Wise Quarter

Wise Quarter

(City district)

Nation

Absalom

Government

Conventional (district council)

Source: Guide to Absalom, pg(s). 43–45 (1E)
Absalom, City of Lost Omens, pg(s). 227–239 (2E)

The Wise Quarter is a district in the city of Absalom located between the Ivy District and Azlanti Keep. Most of Absalom's government buildings are located here, including the residence of the primarch and the hall of the Grand Council.

Places of interest

The Wise Quarter is the home of several prominent schools and libraries, but none are so prestigious as the Arcanamirium, one of Golarion's most well-known magical schools. Scholars and philosophers from all over the world often congregate in the Wise Quarter to teach, research, and debate any topic known to mortals on Golarion.

Other places of interest include:

• The Blakros Museum, housing a collection of strange artifacts
• The Halcyon Hog, a local inn situated in the shadow of the walls of the Azlanti Keep.
• The Forae Logos, the largest library in Absalom
• The Silk Castle, the only kite shop within 1,000 miles of the city
• Headquarters of Eyes on Absalom printing house.

Notable inhabitants

See also: Category:Wise Quarter/Inhabitants

The Wise Quarter is the home of the sage Akhren Taliart.

Government

The district council who administers this neighborhood is known as the Wise Council. The meeting hall of the Grand Council, along with the residence of the primarch, is located here as well.