Azkosh

Azkosh, the Empire of the Black Sun, the most powerful nation in Karavas. The zealots of Azarr, the divine Syzygy are singular hedonists, ruthless marauders, and wealthy beyond measure.
While its people are free to practice their religion of choice, those who do not follow Azarr are considered third class citizens and eyed with suspicion and disgust by many of the more pious faithful, especially in the urban areas and the capital city of Turak.
The capital of the empire is nestled near the northern border at the foot of the volcano known to the Azkosh as The Dais of Azarr. Farms and villages surround the high walls of the fortress of Turak which sprawls on the fertile volcanic soil. The fortress itself is enormous with several Ziggurats forming the home of the royal family and high status faction leaders, the The Hanging Gardens, and the seat of power of the Emperor-god, the physical manifestation of Azarr.
Azkosh is characterized by immense amounts of gold and emerald, so much that they erect statues of pure gold in homage to Azarr, his brides, and the wild beasts of myth. They mine gold, emerald, and iron ore used to forge fine steel weapons and armor. The Azkoshan blade is wickedly sharp and wicked in appearance, curving like the path of a snake or sometimes like a crescent moon. 
Azkosh is ruled by the Emperor, but power also resides in the Beast Masters, the military elite, and the Priesthood of Zealots of Azarr.

Culture

Hedonistic Warlike Ruthless Zealous Ambitious

Public Agenda

To establish a paradise

"Hail Azarr, slayer of death"

Type

Geopolitical, Empire

Capital

Turak

Alternative Names

The Empire of the Black Sun

Demonym

Azkoshan

Leader

Hazran

Head of State

Hazran

Head of Government

Hazran

Government System

Monarchy, Theocratic

Controlled Territories

• The Hanging Gardens

Related Plots

• The New World