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 Owing largely to its place as a nexus of commerce from nations the world over, the kingdom of Zanzibaar enjoys a comfortable level of wealth and luxury. The large mercantile population has allowed for a sizeable middle class to develop, and the spices produced in its local plantations are prized so that even the agricultural sector does not want for [[Gold sovereigns|gold]]. This exposure to all manner of cultures has nurtured a fairly cosmopolitan way of life. Central to the city is the palace of Zanzibaar, wherein foreign diplomats await audiences with the king amidst the intrigues of the royal court.
-Such urban niceties are eschewed by the more traditional peoples of the outer Baarian islets, a small, loosely scattered community of shamanists and dhow-makers that has maintained its spiritual roots. While they follow the advice and guidance of their witchdoctor, believed to be a usurper by King [[Djulsan]], the islanders nonetheless swear fealty to the Baarian king.
+The people of the outer Baarian islets, a small, loosely scattered community of shamanists and dhow-makers, have maintained their spiritual roots and a more traditional way of life. While they follow the advice and guidance of their witchdoctor, believed to be a usurper by King [[Djulsan]], the islanders nonetheless swear fealty to the Baarian king.
-As with any city of substantial mercantile presence {{--}} and certainly given its spot on the Lemnian Sea {{--}} Zanzibaar is not without its fair share of crime. Thieves and pickpockets are common, though the royal guard commonly enlists help in prosecuting such lesser criminals. A subtler, more organised threat manifests itself in the sizeable smuggling ring that exports large quantities of merchandise beneath the tariffs of the Baarian port authority.
+As with any city of substantial mercantile presence {{--}} and certainly given its spot on the Lemnian Sea {{--}} Zanzibaar is not without its fair share of crime. Thieves and pickpockets are common, though the royal guard often enlists help in prosecuting lesser criminals. A subtler, more organised threat is the sizeable smuggling ring that exports large quantities of merchandise beneath the tariffs of the Baarian port authority.
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