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{{City_infobox | {{City_infobox | ||
|image=http:// | |image=http://i.imgur.com/TQlwzvX.jpg | ||
|cityname=Shallam | |cityname=Shallam | ||
|leader= | |leader=''none'' | ||
|patron= | |patron=''none'' | ||
|founder=[[Sahart]] | |founder=[[Sahart]] | ||
|tutor=[[Averroes]] | |tutor=[[Averroes]] | ||
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|allies=[[Jaru]] | |allies=[[Jaru]] | ||
|enemies=[[Mhaldor]] and [[Ashtan]] | |enemies=[[Mhaldor]] and [[Ashtan]] | ||
|documents=The [[Shallamese Constitution]] and the [[ | |documents=The [[Shallamese Constitution]] and the [[Te'Serran Primary]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Shallam''' | '''Shallam''' was the City of Light, also known as the Jewel of the East because of the sparkling crystal and golden domes crowning many of the buildings there. It was home to [[House of the Templars|the Templars]], [[Empyreal Assembly|the Empyreal Assembly]], [[Dawnstriders|the Dawnstriders]], [[the Crystalline Circle]], and [[Sentaari|the Sentaari]]. | ||
Shallam's government | Shallam's government was presided over by the [[Citadel of Light]], from which all of its officials came. Shallam's [[ruling council]] was comprised of five Viziers, selected by the Citadel and voted in by general election. Out of the five Viziers, one was voted by the Citadel and approved by the [[Te'Serran Alliance]] to lead the city as Caliph. | ||
By 612 AF, the Te'Serra were dead or gone from the city, the light of the Citadel darkened by the shadow of [[Bal'met]]. Shallam was destroyed by the forces of the rogue god in Phaestian of 612, the city sinking into the depths of the [[Lemnian Sea]]. | |||
==Law and Policies== | ==Law and Policies== | ||
The [[gods]] of the Te'Serran Alliance ([[Mithraea]], [[Pentharian]], [[Lorielan]], and [[Miramar]]) had the power to dismiss any Vizier, candidate for Vizier, or other public official. They also had the power to void any laws of which They disapprove, and to enact new laws and policies by divine decree. Where the Te'Serra did not see fit to intervene, the government of Shallam operated in the traditional republican fashion according to the [[Shallamese Constitution]]. | |||
==Government and Political History== | ==Government and Political History== | ||
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===City Patrons=== | ===City Patrons=== | ||
:??? AF - Lady | :??? AF - Lady Gaia became the first Patron of Shallam. | ||
:??? AF - Lady Aurora replaced Lady Gaia. | |||
:244 AF - Lady Miramar replaced Lady Aurora. | :244 AF - Lady Miramar replaced Lady Aurora. | ||
:??? AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Miramar. | :??? AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Miramar. | ||
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:172 AF - First Sultan: [[Isildur]]. | :172 AF - First Sultan: [[Isildur]]. | ||
:229 AF - Mical replaced Isildur as Sultan. | :229 AF - Mical replaced Isildur as Sultan. | ||
:238 AF - [[ | :238 AF - [[Maran]] replaced Mical as Sultan. | ||
:261 AF - Cyre replaced Maran as Sultan, Maran ascends to become Lord Pentharian. | :261 AF - Cyre replaced Maran as Sultan, Maran ascends to become Lord Pentharian. | ||
:??? AF - Kyasha replaced Cyre as Sultan. | :??? AF - Kyasha replaced Cyre as Sultan. | ||
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==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
*An overgrown garden off of '''Rampart Row''' in the southeast portion of the city; it | *The [[Shallam Bridge]] which linked the city to its allied town of Jaru for many centuries. | ||
*The '''[[Maran La'Saen Arena]]''' on the southwest side, which | *An overgrown garden off of '''Rampart Row''' in the southeast portion of the city; it bore 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 | *The '''[[Maran La'Saen Arena]]''' on the southwest side, which offered combat practice. | ||
