Sunday 24 June 2012

Atash-Azadi (City of Ruby)


Location: North-western hill lands
Sheik: Fatima Maryami
Vazier: Khourush Mehdari
The city of Atash-Azadi is built on the hills which legends say are the fallen body of the last Fire Giant of the North. The city is literally known as “freedom from fire” in the ancient dialect and beyond the legends, it is famous for its rich iron ore and renowned for its steel. It is therefore no coincidence it is also home to the largest population of fereng Darvaki in the Caliphate. It is unusual in being the only sheikdom that chooses the oldest female member of the Maryami family as its sheik, following the tradition laid down after the Fourth Prophet. As one of the few cities not on a major river or on the coast, it relies solely on caravans who make the journey regardless of the dangers involved, to buy some of its high quality refined metals. Besides the ever present danger of Darvaki raids, rumours of foul beasts in forgotten caverns in the hills beyond the city bring a steady stream of adventurers seeking fame and fortune.

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