Editing Arket (section)

== Pedaru ==
The people of Pedaru once defied Ark and denounced her godhood. After she saved Pedaru from an invasion from Tatakai, the people swore their faith to Ark forever more. Now, Pedaru is the religious heart of Arket. The city is built upon faith, following the Blessed Path, and obeying the tenets of [[Ark]].

==== City of a Thousand Temples ====
Pedaru is dotted with temples. While many are dedicated to Arket, still more are solely for her Saints. There are so many temples that most of Ark’s Saints have their main residence in Pedaru itself. It is not an uncommon site to see one of the Saints walking down the street or buying fresh produce from a vendor.

==== Market of Shem Shalathair ====
Pedaru for most on the continent of Ramesh is at the edge of the world. Because of this, many travel to Pedaru to seek strange goods unfathomable tens of thousands of miles away. The heart of this exotic trade is the market of Shem Shalathair. Shem Shalathair was a wealthy merchant from Doz who immigrated to Pedaru. With his strong trading connections, Shalathair built a thriving market space. Although Shalathair is long dead, his legacy lives on in the market. Dragon eggs, phoenix tears, shinshowa wood, gray air, and more can all be found in the market. For scholars looking to acquire the rarest of ingredients, the best option is the market.

==== Iron Shiro ====
Being so close to Tatakai poses challenges for Pedaru. The warmongering people routinely launch attacks against the city. While few of these attacks actually reach Pedaru or do any real damage, Ark protects her people. The Saints constructed a fortress known as the Iron Shiro. In times of danger, the people of Pedaru retreat into the Shiro. The fortress itself is thought to be impregnable. With hundreds of magical wards, a mote, and doors made from iron that are over five feet thick, no army thus far has been able to dent the exterior of the Shiro.

==== Wood Whispers ====
The Ire is the main defense of Pedaru. Within the woods lie the spirits of thousands of Tatakai soldiers who have sought to attack Pedaru. Any crossing of the Ire is thought to be suicide. Yet, over the years, many treasures and secrets have been lost within the woods. Those seeking fortune might occasionally venture into the woods. Most are never seen again. In recent years, Tatakai has begun trying to clear a path through the Ire to Pedaru. To the knowledge of Pedaru, they have had no success. But in reality, Tatakai has made exceptional progress. Despite heavy losses, large forces of soldiers can make it halfway through the Ire before heading back to Tatakai routinely.

==== Ever-Deep Pond ====
To the South of Pedaru lies a simple looking pond. However, this pond is [[wikipedia:Transformers|more than meets the eye]]. Exploration of the pond has found that it is infinitely deep. Not even a Saint of [[Ark]] could reach the bottom. Many who have descended into the dark waters have noted that the passage continues downward forever. Occasionally though, divers have reported doors of different types appearing on the walls of the pond. There are no reports of divers who have gone through a door and have come back. Saint Hezuwan attempted to enter one of the doors in 696 AR but never returned. They are presumed dead.