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  |cityname=Hashan
  |cityname=Hashan
  |patron=[[Twilight]], God of Darkness
  |patron=[[Twilight]], God of Darkness
  |leader=Arcturus D'Aud'tore
  |leader=Nezaya Visindi
  |founder=Elentari Lokelinde, Grind, Firefox Sly, Rhenn, and Darthus
  |founder=Elentari Lokelinde, Grind, Firefox Sly, Rhenn, and Darthus
  |tutor=[[Damaris]]
  |tutor=[[Damaris]]
  |guardian= [[An ancient alchemical golem]]
  |guardian= [[An ancient alchemical golem]]
  |documents=[[Laws of Hashan | The Great Canon of Hashan]] <br>[[Edict of Shadows|The Edict of Shadows]]
  |documents=[[The Great Canon of Hashan]] <br>[[Edict of Shadows|The Edict of Shadows]]  <br> [[ Laws of Hashan | The Laws of Hashan ]]
  |arms=Per pale Sable and Purpure, a sundered crown Argent
  |arms=Per pale Sable and Purpure, a sundered crown Argent
  |enemies=Targossas and Mhaldor
  |enemies=Targossas, Ashtan, Eleusis
  |allies=[[Tasur'ke]]
  |allies=[[Tasur'ke]], Balan'ukia, Balan'maal, Balan'lier, [[Carnivalis Institute of Jestering]]
  }}
  }}


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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.
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.


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]].
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 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]].
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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]].
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]].


In the wake of the Tsol'teth occupation of Cyrene, The Cyrenian government had declared a ban on visitors from Hashan, Targossas, and Mhaldor from entering, remaining, or shopping.
Hashan is actively guarded by fierce [[viragos]], [[court constables]], [[Spectres of the Shadow Court]], mounted [[tsalmaveths]], [[Knights of the Atrament]], and hooded [[nocturni]].
 
When Eleusis declared formal hostilities with Hashan, Hashani leaders declared open war with the forestal village. In 804, Speaker Andraste Montenegro of Eleusis and Seneschal Krizal ended hostilities. 
 
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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:872 AF - Embrelle replaced Farrah as Seneschal.
:872 AF - Embrelle replaced Farrah as Seneschal.
:875 AF - Arcturus replaced Embrelle 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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*[[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'''. Hashan's public library [[The Citadel of Prosperity]] is a large, multi-floored tower with a deep history of ownership. 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===
===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.  
* 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 try the '''The Citadel Bar and Lounge''' where the local bartender, Sophitia offers a range of bites and ale.  
* 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]].
* 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===
===Shopping===
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*For specialty entertainment, the '''[[House of Delights]]''' is a brothel off Epitine Circle.
*For specialty entertainment, the '''[[House of Delights]]''' is a brothel off Epitine Circle.


==Famous Faces & Landmarks==
==Landmarks ==


'''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]].
'''The Crossroads''' and '''The Gatehouse''' are Hashan's common places for adventurer gathering and are useful reference points.  


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]].
*'''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.
*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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