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The nation’s second largest city Al-Jabrid is located on the Jabridian island. A tropical island located not far from the Heartlands coast. The Island’s steep elevation from the seafloor make it near impossible to access without the permission of the Jabridians. | The nation’s second largest city Al-Jabrid is located on the Jabridian island. A tropical island located not far from the Heartlands coast. The Island’s steep elevation from the seafloor make it near impossible to access without the permission of the Jabridians. | ||
[[File:AlKhadirSS.png|thumb|Al-Khadir city ~1521 A.F.S]]WIP | [[File:AlKhadirSS.png|thumb|Al-Khadir city ~1521 A.F.S]]WIP | ||
==Culture | ==Society== | ||
=== Social Hierarchy === | |||
The foundation of Anjyarr’s society is a very clear social hierarchy which is bound by profession. At the top of this Hierarchy stands the Sultan, followed by government officials such as the high council, the Emir’s and the various Nabils. These groups make up the upper class of Anjyarr’s society. The middle class consist of soldiers, scholars, merchants and artists. These people form the core of Anjyarr's society. They are the intellectuals, the cultural backbone and ultimatly the ones that can be chosen for a position in the high council, should the need for certain successors arise. The lower class consists of workers, farmers and fishermen. They are the driving force behind Anjyarrs economy and all know this very well. Discrimination against those of lower class is therefore next to unknown in Anjyarr. Each citizen of the empire knows that without the participation of other classes, they cannot exist and thrive. | |||
There is however an exeption. This being the lowest class in Anjyarr, the slave. Slavery is still practiced in Anjyarr due to the regional climate. Many people struggle with working in the intense heat, which is why slaves are used to do any hard labour in the burning sun. This class mainly consist of foreign prisoners and criminals that have been sold to the empire for punishment. However, even slaves are able to climb up the social hierarchy. When a slave shows he can be trusted and behaves himself well, said slave can buy his freedom and become a member of Anjyarrs lower class. | |||
The use of slaves by the empire has been criticised by many for being inhumane. The peoples of Anjyarr care little for this matter however. For they highly value trust, loyalty and unity above all. These values and ideals form the backbone of their society and since most slaves are criminals, they are viewed as traitors to these ideals. | |||
===Political Structure=== | |||
[[File:Sultan Sig'Vyl Al-Buthara.jpg|thumb|A portrait of [[Sultan Sig'vyl Al-Buthara|Sultan Al-Buthara]], ~1523 A.F.S]] | |||
The peoples of Anjyarr highly value trust, loyalty and unity above all. It is thus to no surprise that these values and concepts form the core of their political system. And it is thanks to this system that Anjyarr is often considered to be one of the most free and open-minded societies in all of Eden. | |||
Anjyarr has an elective aristocracy, which means that those with power or riches, or those who are best suited to govern, are placed in charge. These people are known as the high council, a court of representatives. Each member is responsible for representing certain social interests that are vital to Anjyarri society, such as agriculture, architecture, infrastructure, economy and security. Although the members of the court serve merely as advisors to its head, the Sultan, they do have reasonable autonomy when it comes to their own respective fields. Each of them having their own office, scribes and personnel. Council members, once chosen, can stay in office for as long as they are able. A council member can also be relieved of their duties when they are no longer deemed fit by the Sultan and/or other council members. | |||
When a Council member is no longer able to do his job, a replacement can be elected to take his place. These successors hail from the “Middle” class of society, mainly scholars. These people will present themselves in front of the people they may have to represent and with their support will be brought before the High council, who will then choose the successor. | |||
The Sultan is chosen by the members of the high council and often comes from within their ranks. He is the head of state. Once a Sultan is chosen, he can stay in office for an unspecified amount of time. A Sultan can be removed from office either through death or when he is no longer deemed suited for the job by a 3/4<sup>th</sup> majority of the high-council. | |||
== Culture == | |||
===Apparel=== | ===Apparel=== | ||
Despite the many differences between the two races, both [[the Khadan Humans]] and the [[Dark Elves|Dark elves]] have managed to develop a common trend in apparel. | Despite the many differences between the two races, both [[the Khadan Humans]] and the [[Dark Elves|Dark elves]] have managed to develop a common trend in apparel. | ||
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===Commerce and Work=== | ===Commerce and Work=== | ||
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| Location | Anjyarr |
| Races | Dark Elves |
| Primary Religions | Pantheon of the Phoenix
The Path |
| Political System | Elective Aristocracy |
| Current Leader | Sultan Sig'vyl Al-Buthara |
| The High Council | Arndil Al-Mansour |
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Introduction
At the mouth of the great Ifriq delta lies the emirate of Al-Khadir. A paradise of great wealth and prosperity in the midst of an unruly wasteland. Founded by a tribe of nomadic traders, whom settled due to the pleasant climate and geographic location near the Ifriq, Al-Khadir quickly became a trading hub for races all around the world. The city is a gateway to any who wish to enter the Southern world. The city offers a large market for all kinds of goods from elven trinkets to dwarven drink, but also a large range of local wares such as tobacco, spices and exotic animals. Al-Khadir is also widely renowned for it's vast archive of ancient tomes and magical artifacts that rivals that of the Elven kingdoms.
