Name of Nation: Fahtamis, The Sultante of Fahtamis
Capital: Sha-Bhakur
National Population: Estimated around 950,000
Demonym: Fahtamisian(s), Fahtamisi(ses), Fahtamids
Ethnic Groups:
-Asguhstas- Said to be the first people to settle in the lands that is now the sultanate. They form a majority of the noble and military elites. This people's customs and culture do not differ much from the Baruks very much as their have assimilated themselves into the Baruk culture long ago. They have although, kept some of their old traditions such as the bloodsport 'Khasamir'.
-Imperahs- Forms a majority of the common masses. They culture reflect their simple farming lives. Their customs and traditions include prayers for successful harvest seasons, festivals during the harvest seasons, celebrations special occasions and the religious practices that they maintain. They have absorbed the religion that the ancient Baruks brought to them but like the Asguhstas, they have kept other aspects of their ancient traditions.
-Baruks- Forms a large portion of the religious body and elites of Fahtimis. Their ancestors conquered and formed Fahtamis as is known today. It is still disputed where their ancestor came from. Some say from the far northern deserts, others say from the seas. Those first Baruks brought the main religion of Fahtima, the faith of Ismum, to this lands. They also brought their class systems and titles which are still adopted to this day.
Language(s) Spoken:
Lower Fahtamisian/Imperic, Higher Fahtamisian/Asgustic, Barukan
Religion(s) Practiced(If any):
Ismum- A religion brought by the early Barukans during their invasion of the lands in the ancient times. It is based of the teachings of the wise prophet Allahani Am-Habahlla. It is a monotheistic faith with it's one God known as "Kharum". Kharum guides every aspect of life and has 15 sets of commandments one must follow to be a good Maslik, a follower of the Ismum faith. The souls of people who do not follow this commandments are sent into in a realm of utter misery and despair after their death known as "Suhr". The priest of this religion are known as "Amurs" and their temples are known as "Mosquirs". Other notable traditions of this religion are that prayers are held six times a day and all are required to the face the east, the direction of the rising sun, when they do so, married women must cover their hair with a clothe known as "Klopeq" when outside of the house or when their are guest at home, men can marry as many as ten women if they are able to support them and severe crimes, such as murder, are punishable only by death.
National Symbols:
- Flag:
- Colors: Green, Blue and Yellow.
- Creed: "Kharum(God) give us guidance and strength."
Government:
Individual -4- State
Religious -1- Secular
Democracy -4- Autocracy
Dove -3- Hawk
Isolationist -1- Interventionist
Summery: The government of Fahtima is a monarchy with some of it's lower position available to commoners. The Sultan or Sultaness, the head of the nation, is born from a royal bloodline and so too are the governors(Imas) and mayors(Shafur). The first child of the current Sultan or Sultaness would be the one to replace him or her after her death or if he or she is deemed unworthy to rule by his or her advisers, the council of high priest of the faith of Ismum and other nobles. he next in line would be the second born and so on. If the Sultan or Sultaness dies without an heir to the the throne, any noble may present themselves to the council of high priest of the faith of Ismum and be evaluated whether they are truly worthy to rule or not. The Sultan's or Sultaness's rule is absolute, as he's or she's power is granted from their God himself. The Sultan or Sultaness has royal advisers who may or may not be of royal decent and varies in number according to the wishes of the royal ruler. The lower ranks in government such as royal scribes, royal envoys and ambassadors, Captains of city guards, district watchmen and royal advisers may be held by commoners. People chosen for this position are usually chosen by the people they are replacing but if the position was vacant before they wish to claim it, the local clergy would choose. The Sultan or Sultaness has the authority to give titles or strip them away if he or she so wishes but is still subject to the will of the Maslik church. The past Sultans and Sultanesses of Fahtamis has steered cleared from the other nations of the continent. Their difference from the rest of the people of the land has tended to make them enemies with most of the other powers. Because of this, Fahtamis tends to ignore the businesses and isolate themselves from their neighbors.
Economy:
Capitalism -1- Communism
Private -5- Public
Inequality -3- Equality
Summery: The nation has a powerhouse of an economy due to the unique items that its people produce and the bizarre spices that only grows in Fahtamis. The trade is strong between Fahtamis merchants and those of other nations. The strange customs and traditions of the people, which are unique to the country also attract a lot of tourist. Because of the riches the country enjoys, a majority of the people are well off and live quite well. A large number of the people are craftsmen, workers and artisans who produce the unique wares that other nations crave so much. There is of course a small number of the poor who usually ends up as slave to those who could afford to buy them.
