Faizum Kingdom

Faizum Kingdom Overview Region: Eldormira Continent Capital: Bakhu Major States: Bakhu, Zathor, Sharadi Desert Territory Ruler: [Name/Title of Ruler – Information Needed] Demographics: Primarily human, with Sharadiya and other minority populations. Languages: Common, regional dialects. Religion: Worship of Anaadi and its avatars (Mytr, Valinos, Nekcrom, Janak), with sects like the Preservers of the Ancient Primordial Eye and the Order of the Hands of the Four-Faced God.
Religion The Faizum Kingdom is deeply spiritual, with Anaadi (the God of Many) as the central deity. Anaadi is worshipped through its avatars (Mytr, Valinos, Nekcrom, and Janak), each representing different aspects of existence.
Major Sects: Preservers of the Ancient Primordial Eye:

• Worship the Elemental Titans (Kohaku, Narahi, Rylung, Tahoramiti) as children of Anaadi.
• Focus on maintaining balance in the natural world through rituals and offerings.

Order of the Hands of the Four-Faced God:

• Dedicated to upholding the teachings of Anaadi and its avatars.
• Emphasize balance, harmony, and spiritual enlightenment.

Culture Bakhu State: Values: Wisdom, justice, and resilience. Cultural Expression: Monumental architecture, intricate mosaics, and epic tales of heroes reflect Bakhu’s connection to Danvir’s light and Quibilah’s wisdom.
Zathor State: Values: Harmony, balance, and renewal. Cultural Expression: Hieroglyphic-style art, grand temples, and rituals celebrating the river’s cycles reflect Zathor’s connection to Quibilah’s nurturing presence.
Sharadi Desert Territory: Values: Endurance, adaptability, and spiritual devotion. Cultural Expression: Nomadic traditions, sand paintings, and fire ceremonies reflect the Sharadiya’s connection to Danvir’s compassion and Quibilah’s guidance.
Sharadiya Cultural Dynamics The Sharadiya culture is a blend of medieval Muslim and Bedouin influences, with a strong emphasis on family, spirituality, and resilience. While the society is patriarchal, women wield significant influence through spiritual, sexual, and social power.
Men’s Roles: Providers and Protectors: Men are expected to be warriors, herders, and traders, providing for their families and protecting the tribe. Leadership: The head of the family (usually the eldest son or brother) makes decisions for the tribe, but men often rely on the counsel of women, particularly Sandwalkers and healers.
Women’s Roles: Spiritual Leaders: Women serve as Sandwalkers, interpreting the will of the gods through sand divination and fire readings. They hold immense influence over tribal decisions. Healers and Midwives: Women who serve as healers or midwives are both revered and feared, using their knowledge of herbal medicine and childbirth to shape family dynamics. Sexual and Social Power: Women use their beauty, sensuality, and social networks to influence men and families. Courtesans and consorts often wield significant behind-the-scenes power, while gossip networks allow women to shape public opinion.
Social Norms: Beauty and Sensuality: Women are encouraged to dress provocatively, celebrating their beauty and sensuality as a form of social currency. Consequences for “Soiled” Women: Women who are raped or engage in extramarital relations lose their status and are often tattooed as a mark of shame. They may become prostitutes, servants, or midwives, with some finding wealth and independence in these roles. Protection of Women: Despite their limited legal rights, harming a woman is considered a grave crime, reflecting the tribe’s reverence for Quibilah and Danvir.
Economy Bakhu: Mining, agriculture, and craftsmanship. Zathor: Agriculture, trade, and magical studies. Sharadi Desert Territory: Nomadic herding, trade, and sand-based magic.
Politics Governing Structure: Each state has a degree of independence but is united under the Faizum Kingdom. Overarching Power: [Details Needed – e.g., a council, monarch, or syndicate that maintains peace between the states.]