*The '''[[Shallamese Museum]]''' along '''Kashshi Way''', which | *The [[Shallamese University]], complete with a library, chess table, and pleasant meditation pond. | ||
*'''Paradise Park''' on Nineveh Street where [[Simbata]], an old elephant | *The '''[[Shallamese Museum]]''' along '''Kashshi Way''', which displayed a variety of historical and creative artefacts. | ||
*'''Azzul Square''', named after [[Azzul|General Azzul]]. A statue of this military leader who guarded Shallam during the Plains Wars | *'''Paradise Park''' on Nineveh Street where [[Simbata]], an old elephant wandered, and '''Ishtar Park''' along Arbela Boulevard. | ||
*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 seat of Shallamese governance, it | *'''Azzul Square''', named after [[Azzul|General Azzul]]. A statue of this military leader who guarded Shallam during the Plains Wars stood 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 seat of Shallamese governance, it was the bastion of the faithful. Citadel Street leading up to the structure was engraved with notable figures such as Sahart and [[Linnar]]. | |||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
Shallam has a variety of colourful and friendly residents. The city | Shallam has a variety of colourful and friendly residents. The city was not without its poverty; emaciated [[orphans]] roamed the streets, as well as a beggar. Other individuals visitors may have encountered included the following: | ||
*[[Jamian]], a young dwarf, who | *[[Jamian]], a young dwarf, who minded the bait shop on '''Fish Street.''' | ||
*[[Averroes]], the Prophet, who | *[[Averroes]], the Prophet, who resided in his home along '''Chalsis Crescent''' near Khafre fountain and the [[Altar of Peace]]. | ||
*[[Caliphan]], the Scribe Master, who | *[[Caliphan]], the Scribe Master, who ran the post office. | ||
*[[Oghma]], the museum curator. | *[[Oghma]], the museum curator. | ||
*the lovers [[Camilla Prietta]] and [[Rudolpho Montagenet]], who | *the lovers [[Camilla Prietta]] and [[Rudolpho Montagenet]], who lingered in Ishtar Park. | ||
*the weaver [[Winnefred Wisteria]], who | *the weaver [[Winnefred Wisteria]], who set up a stall in the Medina. | ||
*the Royal Shallamese Guard headed by Captain [[Pericles]], who | *the Royal Shallamese Guard headed by Captain [[Pericles]], who could generally be found near the north gates. [[Serpent|Dawnstriders]], [[Paladin|Paladins]] and [[Monk|Monks]] of the Guard, [[Priest|Priestesses]] of the Basilica, and [[guardian djinns]] were stationed at various posts throughout the city, while [[Corporal Cazin]] manned the catapult on the western ramparts. | ||
*[[Mahmoud]] and his daughter [[Coscela]], | *[[Mahmoud]] and his daughter [[Coscela]], were are in charge of the city's stables. | ||
*[[Deneen]], the aristocrat, | *[[Deneen]], the aristocrat, who lived in Shallam for countless years. | ||
*[[Tumaini]], a quiet young troll who | *[[Tumaini]], a quiet young troll who worked in the new Shallamese bakery. | ||
*[[Earda]], Te'Serran Sage who | *[[Earda]], Te'Serran Sage who watched over the teaching of orphans within the [[Citadel of Light]]. | ||
*[[DeBurr]], the legendary near-sighted jeweller of Shallam. | *[[DeBurr]], the legendary near-sighted jeweller of Shallam. | ||
* | *[[Nirah]] and [[Diella]] who worked in the Sahart's restaurant. | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
The facilities of Shallam were interspersed throughout the city, from Arbela Square to the Old Medina. Most of these services could be used by citizens and visitors alike. | |||
*'''The Solarium of Thought''' - Newsroom located inside the Silverdrop Inn | |||
*'''Royal Shallamese Post Office''' - ran by Caliphan. | |||
*'''The Imperial Shallamese Bank''' - Bank, it was located across the street from the post office. | |||
*'''Inside a blacksmith's workshop''' - Forge, it could be found on Viziers Street. | |||