Geography
The Empire of Anjyarr encompasses the entirety of the Anjyarr desert and the volcanic Jabridian island. In the south the nation’s border is signified by a large mountain range, the southern spine of Eden, which functions as a natural line of defense. On the other side of which lies the neighbouring realm of Valegro. This desert of Anjyarr has little to no mountainous terrain and thus offers no defense from invaders from the east where too the mountain range fails to offer any kind of protection. The empire’s capital Al-Kahdir lies at the estuary of the Akhadian river, functioning as a trading port and a gateway to the Adan Ocean.
The nation’s second largest city Al-Jabrid is located on the Jabridian island. A tropical island located not far from the Heartlands coast. The Island’s steep elevation from the seafloor make it near impossible to access without the permission of the Jabridians.
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Society
Social Hierarchy
The foundation of Anjyarr’s society is a very clear social hierarchy which is bound by profession. At the top of this Hierarchy stands the Sultan, followed by government officials such as the high council, the Emir’s and the various Nabils. These groups make up the upper class of Anjyarr’s society. The middle class consist of soldiers, scholars, merchants and artists. These people form the core of Anjyarr's society. They are the intellectuals, the cultural backbone and ultimatly the ones that can be chosen for a position in the high council, should the need for certain successors arise. The lower class consists of workers, farmers and fishermen. They are the driving force behind Anjyarrs economy and all know this very well. Discrimination against those of lower class is therefore next to unknown in Anjyarr. Each citizen of the empire knows that without the participation of other classes, they cannot exist and thrive. There is however an exeption. This being the lowest class in Anjyarr, the slave. Slavery is still practiced in Anjyarr due to the regional climate. Many people struggle with working in the intense heat, which is why slaves are used to do any hard labour in the burning sun. This class mainly consist of foreign prisoners and criminals that have been sold to the empire for punishment. However, even slaves are able to climb up the social hierarchy. When a slave shows he can be trusted and behaves himself well, said slave can buy his freedom and become a member of Anjyarrs lower class.
The use of slaves by the empire has been criticised by many for being inhumane. The peoples of Anjyarr care little for this matter however. For they highly value trust, loyalty and unity above all. These values and ideals form the backbone of their society and since most slaves are criminals, they are viewed as traitors to these ideals.
Political Structure
The peoples of Anjyarr highly value trust, loyalty and unity above all. It is thus to no surprise that these values and concepts form the core of their political system. And it is thanks to this system that Anjyarr is often considered to be one of the most free and open-minded societies in all of Eden.
Anjyarr has an elective aristocracy, which means that those with power or riches, or those who are best suited to govern, are placed in charge. These people are known as the high council, a court of representatives. Each member is responsible for representing certain social interests that are vital to Anjyarri society, such as agriculture, architecture, infrastructure, economy and security. Although the members of the court serve merely as advisors to its head, the Sultan, they do have reasonable autonomy when it comes to their own respective fields. Each of them having their own office, scribes and personnel. Council members, once chosen, can stay in office for as long as they are able. A council member can also be relieved of their duties when they are no longer deemed fit by the Sultan and/or other council members.
When a Council member is no longer able to do his job, a replacement can be elected to take his place. These successors hail from the “Middle” class of society, mainly scholars. These people will present themselves in front of the people they may have to represent and with their support will be brought before the High council, who will then choose the successor.
The Sultan is chosen by the members of the high council and often comes from within their ranks. He is the head of state. Once a Sultan is chosen, he can stay in office for an unspecified amount of time. A Sultan can be removed from office either through death or when he is no longer deemed suited for the job by a 3/4th majority of the high-council.
Culture
Apparel
Despite the many differences between the two races, both the Khadan Humans and the Dark elves have managed to develop a common trend in apparel.
The harsh climate of Anjyarr has made both races favor loose, layered robes and dresses made out of many different materials such as cotton, linen, silk or satin. The wealthy will often be seen wearing clothes accessorized with many different jewels usually made of precious metals such as gold or silver.
The robes and dresses of the Akhadi are usually very colourful and often have accents of gold weaved within the fabric. The only difference between the two races, when it comes to their apparel, is that the elves prefer elegant dark-coloured robes decorated with mostly purple gems and inlaid with silver instead of gold. It is also usual for Akhadis to wear piercings.
While traveling through the desert of Anjyarr the Akhadi are often seen wearing hoods over their heads as protection as well as to hide their identity. On top of that the women are often seen wearing veils covering their face in order to keep the sand out of their face and prevent it from reaching their eyes.
Festivals and Celebrations
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Commerce and Work
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Religious Beliefs
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Military and Law
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Crime and Punishment
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History
| Nations | |
|---|---|
| Human Nations | The Hadrian Empire |
| Elvish Nations | Luminion · Mitrona · Anjyarr |
| Dwarvish Nations | The High Kingdom of Arduan |
| Orcish Nations | Zadh Nadrozz |
| Other Nations | |