Sahriya

Sahriya, officially the Holy Empire of Sahriya, was a massive multiethnic multicultural theocratic global empire founded in 15 AAH () via a religious merger of Caranthea and Jarazeh through the Vermehyan faith.
== Religion and Culture ==
Sahriya was a Holy Empire, with that the state recognized religion was Vermehyan. Sahriyan people worship Verjah, and his counterparts Shabaaz and Zond. Yet, there were very small minority groups in Sahriya which follow all sorts of religions from Abexilas.
Sahriyan culture was deeply rooted in it's diversity, being the product of the unification of many different ways of life, from Zonrazeh nomads to Jaramah pirates and Caranthea village folk, thus it has been compared to a vibrant rug, all cultures interwoven like threads to the greater thing, though still keeping their traditions with splendor. 
Sahriyan culture also deeply values tolerance & compassion, stemming from the fact that one can not survive alone or by hating each other in the desert dunes.
The Sahriyans used a unique calendar, recognized by AAH (After Aggregation of History). This Calendar Standard was made the same year Jarazeh was founded, and it's purpose was to signal that History from this point forward was protected and safeguarded by Verjah himself. (1 Year AAH equals 1 week IRL, beginning Sunday and ending Saturday)
== Architecture ==
Although all of Sahriya does not fall under a uniform architecture, most cities practice Sahriyan architecture in a spectrum. Many cities practice terracotta layering, a process in which sand and terracotta stack up upon each other to form a strong layer for walls. This has produced a striped aesthetic for many buildings in the cities of Ahurane, Hweremas, Vastari, Zafrahbesh, and many more. 
Almost all Sahriyan cities used a spectrum of overhang windows/balconies. In the harsh desert cities where sand and dusk can spring up in storms, architects construct a overhang window made of trapdoors to ensure both privacy and air to flow throughout the building. In more colder climate, cities used large balconies. The use of balconies and overhang windows can be usually found used together in almost every town, and there have been many unique variations of such overhang structures.
Statues of religious, or folk creature can be almost found everywhere, usually used for grand or religious architecture of the empire. 
Vermehyan temples feature a entrance room for visitors to cleanse themselves. Vermehyan temples always require it's dome or roof to have a opening or be made of glass so that Verjah can fully see their own worship. Glass or opened domes have become a staple across the empire, for buildings not religious as its believed to be a sign of good faith to have Verjah always able to see inside a building.
== Government ==
=== High Government ===
The High Government of Sahriya was composed of the Shura, a council of 10 members who co-own the nation together. One of the Shura was picked to be the national representative, known as the Shah. The Shura decide upon which decisions of national matters were to be dealt with and in what way, This power was bestowed to them by the Constitution, an important government document detailing and giving legitimacy to the Shura and the Shah. This constitution was given legitimacy through Verjah's recognition, bestowing the power and knowledge of leading Sahriya to all the Shura. The Generals of the Army were also included in the High Government. The Shura and Shah were of equal power, and was a council of those who trust each other
The Former High Government was composed of:
Shah:
Shah Vlogus Trollus Astaseul
Shura:
* Shah Vlogus Trollus Astaseul
* Armino'so ve-Zond'Labbeh
* Cao Cao Cao Cao
* ClearLion
* Epsri
* Kronical
* SilverChu
* Skinnyee
* Dam1t
* Sweat
Generals:
* Crackers
* Shojiro
Former Shura:
* Seeker
* El-Cabo
* Crackers
* Shojiro
=== Mid Government===
This Government was composed of the War Council, the Minwastries and the Framandar.
The War Council was basically the Ministry of War, being in charge of the management of the nation's army. They were led by the Generals. The war council was the great army of Sahriya, being a big pride of the nation as they were composed of some of the best Champions of Abexilas.
Minwasters, known as the Viziers, lead specific Kaaniet (ministries), such as Culture, Development, Economy, Media, and Recruitment. Along with the Viziers the Grand Framandar leads the Kaaniet of Framandar.
=== Low Government ===
The Kachse, who were composed up of Viceroys, Provincial leaders referred to as Satraps, religious Sages, and Mudirs who were mayors.
Viceroys were the managers of colonies who represent the crown in new territories that need rapid development. They were placed at about the same level as Satraps.
The Satraps, who lead Provinces. They were chosen and appointed by the High Government. Their duties were to maintain their province and to ensure all their Mudirs/towns needs were met.
Religious officials of Vermehyan were known as Sages, This includes sages, priests, cardinals, and the pope. They represent the religious body and were tasked with ensuring that Vermehyans presence was maintained. 
Next were the Mudirs, they're the Mayors of towns and cities. Their job was to ensure development of their claim, and steady income of new citizens. They also were tasked with beautifying their claims to make them as wonderful as possible.
== Geography ==
The Holy Empire was composed of numerous provinces, though these can generally be divided into three proper zones;
The Lingering Desert
The Lingering Desert region was one of the most diverse and culturally significant regions in all of Sahriya; home to the Zonrazeh, Jaramah & Vashadnuri peoples. The Lingering Desert was also often called "Zond's Promised Land" as the desert was what Zond promised to Prophet Armino and the followers of Vermehyan.
