Taj-Alid

Proper Name: The Bountiful Sands of Taj-Alid

Ruler: Emperor of the Sun (currently Hareem et Hebuokin [LE male human])

Government: A monarchy where the oldest male heir of royal blood is crowned as “Emperor of the Sun” upon the death of the previous emperor.  If there is no living male heir, the closest male blood-relative is crowned instead.

Capital City:  Dareem

Resources: Palm oil, slaves, spices

Population: 757,571

Law: CN

Allies: None

Enemies: Al-Amim

All of the written records that have yet been found point to Taj-Alid as the oldest established nation in the civilized world.  Many citizens of the nation flaunt this like a badge of honor, though there are many from other nations who would say that Taj-Alid is only full of thieves, cutthroats and murderers.  They point out that desert raiders cross the borders into nearby nations to steal riches and slaves and that some of the most-feared assassins in the world, those of the Daylight Brotherhood (called such because they only make their kills in the light of day), are believed to make their base of operations in Taj-Alid.  While the government has claimed that the might of their military is dealing with the problems as they develop, other nations grumble, having seen little evidence. Despite the bad reputation that Taj-Alid has with some outsiders, the nation produces and traffics many of the riches that eventually end up in other regions.  Beautiful works in gold and platinum, exotic spices, perfumes and oils, cut gems of the highest quality… anything and everything can be had in Taj-Alid, if one can meet the price.  Slaves are sold in the open market and are used in all but the poorest of households… a fact that has kept the Empire from offering entry to Taj-Alid, though the wealthy nation doesn’t seem too unhappy about that.