Post by Zaim al-Daleel on Jul 8, 2008 22:22:27 GMT -7
Ruined Kingdoms
Cities built upon the ruins of the ancient Nog and Kadar empires, they are home to a mixed bag of petty tyrants. Some of these tyrants seek to rule with the blessing of Huzuz. Others seek to regain the glories of their predecessors - savage rulers from a distant and long-buried past.
The politics of this land is often the subject of Huzuz, Hiyal, Pantheon, and Afyal meddling. 4000 years ago, this region of mighty river valleys, forests, and desert was home to the kingdoms of Nog and Kadar. All that remains from those ancient civilizations are crumbling ruins, tombs of forgotten rulers, and temples of lost gods. In this vast, relatively unexplored, and very wild corner of Zakhara three major cities are found, all in the southeastern quarter - Rog'osto, Kadarasto, and Dihiliz (the only one not built on the ruins of old capitals).
Dihiliz is located on a broad plateau about 50 miles up the mighty Nogaro River. Dubbed the Gateway City, it is a popular debarkation point for those seeking fortune and high adventure in the Ruined Kingdoms of the continent. It also serves as a major trading center between the inland towns and the civilized world. Dihiliz is very much a frontier town, located on the edges of Zakharan civilization. It is the clearing house for goods looted from the ruins of Nog and Kadar. In theory, each ruin or site of treasures is registered with the Ministry of Secrets, and the treasure removed under the auspices of the Ministry of Riches. In reality, plunder flows freely from the Ruined Kingdoms as the Nogaro River itself. Aside from antiquities (and corruption), the main products of Dihliz are rice and serving as a trading point to and around the Pantheon cities.
By following the Nogaro River about 100 miles inland from Dihliz, a traveler reaches the sinister city of Kadarasto. It is said to be an ancient, alien-looking place, perched upon the bluff overlooking the river . The city's architecture - heavy, angular, and depressing - is unique in the Land of Fate. Some sages believe Kadarasto was once the capital of Kadar, though it is not known for sure. Most of the populace is believed to derive its income from rice and more notably the antiquities trade - i.e. tomb robbing. Even less well known is Rog'osto, "City of Spires." Located over 300 miles up the Nogaro River, the city is famed for its unique metal towers soaring toward the sky, gleaming in the sun. It is believed that this was once the site of the capital of Nog.
The politics of this land is often the subject of Huzuz, Hiyal, Pantheon, and Afyal meddling. 4000 years ago, this region of mighty river valleys, forests, and desert was home to the kingdoms of Nog and Kadar. All that remains from those ancient civilizations are crumbling ruins, tombs of forgotten rulers, and temples of lost gods. In this vast, relatively unexplored, and very wild corner of Zakhara three major cities are found, all in the southeastern quarter - Rog'osto, Kadarasto, and Dihiliz (the only one not built on the ruins of old capitals).
Dihiliz is located on a broad plateau about 50 miles up the mighty Nogaro River. Dubbed the Gateway City, it is a popular debarkation point for those seeking fortune and high adventure in the Ruined Kingdoms of the continent. It also serves as a major trading center between the inland towns and the civilized world. Dihiliz is very much a frontier town, located on the edges of Zakharan civilization. It is the clearing house for goods looted from the ruins of Nog and Kadar. In theory, each ruin or site of treasures is registered with the Ministry of Secrets, and the treasure removed under the auspices of the Ministry of Riches. In reality, plunder flows freely from the Ruined Kingdoms as the Nogaro River itself. Aside from antiquities (and corruption), the main products of Dihliz are rice and serving as a trading point to and around the Pantheon cities.
By following the Nogaro River about 100 miles inland from Dihliz, a traveler reaches the sinister city of Kadarasto. It is said to be an ancient, alien-looking place, perched upon the bluff overlooking the river . The city's architecture - heavy, angular, and depressing - is unique in the Land of Fate. Some sages believe Kadarasto was once the capital of Kadar, though it is not known for sure. Most of the populace is believed to derive its income from rice and more notably the antiquities trade - i.e. tomb robbing. Even less well known is Rog'osto, "City of Spires." Located over 300 miles up the Nogaro River, the city is famed for its unique metal towers soaring toward the sky, gleaming in the sun. It is believed that this was once the site of the capital of Nog.