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  |image=https://wiki.achaea.com/mediawiki/images/c/c4/Hashan-map.png
  |cityname=Hashan
  |cityname=Hashan
  |patron=[[Twilight]], God of Darkness
  |patron=[[Twilight]], God of Darkness
  |leader=Kasa Lighthawk
  |leader=Nezaya Visindi
  |founder=Elentari, Grind, Firefox Sly, Rhenn, and Darthus
  |founder=Elentari Lokelinde, Grind, Firefox Sly, Rhenn, and Darthus
  |tutor=[[Damaris]]
  |tutor=[[Damaris]]
  |guardian=[[Ze'thya]], the Chimeric Dragon
  |guardian= [[An ancient alchemical golem]]
  |documents=The Great Canon of Hashan
  |documents=[[The Great Canon of Hashan]] <br>[[Edict of Shadows|The Edict of Shadows]]  <br> [[ Laws of Hashan | The Laws of Hashan ]]
  |arms=Per fess Azure and, a crown Or
  |arms=Per pale Sable and Purpure, a sundered crown Argent
  |enemies=Targossas and Eleusis
  |enemies=Targossas, Ashtan, Eleusis
  |allies=[[Tasur'ke]]
  |allies=[[Tasur'ke]], Balan'ukia, Balan'maal, Balan'lier
  }}
  }}


Initially a humble village located in the heart of the [[Ithmia]], the [[city-state]] of '''Hashan, Court of Shadows''', is [[Sapience]]'s third major [[city]] established in the year 222 AF. Due to territorial conflicts, the [[expansion of Hashan]] and its early existence endured rough beginnings, challenged by [[forestal]] organisations and their respective patrons Lord [[Lupus|Lupus, God of the Beasts]] and Lady [[Gaia|Gaia, Goddess of Nature]]. Nevertheless, statehood was successfully established by Darthus with the support of  [[Twilight|Twilight, God of Darkness]] and later [[Valnurana|Valnurana, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams]] and [[Ourania|Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]].  
Initially a humble village located in the heart of the [[Ithmia]], the [[city-state]] of '''Hashan, Court of Shadows''', is [[Sapience]]'s third major [[city]] established in the year 222 AF. Due to territorial conflicts, the [[expansion of Hashan]] and its early existence endured rough beginnings, challenged by [[forestal]] organisations and their respective patrons Lord [[Lupus|Lupus, God of the Beasts]] and Lady [[Gaia|Gaia, Goddess of Nature]]. Nevertheless, statehood was successfully established by Darthus with the support of  [[Twilight|Twilight, God of Darkness]] and later [[Valnurana|Valnurana, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams]] and [[Ourania|Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]].  


Hashan displays a tenacity to survive any hardship, its policies marked by supreme self-interest. It famously touted itself as a haven of political and cultural independence, where diverse characters of Sapience could live in harmony and community without fear of prejudice, oppression, or bigotry and where citizens were free to pursue their own interests without outside interference. For centuries, Hashan was home to [[Achaea]]'s first [[Serpent]] organisation, the [[Cult of the Serpent Lords]], as well as defunct [[Spirit Walkers]] and the disestablished [[Sect of the Black Lotus]].
A city of secrets and sagacity, science, of the esoteric and erudite, Hashan is led by the Seneschal and council of Regents, leaders in the intricate dance of politics and power that comprises the Court of Shadows.


688 saw the stirring of an ancient and unknown nexus of energy beneath the Crown of the Ithmia. Surging from deep below, it tore the city from its roots, lifting its foundations to mysteriously float above the scarred woodlands. The wide gash in the earth resulting from the displaced structure was named the [[Sunderlands]].
Hashan displays a tenacity to survive any hardship, its policies marked by supreme self-interest. For centuries, Hashan was home to [[Achaea]]'s first [[Serpent]] organisation, the [[Cult of the Serpent Lords]], as well as defunct [[Spirit Walkers]] and the disestablished [[Sect of the Black Lotus]].
 
The year 688 AF saw the stirring of an ancient and unknown nexus of energy beneath Hashan. Surging from deep below, it tore the city from its roots, lifting its foundations to mysteriously float above the scarred woodlands, separating itself from the Ithmia. The wide chasm in the earth resulting from the displaced structure was named the [[Sunderlands]].


