Al-Haikk

Al-Haikk, also known as El-Haikk or Alhaka, is a grand city located in the northern coast of Araby. It serves as the capital of the Arabyan Empire and is home to the powerful Great Sultan, who sits on the Golden Thrones of the city. The city is renowned for its maritime trade, which has led to the development of numerous shipyards and ports, allowing for it's main export, salt, to quickly be traded around the known world.
== Description ==
Despite its colorful streets and winding alleys, Al-Haikk has is commonly called the "City of Thieves" and it's less wealth inhabitants are known for their urchin ways. Despite this, the city is also known for its advances in science, mathematics, and medicine. The lack of reliable magic, due to weaker winds in the Araby desert, has led to a reliance on more traditional forms of knowledge, resulting in significant advancements in these fields.
The wealth of Al-Haikk is largely generated through the export of salt, and the city has developed an extensive system of mines, sewers, and transportation infrastructure to support this industry. The Palace of the Great Sultan, the largest of the city's palaces, is famous for its wealth and luxury, with large libraries overflowing with ancient and unique books, and temples decorated with idols of the Djinns, the gods of Araby.
The Sultan rules alongside six appointed ministers. This ministry system allows a more refined control of the city's branches. The branches of the ministry include domestic affairs, medicine, salt, foreign affairs, religion, and education. The Golden Thrones of Al-Haikk have remained a symbol of power and protection for the Arabyans, and the Ministry has worked tirelessly to protect their subjects and revive trade throughout the peninsula. For centuries, Al-Haikk has remained a formidable force against pirates and invaders, and its people continue to celebrate the wealth, knowledge, and beauty of their grand city.
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