Highwater

Highwater is a district in the Upper Dura ward of Sharn , Breland , [1] [2] [3]

Location

It was found in the northwestern side of the city, overlooking the Dagger River . It stood above the Broken Arch and Old Keep districts. [4]

Description

A typical residential district [1] [2] and certainly the best in Dura , [1] [3] it is a place of peaceful streets wending their way around townhouse towers, all built on sturdy stonework. The homes are rather smaller and plainer than their counterparts in Middle Northedge and all the other upper wards of Sharn, [1] but are quite reasonably priced, [1] [5] [6] comfortable, [3] and have amazing views of the City of Towers and the sea. There are 40 upscale, 280 average, and 40 poor residences, [1] including a few wealthy estates. [3]

Law & Order

The area is relatively safe, at least for Dura. [1]

Activities

In Dura's famous Race of Eight Winds , the Pegasus team of Highwater is a regular winner and the reigning champion, thanks to its speed, [7] [8] though this district was actually the last to get involved in the competition. [7] The team and their supporters display white and silver colors. [7] [8] While some rivals may complain that House Vadalis helps the pegasus win, referees always declare the races are fair. [8] Nevertheless, success breeds jealousy and other districts ally to try to defeat the pegasus early in each race. [7]

Notable Locations

Highwater is the site of Pegasus Spire , the enclave of House Vadalis , [1] [9] led by Asa d'Vadalis . [10] Notably, it's one of the only enclaves where pegasi are raised and trained. [9] The Vadalis enclave has also always loved to be involved in the Race of Eight Winds. It contributes pegasus racers to represent Highwater, provides stables and training facilities for them, and has family members on the local Wind Guard committee that manages the race. [1]

Inhabitants

The people here are middle-class [1] but still the most well-to-do in Dura. [3] They are a proud people and the Pegasus supporters among them are always ready to talk about how the pegasus is better than any other flying beast. But a lot of people in lower wards are scornful of them, seeing them as snobby. Bullies and thieves make special efforts to target any pompous pegasus supporters they come across. [7]

Appendix

Appearances

Novels & Short Stories

Referenced only
When Night Falls

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