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--- consolidated:sakar:start [2024/04/26 08:51] – [The Market Place] johnb
+++ consolidated:sakar:start [2024/05/01 07:27] (current) – [The Market Place] johnb
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 Sakar isn’t really a single nation, but a region of independent city states and tribes bound together by shared cultural rules and philosophies, as defined by The Loregiver, generations ago.  They aren’t organised to make a strong national force (anymore), however they are generally on good terms with each other, and they would probably come together to defend their way of life.  This sense of togetherness is fostered by The Mamluka, a pseudo-religious military organization with centres in the major settlements.
+Technically, there is an overall ruler, known as The Grand Caliph.  However, since the loss of their colonies in western Hann, the Caliph has become much more of a figurehead than a real leader.  While there is a caliph, and he is still classified as leader of the nation under The Lore, he doesn't have a lot of power or authority.  However, everyone gives the position basic respect, and it is not a good idea to criticise, or belittle, him in public.
 ===== Enlightenment =====
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 ===== Geography =====
-Sakar is a dry land, set between the mountains and the Hann Sea.  Its main towns and cities are spread along the coastal plains, normally where a river meets the sea, where the land is greener and more suitable for agriculture.  Further south, the Bad Lands, with its rocky scrubland and desert, is home to semi-nomadic family-based tribes.  Even further south, the Bad Lands give way to high mountains, hope to bandits, barbarians and monsters.  Towards the east, however, there is lush jungle. <color #ed1c24>Need to add the jungle to the map</color>
+Sakar is a dry land, set between the mountains and the Hann Sea.  Its main towns and cities are spread along the coastal plains, normally where a river meets the sea, where the land is greener and more suitable for agriculture.  Further south, the Bad Lands, with its rocky scrubland and desert, is home to semi-nomadic family-based tribes.  Even further south, the Bad Lands give way to high mountains, hope to bandits, barbarians and monsters.
   * [[SakarGeography|The Geography of Sakar]]
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   * [[Weapons and Armour]] have a distincrly Sakaran feels about them.  Swords are generally curved, wile lighter armour and shields are popular.
-  * [[consolidated:shiptypes:shipssakhar|Ships and boats,]] known as Dhows, are immediately recognizable by their sleek lines, high prow and lateen sails.
+  * [[consolidated:shiptypes:shipssakhar|Ships and boats,]] known as Dhows, are immediately recognizable by their sleek lines, high prow and lateen sails. Many have an eye, said to be an ancient symbol of good luck, painted on the prow
   * [[Clothes]] are very different, and often consist of long flowing robes.  Day clothes are often light, to counter the great heat, although it can get surprisingly cold (especially in The Bad Lands and Mountains) at night.
   * [[Animals]]
+  * [[Herbsm Food & Lodging|Food, Drinks & Herbs]]