1. Locations

Ruukosi

Stronghold

Ruukosi guards the mouth of the Ruukosi River where that waterway spills under a natural arch and into the wide Jathara Sound below. The stronghold occupies the cliffs on both sides of the river, and the wondrous arch that bridges the river has been hollowed by muscle and mind to serve as a towering overlook. Monks here can see into Syrkarn when weather permits. Farther upriver, the Ruukosi widens and slows. There, the small Adaran town of Khada thrives not only on the abundant fish, but also on the farm goods grown on the narrow flood plain and hills near the river. Khada supplies the monks, and the monks in turn guard the town against the dangers of the mountains. Many Khadan youths are educated at the monastery, and some join the monks for good. Since it is the fortress closest to Xephanan, Ruukosi also enjoys a sizable population of xephs.