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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The population of Amshan is largely [[human]], though many [[Orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, [[Gnoll\|gnolls]], catfolk, and plane-touched individuals live in the region as well. The cities of Amshan, especially those along the Golden Path and in the central province of [[Marhasi]], are quite cosmopolitan, home to all manner of ancestries.		The population of Amshan is largely [[human]], though many [[Orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, [[Gnoll\|gnolls]], [[catfolk]], and plane-touched individuals live in the region as well. The cities of Amshan, especially those along the Golden Path and in the central province of [[Marhasi]], are quite cosmopolitan, home to all manner of ancestries.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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	Since consolidating into a unified state, Amshan has undergone multiple era of stability and uncertainty, each of which brings with it new challenges and opportunities. These are widely believed to be the result of the tilting of the Scales, a core belief of the Kirnashal faith, and are therefore taken in stride even as they bring alternately strife and peace.		Since consolidating into a unified state, Amshan has undergone multiple era of stability and uncertainty, each of which brings with it new challenges and opportunities. These are widely believed to be the result of the tilting of the Scales, a core belief of the Kirnashal faith, and are therefore taken in stride even as they bring alternately strife and peace.

	Amshan has undergone cyclical changes in the millennia since unification, both social and political, yet one near constant has been a slow territorial expansion northwards and southwards. The migration of [[Orc\|orcish]] tribes from eastern [[Thadria]] in the late eighth millennium first brought conflict with the new arrivals, yet the dynasts were quick to see possibility in it too, and by {{Year\|5020}} treaties with the orcs had led to their settlement in [[Kudurru]] and their status as beholden to none but the Amshani monarchs and themselves. ~~Shortly after,~~ Amshan began encouraging migration south of the [[Khalhu River]] as well, into what is now [[Ramashal]].		Amshan has undergone cyclical changes in the millennia since unification, both social and political, yet one near constant has been a slow territorial expansion northwards and southwards. The migration of [[Orc\|orcish]] tribes from eastern [[Thadria]] in the late eighth millennium first brought conflict with the new arrivals, yet the dynasts were quick to see possibility in it too, and by {{Year\|5020}} treaties with the orcs had led to their settlement in [[Kudurru]] and their status as beholden to none but the Amshani monarchs and themselves. Much later Amshan began encouraging migration south of the [[Khalhu River]] as well, into what is now [[Ramashal]].

	Even as the lands along the western Kirnashal Sea were being consolidated, Amshan started looking farther north, and by {{Year\|6100}} had established the first colonies in southern [[Abanir]], starting with [[Karzinu]] and the [[Eastern Stronghold]].		Even as the lands along the western Kirnashal Sea were being consolidated, Amshan started looking farther north, and by {{Year\|6100}} had established the first colonies in southern [[Abanir]], starting with [[Karzinu]] and the [[Eastern Stronghold]].

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	Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.		Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.

	Some clans remain outside the provincial governments. As Amshan united into one state, a few chose not to settle and instead kept their nomadic ways. These clans eventually formed three confederations, the [[Ishparaba]], the [[Kishesu]], and the [[Saparda]], who rule themselves in their traditional hereditary, and largely matriarchal, ways, heeding no one's commands but their own and the dynast's.		Some clans remain outside the provincial governments. As Amshan united into one state, a few chose not to settle and instead kept their nomadic ways. These clans eventually formed three confederations, the [[Ishparaba]], the [[Kishesu]], and the [[Saparda]], who rule themselves in their traditional hereditary, and largely matriarchal, ways, heeding no one's commands but their own and that of the dynast.

	The Amshani military is entirely under the control of the dynast - nomadic clans are permitted to maintain small militia forces, while no settled clan is allowed to maintain a standing army of their own, aside from those that guard settlements under their control.		The Amshani military is entirely under the control of the dynast - nomadic clans are permitted to maintain small militia forces, while no settled clan is allowed to maintain a standing army of their own, aside from those that guard settlements under their control.

