Jaru
Jaru is a small village on the banks of the lower Pachacacha, just west of Shallam. It's inhabitants are mostly make their livelihoods in the waters, although there are a few farms on 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.
Geography
Jaru sits at the very eastern end of the 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.
Inhabitants
The inhabitants of Jaru are chiefly fisherman and sailors. There are however, a few notable exceptions. Figures of the town include:
- Jephrey, the peddler
- Father Garron
- Mayor Cotridge
- Randal, the innkeeper
- Lord Makarta of the Ivory Mark
- Gunder
- Constable Perkins
- Charlie, the Taxidermist
Culture
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 Loreilan 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.
Shops
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.
Flora and Fauna
A few small gardens at the north end of town attempt to grow various vegetables, but they are rather unsuccessful due to a nasty rodent problem. Many of the gardens are completely dug up and entirely unusable.
Pelicans can often be found flying around the harbour on the east end of town, and a small kitten named Patches is often seen wandering the streets.