Ofir

Several different languages in the coastal areas due to trade, including some pidgins

### Religion

Ofieri beliefs
Elementalism
 A variant of the cult of Epona is also popular
Other minor religions

## History

### Mythical origins

Apart from advanced areas, Ofir includes primitive tribes which still recount bygone eras in tales. One such myth tells of a time when sky and steppe fell in love and gave birth to the first mare. This mare, seeing how weak humans are falling prey to dangers, began to nurse them. They fed on her milk until growing strong enough to saddle her, becoming warriors. This is why Ofiri value horses highly and call them "noblest among all beasts".

### Early History

During the rich history of Ofir, many empires rose and fell, succeeded by rich kingdoms. One example of these is Omeya, In which, in the year 8, the oldest magic academy on The Continent was founded, thanks to the mage Butrus Alabi. Eventually, this kingdom disappeared in the year 100 during the Barsamen's conquest of much of Ofir, giving way to the kingdoms of Dahab, Alnafis and East Ofir. Surviving only after that, as a province.

200 years later, these kingdoms would disappear, and would be incorporated into the Oshan Empire, with the sole exception of the kingdom of East Ofir, from which the entire region would later take the name of Ofir.

The empire power disappeared approximately 300 years later, splitting in two to be better governed, slowly declining and by the 1260s becoming just another province of the unified Ofir, despite maintaining, on paper, the status of empire.

### The Unification Wars ( 1230s - 1250s )

Also known as The Union by some scholars, refers to the period of conflicts initiated by the Malliq Salim The Great, with the intention of unifying all of Ofir under a single ruler, which was continued and completed by his son, Nibras Badawi.

It was during this time that people like Hatun Radeyah earned the chance to become the Crown Sorceress after leading troops in several of these wars, under the command of both rulers. Although Aamad would eventually take over her position as advisor at least to Nibras, due to being a friend of the Badawi family for several generations.

#### Birth of Prince Sirvat ( 1260 )

The future heir to the crown of Ofir after the loss of Kurus and Mimit, would be Sirvat. Born from the union of Nibras and his concubine Dayo in 1260. *TBA*

## Geography and climate

Until about the 1300s there were many theories about how Ofir was separated or connected from the Continent. Some Nordling scholars including Markus Hohlenberg believed Nilfgaard and the Far South were one landmass due to an isthmus made up of deserts and savannas. While others believed that the Far South was another continent entirely.

In truth, it turned out to be somewhere in between, as The Continent has many inland seas. And Ofir is connected to the Continent, simply through its geological link with Hannu.

Most of the country it is a land of vast steppes, forbidding mountains, untouched wildernesses and crystal-clear lakes. Especially when one heads further south to the border with Zangvebar. As one approaches Hannu, the climate becomes less humid and more drier. It is here that the Al - Haradh Desert is located.

## Economy

Despite the distance, Ofir trades with Northern Kingdoms via the marine mercantile route. The refinement of their products (e.g. decorated weapons, silk clothes, precious jewels, vases, spices, and carpets) makes them valuable and sought-after goods. In 1272, they also introduced the mysterious arcana of runewrighting to Nordlings. Ofiris tamed various animals native to their land such as tigers, elephants and eagles. They decorated their animals like their tigers with gold and jewelry. Additionally they shipped war elephants and the mercenaries known as Inmortals to the Northern Kingdoms so they could fight with them against Nilfgaard.

But its biggest trading partners are its neighbouring countries Hannu, the group of small kingdoms known as The Free Lands and Zangvebar. However, thanks to Ofir's maritime capabilities and shorter distance with respect to the North, they also often trade in territories such as Nilfgaard, Barsa and Apumayu Basin. This has meant that, although rare, Ofir traders have been seen as far away from their homeland as Zerrikania.

## Demographics

The empire is diverse in the range of people which are remarkably tolerant towards each other and foreigners. This is due to its great ethnic diversity, which is second only to the Melukka region. The three main ethnic groups that make up the region are The Rock Ofieris ( So called because of their skin tone, similar to certain desert areas, descendants of immigrants from Barsa. Hatun Radeyah is a famous example ), The Vanilla Ofieris ( Named after the plant exported from Apumayu Basin and widely used in the perfumes of local sorceresses. This are people with certain Nordling traits. Most of them have light-coloured hair and blue to green eyes. Ameena, Zaira and Melda [ Radeyah's servant ] are famous examples ) and finally the Sea Ofieris ( descendants of immigrants from Zangvebar which have a darker skin tone and a darker colour. Hamal ogn Dangbahli is a famous example ) These groups make up approximately 80% of Ofir's total population. 30% for the first two groups mentioned and 20% for the Sea Ofieris. The remaining 20% is divided into minor ethnic groups, such as Malakians, Mardu who abandoned their lives in the desert, non-humans and hybrids.

Most of them live in great cities like Manisa, Dulla's hometown, which would, according to him, make the City of Golden Towers seem dull in comparison. This city is an enclave of mages, medics, mathematicians, and philosophers. Ofiris usually like to cover their heads with turbans and chaperones. High-ranking soldiers wear pointed golden helmets.

