Shae Ashad

Shae Ashad is one of two nations on the continent of Maedris. It was established after the defeat of the Psionic Scourge at start of the Age of New Light.

Geography

Carmessia Bay

Carmessia Bay is a large-ish bay on the northern coast of Maedris. Its coast stretches across the border of both Shae Ashad and Isle d'Akti, making it the territory of both nations.

Eòsalas Mountains

Located near the eastern coast of Maedris, the Eòsalas Mountains are a sacred place of the gods Niginni and Brasaan, and are protected fiercely by their followers. Additionally, the mountains serve as a physical border between Shae Ashad and Isle d'Akti.

Kabatare Woods

Kabatare Woods is a dense deciduous woodland surrounding the Eòsalas Mountains.

Lasirra Depths

The Lasirra Depths are a long, narrow lake in central Shae Ashad, around which several of the nation's settlements are built.

Ma'sali Forest

A large, dim forest in western Maedris. Due to the abundance of rumors about what lives in Ma'sali, locals don't dare attempt to harvest its resources or settle in or around it.

Patani Lake

Patani Lake is a small freshwater body in nothern Maedris.

History

The Discordant Rebellions

The Discordant Rebellions were a centuries-long battle between the mortal people of Thesilae and the oppressive Psionic Scourge which enslaved them during the Age of Eclipse. As the rebellion ended and the final remnants of the scourge were either destroyed or exiled, nations were formed all across the planet, including the lands which would eventually become Shae Ashad. This marked the start of the modern era: the Age of New Light.

Culture

Bits and bobs, card games, festivals, etc.

Politics

Majlis Alniyran

The royal council of Shae Ashad, which advises the Mahārāja or Maharani on political, economic, and social issues. Their name translates to Council of Flames in common. The Majlis Alniyran are considered by Ashadans to speak the word of Vimeri, while the Mahārāja/Maharani is believed to be imbued with the goddess' divine power.

Law Enforcement

The Bright Guard

The Bright Guard are a collective of warrior-monks charged with defending the populace of Shae Ashad. Their highest-ranking members are trained in the Lucent Halls of Abdul-Wali, where they undergo thirty days and nights of solitary prayer to Vimeri among other trials.

Military

The Defense Forces of Shae Ashad

The Defense Forces of Shae Ashad are split into three technically-seperate divisions: The Terrestrial Defense Force, the Naval Defense Force, and the Specialized Defense Force. While the Terrestrial and Naval Defense Forces participate in standard military action and formaition, the Specialized Defense Force is deployed only to threats which are either especially sensitive or involve particularly powerful magics.

General Information

Full Name: The Divine Empire of Shae Ashad
Also Known As: Shae Ashad
Type: Sultanate
Established: 1 LE
Head of State: Mahārāja/Maharani
Current Ruler: Maharani Sa'dia al-Ahmaad
Military: Defense Forces of Shae Ashad

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Location Information

Plane: The Material Plane
Continent: Maedris
Capital: Abedkhalah
Neighbors:

• Isle d'Akti (east)

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Societal Information

Demonym: Ashadan
Population: 764,339 (as of 126 LE)

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Note: The titles and names of Shae Ashad are often derived from what little memory the humans of Thesilae have of their ancient languages. Thus there is a mixture of Arabic, Sanskrit, Turkish, Hindi, and words from other Indic languages used, some of which have been unknowingly mistranslated by Ashadans.