The leaders of the city soon agreed that it was their responsibility to both understand and harness this power, closing its great [[Houses]] so that all resources could combine and be put toward this unified goal. To mark this revival in civic purpose, Hashan redubbed itself the ''Court of Shadows''. In a post-[[House Renaissance|Renaissance]] world, the [[Somatikos]] and [[Krymenian Academy]] now safeguard and advance the city-state's new aims.
The leaders of the city soon agreed that it was their responsibility to both understand and harness this power, closing its great [[Houses]] so that all resources could combine and be put toward this unified goal. To mark this revival in civic purpose, Hashan redubbed itself the ''Court of Shadows''. In a post-[[House Renaissance|Renaissance]] world, the [[Somatikos]] and [[Krymenian Academy]] now safeguard and advance the city-state's new aims.


Hashan is actively guarded by fierce [[viragos]], court constables, mounted [[tsalmaveths]], knights of the Atrament, and hooded [[nocturni]].
During the events of the [[Underworld Rebellion]] in 718 AF, Hashan backed [[Ur'Vampires]] [[Asztrik]] and [[Prioska]]. By a slim margin, Lord [[Aegis]] declared both [[Ur'Vampires]] the winners. Hashan became the first [[Underworld]] foothold beyond their realm.
 
During the reemergence of the Tsol'teth in 799 AF in what is known as the [[Black Wave#Third Black Wave|Third Black Wave]], Seneschal Krizal accepted a proposal of allegiance - a monumental step in being the first such alliance with surface-dwellers since before the dawn of Seleucar.  In response, the [[Coalition of Sapience]] staged a full and immediate assault upon the Hashani, fighting both citizens and the Tsol'teth warriors [[Gattan'bahar]], [[Nahu'an]], and [[Trusad'an]]. 
 
In 802, [[Tlalaiad]] and the Tsol'teth arranged for the access to the Wellspring beneath Hashan.  Asmodron Dicondron describes it as " a [[Proteus |Protean]] star, a relic of cosmic power that has nestled itself deep beneath the earth." [[Silon'ukia]] opened a gateway to the [[Underrealm]] within the Sunderlands. Once making the way through the gateway and performing specific steps, any Hashani citizen will have access to the [[Houses of Blood and Dark]].
 
Hashan is actively guarded by fierce [[viragos]], [[court constables]], [[Spectres of the Shadow Court]], mounted [[tsalmaveths]], [[Knights of the Atrament]], and hooded [[nocturni]].


==Laws and Policies==
==Laws and Policies==
: ''Main article: [[Laws of Hashan]]
: ''Key articles: [[Laws of Hashan]]
The Court has been known for Achaea's first complex legal system, having surpassed both ancient Ashtan and Shallam in governmental politics. The Seneschal [[Elentari]] originally wrote the comprehensive city charter. The policies of Hashan are recorded in a single, albeit large, text called the '''[[Laws_of_Hashan|Great Canon of Hashan]]''' which can be found in a bookshelf in the [[news]]room.


Under Elentari's leadership in Hashan's early years, her constitution was widely regarded by the intelligentsia as "the finest document of its kind yet written". It was Hashan that began the trend of formally binding guilds to cities, a trend that was later followed and formalised by each city. Hashan was also lauded by [[Sarapis]] as the best organized of the city-states.
Hashan has a tendency to despise divine mandate, seeing it as blind obedience and zealotry. Rather than follow the divine, citizens are encouraged to create themselves 'Progress' for Hashan, irrespective of the morality to achieve it. These ideals are outlined in the [[Edict of Shadows]]. Hashan's legal system was the first in Achaea, having surpassed both ancient Ashtan and Shallam in governmental politics. The policies of Hashan are recorded in a single, albeit large, text called the '''[[Laws of Hashan]]'''. Hashan operates as a democracy, with various Regents and Ministers appointed and bound by the rules of the [[The Great Canon of Hashan | Great Canon of Hashan]].  


==Government and Political History==
==Government and Political History==
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===City Patrons===
===City Patrons===
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:709 AF - Valkyn replaced Tyamat as Seneschal.
:709 AF - Valkyn replaced Tyamat as Seneschal.
:716 AF - Kasa replaced Valkyn as Seneschal.
:716 AF - Kasa replaced Valkyn as Seneschal.
 
