Albhara

LEGACY OF THE SANDS

Although the desert appears barren and empty, Albhara has a prolific history of magic and riches. The oldest records of Cordania reveal Albhara to be the frontier of ancient Elven migrations. Many artifacts and treasures were dicovered by the early Elves, many kingdoms and discoveries were left behind by those same Elves. In current times, Albhara stands at the center of international trade and politics, enjoying the wealth of several nations, while also suffering the stress of constant diplomatic struggles.

GEOGRAPHY

Albhara is peninsular, desert country located at the center of the continent and shares a land border with the country of Atria. The coasts of Albhara give the nation a strong command of the Arpeas Sea and allows maritime travel to almost every nation in Cordania.
Along Albhara's eastern region is the Venitari Mountain Range which holds a bounty of minerals and ores, but also prevents winds from bringing rain and moisture over the land. As such, many of Albhara's major cities are situated along the coasts or along the few rivers that can sustain life in the harsh desert. The rest of Albhara remains a wasteland filled with sand and forgotten memories.

NOTABLE LOCATIONS

Atil'al Hadi - The vast expanse of barren desert across the center of Albhara

The Alrihin Mountains - A mountain range that is located on the east coast of Albhara and south of the Wafira Rivers

The Arpean Sea - The largest sea in Cordania, dividing the continent in the middle between east and west
The Grayfold Sea - The misted and foggy sea to the east of The Alrihin Mountains
The Sea of Enan - The sea bordering the southern border of Albhara

The Ma'alik River - Salted flooding that flows from the Arpean Sea south towards the center of Albhara
The Wafira Rivers - Resourceful waters that flow from the Venitari Mountains and mark Albhara's northeastern borders

Gysir - A small island off the southeastern coast of Albhara

Ankadia - A port city on the southwestern coast of Albhara
Afdala - A port city on the western coast of Albhara
Ari'zel - A port city at the northern most tip of Albhara
Dhahabi - The capital city of Albhara located on the western side of the Ma'alik River
Khadab - A port city on the southern coast of Albhara
Sabalior - A city settled between the Ma'alik River and the Wafira Rivers
Tijari - A port city on the southeastern coast of Albhara

DEMOGRAPHIC

Many Elves from Albhara descend from the oldest Fey bloodlines. Noble of not, the majority of Albhara's people are Elves who have migrated from Atria or found themselves wandering in search for new beginning. Due to the proximity of Geinmarch and the endless flow of imported craftsmanship, many Dwarves have also made Albhara their home. And due to more recent diplomatic agreements, Humans have begun to immigrate into Albhara.

NOTABLE FACTIONS

Heart's End - An elusive group of assassins who have made a name for themselves by targeting Albharan nobles

RELIGION

Albhara holds a predominantly Elven pantheon with long-standing reverence for Quevala, the Goddess of Life.
As more Dwarven and Human migrants begin to populate Albhara, the acceptance of Dwarven and Human gods, such as Talov and Ascanthis, has been gradual.

NOTABLE SECTS

Illari Reformation Chapter - A section of the Illari Order that has been dispatched by Atria to oversee the immigration of Drow from Yinshi