Society:
Open -2- Closed
Liberal -5- Conservative
Tolerant -2- Intolerant
Summery: During the earlier years when war would break out between Fahtamis and its neighbors over their differences, the people became xenophobic. Any visitors or would-be explorers who came to the lands of the Fahtamids would be chased by the villagers. As time progressed, the wars ceased(Or at least lessened) and trade between its neighbors boomed, the Fahtamisians became more open to outsiders. This attitude towards outsiders has been kept as the nation became a center of trade across the continent.
Military:
The Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis
- Coat of Arms:
- Size: 37,000
- Branches:
*The Royal Guard- A branch of the of the Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis commited solely to the protection of the ruling Sultan or Sultaness and to ensure that his or her orders are followed. They answer directly and only to the ruling Sultan/Sultaness himself/herself. This branch usually numbers in or around 5,000 servicemen and women.
*The Standard Support Forces- A branch of the Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis which deals with supporting the rest of the armed forces. They are comprised of the the medical, engineering, logistics, intelligence and military law enforcement divisions. They usually number in or around 7,500 servicemen and women at any given time at any given time.
*The Standard Army- A branch of the Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis which deals with combat on ground. They form a large bulk of the numbering in or around 9,000 service men and women at any given time.
*The Standard Navy- A branch of the Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis which deals with combat on water, namely seas and oceans. They number in or around 5,000 servicemen and women at any given time.
*The Standard Air Force- A branch of the Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis which deals with combat in the skies. They number in or around 3,000 servicemen and women at any given time.
*The Reserve- Spare servicemen and women who are kept in reserve until they are needed. They have received basic training and will receive their specialized training when needed by any other branch. They may also be used as emergency defense forces in case wider armed forces are abroad and the nation is under threat. They number in or around 9,300 at any given time.
- Readiness: The Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis are always kept on full alert and always drilled regularly. Although the nation has kept peaceful ties with its neighbors in recent times, the bloody conflicts which happened frequently long ago has kept the nation's armed forces on its toes. The top figures of the military also engage in war games and plan for attacks, creating contingency plans. Although this is very costly, in the event of a war the nation would be ready to defend itself without hesitation.
Territory:
- Important Locations:
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Sha-Bhakur- The national and political capital of Fahtamis. This is where the noble elites of Fahtamis converge to bid for power against one another. It is also the home of the Coucil of the High priest of Ismum and the capital of the faith. The city, like many other prominent cities in Fahtamis are notable for it's large towers with unique rounded domes with pointed endings. The Royal house of the Sultans and Sultanesse is perhaps the biggest and most inspiring building in the entire city, spanning several miles. It is build almost completely of white marble and shines brilliantly under the sun. Other important buildings are the Grand Mosquir of Sha-Bhakur, which is the home of the Council of the High Priest of Ismum and the one of the holiest places on the planet for any Maslik and the bustling Grand Bazaar which attracts many merchants from all corners of the land.
Al-Habib- The city where many of the intellectuals of the nation gather and where information, rather than wealth, are traded happily between its people. It is the home to many of the celebrated geniuses throughout the Fahtamis's history. Every expert of every field of science can be found here. The city also attracts prominent musicians, artist, historians, inventors and other great thinkers. People from all corners of the land also find themselves attracted to the city, creating a great exchange of cultural wealth. The towering library of Kha-Yappur can be found in the city, which contains a great number of literature concerning almost everything learned by the residence of the city every since it was founded.
Gahrana- The industrial center of Fahtamis. It is said that there isn't a day that passes by that the skies aren't covered by smoke and that the only time the machinery stop are when its workers are praying. It's streets and the brick buildings that make up the city are always covered in soot and the loud noise of machinery could be heard miles away. Most of its citizens are some of the poorest in the nation who are poor enough to be finding work in this city but not poor enough to end up as slaves. The city receives most of its profit from the manufacture of weaponry.