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	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==

	== Western Kirnashal: old Amshan ==		=== Western Kirnashal: old Amshan ===
	Encompassing almost the entire inhabited length of the western coast of the Kirnashal Sea, Amshan is an empire encompassing a variety of biomes and climates. While much of the south and east, the lands closest to the sea, are covered in verdant grasslands and deciduous forests, the west and north are considerably drier. Amshan only controls parts of the very eastern-most edges of the [[Taizzan Expanse]], but even then the landscape of dry shrublands with sparse, hardy trees can still be a difficult place to eke out a living. Yet the people of Amshan have lived in this rough terrain for centuries, particularly in communities nestled in small valleys amongst the rocky hills, where vegetation can thrive in almost oasis-like conditions.		Encompassing almost the entire inhabited length of the western coast of the Kirnashal Sea, Amshan is an empire encompassing a variety of biomes and climates. While much of the south and east, the lands closest to the sea, are covered in verdant grasslands and deciduous forests, the west and north are considerably drier. Amshan only controls parts of the very eastern-most edges of the [[Taizzan Expanse]], but even then the landscape of dry shrublands with sparse, hardy trees can still be a difficult place to eke out a living. Yet the people of Amshan have lived in this rough terrain for centuries, particularly in communities nestled in small valleys amongst the rocky hills, where vegetation can thrive in almost oasis-like conditions.

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	Amshan is warm year-round, though with some seasonal variation. The western deserts especially are overwhelmingly sunny - these regions receive over 300 days of sun per year, on average.		Amshan is warm year-round, though with some seasonal variation. The western deserts especially are overwhelmingly sunny - these regions receive over 300 days of sun per year, on average.

	== Northern Kirnashal: Amshani colonies ==		=== Northern Kirnashal: Amshani colonies ===
	The geography of the Amshani colonies on the northern coast of the Kirnashal is markedly different than the old lands to the south. Though somewhat more lush than the [[Aban Steppe]] to the north, the rocky beaches, prairies of tall grasses with knotted roots, and dense thickets of shrub-like trees that are common in the region are quite unlike anywhere else in Amshan and have posed continual problems for Amshani settlers. The landscape up the [[Titan's River]] has been considerably more favorable, and most of the population has been drawn in that direction as a result.		The geography of the Amshani colonies on the northern coast of the Kirnashal is markedly different than the old lands to the south. Though somewhat more lush than the [[Aban Steppe]] to the north, the rocky beaches, prairies of tall grasses with knotted roots, and dense thickets of shrub-like trees that are common in the region are quite unlike anywhere else in Amshan and have posed continual problems for Amshani settlers. The landscape up the [[Titan's River]] has been considerably more favorable, and most of the population has been drawn in that direction as a result.

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	Amshan has two vassal states, [[Kudurru]] and [[Ramashal]]. Both were established ~~as ways~~ to control the chaotic and wild southern frontier against the [[Shields]], yet in the stability and relative safety of recent years they have begun to engage in minor clashes with each other.{{CitiesAmshan}}		Amshan has two vassal states, [[Kudurru]] and [[Ramashal]]. Both were established to help control and guard the chaotic and wild southern frontier against the [[Shields]], yet in the stability and relative safety of recent years they have begun to engage in minor clashes with each other.{{CitiesAmshan}}

	[[Category:Nations]]		[[Category:Nations]]
	[[Category:Amshan]]		[[Category:Amshan]]
	[[Category:Kirnashal]]		[[Category:Kirnashal]]

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	Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.		Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.

	~~Yet some~~ clans remain outside the provincial ~~governance~~. As Amshan united into one state, a few chose not to settle and instead kept their nomadic ways. These clans eventually formed three confederations, the [[Ishparaba]], the [[Kishesu]], and the [[Saparda]], who rule themselves in their traditional hereditary, and largely matriarchal, ways, heeding no one's commands but their own and the dynast's.		Some clans remain outside the provincial governments. As Amshan united into one state, a few chose not to settle and instead kept their nomadic ways. These clans eventually formed three confederations, the [[Ishparaba]], the [[Kishesu]], and the [[Saparda]], who rule themselves in their traditional hereditary, and largely matriarchal, ways, heeding no one's commands but their own and the dynast's.

	The Amshani military is entirely under the control of the dynast - nomadic clans are permitted to maintain small militia forces, while no settled clan is allowed to maintain a standing army of their own, aside from those that guard settlements under their control.		The Amshani military is entirely under the control of the dynast - nomadic clans are permitted to maintain small militia forces, while no settled clan is allowed to maintain a standing army of their own, aside from those that guard settlements under their control.

