The mountains and coast to the north of Azadmere was inhabited by Jarin supported by the Khuzdul until about 300 years ago, when the mine complex of Zhakom was taken by a swarm of gargun from the west. Since that time, the lands cultivated by the Jarin have been abandoned and looted by successive swarms of gargun. A few old stone structures still remain standing in the wilderness, but the old Khuzan roads have become little more than trails through the wilderness.
by Jonathan Nicholas