## Culture

Of all values, Ofiris hold honor in the highest esteem. Swearing upon honor is a serious promise, and they'll go to great lengths to not fail. One's honor can also rise if they undertake a risky task backed by glorious intent. Examples of such are discoveries, explorations or knowledge-expanding. Many Ofiri wear bracelets with runes meant to bring good luck inscribed on them.

### Treatment of non-humans

Unlike the Okami Islands, where non-humans, with the exception of the Witchers, are considered without honour. In Ofir this is not the case, as long as you keep your honour, it doesn't matter what race you belong to. The exception, for a while, was the Witchers of the Scorpion School, because of their conflict with the mages. But for the 1270s, a certain romanticisation by some sectors has led to them regaining some of their lost status.

Even creations of mages from the time of Barsa's conquest of Ofir. Like the dwelfs, originally, hybrids of Aen Nílfe and dwarf collaborators, created with the intention of carrying a disease that would exterminate them. They are treated as equals in the vast majority of the territory. With the exception of some satraps, that they sometimes raise taxes on them, for fear that they will transmit diseases to the rest of the population. This has meant that in some areas of the interior of the country, they live in their own neighbourhoods, but normally, they tend to blend in with the rest of the population without problems.

The only notable discrimination, perhaps, is towards elves, due to the Aen Nílfe, especially in areas like East Ofir, which remained "pure" from the Barsamen emigration. But there is hardly any population of them in the country. Only a few small groups of curious Aen Manche, who joined Ofieri trade caravans during their passage through the Korath Desert.

There is also the presence of dwarves, who were gradually accepted, especially those from the Nilfgaard area who did not help the Aen Nílfe and were subjugated. However, they are a minority group, almost extinct, as the majority of these clans, have mixed with the human population giving rise to halflings clans which are highly appreciated and respected for their handling of blacksmithing, the restoration of objects and the arcana of runewrighting. Many human experts have been apprenticed to some of these clans.

### Legends of the First Horse

Amongst the Ofieri, there are two legends about the origins of Horses: both involve ancient goddesses.

1. The elder of the goddesses name has been lost to time immemorial so she is simply referred to as the Mother Goddess, it is said that she created the first horse, a mare who became a goddess herself she would take on the name Epona (Nordling name), with her progeny spreading across the world with special honor given to them in Ofir as it was said to be the very first place in the World to recognize the majesty in horses.
2. The second story doesn't mention the Mother Goddess at all, but talks about The Lady of Horses being worship by the ancient Ofieri and in turn gifting the Ofieri with a herd of her progeny which would be selectively bred into the Ofieri Stallion horse breed.

## Administrative Divisions

* Afar
* East Ofir
* Oshan
* Omeya
* Dahab ( Administrative Division )
* Alnafis ( Administrative Division )
* Vashik
* Surata
* Siva
* Narayana
* Kiruhk
* Bahal
* Nammu
* Riyadahn
* Nabaru
* Qura

## Notable creatures

* Wild Elephants
* Cobras
* Camel Breeds
* Ofieri Stallion ( Horse Breed )
* Tiger
* Unicamel
* War Elephants
* Zebra
* Zebroid

## Notable monsters

* Al Demon
* Anqa
* Bahamut
* Brown dragon
* Gigascorpion
* Gozihr Dragon
* Mutant Gigascorpion
* Hatif
* Homa
* Scarletia
* Leucrote
* Rock dragon
* Peri
* Simurgh
* Ofieri Ghoul
* Utukku
* Falak

## Notable locations

* Al - Haradh Desert
	+ Al - Harad Salt Desert
* Alnafis
* Bantama
* Bursa
* Dahab ( City ) ( Cultural capital )
* Dedeluk
* Manisa ( Summer and executive capital )
* Mutadir Hud
* Renklerin Sehri
* Omeya
* Sova
* Nirfahn
* Mubahlai
* Gulf of the serpent
* Tepali jungle
* Jalahar Mountains
* Al - Namar
* Haradum
* Dragon Bone Pass
* Barisahl
* Assar
* Emerald Isles
* Dahlian Mountains
* Mare´s grave
* Valley of the Nephilim
* Al - Dulla
* Izmarin
* Khalijan
* Aliff
* The Great Dune Sea

## Notable people

* Ameena
* Altair Popal of Sova
* Hamal ogn Dangbahli
* Hatun Radeyah
* Nelea Sova
* Melda
* Mimit Sova ( Raised in Nilfgaard )
* Putnam Pitch ( Raised in Kovir )
* School of the Scorpion Witchers
* Inmortals
* Zaira

## Trivia

* Some places are references to the first ideas Polish fans had about Ofir.
* Some arts belong to the fan expansion *The Sands of Ofir*, but adapted to canon and common fanon.

## Gallery

Ofieri Royal TreasureView of ManisaRadeyah manipulating an Ofiri Djinn during a caravan journey to the Northern KingdomsOfieri DjinnOfieri War Elephant during the Third Northen WarCrown Prince Sirvat, half-brother of Putnam Pitch and Mimit SovaOfieri TigerOfieri Caravan crossing the Al - Haradh DesertOfiri trade caravan visiting the Northern KingdomsView of the governor's palace in BursaRenklerin Sehri, the "City of Colours", located in the interior of the countryOfieri sorceress from the frontier region with Hannu
## Notes

* This article is for the **Witcher fanon** as such some of the information included in this article is not considered officially canon outside of this fanon community.