*'''The stable courtyard''' - Stables (could be used by Shallamese only) and mount food, ran by Mahmoud, the Stablemaster and his daughter Coscela from Azzul Square. | |||
*'''Locksmith of Shallam''' - Locksmith, ran by Barkash and his apprentice, Bostick in the Medina. | |||
==Shopping== | ==Shopping== | ||
Shopping | Shopping was an adventure in Shallam, whose merchants offered a diverse array of options. The legendary jeweller [[DeBurr]] ran 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 which also included the [[Bowmasters (Shallam)|bowmasters]]' shop.. | ||
*Zanzibaar Street | *Zanzibaar Street was 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, | *The old quarter, referred to as the Medina, was home to another very large group of shops. Crazy [[Hakhim]], the ratman of Shallam, occupied the centre of the medina and provided shoppers with quick gold in exchange for a few rats. A [[commodities|commodity shop]] and many adventurer-run shops stock goods to turn any shopper's eye. The locksmith [[Barkash]] and [[Bostick]], his apprentice, plied their trade in the Medina as well. | ||
==Dining and Recreation== | ==Dining and Recreation== | ||
Shallam | Shallam offered a variety of food choices. Many types of food could be found in the assorted shops throughout the city, although some argued that the best food in all of [[Sapience]] was found at [[Sahart's]]. The [[Silverdrop Inn]], a popular gathering spot, offered 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. | 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]] | [[Tumaini]] worked in the newly rebuilt Shallamese bakery, where local flatbread and rolls could be purchased. | ||
==Famous Faces== | ==Famous Faces== | ||
* Doughty [[Sahart]], of the third generation of [[Offspring|humankind]], founded Shallam upon the Peshwar Delta. [[Sahart's]] Restaurant on '''Zaphar Promenade''' was named for him. | |||
*The redoubtable General [[Azzul]], who guarded the people during the distant, dark days of the '''Plains Wars'''. '''Azzul Square''' was named in his honour. | |||
*General [[Garrindel]], a former mercenary whose victories kicked off nearly a millennium of dominance against Ashtan. | |||
*The crafty Emperor [[Sulaiman]], a strategic genius who warded off naval attack during the [[Ashtan-Shallam Wars]]. '''Sulaiman Avenue''' in central Shallam was named for him. | |||
*General [[Darius]], called the '''Warmaster''', a nephew of the Shallamese emperor who defeated and occupied Ashtan during the Ashtan-Shallam Wars. '''Darius Avenue''' in southern Shallam was named for him. | |||
*[[Hypathia]] of Shallam was the scholar that [[Nikolas]] studied under during his self-imposed exile, the Time of Wandering. It was from Hypathia that he formed his famed stances on justice and injustice that would sway many to his cause in the founding of [[Seleucar]]. | |||
*The noble King [[Dalles]] VI ruled Shallam during the [[Wars of Succession]], resisting [[Castomira]] Brangwin's influence, and lending his aid to the future Queen of Seleucar. | |||
*Sultan [[Caro-Kann]], a wise man best known for his invention of the game of [[King's Chess]]. | |||
*General [[Argan deSoral]], who commanded a naval attack on Castomiran-held [[Seleucar]] during the second War of Succession, braving the reefs of [[Ralshev's Bay]] outside the imperial capital. | |||
*Prince [[Evander Christin]], the husband of [[Catarin deSangre]], with whom she continued the Imperial line. | |||
*[[Averroes]], the famed prophet and teacher of Shallam, whose unerring predictions were often a boon in troubled times. | |||
*[[Maran]] La'Saen, a renowned Sultan and [[Guildmaster]] who gave his life for his people and was rewarded with Godhood. | |||
====See Also==== | |||
* [[Targossas]] | |||
[[Category:City-states]] | [[Category:City-states]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Underwater]] | ||