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|Image=[[File:Djes-Val.jpg|center|frameless]] | |Image=[[File:Djes-Val.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
|Type=Scholarly City | |Type=Scholarly City | ||
|Location=Eastern slopes of the [[Khargaath | |Location=Eastern slopes of the [[Khargaath Mountains]], western Sanctuary Vale | ||
|Realm=[[Terasil]] | |Realm=[[Terasil]] | ||
|Region=Sanctuary Vale | |Region=Sanctuary Vale | ||
|Subregion=Khargaath | |Subregion=Khargaath Mountains | ||
|Inhabitants=[[Duranthi]] | |Inhabitants=[[Duranthi]] | ||
|Significance=Primary academic center of Duranthi culture; site of layered archives | |Significance=Primary academic center of Duranthi culture; site of layered archives | ||
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{{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections | {{Settlements in the Sanctuary Vale Sections | ||
|Introduction=Djes-Val is a highland city located on the eastern face of the Khargaath | |Introduction=Djes-Val is a highland city located on the eastern face of the Khargaath Mountains, where stone cliffs descend into the western reaches of [[Sanctuary Vale]]. Sheltered by the impassable peaks of the Khargaath, Djes-Val is the foremost center for Duranthi scholarship and the home of the [[Varunel]]. It is accessible via the Dul-Mar Deep Road and the overland Va-Djes Road. | ||
Due to the powerful influence of Varunel, local Duranthi are renowned for their exceptional recollection and precise historical retention. | Due to the powerful influence of Varunel, local Duranthi are renowned for their exceptional recollection and precise historical retention. | ||
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The [[Ancestral Spirit]], [[Nal-Kot]], is an ever-watchful eye over the city and mountain pass. Nal-Kot was born over centuries of belief that the mountains themselves protected the city. | The [[Ancestral Spirit]], [[Nal-Kot]], is an ever-watchful eye over the city and mountain pass. Nal-Kot was born over centuries of belief that the mountains themselves protected the city. | ||
|Economy=Supplies are delivered from [[Alun-Tar]], [[Va-Tar]], and caravans from [[Dul-Val]]. In return, Djes-Val provides transcription, consultation, and access to its archives by appointment. | |Economy=Supplies are delivered from [[Alun-Tar]], [[Va-Tar]], and caravans from [[Dul-Val]]. In return, Djes-Val provides transcription, consultation, and access to its archives by appointment. | ||
|Defense and Military=Djes-Val is defended by a [[stonewarden]] garrison. The terrain naturally limits access, and signal routes connect the city to [[Enen- | |Defense and Military=Djes-Val is defended by a [[stonewarden]] garrison. The terrain naturally limits access, and signal routes connect the city to [[Enen-Tarin]] and other nearby outposts. | ||
The Ancestral Spirit, Nal-Kot, known as the Guardian of Djes-Val, has long protected the city. Emerging from the mountains themselves in times of crisis. | The Ancestral Spirit, Nal-Kot, known as the Guardian of Djes-Val, has long protected the city. Emerging from the mountains themselves in times of crisis. | ||
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[[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]][[category:Khargaath | [[Category:Council of Kar-Thal Holdings]][[category:Khargaath Mountains]] | ||