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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.
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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