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|Type=Scholarly City
|Type=Scholarly City
|Location=Eastern slopes of the [[Khargaath Mountains]], western Sanctuary Vale
|Location=Eastern slopes of the [[Khargaath Mountains]], western Sanctuary Vale
|Realm=[[Terasil]]
|Realm=[[Khamria]]
|Region=Sanctuary Vale
|Region=Sanctuary Vale
|Subregion=Khargaath Mountains
|Subregion=Khargaath Mountains
|Inhabitants=[[Duranthi]]
|Inhabitants=[[Arânzeni]]
|Significance=Primary academic center of Duranthi culture; site of layered archives
|Significance=Primary academic center of Arânzeni culture; site of layered archives
|Controlled by=Council of [[Kar-Thal]]
|Controlled by=Council of [[Kar-Thal]]
}}
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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 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.
|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 Arânzeni 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 Arânzeni are renowned for their exceptional recollection and precise historical retention.
|Geography=The city is carved into wide terraces along a natural rock face, with layered stone buildings rising in stepped arcs from the valley floor. The upper structures cling to ledges, while lower plazas catch early light and remain cooler.
|Geography=The city is carved into wide terraces along a natural rock face, with layered stone buildings rising in stepped arcs from the valley floor. The upper structures cling to ledges, while lower plazas catch early light and remain cooler.
|History=Settled by Varunel, during the [[Age of Ascendance|Age of Ascendance,]] originally a refuge for scribes and record keepers, Djes-Val expanded into a full civic center after it was formalized by the [[Council of Kar-Thal]] and charged with safeguarding Duranthi history. Over time, guilds of scholars, translators, and historians established a permanent community centered on recordkeeping, research, and long-term study.
|History=Settled by Varunel, during the [[Age of Ascendance|Age of Ascendance,]] originally a refuge for scribes and record keepers, Djes-Val expanded into a full civic center after it was formalized by the [[Council of Kar-Thal]] and charged with safeguarding Arânzeni history. Over time, guilds of scholars, translators, and historians established a permanent community centered on recordkeeping, research, and long-term study.
|Districts=* The Archives – Tiered vaults and record houses that preserve historical ledgers, legal texts, and personal documents.
|Districts=* The Archives – Tiered vaults and record houses that preserve historical ledgers, legal texts, and personal documents.
* Scholar’s Way – A wide corridor lined with study halls, small observatories, and research quarters.
* Scholar’s Way – A wide corridor lined with study halls, small observatories, and research quarters.
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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 [[Luropiră]], [[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-Tarin]] and other nearby outposts.
|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.