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Located on the northwestern edge of [[Sapience]], the famed [[city-state]] of '''Ashtan, Seat of Chaos''', was founded in the days of legend, long before the rise of the [[Seleucarian Empire]]. It has been a prominent seaport on the [[Sapphire Sea]] almost since the day [[Glanos]] established it, shortly after he and [[Sahart]] left [[Ceylon]]. Though the overseas trade dried up during the Anarchy Rebellions and the naval force fell into deprecation, in modern times Ashtan has still remained a powerful force politically, economically, and martially. Its primary principle is freedom, in mind, body, and spirit.

Reborne upon an abominable alliance of ruthlessly enduring vendetta, military might, and the terrible machinations of Imperator Glaaki and his Chaos Court, Ashtan, embraced its title of the Seat of Chaos. Their profane aims are wrought with havoc and destruction, utter ruin brought to bear against the orderly social and theological structures that would dare oppose the Bastion and her hermetic benefactors.

[[:Category:Houses|House]]-wise, Ashtan plays host to a bevy of adventurers, including [[The Esoteric Consortium]], [[The Savants of the Wheel]], [[The Nemesian Vanguard ]].The city-state is actively guarded by the likes of War Witches, golden-armoured Knights of the Illuminati, Shadow Amazons, and the occasional Freedom Fighter, Ashtan [[Jester|Joker]], or Soldier of the [[Corps of the Golden Apple|Golden Apple Corps]].

Ashtan's laws are known as the Pillars of Ashtan, so named due to the fact that they may be read upon seven pillars on the Parade of Zarathustra within the city. While freedom is valued above all, a minimal system of laws is required, if only to protect the well-being of the citizens.