s only magic district), and two theater districts, Torchfire and Smoky Towers.

Like the Central Plateau, its location allows it to draw visitors from all over the city to sample its entertainment offerings, and it also draws tourists from across the Five Nations. .

Geography

Upper Menthis Districts

 Den'iyas (Gnome Neighborhood)

 Ivy Towers (Average Residential)

 Platinate (Wealthy Neighborhood)

 Seventh Tower (Fine Shops)

 University District

Character: Wealthy and educated, strongly influenced by the presence of Morgrave University.

Social: Upper middle class

Areas: University, fine shops, wealthy residences, average residences, gnome neighborhood

Businesses: Upscale and specialized, including many literate trades.

Morgrave University might not be the most prestigious university in the Five Nations, but it is the largest educational institution in Sharn. The University strongly influences the character of the Upper Menthis ward, drawing academics, scribes, sages, and students from all over Breland and beyond.

A diverse mix of races and national origins populate Upper Menthis. In addition to the University, Upper Menthis’s role as the crown of Sharn’s entertainment quarter has made a significant impact on the character of the ward, and four major theaters have been established here.

Middle Menthis Districts

 Cassan Bridge (Shops)

 Everbright (Magic)

 Little Plains (Halfling Neighborhood)

 Smoky Towers (Theater)

 Warden Towers (Garrison)

Character: Racially, ethnically, and economically diverse downtown area.

Social: Middle class (1 upper class district, 1 lower class district)

Areas: Theater district, garrison, magic district, halfling encampment, shops.

Businesses: Varied, from posh magic item dealers to run-down general stores

Middle Menthis is quite possibly Sharn’s most diverse ward, representing a true melting pot of different races, ethnic and national origins, economic classes, and social statuses. Small communities of human immigrants from the Lhazaar Principalities (in Warden Towers), the Shadow Marches (in Cassan Bridge), and Cyre (in Smoky Towers), in addition to the large halfling community in Little Plains and the students of Morgrave University, drawn from across Khorvaire, contribute to this diversity. Together, these many communities of immigrants make Middle Menthis an excellent place to find crafts and services that are particular to certain peoples and nations.

Lower Menthis Districts

 Center Bridge (Average Residential)

 Downstairs (Tavern)

 Firelight (Red Light)

 Forgelight Towers(AverageResidential)

 Torchfire (Theater)

Character: Rowdy entertainment district.

Social: Lower class (2 middle class districts)

Areas: Theater district, red light district, tavern district, average residences (2)

Businesses: Seedy but not run-down, theaters, casinos, bordellos, restaurants, and inns.

The lower ward of Menthis Plateau perhaps best meets the stereotype of a metropolitan entertainment district. Its streets are crowded night and day, its buildings huddle dark and close together, and its offerings are lurid and often risqué. The only exceptions are the two residential districts, which are comparatively quiet places that give the City Watch little trouble.