Aroughs was a city in southern Alagaësia, near Feinster. It was the southernmost city in the Broddring Empire. It was also mentioned that a swamp upon which magic abounds freely was located near this port city. The natural magic was known only as "werelights". Due to its location, it was captured by the Varden during the Rider War. In Brisingr, it was mentioned by Nasuada that she was sending troops to capture the city, while she and King Orrin marched towards Feinster. In Inheritance, Roran led an attack on the city by smashing the walls using floating battering rams.