Imamah of Tavshin
The Imamah of Tavshin is a desert nation on the northwestern part of Esoris. It operates as an elective monarchy, with the candidates for election coming from the Al Tavshin family. When the sultan dies, the hereditary nobility, the pashas, come together and elect the new sultan from among the male members of the previous sultan's family. This ensures that what they view as the bloodline consecrated by Istus continues to rule, but that the ruler is the best individual for the job instead of just the oldest son.
Climate
Dry, hot desert climate. Very sandy, with some oases. Most large population centers are along the coasts and to the northwest.Structure
The sultan serves primarily as a head of state, whereas the government is mostly run by pashas, which is a hereditary role. Below the pashas is the rank of bey, who administer an individual town, or a specific role within the government.
Culture
Culturally Tavshin is similar to the Ottoman Empire, but without the imperialism and much more isolationist.
Demography and Population
The most common races seen in Tavshin are genasi, particularly air, earth, and fire. There are also some leonins and loxodons.
Bedouin-esque nomadic tribes live in the southeastern part of Tavshin.
Bedouin-esque nomadic tribes live in the southeastern part of Tavshin.
Foreign Relations
Other than strictly trade relations Tavshin is fairly isolationist and avoid diplomatic ties with other countries.
Trade & Transport
The Tavsha'an are happy to trade with other countries, but they keep any traders to certain parts of the port cities near the docks, and designated areas of the border cities.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
Tavshin
Demonym
Tavsha'an
Leader
Leader Title
Government System
Monarchy, Elective
Official State Religion
Location
Forms of Address
Sultan and his first consort: sultanimPrincess: sultana
Prince: schzade
Lady: hatun
Sir: efendi
Ma'am: efendim
Honorific Structure
[Given name] [Title]Examples: Joe Smith Pasha; Jack Butts Bey