Ruzhan
Ruzhan is an old city on the coast of the Celestean Sea at what is considered to be the southern end of the Jaati region. It fell to the Adenian Empire, which made over the core parts of the city in its own image. The architectural style of the public buildings and temples is certainly different than anything in Jaati proper, and the variations give the city a distinctive feel. The religious district of Ruzhan holds temples to Mithra and other deities of Istaflumina as well as temples to several holders of the Thirteen Thrones, noble deities, and guardian deities and spirits of the Gohtra pantheon.
A harbor and fortress constructed near Ruzhan serve as a northern port for the imperial navy. Ships patrol from here north past Athrina, south to Mithkethrin, and in the Celestean Sea in general. They discourage any possible pirates and keep an eye on the shipping of countries from outside northern Libynos, particularly Castorhage.
As part of Aspacan Province, the empire claims a large part of the northern Zakros Mountains along the River Vistaspa. Very few bother to challenge this, but every few generations the barbarous Zethian tribes try to move out into the lowlands along the coast and have to be taught a lesson. The province has large oak forests in the mountainous areas, and almonds also grow well. The area is also well-known for its wine.
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Ruzhan, City of
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