Muluk
This Free City takes its name from the long, unbroken line of rulers whose history predates the Enlightened Throne. It is also known for its unusually regal purple dyes, produced from local indigo plants. Centrally located at the mouth of the river Al- Zalim, Muluk is flanked by Umara to the south and Qadib to the north.
Indigo grows in abundance along the shores of the Zalim river. The purple dye produced by Muluk's craftsmen is unmatched throughout Zakhara as well as the barbarian nations of the North. By fiat of the Grand Caliph of Huzuz, all citizens of Muluk may wear this shade freely; as such, purple is the official color of the City of Kings.
The people of Muluk are proud of their city's history and noble tradition. They tend to look down their noses at the citizens of other cities, and always expect the finest wine, the best seats, and the most comfortable conveyance. To say that they are effete snobs would be an insult to their long tradition of civilization and enlightened rule, but it would not be far off the mark. Truly it may be said that Muluk has better leaders than it deserves.
Government
The Ruler:
At the helm of this city is Caliph Aswiyah al-Muftahir , eldest daughter of her father, from whom she inherited her position. Her family has ruled Muluk for nearly a millennium, or so they claim. Aswiyah (who prefers the title "caliph" to the more traditional and feminine "calipha") has all the craft and canniness of her predecessors, male and female. She is a consummate politician. During her reign she has successfully allied alongside and against each of the other Free Cities in turn, always for the good of Muluk.
The Court:
The caliph is grooming her daughter, Princess Hadra bint Aswiyah, to ascend the throne in the event of her death. A sha'ir, the princess holds the rank of Sorcerer-General within Muluk's army, and she has led attacks against both Qadib and Umara. Hadra's generalship was in part the reason for the palace revolution in Umara.
Defences
- 2,000 regular footmen
- 5,000 militia
- 1,000 cavalry (all under the command of Princess Hadra, the Sorcerer-General).
- 1,500 mamluks of the Respected (including 500 cavalry) under the command of General Oman abid-Hazim.
- Finally, a 20-ship navy (including four large dhows purchased from Umara), used primarily to escort the "fabric fleet" of indigo cloth to Qudra for the trip south.
Industry & Trade
Points of interest
Major Mosques:
In addition, a monument of Aswar al-Mutiq attracts the attention of kahins and mystics as a holy site.
Maps
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Muluk
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Muluk and Surroundings
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Talv and Environs
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