A Geography Of Haarth: Jhaine
The A Geography of Haarth post series is traversing the full range of locales and places from The Wall of Night world of Haarth. Today’s entry is the second for “J.”
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Jhaine: one of the Southern Realms of Haarth
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‘He, at least, seemed prepared for trouble, with the multiple braids of his hair clubbed into a knot and a pair of short, curved swords strapped to his back. Asantir’s brows had risen again when she saw them, for swallowtail swords were a weapon of Ishnapur.
“And Jhaine,” Tarathan had answered, when she said as much, “but they are popular now in the cities of the River.” ‘
~ from © The Heir Of Night: The Wall of Night Book One; Chapter 10 — In The Old Keep
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‘ “Except Jhaine,” Audin said, when she asked. “The Jhainarians are horsemen beyond compare and say they have no need of Lathayrans to swell their ranks.”
“What you really mean,” Kalan drawled from behind them, “is that Jhainarians are xenophobes with little love for those beyond their borders. Besides, they’re mercenaries themselves: Jhainarian auxiliaries are among the Shah of Ishnapur’s elite.” ‘
~ from © The Gathering Of The Lost: The Wall of Night Book Two; Chapter 30 — The Welcome Cup