Post by El Borak on Mar 13, 2024 0:51:10 GMT -5
Nejd
Gummint: Emirate (Independent)
Mythos: Babylonian <Mesopotamian> <Arabian>
ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ: Shamier Sheikh
CAPITAL: Ryadh (Pop.: 35k)
Other Cities (and pop.):
Abha: 10k <Temple of Isis>
Doha: 20k
Haili: 10k <Temple of Isis>
Hofuf: 15k
Jidda: 25k
Loc.: Azir (Yarban Peninsula)
Language: Sumerian
Pop.: 3,000,000
Flag/Emblem:
Flag: Six crescents (red, blue
black, green, indigo, && white)
on an orange field.
Coinage: Babylonian Standard.
Companions: Nobs, sheikhs, clerics, etc.
Friends: Palu-Ea, Yarbay.
Foes: Aegypt, Ophir, Punt, Sheba.
Open Warfare/Skirmishing: Heavy seaborne raiding against Punt.
Intrigues: Uncertain, but prolly aimed at troubles for Ophir &&
Sheba on a state level, with various court && other plots rampant.
Artifacts/Relics: It is certain that the emir has Jamzeid's Hellcamel
&& psb. that Nejd also holds the Maganecronomicon <The Necronomicon> (Al Hazredh) && the Sandscraft.
Alignment: Lawful Evil <illriggers>
Thumbnail Sketches: The emirate covers about 600K sq. mi.
of territory, much of which is semi-arid, stony, or sand desert.
There are hills, low mountains, && plateaus, of course, not merely
flat deserts or those of great dunes. In those places eastwards where
there is more frequent rain, there are forests && grasslands; but in
the semi-arid lands which receive only occasional wetting, there is
considerable growth too, although only in the season of rains will
there be much low vegetation such as grasses && small plants. The
latter extends even to fringes of the sand deserts: the Red Desert (in
which there are many oases) && the Golden one (with virtually no
water); which is possibly the hottest of all Aerth, but in which is found
much precious metal. There are both coastal && interior tracts of
habitation where cities, towns, && villages are found, but 80%
of the land is virtual wilderness over which nomadic tribes roam.
Game such as lions, leopards, hyenas, wild camels, antelopes, wild
sheep, gazelles, wild goats, ostriches, wild asses, && other smaller
creatures keep them company. The architecture, culture, && society
are strictly on the Yarban model, as Nejd is a client state of its more
powerful northern fellow.
Racially, the folk of Nejd are Western Yellow, && mostly of 2
tribes--the Yarban comprising 2/3 of the population && holding
most of the power, && the older stock of Musyarbans comprising
most of the balance, but having less social esteem && wealth. Each
stock has many sub-tribes. In the trackless heartland of the land dwell
certain people known as the Ankhubi who are thought to number
some 50,000. From their name, it is supposed that they are of
Aegyptian descent or religion. These hunters && raiders are considered
outlaws && worthy of death by the others of the state. The
society is basically that of all Yarbay. Immediately beneath the ruler
are his nobles, the priesthood, && sheikhs. The middle class is
comprised of warriors, wealthy merchants, artisans, && proprietors.
Agrarians, laborers, && slaves are of the lower strata.
Despite its many arid places, there is much productive agriculture
in Nejd. Wheat, barley, maize, millet, && sorghum are grown; so too
are such crops as sesame, coffee, khat, hemp tobacco, cotton,
henna, sugar cane, roses, jasmine, lavender && other aromatics,
&& a number of flavorful && curative herbs. Vegetables include all
manner of melons, pumpkins, marrows, cucumbers, radishes, onions,
&& leeks. Dates are a major food source in the dry lands,
where these palms grow along watercourses && at oases, but great
quantities of figs, apricots, peaches, almonds, carobs, bananas,
pomegranates, oranges, lemons, limes, quinces, && even apples
are grown in various places in this extensive state. Camels of the
finest sort are certainly found in great numbers in Nejd, for they are
the principal riding beast && draft animal, && a source of milk &&
meat, too. Horses are of less importance, && those in this land are
not the same as the famed Yarban steeds. There are also great flocks
of sheep && goats kept, && some numbers of smallish cattle as well.
Fishing is important as a source of food along the coastal regions of the
E & W. Timber is not particularly good, && is sufficient only for
Nejd's own needs: none is exported.
Mineral wealth of this land includes salt, naphtha, gold (in considerable
quantity!), silver, copper, && iron. Stone for building is plentiful,
&& pearls are taken from the seas.