:726 AF - Regi replaced Kasa as Seneschal.
==Landmarks==
:739 AF - Asria replaced Regi as Seneschal.
'''The Crossroads''' is Hashan's very centre, the most common place for gathering and a useful reference point. It is also home of [[Gred]], the Hashan humgii. '''Founder's Monument''' north of the crossroads features statues as well of the city's mortal founders. The '''[[Dome of the Triad]]''' stands tall as a tribute to the divine [[Triad of the Night]] which used to patron Hashan in its early years, and the old '''Coliseum''' may be visited where gladiators used to spar. East of the Dome is Hashan's mysterious crumbling temple where dangerous [[spectre|spectres]] once roamed free. The [[Disc of the Nocturne]] was once housed here, but was taken by [[Tavarius]] and was later used to cause the time period known as the [[Eternal Night]].
:740 AF - Regi replaced Asria as Seneschal.
:756 AF - Mosr replaced Regi as Seneschal.
:762 AF - Asmodron replaced Mosr as Seneschal.
:790 AF - Krizal replaced Asmodron as Seneschal.
:829 AF - Mezghar replaced Krizal as Seneschal.
:859 AF - Farrah replaced Mezghar as Seneschal.
:872 AF - Embrelle replaced Farrah as Seneschal.
:875 AF - Arcturus replaced Embrelle as Seneschal.
:915 AF - Kshavatra replaced Arcturus as Seneschal.
:918 AF - Ita replaced Kshavatra as Seneschal.
:938 AF - Nezaya replaced Ita as Seneschal.


==Inhabitants==
==Inhabitants==
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*[[Harris]], the publican
*[[Harris]], the publican
*[[Hectan]], the Hashan papermaker
*[[Hectan]], the Hashan papermaker
*Foreman [[Hettright]]
*[[Indira]], the Snake Charmer
*[[Indira]], the Snake Charmer
*[[Joss]], the stablewoman
*[[Joss]], the stablewoman
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*[[Tithian]], the Shaman
*[[Tithian]], the Shaman
*[[Zaertum]], the Locksmith
*[[Zaertum]], the Locksmith
*[[Aurelius]] Pyrites


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
Most of Hashan's facilities are located near the government buildings and the city's central Crossroads. '''The Postal Office of Hashan''', '''the People's [[Bank]] of Hashan''', and the Court's citizen-only stables are found off these crossroads. '''The Literary Archives of Hashan''' house the [[newsroom]] in '''the Seneschal's Complex'''. The [[Slaughterhouse of Hashan|slaughterhouse]] and fishing shed are visited off Cibus road, and Hashan's blacksmith [[Modron]] opens his blacksmith's shop for the use of all citizens and visitors. [[Zaertum]], the locksmith, offers a key-copying service. Hashan's city arena, the '''[[Stadia Coronae]]''' (Crown Stadium), is located in the southeastern portion of the city.
Most of Hashan's facilities are located near the government buildings and the city's central Crossroads.  
* '''The Postal Office of Hashan''' and '''the People's [[Bank]] of Hashan''', and the Court's citizen-only stables are found off these crossroads.  
* '''The Literary Archives of Hashan''' house the [[newsroom]] in '''the Seneschal's Complex'''.  
* [[The Citadel of Prosperity]] is Hashan's '''Public Library''' and is a large, multi-floored tower with a deep history of ownership.
*  The '''[[Stadia Coronae]]''' (Crown Stadium) is Hashan's city arena, and is located in the southeastern portion of the city.
* The '''Court's Education Centre''' is a Novice training Academy located southeast, inside the Crown Hall.
* The [[Dicondron Academy]] is Hashan's Research Facility located south of the city.               
 
===Dining===
 
* Hashan is proud to be the first brewers of [[Sapience]]'s more [[Hashan Drinks|unique drinks]], provided in the '''[[Eventide Alehouse]]''' off of western Serpentis Boulevard.
* For the quiet, celestial-themed retreat  '''The Citadel Bar and Lounge''' is where the local bartender, [[Sophitia]] offers a range of bites and ale.
* For those interested in [[Gambling]] and drinking, the '''[[Dragon's Tail Bar]]''' is as old as the city itself, run by [[Moneo]] and [[Kes]].
 
