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'''Jaru''' is a small village that lies west | '''Jaru''' is a small village that lies west of [[Targossas]] upon the bank of the [[Pachacacha River]]. The neighboring city of Shallam was historically fiercely protective of the Jaruvians and came to their aid many times prior to its destruction, most notably during invasion by the city of [[Mhaldor]]. In the 360s AF, a back and forth struggle between the two cites resulted in the [[Battle of Jaru]]. | ||
Spring of 737 AF saw Targossian overtures of friendship and by autumn an alliance with the city-state was officiated in the newly-renovated village chapel, and in 910 AF, the bilateral construction of [[Sulaiman's Span]]. | Spring of 737 AF saw Targossian overtures of friendship and by autumn an alliance with the city-state was officiated in the newly-renovated village chapel, and in 910 AF, the bilateral construction of [[Sulaiman's Span]]. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Jaru sits at the eastern end of the [[Great Southern Road|Southern Road]], bordered by the [[Shamtota Hills]] to the west and the [[Pash Valley]] to the north. It sits just north of the [[Peshwar Delta]] beside the lower Pachacacha River. Whereas the | Jaru sits at the eastern end of the [[Great Southern Road|Southern Road]], bordered by the [[Shamtota Hills]] to the west and the [[Pash Valley]] to the north. It sits just north of the [[Peshwar Delta]] beside the lower Pachacacha River. Whereas the [[Shallam Bridge|bridge]] once connected the eastern gate to their neighbors in Shallam, Sulaiman's Span additionally arcs the Pachacacha northwards towards the Raphaelan via the town's northern entrance. The entire east side of town is still historically devoted to docks and shipping yards, where the [[ships]] ''[[Sea Jewel]]'' and ''[[Seamule]]'' are moored. A few small farms can be found in the north end of the town. | ||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
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