It's landscape was dominated by large dunes, though This monotony was occasionally broken by the appearance of Red Terracotta Buttes, these being instrumental to the development of the locals as an important source of temperate air in the hot landscape. Due to the importance of Buttes, numerous towns, such as Zafrahbesh, Seyoza'jad and Vastari originally were settled on these peaks.
Though This arid landscape was not all there was to the desert, as cutting right through it was the mighty Sarmooj, holy river in Vermehyan due to all the mythology interwoven with it and home to various species; including but not limited to alligators, hippopotami & Ranjoh, these three shaping much of the local cuisine with dishes such as Lajaka Fried Hippo, Osooproo Stirfry Alligator & Ranjoh Spice.
The Cultures in this region were largely connected due to the Zonrazeh people. They were originally nomadic, but were now progressively urbanizing as they became a center of poets, writers & sages in the region. This interconnection has formed languages, cultures, beliefs, music, and foods which were all related to one another.
The Lingering Desert was home to the Nation Capital Haremas and the Holy City of Zond'Damah. Along with Four-Cities Metropolises composed of the towns of Seyoza'jad, Meyina-Solair, Zafrahbesh & Polwasmetra. Many small towns were also scattered in the region.
The Caranthean North
The Caranthean North was a large & diverse region comprwasing originally of sailors, now turned lawmen & merchants.
It's landscape dominated by three large regions; the cold west, also known as Stellare, composed largely of the Dragon's Den Mountains aswell as boreal forests, to the center there was the Ahurane, birthplace of Caranthea, originally a small city state who took over the entire region, though now it has been noted as being in decline, and finally, to the east, there was the Kuvas & Argoniki, a tropical land traditionally controlled by pirates..
These lands' main way of transport was the boat, with roads rarely being developed, the average view here would be one of archipelagos dotted around the coast, with medium-sized towns near them.
Caranthea, also known as Karanseo, was home to the Holy City Ahurane, and the Stellwere Metropolwas. Along with many scattered towns in the region.
Kilkasa'Dirah (Out-Sea waslands)
Kilkasa'jirah refers to the various insular settlements spread across Abexillas as trading colonies, though incredibly diverse they were noted for typically being citadels and such.
==History==
15 AAH: Caranthea and Jarazeh merged, forming Sahriya, This would lead to a wave of cultural expression, with both former countries growing in activity and much more. Much later one of Caranthea's Vassals known as the Voidspire Imperium would join as well their capital Azuthereal merging with the Kuvan province.
16 AAH: Sahriya denounced Vladwastan, due to the discovery of their plot to dominate and control Tiberia being brought to the attention of the Shura. This lead to months of high tensions between Sahriya and Vladwastan. Thankfully, Shah Skinnyee struck a deal with Vladwastan and other Tiberian nations to create a treaty that will guarantee the security of all parties involved. 
19 AAH: Shah Skinnyee and Shah Cao abdicated the throne in order to unite the nation under 1 man, Vlogus Trollus Astaseul. Who then became Shah. The Royal Palace of Hweremas was also constructed in the following months.
21 AAH: The Royal Coronation took place. Vlogus Trollus Astaseul was officially named the Shah of The Holy Empire of Sahriya. A grand event hall was planned in the Palace of Hweremas, many guests from all over the globe came to see Vlogeee. Everyone brought amazing gifts. and in return Shah Vlogeee gave everyone flags of Sahriya.
23 AAH (28th Sept) - 25 AAH : SW DOWN (come up with lore reason)
26 AAH: Many Shura members were the target of international gossip, as they had been accusedd of performing dark arts to duplicate physical objects. To clear their names, they prayed to Verjah for the truth to be revealed. Verjah showed the world that Sahriyan was not involved in the dark arts and proved the innocence of the nation. This led Prophet Armino to want to learn more about the arts of the world and dwascover the nature of Abexilas.
27 AHH: The Cathramwas Summit was held in the Illegal temple of Hweremas. All of Cathramwas came to dwascuss the future of the continent. Following This Shah Vlogeee, Prophet Armino, and Shura Cao worked with the other developed nation of Cathramwas to draft a co-prosperity treaty that was aimed to ensured collective securty.
28 AAH: Shura Seeker stepped down from hwas position as Shura.
(idk aah date): Many nations join Sahriya in the form of vassalage. Such nations being, the grand provinces of Arwastios, the kingdom of Levan, twasiuchdom of Azuria, Princedom of Valnitz, Theocracy of Wadiwaya ,
== Wars/Conflicts ==
=== Silkhollow Rebellion ===
Rebellion declwered by Jacobussr, mayor of Silkhollow. The rebellion had no justified reason but instead was causedd becaused of foreign involvement to claim the town. Foreign players, SaturnXP, Redfoo, and ProshJosh all funded This rebellion, however Silkhollow would be claim couped an hour after the rebellion. The rebellion leaders in retaliation would make small claims around Sahriya, these claims would later be sold starting independent nations.
=== NAF-Dyshella war ===
The first war Sahriya was involved in. The nation of Dyshella had invaded the longest bordering ally of Sahriya, the N.A.F. This causedd full Sahriyan support to help the NAF in its war against Dyshella. The war came out as a draw.