Districts

1. Bakhu State: Culture: Mesopotamian-inspired, with a focus on monumental architecture and wisdom. Capital: Bakhu
Major Towns:

• Bakhu: The capital, located on a peninsula in Lake Yaweti.
• Ramshaha: A port town at the mouth of the Zephralis River.
• Garasamar: An agricultural center 250 miles upriver from Lake Yaweti.
• Zindagi: A mining and trade town 200 miles north of Garasamar.
• Tahsavah: A strategic town at a fork in the river.
• Firuzad: The northernmost town, known for mining and stone-cutting.
• Saldock: A fortified town guarding the northwestern fork of the river.
• Zetra: A trade hub on the western shore of Lake Yaweti.
• Abyramses: The easternmost town, near the Quetzal Jungle.
• Hamshahr: A border town on an unnamed lake, connecting to the Veropian Empire.

2. Zathor State: Culture: Ancient Egyptian-inspired, with a focus on the river, the afterlife, and divine rulership.  Capital: Luxahkmar
Major Towns:

• Luxahkmar: Situated in the Black Abyss.
• Horahktep: Located at the southern end of Lake Yaweti.
• Karhapsut: Located where the river feeds into Galtog’s Tear.
• Aziza:
• Horteps:

3. Sharadi Desert State: Culture: Medieval Muslim/Bedouin-inspired, with a focus on nomadic traditions and spiritual devotion. Capital: Abdasham
Major Towns:

• Abdasham: A wealthy and powerful city ruled by the Abdasham family, located on the southern shore of Galtog’s Tear.
• Blinding Oasis: A small oasis town in the Blinding Virgin Desert, home to fishermen and farmers who trade with nomadic tribes.

Points of interest

• Lake Yaweti:
• Khari Mountains: A source of minerals and natural defenses.
• Faizum’s Gold Desert: Known for its golden sands and hidden dangers.
• Black Abyss Desert: A mysterious region with dark sands and ancient ruins.
• Blinding Oasis: An agricultural site in the Blinding Virgin Desert and the last bastion of civilization in the great desert.

Geography

The Faizum Kingdom is a diverse region defined by its three states: Bakhu, Zathor, and the Sharadi Desert. The kingdom is centered around the Zephralis River, which flows from the Khari Mountains in the north to the Bay of Faizum in the south.
Key Geographic Features: Zephralis River:

• Upper Zephralis (Zephara): Flows from the Khari Mountains to Lake Yaweti, known as the "Source of Life."
• Lower Zephralis (Sahralis): Flows from Lake Yaweti to the Bay of Faizum, known as the "Desert's Grace."

Lakes: 

• Lake Yaweti: A massive lake serving as the economic and cultural hub of the kingdom.
• Goltog's Tear: Smaller lake south of Lake Yaweti along the Zephralis river

Mountain Ranges:

• Khari Mountains: A rugged mountain range in the north, rich in minerals.
• Makasi Mountains: Eastern mountain range that boarders the Quatzel tribes and follows the deserts to the farthest southern shores of the kingdom
• Jade Mountains: The western mountain range that boarders the Jade Empire

Deserts

• Faizum’s Gold Desert: Golden sand dunes in the eastern & southern sides of Lake Yaweti
• Black Abyss Desert: Dark sands to the western sides of Lake yaweti.
• Goltog's Blood Desert: Flowing red sands that is south of both the Black Abyss and Faizum's gold. It surounds most of Goltog's Tear a smaller lake south of Lake Yaweti
• Blinding Virgin Desert: White sands south of Goltog's Blood that stretches its way to the Bay of Faizum and further until it reaches the Scuddle Flume and the Pebble sea

Founders

• Faizum

Type

National Territory

Related Ethnicities

• Bakhu - Orcs
• Sharadi

Location under

Faizum Kingdom Territory

Included Locations

• Bakhu "State"

Owning Organization

Government: Faizum

Related Historical Events

• 528 AG
  Birth of Faizum