City of Lara

The most prominent appearance of the City of Lara is in the fifteenth book of the series, where it serves as a direct setting for the story. It is also mentioned in several other books when discussing the political geography of Gor.

Primary Appearance

• Book 15: Rogue of Gor (1981)

  This is the primary book where the City of Lara is featured as an active location. The protagonist of this novel, Jason Marshall, travels to Lara in search of a captive Earth woman named Beverly Henderson. The book even features a chapter specifically titled, "The City of Lara; I Renew an Acquaintance." During his time there, Jason finds the city largely deserted due to word of incoming raiding tarnsmen from the rival city of Ar.

Notable Mentions in the Series

Because the City of Lara is one of the four cities of the Salerian Confederation (along with Ti, Vonda, and Port Olni), it is frequently referenced in books that deal with the politics and wars of that region:

• Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor (1980) Lara is mentioned as part of the Salerian Confederation, which is noted as a growing power and a potential obstacle to the city of Ar's ambitions.

• Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor (2001) The city is explicitly referenced when detailing the history and geographical layout of the Salerian Confederation and its control over the Olni River.

Brief Lore Context

Within the books, the City of Lara is described as a walled, freshwater port city located at the strategic junction of the Vosk and Olni rivers. It is known for its independence, its skilled sailors, and for maintaining an alliance with the island of Cos to counter the military threat of the city of Ar.