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'''Jaru''' is a small village on the banks of the lower [[Pachacacha River]], just west of [[Shallam]].  Its inhabitants make their livelihoods mostly in the waters, although there are a few farms at the north end of town.  [[Shallam]] has historically been very protective of the Jaruvians and has come to their aid many times, most notably when [[Mhaldor]] invaded the town.

Jaru sits at the very eastern end of the [[Great Southern Road|Southern Road]].  It lies below the [[Shamtota Hills]] to the west and at the edge of the [[Pash Valley]] to the north.  It sits just north of the [[Peshwar]] delta on the lower Pachacacha river.  A bridge connects the town to the nearby city of Shallam.

The inhabitants of Jaru are chiefly fishermen and sailors.  There are however, a few notable exceptions.  Figures of the town include:

The entire east side of town is devoted to docks and shipping yards, which shows just how important the sea is to the people of Jaru.  The inhabitants worship various good divine, such as [[Lorielan]] and [[Tarah]].  Father Garron runs a small chapel to [[Deucalion]] on the west edge of town.  A shrine to Tarah, where one can offer small chocolates or flowers to the lady goddess, is located north of the main crossroads.  A few small farms can be found in the north end of the town.  The Jaruvians feel a strong connection with the people of neighboring Shallam, who have protected them from various threats throughout their history.

There are a few shops in the small village, including [[The "Sleeping with the Fishes" inn]], which sells pirate and fisherman themed clothing, as well as a few local alcoholic delights.  [[Gunder's Fine Fish]] sells various forms of locally caught seafood, including salmon steaks and hot crab cakes.  Many visitors to the town come for the Southern Warehouse, which sells the commodities leather and rope.