As soon as you step from sand to stone, you know that you have stumbled upon a true miracle. The grass is more alive than anything you have ever seen, and crystal-clear waters flow with wild abandon. You have found respite. You have found salvation. Welcome to the Sanctuary of Light.
— Jaabir el-Siddique, Chronicles of The Golden City
Overview
The Sanctuary of Light is also known as
The Golden City due to its reputation as the oldest and most thriving sanctuary in Oasi. Due to its long history of being on the brink of civil war, The Sanctuary of Light is a powder-keg of political, social, and religious unrest that always appears to be one bad day away from imploding. Despite this, the Rastakar Empire has a strong grip on the general public, and continues to run everything within its borders with a golden fist.
Government
In Oasii Monarchies, the ruling king, queen, or emperor makes the laws and goes about creating ways to enforce them, and everyone is beholden to the will of the current monarch. Despite this, the ruler's power is kept in check through a board of advisors known as the Royal Council.