Ibal

**Ibal** is a kingdom in the realm of Allward. The current monarch is King Amdiras an-Asmir.

## General Information

The demonym and language is Ibalet. The sigil is a dragon. The colors are royal blue, gold, and silver. The capital is Qaliram. Ibal is the wealthiest country in the realm.

The vast and mighty kingdom is mostly desert, known as the Great Sands, but there is a mountainous region. The red cliffs of the Marjeja are to the south, and the waves of the Aljer, the gleaming, great gulf that opens into the Long Sea, is to the north. While Ibal is dominated by the Great Sands, it is also a country of water. There are oasis pools, thousands of miles of bright coast, and the Ziron River that comes out of the mountains and travels northeast across the desert. The Ziron gives life to Qaliram and Almasad before joining the Long Sea. The Sarim is a sea near the coast. Its cities are like jewels in a shield of hammered gold. Sacred horse herds move through the landscape under the protection of Ibalet laws. The Great Sands is a sea of dunes like cresting waves, cut by canyons and salt flats. There are countless oases, some large enough to support cities of their own while others are little more than a few palm trees. The famed Ibalet coast is made of cliffs and gentle slopes above pale green waters. The coast is green, lined with massive palm trees and succulent gardens. Villages and cities cling to the coastline. The grand port of Almasad is said to rival Ascal, while Qaliram is even more magnificent than Ascal, a wonder of monuments and palaces along the Ziron. The Marjeja Mountains ring the Aljer like a crescent moon. They are about a week's journey through the Great Sands from Almasad.

Ibal is bordered by the small, proud kingdoms of Sardos and Niron. While not enemies with Kasa, they are rival kingdoms. They are alike in their great histories and even greater riches. The Cors conquered ancient Ibal once, but at great cost, and their kings live on, second only to the emperors of the north.

The Ibalet fleets are unmatched in the Ward, and is considered the greatest sea power in the Ward. A threat to their navy is a threat to their entire kingdom. The navy is made up of multiple fleets. One is called the Golden Fleet, and it defends the Aljer Sea, known as the Jaws of Ibal. The Crown Fleet patrols the Straight of the Ward and off the coast of Almasad. It's made up of gallant warships spaced across the narrowest point of the Long Sea. They have no real use for real armor, instead wearing light, airy silk the color of blue mist. The Jewel Fleet patrols the southern coast where the gem mines operate. The Storm Fleet hunts raiders as far as the Glorysea. Their soldiers' uniforms are dark blue. The soldiers of the cities wear pale rose silk uniforms.

The outriders of the king have no equal on sand or road. They are called the Crown's Falcons, or *Marj-Saqirat* in Ibalet. They are guardians sworn to the King of Ibal. They're the equivalent of Galland's Lionguard. The *Ela-Diryn*, or the Blessed's Dragons, are the warriors sworn to defend Lasreen's Chosen.

The Ibalets of the coast are golden. Their faces are a prism of color in every shade of sunlight. Those from the south and east are darker, their faces the rich, reddish color of carnelian or black jet. The nobles tend to have a hawkish face, black hair, and brown eyes. Most Ibalets wear flowing robes and head coverings to combat the heat and sun. Ibal is known for its skills in medicine. People come from all over the Ward to study at its university, including Queen Erida's own doctor, Dr. Bahi. There are unicorns among the famed Shiran herds of the sand dunes. They are black with onyx horns, white with pearl horns, or brown with bronze horns. Unicorns are gone in most of the northern continent, but have been protected in the south.

The Vederan enclave in Ibal is Hizir. It's a desert enclave located in the Great Sands. They are one of the southern enclaves. Its sigil is a lithe stallion. Their warriors wear tightly wrapped yards of dusk-rose silk banded with precious stones. They tend to have golden skin, bronze eyes, and black hair.

Lately the royal court has taken a liking to their mountains. They have left the capital of Qaliram for Zimore. Princess Isadere an-Amsir is the heir and also Lasreen's Chosen. Prince Andaliz an-Amsir is a prince of Ibal and about five years old.

## Known Locations

* Almasad
* Qaliram
* Nezri
* Zimore
* Hizir
* The Great Sands
* The Marjeja Mountains
* The Aljer Sea, the Jaws of Ibal
* The Sarim Sea
* The Ziron River

## Known Inhabitants

* King Amdiras an-Asmir
* Princess Isadere an-Amsir
* Prince Andaliz an-Amsir
* Hazid lin-Lira
* Sibrez an-Amsir
* Sorasa Sarn (formerly)
* Garion
* Lord Mercury
* Nour of Hizir
* Lieutenant Bar-Barase

## Quotes

* "The King of Ibal only bows to the desert and the sea, the two things he can never command." Sorasa Sarn to Corayne an-Amarat
* "Ibal was born before Cor and still lives long after it died." Sorasa Sarn to Corayne an-Amarat

## Trivia

* Ibal is known for their *ibari* liquor.
* Unlike many other mortal kingdoms, the court of Ibal keeps close council with the Vedera of the south, such as Hizir, Salahe of Kasa, and Barasa of Niron.
* Known words in Ibalet:
	+ *Osara*: exile
	+ *Saydin nore-sar*: Gods forgive me.
	+ *Saydin nore-mahjin*: Gods protect us.

## References

1. ↑ *Blade Breaker*: pg. 186
2. ↑ *Realm Breaker*: pg. 485