Lahkmidalah
Structure
In the Lahkmid Salahanate, the Salah holds supreme authority, guiding both spiritual and political matters. Directly beneath him are the Sheikhs, who govern provinces and ensure local order. Khatibs serve as religious advisors, providing spiritual guidance and interpreting the will of the gods. Mufassirs function as legal scholars and judges, overseeing the interpretation of laws and managing civil disputes. Lastly, the Wazirs are the Salah’s senior advisors, responsible for administration and policy, ensuring that the day-to-day affairs of the Salahanate run smoothly.
Culture
The culture of the Lahkmid Salahanate is steeped in mysticism, faith, and a strong connection to the old gods, Moguroth, Mazdura, and Beakarai. Their society reveres the divine as the source of all power, and magic is interwoven with daily life. Mystical rituals and prayer are led by Khatibs, who use magic to connect with the gods and interpret their will. Elemental magic, drawn from the arid desert and scorching sun, is particularly prevalent. Their architectural marvels, with grand sandstone palaces, often shimmer with protective wards, keeping dark forces at bay.
Scholarship is highly regarded in Lahkmidalah, with the Mufassirs and Wazirs not only using magic but also blending it with advanced knowledge of astrology, alchemy, and ancient texts. Their desert warriors, the Sheikhs, are trained in both combat and war magic, allowing them to defend their lands using the scorching winds and fiery sands. However, after the rebellion of their slave warrior class, the Salahanate has become more cautious, imbuing magic into their governance and military to maintain control.
History
The history of the Lahkmid Salahanate is one of conquest, rebellion, and divine mandate. Once, the Salahanate dominated the Kashin Desert and northern plateaus, ruling with both spiritual authority and military might. Their armies, infused with magic and commanded by the Salah, expanded their territory and maintained order. However, the Forgotten War ravaged their lands, and in its aftermath, the warrior-slaves, once subjugated, rose up in a bloody rebellion. This led to the formation of Salakmidan, a rival nation. Despite this loss, the Lahkmid continue to see themselves as the chosen of the gods, driven by a divine mission to restore their former glory.
Laws
The laws of Lahkmidalah are rooted in divine interpretation and cultural tradition, heavily influenced by their worship of Moguroth, Mazdura, and Beakarai. The Salah, as both religious and political leader, creates and decrees laws, with guidance from clerics, sorcerers, and regional Emirs who interpret divine signs and sacred texts. Laws cover key areas like crime, property rights, commerce, and taxation, and are stored in both written texts and oral traditions passed down by clerics.
The Emirs enforce laws locally, while the Salah's personal guards, known as the *Shaheen*, maintain order. Magic is often used both to judge and mete out punishment. Punishments vary based on the severity of the crime: minor offenses may result in fines or magical "correction", while severe transgressions, such as murder or treason, lead to execution or exile to the desolate regions of the Kashin Desert, where survival is nearly impossible.
Lahkmidalah's laws are flexible to a point, with noble or influential families able to sway rulings through divine consultation, but the Salah’s final judgment is absolute, believed to be the will of the gods themselves.
Bi Iradat al-’Ilahiyin, Naqoom min al-Rimal wa al-Hijar.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
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Demonym
Lahkmid/s
Leader Title
Government System
Monarchy, Theocratic
Legislative Body
The legislative body of the Lahkmid Salahanate is deeply tied to their religious and political structure. At the top is the Salah, who acts as both the spiritual and political leader, believed to be divinely guided by Moguroth, Mazdura, and Beakarai. Beneath the Salah, regional officials known as Emirs manage their own provinces, implementing policies based on the Salah’s decrees. These Emirs gather in regular councils to advise the Salah, discuss regional matters, and maintain unity across the Salahanate. The council has no true power of legislation but serves as an advisory body, while the Salah’s word is law.
This system combines elements of religious authority with a centralized, hierarchical governance structure, where magic and divine interpretation play crucial roles in shaping policy decisions. The use of magic is also integral in legislative debates, as sorcerers and priests often consult divine texts, omens, and rituals to guide the decisions that impact the entire Salahanate.
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