Salemoria
The prize of Sarmion, the capital city of Salemoria, was ancient before the time of Abram. Discovered abandoned by Abram and his people while they searched for a home, the architectural marvel sits high among the hills of Moriah in the center of the country. A wonder made of towering stone buildings built taller on the ancient foundations, Salemoria is as mysterious as it is beautiful, adorned with ancient Katabic inscriptions from the civilization that existed long ago in the region. In the generations since its resettling, the Yachidi and the Ishamali tribes turned the city into the crown jewel of Sarmion, a shining walled city with seven golden gates and parapets rising high towards the sky.
Yet Salemoria is a city recovering from the unbelievable damage done by the Numanari upon their most recent defeat. At the center of the city lies the Holy Temple, a beacon of white stone and golden rooftops set on the highest point in the entire country. There the Yachidi once gathered and worshipped in peace, led by their priests and taught by the many spiritual rebbeim in the holy schools that surround the temple. The Numanari set fire to the Holy Temple, burning the original structure until the white walls scorched and the golden rooftop melted.
Government
Sarmion is a representational monarchy, with a king or queen ruling with the help of the Moatrat Achim, the Council of Brothers. The Council, commonly known as the Moatzra, consists of leaders from every tribe in Sarmion, with one delegate assigned for every 300 in the tribe. The Moatzra also advises the monarchy on all matters of state, including relations with other Nations in the Crescent Empire.
Architecture
Below the mount, the city extends out down the hillside to the great walls, housing rings of homes, businesses and places of learning, all built either in or on thousand-year-old buildings. The great souq, the marketplace, runs alongside the grand midway leading
to the main Zaphon Gate and serves as the center of commerce for not only Salemoria but all of Sarmion. The western half of the city houses the many educational centers, including the Ner-L’Olam medical college and Yamey Bahar University. The university brings together teachers from all across Sarmion and the Crescent Empire, studying history, culture, science, math and especially magic. Sarmions have expanded their outreach to bring in teachers from outside the empire and prize exchanges with teachers and
students from Théah and beyond.
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