A section of the harbor ward has been transformed into a foreign quarter, called the Jhodra (Riedrans refer to it as "tainted land" outside the hearing of foreigners). Most Riedrans are forbidden to enter the Jhodra; those who work and live in the area are carefully trained to deal with foreigners. Likewise, there are only two ways for foreigners to leave the ward—heading back to sea, or acquiring a transit visa from the Iron Gate.
As in most Riedran cities, the streets and buildings beyond the Jhodra are not marked with signs. These signs, however, have been embedded into the sentira engravings; by concentrating on the pattern, a traveler can feel the image as a faint memory in his mind. The inhabitants of the outer wards avoid foreigners, while bastion guards challenge any foreigners found beyond the Jhodra.
Much of the Jhodra is devoted to the shipping trade and is taken up with warehouses, shipyards, and the customs and inspection facilities of the Iron Gate. There are only a few Riedran businesses that cater to foreigners. However, the Inspired have leased property to each of the dragonmarked houses. As such, adventurers who want a familiar meal can dine at House Ghallanda's Gold Dragon Inn. The Jhodra also contains a number of embassies. To date, Aundair, Breland, Karrnath, the Mror Holds, Q'barra, and Zilargo have established consulates in Dar Jin. The Inspired have not yet extended an invitation to the elves of Aerenal or Valenar. The Thousand Eyes keeps a very sharp watch on these embassies. As a result, the ambassadors might turn to unfamiliar faces—such as adventurers—if they need to engage in subterfuge.
Although violence is rare, the Inspired maintain a strong military presence along the docks. Hundreds of bastion guards patrol the Jhodra , along with dozens of Thousand Eyes guardians and a handful of masquers. Fifty Taskaan shifters are kept on alert, ready to respond to any report of violence. Ten Horned Guards are also assigned to the Jhodra, with six on duty at any given time. Four of these ogre mages observe from the air, using invisibility to hide from the eyes of criminals. The other two wander the streets, providing an imposing visual deterrent.
It is worth noting that the Jhodra has an unusually high concentration of medium- to high-level Chosen (9th-12th). The Inspired are rightfully afraid of foreign espionage in the Jhodra and have devoted considerable resources to the district.