Kingdom of Sasan

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The **Kingdom of Sasan** (ササン王国 *Sasan О̄koku*), sometimes called "the pure land,"is a small country built at a high elevation at the base of a mountain. Because of the mountainous terrain surrounding it, caravans cannot reach it and travelers must go on foot. It is a religiously devout country that believes in the old gods. Because their doctrine teaches that the outside world is impure, they have broken off exchanges with other countries. The exception to this rule is Reim, who receives iron and other mineral resources as proof of the countries' friendly relationship. There are also rumors that after obtaining a metal vessel, the Knight King invaded neighboring countries to expand his country's territory. The Sindria Trading Company eventually secures trading rights with them.

## Culture

### Food

Sasan is famous for it's local cuisine. Common foods are meat dumplings, goat cheese, extremely sweet confections, and couscous. Since goats are so important to Sasan, goat milk products are common and all Sasan citizens grow up drinking it.
Sweets in Sasan can be described as "disgustingly sweet," often slathered with honey and syrup. This extends to other foods not commonly associated with sweetness such as maple syrup on fish and honey or butter on eggs.

**Sasamusaka**
Meatballs with tomato sauce. They have an interesting texture that never gets boring.**Petan Cheese**
A type of goat's milk cheese. The taste is quite bland.**Petapetan**
A dessert made of bread and butter cookies with honey drizzled over them.
### Religion

The people of Sasan believe that their resources are a blessing from their god. As such, they are reluctant to trade with those who do not share their faith. However, they will not refuse devout followers. The doctrine forbids the citizens of Sasan from visiting the outside world. Consumption of tobacco and alcohol is strictly prohibited. There is little room for individuality, and most people are uptight. For someone free-spirited, the religion and the culture it permeates can be confining.

Men of Sasan are required to wear a hairstyle that covers their left eye, while women cover their right. They are not allowed to make eye contact with anyone of the opposite gender save for their spouse.

Sasanian legend tells of a legendary tower that appears when the world is full of unusual phenomenon. Metal Vessels are thought to be powers from the gods. Originally, it was thought that only the knight king could use this kind of power. However, once it is revealed that this is not the case, the knight king must concede that he is not alone in his blessing from the gods.

Sasanian legend also tells of a great king who protected their ancestors. Wielding a divine staff, this first king ended strife and united the races of the world. He created a paradise on earth like a god, but his name has been lost to history.

### Dress

The people of Sasan wear modest clothing that exposes as little skin as possible. According to tradition, men who are not Knights wear long skirts while women wear pants. Children also wear skirts. They frequently wear metal or fur boots.
Their hair is always cut with bangs that cover one eye as is mandated, and they often wear headwear adorned with a feather. The abundance of gold and silver surrounding their country is reflected in their lavish jewelry which is worn nearly universally.

## The Order of Knights

The Sasan Knights are a group of high-ranking clergymen who steward over Sasan's doctrine and are its strictest followers. As the governing body, they offer absolute guidance to the citizenry. The secretary-general of this organization is the most powerful person in Sasan, the knight king.

Among the knights is a hierarchy. The roles mentioned in canon are chief knights, senior nights, and apprentice knights.

Once a knight is baptized, he must devote his life to Sasan. The only way to break that vow and leave with one's life is to defeat the Knight King and several Senior Knights in combat. By defeating the knight king, he usurps the position and then has the authority to leave. Whoever loses the challenge will lose his head.

Sasan Knights are encouraged to keep rations in their turbans in the event of an emergency or being taken as a prisoner.

## Locations

### Vabel

Among the mountains is the city of **Vabel**, the capital of Sasan. It is shaped like a huge tower. The city is split into multiple tiers.  The height of living arrangements correlates to the status of the people living there.

People from Vabel have very strong legs due to constantly navigating the steep terrain. Traveling between the upper and lower parts of the city can be extremely strenuous, making horses a necessity.  Owning horses is a sign of high status due to this.

     Castle stables.

 Inns and taverns.

### Mount Dharma

Mount Dharma is a sacred symbol worshiped by the people of Sasan. During the confrontation between Sinbad and the Knight King Darius Leoxses, Sinbad created a giant hold in the mountain with Bararaq Saiqa. When the hole appeared, the people of Sasan took it as a sign from God that a prophet had descended among them and they began worshiping it even more.

## Resources

Its location in the mountains makes it a prime site for mining. The metal produced in Sasan is of the purest and highest quality.

## Trivia

* Sasan gets its name from the Sasanian Empire.
* The inside of Sasan's palace is visually similar to the Palace of Ardashir, a Sasanid palace located north of the ancient city of Gor.
* There were several Persian kings with the name Darius, the most famous of which is Darius I.

## References

1. ↑ AoS Vol 6 Chapter 39 page 1
2. ↑ AoS Vol 6 Chapter 39
3. ↑ AoS Vol 6 Chapter 39 page 8
4. ↑ AoS Vol 7 Chapter 54 page 2
5. ↑ Magi Adventure of Sinbad: Tale of Team Sindria’s Past and Present
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 Illustrated Explanation of the Kingdom of Sasan
7. ↑ AoS: Night 123 extra content
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 AoS: Night 98 extra content
9. ↑ Magi Illustrated Character Encyclopedia
10. ↑ AoS Vol 6 Chapter 45 Page 10
11. ↑ AoS Vol 6. Chapter 39 page 10
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 AoS Vol 6 Chapter 41 page 12
13. ↑ AoS Vol 6 Chapter 42 Page 1
14. ↑ AoS Vol 7 Chapter 48 page 12
15. ↑ AoS Vol 6 Chapter 40 page 3