Jezebib- The home of many of the artisans and craftsmen that produce the unique products that power the economy of Fahtamis. The people here are open to strangers but keep their skills in building their crafts highly secret. Because of this, the bazaars of this city are usually open to those merchants who are Fahtamisians themselves and are highly trusted by the locals. The foreigners who seek to visit this place would find it that if they enter a house or an artisan's workshop, the products that the locals make are hidden and so too are the tools needed to make them.
Al-Bahrana- This small town is the farming center of the land. Located at the south end of the river Sahpash, the soil is rich and water is plentiful making for excellent, arable land. All sorts of crops are planted here but the most valued crop is the spice Tahpirah. The spice is very spicy and has a tangy after taste. Tahpirah is the most widely used spice in most of the Fahtamisian dishes and is also sought after by many other people from all across the land. Other notable crops widely grown here an assortment of vegetables and the Amahpatti plant, whose leaves when smoked releases a feeling of euphoria so powerful, it blocks the senses for a number of minutes.
Qhubai- The largest port city in Fahtamis. It is the center of trade across the country and not even the Grand Bazaar of the capital could compete with sheer amount of wealth that passes through the city everyday. It's huge bazaar attracts every merchant who wishes to trade on a grand scale. Thousands of trade ships arrive and leave the port everyday. The city never sleeps, for business is conducted day and night and some merchants have even been excused from the mandatory prayers of the faith by their local clergy so that they may conduct their business contentiously. The Standard Navy of the Royal Armed Forces of Fahtamis are also stationed here and conduct their training near the city.
History:
The first scriptures involving the history of Fahtamis comes from the warring era of the 1st century. Originally, Fahtamis was part of proto-nation which encompassed all of the lands it rules now. The people were divided between three factions, the Mahzal kingdom, the Asguhtis kingdom and the nomadic people known as Imperes. The Mahzals controlled most of the north while the Asguhtis controlled most of the south and the Imperes formed themselves into tribes, hunting and gathering from one location to other. During the 3rd century, a war erupted between the Mahzals and the Asguhstis over some form of religion most historians and scholars are still not sure of. The Asguhtis also began taking the roaming tribes of Imperes as their slaves. Because of this, the Mahzals and the Imperes began to unite together to repel the Asguhstis invasions. For 10 years they held and they kept the Asguhstis at bay until the rise of King Allek-Sar Fahtam. King Fahtam used his extraordinary cunning and superior military tactics to destroy the Mahzal and Imperes strongholds. After 3 years of fighting, the Imperes were forced to join the Asguhstis but the Mahzals were still resilient. After another bloody struggle, the Mazhals were forced to leave the lands and the Asguhstis became the rulers of the land.
Peace and prosperity reigned across the Fahtamisian lands until the Baruk people came and started their bloody conquest. The Baruks first landed in the modern port city of Qhubai. They then swiftly conquered the lower lands and made their way north. The Asguhstis, now calling themselves the Asguhstas and the Imperahs, formerly know as the Imperis, put their difference aside and started a campaign to drive back the Baruks. During the Baikar, the Baruks gained a decisive victory and destroyed more than half of what the Asgustas/Imperahs army. They Baruks soon conquered all of Fahtamis and slowly coverted everybody into their religion.
Because of their peculiar customs and beliefs, Fahtamis has always been at odds with its neighbors. During the years that followed the Baruk invasion, wars between Fahtamis and her neighbors were not uncommon. Because of this, the nation closed its doors to the rest of the continent and its people had deep hatred for any outsiders who entered the nation. As time passed by and old grievances were put to rest, the nation opened its doors to merchants. Soon after, trade boomed in Fahtamis and the locals became more friendly to outsiders. Even though most of the people are now very welcoming of foreigners, the Sultans and Sultanesses still avoid any interaction with the outside world and prefer to isolate the nation when it comes to international relationships.
- International Relations:
Because of the nations violent relationships in the past, Fahtamis has no official relationships with other nations. The nation has isolated itself from other nations. Fahtamis however, has deep hostilities with the the Solaran Administration. It is believed by most historians that the Baruks originally came from the former Solarian empire. The views of the Administration on religion has put it at odds with the Council of High Priest of Ismum. The clergies of Ismum has since then declared the Administration as blasphemous infidels not worthy to rule. The Sultans and Sultanesses of the ages have also expressed their disliking for the Administration ever since its founding. Because of this, Solarian merchants are always viewed with suspension and any Solarian accused with espionage against Fahtamis are automatically sentenced to death.
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