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'''Jaru''' is a small village that lies west of the ruins of [[Shallam]] upon the bank of the [[Pachacacha River]]. The neighboring city 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.  

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, and a [[Shallam Bridge|bridge]] connected the town to the nearby city of Shallam. The entire east side of town is 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.

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

The Jaruvians held a strong connection with the people of neighboring Shallam, who allied with them against various threats throughout their history. The inhabitants worship various divine associated with the ideals of Good, such as [[Lorielan]] and [[Tarah]], whose grove was once located within the village. It was to Jaru that survivors fled when the Jewel of the East was destroyed and it was there that many spent their time despite finding refuge on [[New Hope]].

Father Garron, ever a devotee of [[Deucalion]], runs a small chapel in honour of the [[Bloodsworn Gods]] near the west gate of town.