El'Jazira

Clustered around an oasis in the Mhojave Desert is the permanent settlement of el'Jazira. At the entrance to the village is a falconer's tent where those with training in Chivalry may hatch a falcon.

Leadership

The secular leader of el'Jazira is Sheik Abd el'Salam, whose lavishly ornate tent is a must-see for adventurers, though checking with Jardon, the Sheik's secretary, is advised before seeking an audience. Further towards the back of his tent is the harem, where eunuchs and concubines reside.

The spiritual leader of the community is the Imam, Niven, whose will bestow the blessings of Sarapis upon travellers. He is found amongst the prayer mats near the smithy in the southern end of the community, occupying one of the few permanent buildings.

The guards of el'Jazira are slaves who have risen to the rank of warrior, and form the elite Ganissary. Captain of the Ganissary is Horace Burry.

Shopping and Dining

El'Jazira is known for its kawhe, a dark, muddy coffee sold by the merchant Habbib. The food seller Marwan offers several dishes to complement the kawhe and sate the appetite.

Two of the major exports of the community are rope and leather, which can be purchased raw at the commodity shop. The processing of leather from animal hides itself is an extensive process, with a number of el'Jaziran residents helping in the trade. Finished leather wares may be purchased at the stall run by Philipe.

At the stables a variety of mounts may be purchased, including a sorrel desert mare for 4600gp, a proud, black desert stallion for 6900gp, a dromedary camel for 7500gp, a heavy battle camel for 50000gp, or a war elephant for 138000gp.

Denizens

• Gazban, the potter
• Sahlab Sohail, the blacksmith
• Dahoud, the stable boy
• Abu Naser, the hide marketeer
• Graves, the tanmaster
• Mr. Pickles, the limemaster
• Boulos, the dyemaster