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	Somewhat more centralized compared to many of its neighbors and other nearby states, Amshan is a hereditary monarchy where officially most power rests with the [[dynast]], as Amshani kings and queens are called. The majority of positions amongst the ministers of the Amshani state, as well as within the clergy of the empire, are appointed by the dynast. Ultimately, however, the dynast is also beholden to the various houses, or clans, that govern the provinces of Amshan.		Somewhat more centralized compared to many of its neighbors and other nearby states, Amshan is a hereditary monarchy where officially most power rests with the [[dynast]], as Amshani kings and queens are called. The majority of positions amongst the ministers of the Amshani state, as well as within the clergy of the empire, are appointed by the dynast. Ultimately, however, the dynast is also beholden to the various houses, or clans, that govern the provinces of Amshan.

	Each province is ruled by a triumvirate consisting of the leader of a clan with historical ties to the region, usually referred to as a [[Dynast-Prince\|dynast-prince]], as well as two priests, one of Sraosheh and one of Mihr, who are nominated to their roles by the monarch. Each of these figures is responsible for a different part in the administration of those who live within the territory. All clans in a province possess the right to the title of dynast-prince, though as only one can hold it at a given time they are typically forced to negotiate concessions and alliances to support their nomination before the dynast. Historically this arrangement has allowed for the effective administration of territories far away from the Amshani capital of [[Hashkaman]] while still preventing clans from threatening central rule. At the same time, it pulls enough power away from the dynast that they are required to consider the concerns of clans across Amshan, preventing the empire from falling solely at ~~their~~ command.		Each province is ruled by a triumvirate consisting of the leader of a clan with historical ties to the region, usually referred to as a [[Dynast-Prince\|dynast-prince]], as well as two priests, one of Sraosheh and one of Mihr, who are nominated to their roles by the monarch. Each of these figures is responsible for a different part in the administration of those who live within the territory. All clans in a province possess the right to the title of dynast-prince, though as only one can hold it at a given time they are typically forced to negotiate concessions and alliances to support their nomination before the dynast. Historically this arrangement has allowed for the effective administration of territories far away from the Amshani capital of [[Hashkaman]] while still preventing clans from threatening central rule. At the same time, it pulls enough power away from the dynast that they are required to consider the concerns of clans across Amshan, preventing the empire from falling solely at the monarch's command.

	Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.		Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.

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	Somewhat more centralized compared to many of its neighbors and other nearby states, Amshan is a hereditary monarchy where officially most power rests with the [[dynast]], as Amshani kings and queens are called. The majority of positions amongst the ministers of the Amshani state, as well as within the clergy of the empire, are appointed by the dynast. Ultimately, however, the dynast is also beholden to the various houses, or clans, that govern the provinces of Amshan.		Somewhat more centralized compared to many of its neighbors and other nearby states, Amshan is a hereditary monarchy where officially most power rests with the [[dynast]], as Amshani kings and queens are called. The majority of positions amongst the ministers of the Amshani state, as well as within the clergy of the empire, are appointed by the dynast. Ultimately, however, the dynast is also beholden to the various houses, or clans, that govern the provinces of Amshan.

	Each province is ruled by a triumvirate consisting of the leader of a clan with historical ties to the region, usually referred to as a [[Dynast-Prince\|dynast-prince]], as well as two priests, one of Sraosheh and one of Mihr, who are nominated to ~~the role~~ by the monarch. Each of these figures is responsible for a different part in the administration of those who live within the territory. All clans in a province possess the right to the title of dynast-prince, though as only one can hold it at a given time they are typically forced to negotiate concessions and alliances to support their nomination before the dynast. Historically this arrangement has allowed for the effective administration of territories far away from the Amshani capital of [[Hashkaman]] while still preventing clans from threatening central rule. At the same time, it pulls enough power away from the dynast that they are required to consider the concerns of clans across Amshan, preventing the empire from falling solely at their command.		Each province is ruled by a triumvirate consisting of the leader of a clan with historical ties to the region, usually referred to as a [[Dynast-Prince\|dynast-prince]], as well as two priests, one of Sraosheh and one of Mihr, who are nominated to their roles by the monarch. Each of these figures is responsible for a different part in the administration of those who live within the territory. All clans in a province possess the right to the title of dynast-prince, though as only one can hold it at a given time they are typically forced to negotiate concessions and alliances to support their nomination before the dynast. Historically this arrangement has allowed for the effective administration of territories far away from the Amshani capital of [[Hashkaman]] while still preventing clans from threatening central rule. At the same time, it pulls enough power away from the dynast that they are required to consider the concerns of clans across Amshan, preventing the empire from falling solely at their command.

	Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.		Amshani cities and settlements are ruled either jointly by a local clan and the clergy, for cities and large towns, or simply a clan, if small enough.

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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Somewhat more centralized compared to many of its neighbors and other nearby states, Amshan is a hereditary monarchy where officially most power ~~ultimately~~ rests with the [[dynast]], as Amshani kings and queens are called. The majority of positions amongst the ministers of the Amshani state, as well as within the clergy of the empire, are appointed by the dynast. Ultimately, however, the dynast is also beholden to the various houses, or clans, that govern the provinces of Amshan.		Somewhat more centralized compared to many of its neighbors and other nearby states, Amshan is a hereditary monarchy where officially most power rests with the [[dynast]], as Amshani kings and queens are called. The majority of positions amongst the ministers of the Amshani state, as well as within the clergy of the empire, are appointed by the dynast. Ultimately, however, the dynast is also beholden to the various houses, or clans, that govern the provinces of Amshan.

	Each province is ruled by a triumvirate consisting of the leader of a clan with historical ties to the region, usually referred to as a [[Dynast-Prince\|dynast-prince]], as well as two priests, one of Sraosheh and one of Mihr, who are nominated to the role by the monarch. Each of these figures is responsible for a different part in the administration of those who live within the territory. All clans in a province possess the right to the title of dynast-prince, though as only one can hold it at a given time they are typically forced to negotiate concessions and alliances to support their nomination before the dynast. Historically this arrangement has allowed for the effective administration of territories far away from the Amshani capital of [[Hashkaman]] while still preventing clans from threatening central rule. At the same time, it pulls enough power away from the dynast that they are required to consider the concerns of clans across Amshan, preventing the empire from falling solely at their command.		Each province is ruled by a triumvirate consisting of the leader of a clan with historical ties to the region, usually referred to as a [[Dynast-Prince\|dynast-prince]], as well as two priests, one of Sraosheh and one of Mihr, who are nominated to the role by the monarch. Each of these figures is responsible for a different part in the administration of those who live within the territory. All clans in a province possess the right to the title of dynast-prince, though as only one can hold it at a given time they are typically forced to negotiate concessions and alliances to support their nomination before the dynast. Historically this arrangement has allowed for the effective administration of territories far away from the Amshani capital of [[Hashkaman]] while still preventing clans from threatening central rule. At the same time, it pulls enough power away from the dynast that they are required to consider the concerns of clans across Amshan, preventing the empire from falling solely at their command.

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	=== Age of Tyrants ===		=== Age of Tyrants ===
	By {{Year\|600}} the clan-kings had been swept aside by new rulers, known today in Amshan as the [[Tyrant\|Tyrants]]. After their sudden arrival they quickly set about a unification of what is now [[Marhasi]], central Amshan, bringing all existing settlements and clans into their domain. From their palaces, the ruins of which now lie buried under [[Vaumena]], they governed with cruelty and force, scattering the tribes and wholly demolishing the towns of any who dissented as well as destroying all records and monuments they could find of the past.		By {{Year\|600}} the clan-kings had been swept aside by new rulers, known today in Amshan as the [[Tyrant\|Tyrants]]. After their sudden arrival they quickly set about a unification of what is now [[Marhasi]], central Amshan, bringing all existing settlements and clans into their domain. From their palaces, the ruins of which now lie buried under [[Vaumena]], they governed with cruelty and force, scattering the tribes and wholly demolishing the towns of any who dissented as well, as destroying all records and monuments they could find of the past.

	The identify of the Tyrants is difficult to determine. They may have been a group of humans or other mortals of [[Kishar]] from outside Amshan, yet the few surviving written works from the time sometimes indicate otherwise. The Tyrants are often ascribed immortality, the ability to see the future, and the power to shapeshift into monstrous forms, but the degree of literalness with which to interpret these descriptions have long frustrated Amshani scholars.		The identify of the Tyrants is difficult to determine. They may have been a group of humans or other mortals of [[Kishar]] from outside Amshan, yet the few surviving written works from the time sometimes indicate otherwise. The Tyrants are often ascribed immortality, the ability to see the future, and the power to shapeshift into monstrous forms, but the degree of literalness with which to interpret these descriptions have long frustrated Amshani scholars.