Qamarist Caliphate

The Qamarist Caliphate was a gaijin powerful nation-state that
had, over time, come to incorporate a diversity of ethnic groups, such as the Nehiri, Sogdans, Suhili, Bandar, Ganzu, and many others, all devoted to Qamarism, a monotheistic religion. Path of Waves, p. 40 These lands, north to the Unicorn, were under the leadership of the Caliph. A Call to Stewardship (Unicorn Clan letter) Their people were collectively known as Nehiri, its capital was al-Zawira, Across the Burning Sands (FFG Web) and its currency was the dinar. Across the Burning Sands, by Daniel Lovat Clark
== Creation ==
=== Old Rempet Empire ===
The Nameless Prophet was a man who came to the broken Rempet Empire, and brought new teachings and a new way of life to both human and djinn, which eventually brought peace to the region. His first followers took on the mantle of the al-Qamari, and the new faith became known as the Qamarism. 
=== New Empire ===
The prophet founded a new empire in what was later known as the City of God in the Mountains of Shem, the mountain range that was named after the Sun God, Shem. He led his followers down into the valley of the Queen's River, converting the Nehiri tribes and city states hee found there by prayer or by strength of arms. Soon Qamarism had spread across the entire land between the two rivers of the Cradle of the World, and throughout the Mountains of Shem and the Mountains of Qamar. When he died, his succesor was chosen among his followers, a wise thinker who became the first Caliph, and so the Qamarist Caliphate was created in the 6th century. The caliph, who was hailed as the rightful inheritor of the Nameless Prophet, ruled over the Caliphate, seeking to maintain unity among diverse and fractious ethnic groups. 
=== Rift with the Unicorn ===
In the 10th century the Unicorn Clan Champion Shinjo Khulan Khan waged war against the caliph Ali al-Walid, conquering all his lands wast of the King's River. In 1072 the caliph attempted to conquer the Sand Road, a trade route opened by Shinjo Khulan Khan in the year 1010, and forced the Ganzu people of the Hidden Valley to surrender to him. The Nehiri were eventually broken by the combined forces of the Battle Maidens and the White Horde in 1074. 
== Details ==
=== Art ===
The Qamarist Caliphate was known for its mathematical precision in its art, requiring keen minds and careful hands to produce the meticulous and awe-inspiring designs. The personal artisans of the caliph were masters of symmetry and mechanical marvels. Path of Waves, p. 77
=== Magic and Religion ===
The Caliphate had domed temples with minarets. Emerald Empire: The Essential Guide to Rokugan, p. 84 Due to the Prophet's disapproval of slavery, Name Magic was generally banned throughout the Caliphate, as a sorcerer used to perform it to compel a supernatural being into forceful service. Some courts had outright ignored the Prophet's prohibition and kept court sorcerers in their employ. 
=== Smiths ===
The Qamarist smiths kept in secrecy the art of making watered steel, there was no other steel for strengh and flexibility. 
=== Customs ===
Because of the extremely hot climate, people of the Caliphate tended to dress in loose-fitting clothing, particularly garments made of cotton. The heat also shaped their day-to-day behavior and it was common for them to spend the hottest parts of the day resting or performing only minor tasks. When they offered their hospitality Qamarists were a most sociable people, showing courtesy and respect to their guests. 
=== Known Schools ===
* Qamarist Alchemist Tradition (Sage)
* Qamarist Shield Bearer (Bushi, Sage)
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