Sharn, The City of Towers

A massive vertical city in the world of Eberron. Built on five plateaus with towers reaching into the sky, Sharn is a hub of commerce, magic, and intrigue.

Structure

The city rises in vertical layers:

• Upper towers for the wealthy and powerful
• Middle districts for commerce and trade
• Lower levels hiding black markets and criminal operations
• Deep beneath: ancient Dhakaani ruins

Transportation

The Lightning Rail connects Sharn to distant lands, serving as a major transportation artery.

Key Locations

Callestan District

• Lower city district
• Narrow streets and bazaars
• Location of the Cornerstone Tavern

Cornerstone Tavern

• Fighting pit tavern
• Party met “contact” Veyra here
• Ambushed by thugs when Black Mantle cover blown

Verdant Hollow

• Hidden Emerald Enclave chapter house
• Hollowed tower garden
• Led by Elder Elarion Mossbark

Tavick’s Landing

• Lightning Rail terminal
• Site of the Dragonshard shipment interception
• Location of Harlix and Veyra’s exposure

Sky Market (Dava Gate)

• Floating platforms connected by rope bridges and arcane lifts
• Upper city marketplace with merchants from across Khorvaire
• Notable shops include:
  • Copperspar’s Curious Contraptions: Gnomish devices
  • The Laughing Chimera: Tavern across three platforms
  • Crystal Spiral: Dragonshard trading
  • Smoke & Mirrors: Illusion magic vendor
  • The Floating Trinket: Lux’s shop (appears where needed)

Skyway Hall

• House Cannith research facility in the Skyway district
• Suite 47: Arvell d’Cannith’s office
• Site of Slanted Circle attack and regulator plans theft

Thalen’s Well

• Within Verdant Hollow
• Pool connected to the ley network beneath Sharn
• Named for ancient druid who merged with the water table
• Drinking grants +5 max HP (Enclave blessing)