Gummint: Emirate (Independent)
Mythos: Babylonian <Mesopotamian> <Arabian>
ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ: Shamier Sheikh
CAPITAL: Ryadh (Pop.: 35k)
Other Cities (and pop.):
Abha: 10k <Temple of Isis>
Doha: 20k
Haili: 10k <Temple of Isis>
Hofuf: 15k
Jidda: 25k
Loc.: Azir (Yarban Peninsula)
Language: Sumerian
Pop.: 3,000,000
Flag/Emblem:
Flag: Six crescents (red, blue
black, green, indigo, && white)
on an orange field.
Coinage: Babylonian Standard.
Companions: Nobs, sheikhs, clerics, etc.
Friends: Palu-Ea, Yarbay.
Foes: Aegypt, Ophir, Punt, Sheba.
Open Warfare/Skirmishing: Heavy seaborne raiding against Punt.
Intrigues: Uncertain, but prolly aimed at troubles for Ophir &&
Sheba on a state level, with various court && other plots rampant.
Artifacts/Relics: It is certain that the emir has Jamzeid's Hellcamel
&& psb. that Nejd also holds the Maganecronomicon <The Necronomicon> (Al Hazredh) && the Sandscraft.
Alignment: Lawful Evil <illriggers>
Thumbnail Sketches: The emirate covers about 600K sq. mi.
of territory, much of which is semi-arid, stony, or sand desert.
There are hills, low mountains, && plateaus, of course, not merely
flat deserts or those of great dunes. In those places eastwards where
there is more frequent rain, there are forests && grasslands; but in
the semi-arid lands which receive only occasional wetting, there is
considerable growth too, although only in the season of rains will
there be much low vegetation such as grasses && small plants. The
latter extends even to fringes of the sand deserts: the Red Desert (in
which there are many oases) && the Golden one (with virtually no
water); which is possibly the hottest of all Aerth, but in which is found
much precious metal. There are both coastal && interior tracts of
habitation where cities, towns, && villages are found, but 80%
of the land is virtual wilderness over which nomadic tribes roam.
Game such as lions, leopards, hyenas, wild camels, antelopes, wild
sheep, gazelles, wild goats, ostriches, wild asses, && other smaller
creatures keep them company. The architecture, culture, && society
are strictly on the Yarban model, as Nejd is a client state of its more
powerful northern fellow.
Racially, the folk of Nejd are Western Yellow, && mostly of 2
tribes--the Yarban comprising 2/3 of the population && holding
most of the power, && the older stock of Musyarbans comprising
most of the balance, but having less social esteem && wealth. Each
stock has many sub-tribes. In the trackless heartland of the land dwell
certain people known as the Ankhubi who are thought to number
some 50,000. From their name, it is supposed that they are of
Aegyptian descent or religion. These hunters && raiders are considered
outlaws && worthy of death by the others of the state. The
society is basically that of all Yarbay. Immediately beneath the ruler
are his nobles, the priesthood, && sheikhs. The middle class is
comprised of warriors, wealthy merchants, artisans, && proprietors.
Agrarians, laborers, && slaves are of the lower strata.
Despite its many arid places, there is much productive agriculture
in Nejd. Wheat, barley, maize, millet, && sorghum are grown; so too
are such crops as sesame, coffee, khat, hemp tobacco, cotton,
henna, sugar cane, roses, jasmine, lavender && other aromatics,
&& a number of flavorful && curative herbs. Vegetables include all
manner of melons, pumpkins, marrows, cucumbers, radishes, onions,
&& leeks. Dates are a major food source in the dry lands,
where these palms grow along watercourses && at oases, but great
quantities of figs, apricots, peaches, almonds, carobs, bananas,
pomegranates, oranges, lemons, limes, quinces, && even apples
are grown in various places in this extensive state. Camels of the
finest sort are certainly found in great numbers in Nejd, for they are
the principal riding beast && draft animal, && a source of milk &&
meat, too. Horses are of less importance, && those in this land are
not the same as the famed Yarban steeds. There are also great flocks
of sheep && goats kept, && some numbers of smallish cattle as well.
Fishing is important as a source of food along the coastal regions of the
E & W. Timber is not particularly good, && is sufficient only for
Nejd's own needs: none is exported.
Mineral wealth of this land includes salt, naphtha, gold (in considerable
quantity!), silver, copper, && iron. Stone for building is plentiful,
&& pearls are taken from the seas.