Masadizyn
Once the capital city of the Adenian Empire, Masadizyn lost its title to the coastal city of Mithkethrin about 400 years ago and is now merely the capital of Zakros Province of the empire. The city is located not far from the River Acina (a tributary of the Turperin) in the eastern part of the Zakros Mountains, which gives travelers a good route to Mithkethrin. Although the emperor’s official residence is in the new capital, the old palace is maintained as a summer home. It also still contains most of the historical records and government archives of the Adenian Empire, and scholars can now study here without being interrupted by government bureaucrats, which they consider an improvement. Another important edifice is the ancient temple of Mithra (or Mitra), who for centuries was the only deity worshipped by the Adenians although they came to revere a few other deities during their years of supremacy in the valley of Ur.
Despite these important locations, some city officials and area nobles feel that Masadizyn has become very unimportant to the empire since it is no longer the capital, and they resent their consequent lack of power. The common people tend to view themselves as the ones truly of Adenian heritage since they maintain the mountain traditions of the empire, and are therefore superior to the “lowlanders.”
Wool is an important product of Zakros Province, woven into both cloth and into intricately patterned rugs that are in great demand as exports. Another big crop is pistachio nuts, which are harvested and exported in large quantities.
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Masadizyn, City of
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City
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