Shallam

Shallam
Leader	Bahtell Argenthand Del'Strata
Council	None
Divine Patron	Pentharian, God of Valour
Founder	Sahart
City Tutor	Averroes
City Guardian	a shimmering Kirin
Heraldic Arms	Gyronny of 12 Argent and Or, a sapphire Azure
Allies	Jaru
Enemies	Mhaldor and Ashtan
Key Documents	The Shallamese Constitution and the Codex of Light

Shallam is the City of Light, also known as the Jewel of the East because of the sparkling crystal and golden domes capping many of the buildings there. It is home to the Templars, the Empyreal Assembly, the Dawnstriders, the Crystalline Circle, and the Sentaari.

Shallam's government is presided over by the Citadel of Light, from which all of its officials come. Shallam's ruling council is comprised of five Viziers, selected by the Citadel and voted in by general election. Out of the five Viziers, one is voted by the Citadel and approved by the Te'Serran Alliance to lead the city as Caliph.

The gods of the Te'Serran Alliance (Mithraea, Pentharian, Lorielan, and Miramar) have the power to dismiss any Vizier, candidate for Vizier, or other public official. They also have the power to void any laws of which They disapprove, and to enact new laws and policies by divine decree. Where the Te'Serra do not see fit to intervene, the government of Shallam operates in the traditional republican fashion.

Law and Policies

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Government and Political History

City Ranks

1. Villager
2. Citizen
3. Chieftain
4. Satrap
5. Ataman
6. Emir

City Patrons

??? AF - Lady Aurora became the first Patron of Shallam.

244 AF - Lady Miramar replaced Lady Aurora.

??? AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Miramar.

??? AF - Lady Mithraea replaced Lord Pentharian

378 AF - Lady Tarah replaced Lady Mithraea.

??? AF - Lady Miramar replaced Lady Tarah.

??? AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Miramar.

??? AF - Lady Mithraea replaced Lord Pentharian

??? AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Mithraea.

??? AF - Lady Lorielan replaced Lord Pentharian.

??? AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Lorielan.

City Leaders - Sultans and Caliphs

??? AF - First Sultan: Isildur.

??? AF - Mical replaced Isildur as Sultan.

??? AF - Maran replaces Mical as Sultan.

??? AF - Cyre replaced Maran as Sultan, Maran ascends to become Lord Pentharian.

??? AF - Kyasha replaced Cyre as Sultan.

??? AF - Dresden replaced Kyasha as Sultana.

??? AF - Ryvern replaced Dresden as Sultan.

??? AF - Grimsblade replaced Ryvern as Sultan.

??? AF - Bulvai replaced Grimsblade as Sultan.

??? AF - Solar replaced Bulvai as Sultan.

??? AF - Brinn replaced Solar as Sultan.

??? AF - Greywolf replaced Brinn as Sultan.

??? AF - Linus replaced Greywolf as Sultan.

??? AF - Addrynnyn replaced Linus as Sultan.

??? AF - Rarch replaced Addrynnyn as Sultan.

??? AF - Carmell replaced Rarch as Sultan.

379 AF - Latus replaced Carmell as Sultan.

385 AF - Solar replaced Latus as Sultan.

391 AF - Lari replaced Solar as Sultana.

400 AF - Emergo replaced Lari as Sultan.

400 AF - Lari replaced Emergo as Sultan.

400 AF - Emergo replaced Lari as Sultan.

??? AF - Hieyoko replaced Emergo as Sultan.