===Shopping===
Hashan provides three main shopping "areas" which harbour a large variety of goods and supplies:
* '''The Bazaar''' is Hashan's primary market located in the northern half of the city, holding the Court's commodity shop and unique letter-making services.
* Running the entire width of Hashan is '''Serpentis Boulevard''' with shops that line both sides of the street, the location of one of Achaea's three major candle shops for sealing letters with a [[Heraldic Arms|Coat of Arms]].
* The third shopping area is '''Hashan's Central Plaza''', which can be found in the Old Quarter near the southwest corner of the city.
 
The [[Slaughterhouse of Hashan|slaughterhouse]] and fishing shed are visited off Cibus road, and Hashan's blacksmith [[Modron]] opens his blacksmith's shop for the use of all citizens and visitors. [[Zaertum]], the locksmith, offers a key-copying service.  


==Shopping==
===Recreation===
Hashan provides three main shopping "areas" which harbour a large variety of goods and supplies. '''The Bazaar''' is Hashan's primary market located in the northern half of the city, holding the Court's commodity shop and unique letter-making services. Running the entire width of Hashan is '''Serpentis Boulevard''' with shops that line both sides of the street, the location of one of Achaea's three major candle shops for sealing letters with a [[Heraldic Arms|Coat of Arms]]. The third shopping area is '''Hashan's Central Plaza''', which can be found in the Old Quarter near the southwest corner of the city.
*The southern '''[[Hashani Menagerie]]''' is a creature museum, home to creatures such as the monstrous [[babaji]].  
*The '''Park of Hashan''' which features lush, contemplative surroundings and a placid duck pond.
*For specialty entertainment, the '''[[House of Delights]]''' is a brothel off Epitine Circle.


==Dining and Recreation==
==Landmarks ==
Hashan is proud to be the first brewers of [[Sapience]]'s more [[Hashan Drinks|unique drinks]], provided in the '''[[Eventide Alehouse]]''' off of western Serpentis Boulevard. Home of the original absinthe and serving Sapience's harder liquors that [[Berford]] brews, the Alehouse also sports a new restaurant that serves an eclectic variety of food. [[Harris]], a local publican, spends all his time here probably to watch [[Indira]] dance with her snake. Should bourbon, cognac, apricot brandy, or Hashan's own special Darkbrew not tickle anyone's fancy, other non-alcoholic drinks are served as well. Also serving alcohol is the '''[[Dragon's Tail Bar]]''' as old as the city itself.


Local entertainment is provided by the '''[[House of Delights]]''' brothel off Epitine Circle, [[gambling]] tables run by [[Moneo]] and [[Kes]] in the '''Dragon's Tail Bar''', and '''the [[Hashani Menagerie]]''' creature museum visited west of Hashan's [[Academy of Hashan|Academy]], which is home to creatures such as the monstrous [[babaji]]. South of the Menagerie is the '''Park of Hashan''' which features lush, contemplative surroundings and a placid duck pond. Further entertainment can be sought by visiting a few of Hashan's special landmarks as well. (See below.)
'''The Crossroads''' and '''The Gatehouse''' are Hashan's common places for adventurer gathering and are useful reference points.  


==Famous Faces==
*'''Founder's Monument''' north of the crossroads features statues as well of the city's mortal founders.
Of the famous faces that hail from Hashan, four are remembered most: '''[[Liirup]]''', Hashan's notable rat-eating madwoman, retired Seneschal '''[[Elentari|Elentari Lokelinde-Danial]]''' who ascended to Godhood through the collective will of the [[Pantheon]] to become [[Ourania|Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]], '''[[Damaris|Damaris, the Learned]]''' who teaches in Hashan's multi-roomed Academy as one of the world's most brilliant minds, and '''[[Aringar|Aringar Claros]]''', the first person to reach the 99th [[level]] of [[experience]] and become a [[Greater Dragons|Greater Dragon]].
*The '''[[Dome of the Triad]]''' stands tall as a tribute to the divine [[Triad of the Night]] which used to patron Hashan in its early years.
*The old '''Coliseum''' may be visited where gladiators used to spar.
*''' The Dome ''' is Hashan's mysterious temple where dangerous [[spectre|spectres]] once roamed free. The [[Disc of the Nocturne]] was once housed here, but was taken by [[Tavarius]] and was later used to cause the time period known as the [[Eternal Night]].


[[Altarra]], the Hashan crier, kept citizens updated with all the latest news and information until her life was taken during a raid upon the city. She never returned from the Halls of [[Maya|Lady Maya]].


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