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Initially a humble village located in the heart of the [[Ithmia]], the [[city-state]] of '''Hashan, Crown of the Ithmia''', 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]] organizations and their respective patrons Lord [[Lupus|Lupus, God of the Beasts]] and Lady [[Gaia|Gaia, Goddess of Nature]]. Nevertheless, Hashan was successfully brought into being by the mortal Darthus with the support of Lord [[Twilight|Twilight, God of Darkness]] and later the Ladies [[Valnurana|Valnurana, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams]] and [[Ourania|Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]], who remains patroning the Crown in modern times. Today, Hashan continues to display a tenacity to survive any hardship, catering to aid others only when her own interests are furthered as well. It is a haven where the diverse characters of Sapience may live together in harmony and community without fear of prejudice, oppression, or bigotry, and where everyone is free to pursue their potential to the greatest of their abilities.

Initially a humble village located in the heart of the [[Ithmia]], the [[city-state]] of '''Hashan, Crown of the Ithmia''', 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]] organizations and their respective patrons Lord [[Lupus|Lupus, God of the Beasts]] and Lady [[Gaia|Gaia, Goddess of Nature]]. Nevertheless, Hashan was successfully brought into being by the mortal Darthus with the support of Lord [[Twilight|Twilight, God of Darkness]] and later the Ladies [[Valnurana|Valnurana, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams]] and [[Ourania|Ourania, Goddess of the Moon]], who remains patroning the Crown in modern times. Today, Hashan continues to display a tenacity to survive any hardship, catering to aid others only when her own interests are furthered as well. It is a haven where the diverse characters of Sapience may live together in harmony and community without fear of prejudice, oppression, or bigotry, and where everyone is free to pursue their potential to the greatest of their abilities.

   

   

Hashan is home to [[Achaea]]'s first and oldest serpent organization, the [[Cult of the Serpent Lords]], as well as the [[Spirit Walkers]] formerly the [[Shamans]], the [[Merchants of the Crown]] formerly the [[Sorcerers]], and the [[Sect of the Black Lotus]], formerly the [[Kharon]]. The city-state is actively guarded by fierce [[viragos]], mounted [[tsalmaveths]], and hooded [[nocturni]].

Hashan is home to [[Achaea]]'s first and oldest serpent organization, the [[Cult of the Serpent Lords]], as well as the [[Spirit Walkers]] formerly the [[Shamans]], the [[Merchants of the Crown]] formerly the [[Sorcerers]], and the [[Sect of the Black Lotus]], formerly the [[Kharon]]. The city-state is actively guarded by fierce [[viragos]], mounted [[tsalmaveths]], and hooded [[nocturni]].

: ''Main article: [[Laws of Hashan]]

: ''Main article: [[Laws of Hashan]]

The Crown 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. '''Hashan's laws''' are found listed on a pillar at the Crossroads. The policies of Hashan are recorded in a single, albeit large, text called the '''Great Canon of Hashan''' which can be found in a bookshelf in the [[News|newsroom]].

The Crown 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. '''Hashan's laws''' are found listed on a pillar at the Crossroads. The policies of Hashan are recorded in a single, albeit large, text called the '''Great Canon of Hashan''' which can be found in a bookshelf in the [[News|newsroom]].

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 Crown'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 [[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.

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 Crown'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 [[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.

Hashan is proud to be the first brewers of [[Sapience]]'s more unique drinks, provided in '''The Eventide Alehouse''' off of western Serpentis Boulevard. Home of the original absinthe and serving Sapience's harder liquors, the Alehouse also sports a new restaurant that serves an eclectic variety of food. 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 '''Dragontail Bar''' as old as the city itself.

Hashan is proud to be the first brewers of [[Sapience]]'s more unique drinks, provided in '''The Eventide Alehouse''' off of western Serpentis Boulevard. Home of the original absinthe and serving Sapience's harder liquors, the Alehouse also sports a new restaurant that serves an eclectic variety of food. 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 '''Dragontail Bar''' as old as the city itself.

Local entertainment is provided by the '''House of Delights''' brothel off Epitine Circle, blackjack and roulette tables in the Dragontail Bar, and the '''Menagerie''' creature museum visited west of Hashan's '''Academy'''. 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.)

Local entertainment is provided by the '''House of Delights''' brothel off Epitine Circle, blackjack and roulette tables in the Dragontail Bar, and the '''Menagerie''' creature museum visited west of Hashan's '''Academy'''. 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.)

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 Crown's citizen-only '''stables''' are found off these crossroads, while the '''Literary Archives of Hashan''' house the newsroom in the '''Seneschal's Complex'''. The '''slaughterhouse''' and fishing shop are visited off Cibus road, and Hashan's blacksmith [[Modron]] opens his blacksmith's shop for the use of all citizens and visitors. 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''', the '''People's Bank of Hashan''', and the Crown's citizen-only '''stables''' are found off these crossroads, while the '''Literary Archives of Hashan''' house the newsroom in the '''Seneschal's Complex'''. The '''slaughterhouse''' and fishing shop are visited off Cibus road, and Hashan's blacksmith [[Modron]] opens his blacksmith's shop for the use of all citizens and visitors. Hashan's city arena, the [[Stadia Coronae]] (Crown Stadium), is located in the southeastern portion of the city.

'''The Crossroads''' is Hashan's very centre, the most common place for gathering and a useful reference point. The '''Road of Eternity''' is Hashan's north entrance road which features a grand display of statues of past and present Gods. '''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]] roam free and where the [[Disc of the Nocturne]] is housed. Lastly, the '''Spring of Fluvialis''' provides a renewable source of fish for fishing and is Hashan's closest water source. This and the '''Temple of Fluvialis''' is found south of the crossroads, gifts given by Lord [[Neraeos|Neraeos, God of the Sea]] during His time as patron.

'''The Crossroads''' is Hashan's very centre, the most common place for gathering and a useful reference point. The '''Road of Eternity''' is Hashan's north entrance road which features a grand display of statues of past and present Gods. '''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]] roam free and where the [[Disc of the Nocturne]] is housed. Lastly, the '''Spring of Fluvialis''' provides a renewable source of fish for fishing and is Hashan's closest water source. This and the '''Temple of Fluvialis''' is found south of the crossroads, gifts given by Lord [[Neraeos|Neraeos, God of the Sea]] during His time as patron.

Of the famous faces that hail from Hashan, four are remembered most: [[Liirup]], Hashan's notable rat-eating madwoman, retired Seneschal 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 Claros, the first mortal ever to reach the 99th circle of [[Help:experience|experience]] and become a [[Greater_Dragons|Greater Dragon]].

Of the famous faces that hail from Hashan, four are remembered most: [[Liirup]], Hashan's notable rat-eating madwoman, retired Seneschal 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 Claros, the first mortal ever to reach the 99th circle of [[Help:experience|experience]] and become a [[Greater_Dragons|Greater Dragon]].

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