423 AF - Alban replaced Hieyoko as Sultan.

430 AF - Alma replaced Alban as Sultan.

431 AF - Hieyoko replaced Alma as Sultan.

455 AF - Silas replaced Hieyoko as Sultan.

469 AF - Laorir replaced Silas as Sultan.

475 AF - Deeva replaced Laorir as Sultan.

487 AF - Silas replaced Deeva as Sultan.

502 AF - First Caliph: Silas.

502 AF - Quoren replaced Silas as Caliph, as chosen by the Te'Serra.

519 AF - Mirane replaced Quoren as Caliph, as chosen by the Te'Serra.

528 AF - Jovaras replaced Mirane as Caliph, as chosen by the Te'Serra.

542 AF - Kailo replaced Jovaras as Caliph, as chosen by the Te'Serra.

551 AF - Lukis replaced Kailo as Caliph, as chosen by the Te'Serra.

576 AF - Bahtell replaced Lukis as Caliph, as chosen by the Te'Serra.

Landmarks

• An overgrown garden off of Rampart Row in the southeast portion of the city; it bears a shattered altar; the crystal decanter of Deucalion, which was used to ward off the red fog years ago; and a statue in remembrance of Martei.
• The Maran La'Saen Arena on the southwest side, which offers combat practice.
• The Shallamese University, complete with a library, chess table, and pleasant meditation pond.
• The Imperial Museum along Kashshi Way, which displays a variety of historical and creative artefacts.
• Paradise Park on Nineveh Street where Simbata, an old elephant wanders, and Ishtar Park along Arbela Boulevard.
• Azzul Square, named after General Azzul. A statue of this military leader who guarded Shallam during the Plains Wars stands at the centre of the square.
• The Citadel of Light, a tall emerald spire formed of the combined energies of the Chrysalis Basilica, the Shallamese Royal Palace, and the Cyrenian Lumeni Chapel. The newest seat of Shallamese governance, it looms with ambiguous portent.

Inhabitants

Shallam has a variety of colourful and friendly residents. The city is not without its poverty; emaciated orphans roam the streets, as well as a beggar. Other individuals visitors may encounter include the following:

• Jamian, a young dwarf, who minds the bait shop on Fish Street.
• Averroes, the Prophet, who resides in his home along Chalsis Crescent.
• Caliphan, the Scribe Master, who runs the post office.
• Oghma, the museum curator.
• the lovers Camilla Prietta and Rudolpho Montagenet, who linger in Ishtar Park.
• the weaver Winnefred Wisteria, who has set up a stall in the Medina.
• the Royal Shallamese Guard headed by Captain Pericles, who can generally be found near the north gates. Dawnstriders, Paladins and Monks of the Guard, Priestesses of the Basilica, and guardian djinns are stationed at various posts throughout the city, while Corporal Cazin mans the catapult on the western ramparts.
• Mahmoud and his daughter Coscela, who are in charge of the city's stables.
• Deneen, the aristocrat, has lived in Shallam for countless years.
• Tumaini, a quiet young troll who works in the new Shallamese bakery.
• Earda, Te'Serran Sage who watches over the teaching of orphans within the Citadel of Light.
• DeBurr, the legendary near-sighted jeweller of Shallam.
• Nirah and Diella who work in the Sahart's restaurant.

Facilities

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Shopping

Shopping is an adventure in Shallam, whose merchants offer a diverse array of options. The legendary jeweller DeBurr runs her shop at the southwest corner of Shallam. Kaela, the sculptor, offers a variety of granite statues for sale from her small studio. There are also two main shopping districts: one along Zanzibaar and Fish Street, and one in the Medina in the heart of the city.

• Zanzibaar Street is home to several of Rurin's shops, and to the east and west sides of Zanzibaar, assorted adventurer owned shops display a multitude of wares. Rhydasia, the flower merchant, can be found taking great joy in her work as she tends to her vibrant flower shop off the street as well. A few more shops line the western end of Fish Street just to the south.

• The old quarter, referred to as the Medina, is home to another very large group of shops. Crazy Hakhim, the ratman of Shallam, occupies the centre of the medina and provides shoppers with quick gold in exchange for a few rats. A commodity shop and many adventurer-run shops stock goods to turn any shopper's eye. The locksmith Barkash and Bostick, his apprentice, ply their trade in the Medina as well.

Dining and Recreation

Shallam offers a variety of food choices. Many types of food can be found in the assorted shops throughout the city, although some would argue that the best food in all of Sapience is found at Sahart's. The Silverdrop Inn, a popular gathering spot, offers drinks and entertainment.

Until its destruction in a Mhaldorian raid, Reinhold's Pastries along Viziers Street was also an excellent choice for sweeter fare. Reinhold, the pastry chef, offered a fine selection and was assisted by Vanna, a Tsol'aa baker whose speciality was decorating cakes. Both Reinhold and Vanna are now deceased.

Tumaini now works in the newly rebuilt Shallamese bakery, where local flatbread and rolls may be purchased.

Famous Faces

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