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{{Village_infobox|villagename=El'Jazira|leader=Sheik [[Ahmed el'Salam]]}} | {{Village_infobox|villagename=El'Jazira | ||
|image=https://wiki.achaea.com/mediawiki/images/c/c2/Eljazira-map.png | |||
|leader=Sheik [[Ahmed el'Salam]]}} | |||
Clustered around an oasis in the [[Mhojave Desert]] was the permanent settlement of '''El'Jazira'''. At the entrance to the village was a falconer's tent where those with training in [[Chivalry]] hatched their [[falcons|falcon]]. 609 AF saw the murder of [[Ashaxei]], the White [[Dragon]] of [[Han-Tolneth]], by alien assailants. Unfelicitous for El'Jazira, Ashaxei's body ignited in flame as it plummeted from the skies over the Mhojave, landing atop the oasis and effectively reducing the village to a glassy crater. | Clustered around an oasis in the [[Mhojave Desert]] was the permanent settlement of '''El'Jazira'''. At the entrance to the village was a falconer's tent where those with training in [[Chivalry]] hatched their [[falcons|falcon]]. 609 AF saw the murder of [[Ashaxei]], the White [[Dragon]] of [[Han-Tolneth]], by alien assailants. Unfelicitous for El'Jazira, Ashaxei's body ignited in flame as it plummeted from the skies over the Mhojave, landing atop the oasis and effectively reducing the village to a glassy crater. | ||
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The secular leader of El'Jazira was [[Sheik Abd el'Salam]], whose lavishly ornate tent was a must-see for [[adventurers]], though checking with [[Jardon]], the Sheik's secretary, was advised before seeking an audience. Further towards the back of his tent was the harem, where [[eunuch|eunuchs]] and [[concubine|concubines]] resided. When Abd el'Salam was killed in the destruction his son Ahmed took up his father's role as leader of the survivors. | The secular leader of El'Jazira was [[Sheik Abd el'Salam]], whose lavishly ornate tent was a must-see for [[adventurers]], though checking with [[Jardon]], the Sheik's secretary, was advised before seeking an audience. Further towards the back of his tent was the harem, where [[eunuch|eunuchs]] and [[concubine|concubines]] resided. When Abd el'Salam was killed in the destruction his son Ahmed took up his father's role as leader of the survivors. | ||
The spiritual leader of the community | The spiritual leader of the community was the Imam, [[Niven]], who bestowed the blessings of [[Sarapis]] upon travellers. He was found amongst the prayer mats near the smithy in the southern end of the community, occupying one of the few permanent buildings. Niven was killed in the destruction of the village. | ||
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]]. | 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== | ==Shopping and Dining== | ||
El'Jazira | El'Jazira was known for its [[kawhe]], a dark, muddy, nonalcoholic brew sold by the merchant [[Habbib]]. The food seller [[Marwan]] still offers several dishes to complement the kawhe and sate the appetite. | ||
Two of the major exports of the community | Two of the major exports of the community were rope and leather, which can still be purchased raw at its ruined [[commodities|commodity shop]]. The processing of leather from animal hides itself was an extensive process, with a number of El'Jaziran residents helping in the trade. Finished leather wares could be purchased at the stall run by [[Philipe]], before the young man moved to [[Targossas]]. | ||
At the stables a variety of [[mounts]] | At the stables a variety of [[mounts]] could 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. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||