The Elbashakyan Sultanate

The Elbashakyan Sultanate is a country constituted of 64% desert. It is also renowned for being the country where the Temple of Forbidden Knowledge resides. Its associated deity is the God of Wisdom.
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==Description==
The Elbashakyan Sultanate, a land where the golden sands whisper tales of ancient wisdom and hidden treasures, is a testament to the enduring spirit of its people amidst the vast and mysterious desert. Governed by a lineage of wise Sultans, the Sultanate is a nexus of trade, scholarship, and mysticism, drawing seekers of knowledge and fortune from across the world to its bustling bazaars and grand libraries.
==Geography==
File:Elbashakyan Terrain 7.jpg|Baradazi's port district, capital
File:Sharlayan Terrain 2.png|Elbashakyan Desert
File:Elbashakyan Terrain 6.jpg|Rivers are the Sultanate's lifelines
File:Elbashakyan Market.jpg|Elbashakyan Marketplace
Nestled within an expansive desert, the Elbashakyan Sultanate is a landscape of contrasts, from the sprawling, sun-scorched dunes to the lush oases that dot the terrain like emeralds in a sea of gold. At its heart lies the capital city of Baradazi, an architectural marvel that rises from the sands, its spires and domes a testament to the Sultanate's grandeur and sophistication.
==Society==
Elbashakyan society is a rich mosaic of cultures and traditions, shaped by centuries of trade and interaction with distant lands. Hospitality is considered a sacred exchange of knowledge between strangers, and the bonds of family and tribe are the bedrock of social life. Artisans, merchants, and scholars are highly esteemed, contributing to the Sultanate's reputation as a center of culture and learning.
==Governance==
The Sultanate is ruled by the Sultan, seen as both a temporal leader and a spiritual guide. His council, composed of esteemed advisors, scholars, and military commanders, assists in the administration of the realm. Justice is administered through a system that blends traditional laws with principles of fairness and wisdom, ensuring the Sultanate's stability and prosperity. The spy network of the sultan has a worldwide reputation for its thoroughness and effectiveness, serving as the ears of the sultan in every land.
==Economy==
The economy of the Elbashakyan Sultanate thrives on trade, with its strategic location on ancient caravan routes making it a hub for the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. Markets overflow with spices, textiles, gems, and artifacts, drawing traders from far and wide. The Sultanate is also famed for its skilled artisans, whose works in glass, metal, and textiles are sought after for their exquisite beauty and craftsmanship.
==Military ==
The Sultanate's military is renowned for its cavalry, composed of swift and hardy desert steeds as scorpions. While not an expansionist power, the Elbashakyan forces are more than capable of defending their lands, employing strategies that leverage their intimate knowledge of the desert to outmaneuver and outlast their adversaries.
==Culture==
Elbashakyan culture is a celebration of life's mysteries and the pursuit of knowledge. Poetry, music, and dance are integral to social gatherings, expressing the depth of human emotion and the mysteries of the universe. The Sultanate is also home to some of the world's most extensive libraries and academies, where scholars from all corners of the earth come to study and debate.
==Religion==
The Sultanate is characterized by its spiritual diversity, with the Temple of Forbidden Knowledge holding a special place in the hearts of the people. This temple, dedicated to the pursuit and safeguarding of arcane and esoteric wisdom, is both revered and feared for the secrets it holds.
==The Temple of Forbidden Knowledge==
The Temple of Forbidden Knowledge is known as the greatest library in the world of Luctus, housing knowledge of all kinds that one can consult with the right clearance. It is also known to store the most dangerous knowledge available, however this forbidden knowledge is not available to such people as visitors.
The Temple houses not just knowledge, but an entire organization and order dedicated to the recovery and protection of dangerous knowledge. This organization can be split into two categories: the Scribes and the Void Knights, both of whom worship the Lady of the Void, also known as the Goddess of the Void or the Keeper of Forbidden Knowledge.
While the Temple is not a subject to the Elbashakyan Sultanate, the two factions treat each other amicably.
==Relations with Neighboring Powers==
The Elbashakyan Sultanate maintains a delicate balance of diplomacy and strategic alliances, ensuring its autonomy and prosperity through trade agreements and mutual respect with neighboring states as well as having an arid and treacherous desert to protect itself from invasions. Its position as a center of learning and commerce makes it a valued ally and a respected power in the region.
==Aspirations and Challenges==
The Sultanate aspires to be a beacon of wisdom and enlightenment, preserving the wealth of knowledge accumulated over generations while navigating the challenges posed by the harsh desert environment and the shifting sands of political intrigue.
In its quest for knowledge and harmony, the Elbashakyan Sultanate stands as an oasis of culture and wisdom in the vast desert, a place where the spirit of inquiry and the pursuit of beauty flourish amidst the timeless dunes.
==Other==
===Gallery===
File:Elbashakyan Terrain 4.png|Elbashakyan Desert
File:Elbashakyan Terrain 5.jpg|Oases for the basis of desert civilization
File:Elbashakyan Terrain 6.jpg|Rivers are the Sultanate's lifelines
File:Elbashakyan Terrain 7.jpg|Baradazi's port district, capital
File:Sharlayan Terrain 3.png|Elbashakyan Desert
File:Sharlayan Terrain 2.png|Elbashakyan Desert
File:C.C. Recap 15.jpg|Elbashakyan Marketplace
File:Temple of Forbidden Knowledge.jpeg|Main entrance to the Temple of Forbidden Knowledge