Irkallan

Flag of Irkallan when at Home

One of the Vassyrad civilization's several city-states, **Irkallan** is located on the Nerud-Ederri River Delta, on the very easternmost-most part of the Vassyrun Crescent. The city-state is a member and frequent political leader of the Urráda Vassyrad alliance and is known for its shipbuilding and maritime culture.

## Government

The city of Irkallan and its nearby settlements are ruled under the dual-authority of the Sharrul and Irkanemid Oracle.

### Administration

The Sharrul (King) of Irkallan has supreme authority on all matters within the city. Always a member of the House of Irkanemi, the Sharrul of Irkallan can trace back their lineage to the old rulers of the Empire of Uruldu also known as Primordia.

Holding all executive and diplomatic powers, the Sharrul also acts as the leader of the national military and navy, and is responsible for all economic management. However, to lessen the burdens of rule, Sharrulae may situationally appoint various aids to their administrations for a non-definite period. These positions are usually held by Nobility class with genealogy allegedly traced back to the mythical last Emperor of Uruldu, Narahashu the Predestined and include:

* Nergassar (Commander of Military and/or Navy)
* Arkatu (Master of Shipbuilding)
* Rahaeldal (Herald, Diplomat)
* Kahru (Master of Mint)

### Class System

* Sharrul (King)
* Irkanemid Oracle (Head Priest)
* House of Irkanemi (Nobility)
* Priesthood
* Irkallad Citizens
* Foreigners
* Slaves

### Religion

A trusted member of the House of Irkanemi, usually a close relative to the Sharrul, the Irkanemid Oracle serves to interpret the messages of Irkanemi within the Vassyrad Pantheon. While the citizens of Irkallan all follow the traditional Vassyrad faith, the lion's share of worship is dedicated to Irkanemi, the Goddess of Wind and Storm who is considered Irkallan's patron. Believing that Uruldu consists of the imagination of the supreme god Agade's dream, Irkallan's citizens seek to live this dream to its fullest before descending into "death beyond death" also known as Tenebrous Paradise or Aradusu Aderrid.

The Oracle also leads the Priesthood of Irkallan which is in charge of the city's central ziggurat and all other places of worship. In order to lessen the burdens of his duties, the Oracle appoints clergy members with positions ranging from priests to archivists. Clergy members often carry out typical municipal tasks as well, such as city-planning, trials, and other law disputes.

While the Sharrul still holds supreme authority over religious interpretation, it is highly uncommon for the leader to intervene in the Oracle's affairs. Orders of the Oracle are to be treated with the same reverence and obedience as that of the Sharrul unless the latter directly overrides them. While the Sharrul is away during times of war, for exploration, or for diplomatic visits, the Oracle remains at home and acts to govern the city.

## History

Although the city-state is ancient, much of Irkallan's history has been lost as a result of the rising levels of the Primordial Ocean. Consequently, the following sections cover Irkallan's history following the reign of Astoribipal who ascended to the throne as Sharrul in 0 C.E.

### Diplomatic

* The Avalis-Astoribipal Incident occurs on June 6th
* Irkallan joins the Western Shield on June 9th as a founding member

### Economic

* Irkallan begins the mint of the golden Y'Kahru coin on June 5th
* Irkallan founds the slave-port colony of Kudram along the far eastern bank of the Nerud-Ederri River Delta
* Settlers leave to east to found a trading post, which led to the creation of Prokeni