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Khinasi » Plains States » Ariya
Introduction
The city state of Ariya has an ancient port on the Baïr el-Mehare. The land, the law, and the Ariyan Temple of Avani are all ruled by Gerad ibn Farid el-Arrasi. He claims descent from Rashid doune Arrasi. The Emir is a dignified warrior with a sharp mind who can truly see into a person's heart. He believes Ariya should act as the political and moral leader of all Khinasi and insists on formality in all dealings.
Life and Society
The Land
History
Ancient Days
The first Masetian city in Cerilia was called Saria. Saria was possibly the first founded in Cerilia. Although tradition says that the Masetian calendar dates from Saria's founding, the town was probably built in 12 MA (-503 HC). The date of the founding was a decade after humanity's flight from the Shadow across the primordial land bridge from Aduria into Cerilia. The Masetians were sailors of bold and impetuous character, and they explored the land and founded small city-states as far west as Binsada, and as far east as the islands of the Ajari Deep. History records few prior inhabitants of the land. So, on the wide and grassy savanna and rocky island coasts, the Masetians found few rivals.
So, scross the wave of time, only a few Masetian names survive. Maltos Saria, founder of a long-lived dynasty based in Saria, reined over an empire of city-states in southern Cerilia and the islands of the southern sea. The Masetians worshiped the goddess Masela. So, Maselan doctrine encouraged followers to teach the lore of the sea to whomever sought it. As a result, the Masetians were the finest sailors of the ancient world. They then taught their lore to a tribe of nomadic seafarers and magicians from lands across the Sea of Dragons -- the Basarji.
After its destruction, the new city of Ariya rose on its ruins.
The Anuirean Empire
Ariya was the first place Avani was preached, after Nurida el-Deyír received his visions.
el-Arrasi and Golden Age
The Long Fall
Continuing Problems
Political
Important Figures
Rahíl the Falcon, Court Mage
Omadi the Quick, Loyal Guilder
Sari bint Bédize, mistress of the Black Arrow
Fighting Orders
Plots and Rumors
Domain Holding Table
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