Fiction:Empire of Man/High Kingdom of Alhassal

The High Kingdom of Alhassal-ten-Fajim, also known as Alhassal or the Holy Kingdom of Pheonas, is a human nation located on the north of the Great Desert, and one of the largest provinces of the greater. As one of its founders, Alhassal holds great sway both in Imperial politics, both internal and external - comparable only with its eternal rival - and is considered by many to be its spiritual heart. Throughout history, the desert nation has been the birthplace of Imperial science, culture and art, and the most prominent religion of the Empire, the cult of Pheonas the Five Faces, also has its roots there. This gives Alhassans all the more reason to consider themselves the superior culture among other human provinces; the notion of Alhassal's exceptionalism has been popular among its nobility as well as the lower classes for centuries.

As a desert nation, Alhassal is vast: it stretches all over the north of the Sea of Sand, roughly correspondent the area known as the Espid Wastes, and at south reaches the and, with whom its relationships have often been sour. However, most of this territory is uninhabitable by humans, and the only major centers of civilisation in Alhassal are its mighty Citadels: grand fortresses of stone where freshwater can be found and life can exist. Each of these fortresses is ruled by an independent Shah, all of whom ultimately answer to the supreme Padishah Divine of Sarif Maidan, who alone wields the power to control the flow of water throughout the citadels. Outside these citadels live only the primitive tribes of Glasswalkers, hardened and weary people used to survive in inhumane conditions: they eke out their living by herding, trading and serving as mercenaries, and, while despised somewhat, are valued greatly by the Shahs. Together, these two peoples form the proud nation of Alhassal - and woe to anyone who would dare to question its supremacy.

Aligned
"Numquam cademus, semper praevalebimus!"

Allies
"The pact is struck: Pheonas watches over you now."

Neutral
"The Padishah's eyes are upon you."

Enemies
"Our words are backed with war elephants!"

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