Dalbanu - Revision history

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	Some Dalbanu temples even include portals to demiplanes created to honor the gods. These demiplanes are generally rather small, but effectively serve as the other half of their temple. With far more control over the laws of the universe within these demiplanes, clerics can better create a "second home" for their god than would be possible in the Material Plane. Demiplanes and holy relics are usually only found in the major temples in Dalbanu, those that are considered the primary location of worship of a given god. Smaller temples in the region are usually far less elaborate.		Some Dalbanu temples even include portals to demiplanes created to honor the gods. These demiplanes are generally rather small, but effectively serve as the other half of their temple. With far more control over the laws of the universe within these demiplanes, clerics can better create a "second home" for their god than would be possible in the Material Plane. Demiplanes and holy relics are usually only found in the major temples in Dalbanu, those that are considered the primary location of worship of a given god. Smaller temples in the region are usually far less elaborate.

	The [[Draconic pantheon]] is rather widely worshiped in Dalbanu as well, with followers not limited to the dragons of the region~~. Many Dalbanu fuse the two pantheons, often seeing [[Marduk]] and [[Tiamat]] as dualist universal deities who the other gods exist beneath~~.		The [[Draconic pantheon]] is rather widely worshiped in Dalbanu as well, with followers not limited to the dragons of the region.

	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===

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	=== Traditions ===		=== Traditions ===
	Civic festivals are somewhat common events in Dalbanu cities. Sometimes scheduled and sometimes simply held when needed, depending on the city, these are opportunities for all residents of a settlement to come together and work to aid their community. This can take multiple forms, but usually these festivals involve work on important infrastructure in a city, whether that be defensive walls, temples, irrigation, or something else, either building new ones or repairing what already exists. All are expected to contribute regardless of social standing. Though laboring throughout the daylight hours for several days might be tiring, nights during these festivals are not necessarily opportunities for rest either, as they are full of parades, feasts, and other celebrations. These festivals also often involve debt jubilees as well - all outstanding obligations of the citizenry are released, as long as they work to help their city.		Civic festivals are somewhat common events in Dalbanu cities. Sometimes scheduled and sometimes simply held when needed, depending on the city, these are opportunities for all residents of a settlement to come together and work to aid their community. This can take multiple forms, but usually these festivals involve work on important infrastructure in a city, whether that be defensive walls, temples, irrigation, or something else, either building new ones or repairing what already exists. All are expected to contribute regardless of social standing. Though laboring throughout the daylight hours for several days might be tiring, nights during these festivals are not necessarily opportunities for rest either, as they are full of parades, feasts, and other celebrations. These festivals also often involve [[debt jubilee\|debt jubilees]] as well - all outstanding obligations of the citizenry are released, as long as they work to help their city.

	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===

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	*Terqa is the northernmost region. It is delineated by [[Hadatu]] in the west, [[Eppon]] in the south, [[Isin]] in the north, and [[Birtuamurru]] to the east.		*Terqa is the northernmost region. It is delineated by [[Hadatu]] in the west, [[Eppon]] in the south, [[Isin]] in the north, and [[Birtuamurru]] to the east.
	*Sarves is in the southeast. It is delineated by [[Erish]] in the west, [[Harbidum]] and [[Birtusatium]] to the north, [[Birtumas]] and [[Kutallu]] to the east, and [[Agade]] and Shemsara to the south.		*Sarves is in the southeast. It is delineated by [[Erish]] in the west, [[Harbidum]] and [[Birtusatium]] to the north, [[Birtumas]] and [[Kutallu]] to the east, and [[Agade]] and Shemsara to the south.
	~~==Economy==~~
	~~While much of Dalbanu is agrarian, and many Dalbanu live as farmers or pastoralists, there is significant industry in the cities as well.~~

	~~Its location on the eastern Chaska gives Dalbanu easy access to the vast maritime trade networks - in the larger cities, it is easy to find goods that originated in far away lands.~~		{{CitiesDalbanu}}

	~~Outside the cities, Dalbanu has significant mineral wealth as well, some of which is used as trade goods.~~

	A side effect of the marshlands, the coastal cities in Enesur and Aqaran have become quite widely known for their print industries. The reeds of the marshlands led to the creation of paper mills in the area, and print shops soon followed.

	~~{{CitiesDalbanu}}~~
	{{InspirationBox		{{InspirationBox
	\|inspiration = Dalbanu is an amalgamation of ancient Mesopotamian cultures, but particularly the Sumerians		\|inspiration = Dalbanu is an amalgamation of ancient Mesopotamian cultures, but particularly the Sumerians

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Geography

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	=== Geography ===		=== Geography ===
	Dalbanu is a vast region, stretching from the western foothills of the [[Zakros Range]] to the eastern coast of the [[Chaska Sea\|Chaska Sea]]. This landscape is incredibly diverse, encompassing forests, arid plains, grasslands, ~~hillsrivers~~, lakes, marshlands, and more.		Dalbanu is a vast region, stretching from the western foothills of the [[Zakros Range]] to the eastern coast of the [[Chaska Sea\|Chaska Sea]]. This landscape is incredibly diverse, encompassing forests, arid plains, grasslands, hills, rivers, lakes, marshlands, and more.

	Dalbanu is often referred to as the Land Between Two Rivers, referring to [[River Qaro]] and [[River Qes]]. The twin rivers are the primary geographical distinguishing features of the region, critical not only in an ecological sense but also culturally and historically. Both rivers begin in the east, fed by rainfall and melting snowpack from the mountains of the Zakros, joined by smaller tributaries as they flow west. For most of their courses, both rivers are quite wide and flow languidly across the landscape, turning into an expansive marshland near the coast.		Dalbanu is often referred to as the Land Between Two Rivers, referring to [[River Qaro]] and [[River Qes]]. The twin rivers are the primary geographical distinguishing features of the region, critical not only in an ecological sense but also culturally and historically. Both rivers begin in the east, fed by rainfall and melting snowpack from the mountains of the Zakros, joined by smaller tributaries as they flow west. For most of their courses, both rivers are quite wide and flow languidly across the landscape, turning into an expansive marshland near the coast.

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	*Enesur is the southernmost region. It is delineated by [[Sakunyaton]] in the south, [[Uthash]] and [[Eshnuk]] in the northwest, and [[Arad]] in the northeast.		*Enesur is the southernmost region. It is delineated by [[Sakunyaton]] in the south, [[Uthash]] and [[Eshnuk]] in the northwest, and [[Arad]] in the northeast.
	*Aqaran is in the northeast. It is delineated by [[Ekallatum]] in the west, [[Marqash]] and [[Sippar]] in the south, and [[Kisurra]] in the east.		*Aqaran is in the northeast. It is delineated by [[Ekallatum]] in the west, [[Marqash]] and [[Sippar]] in the south, and [[Kisurra]] in the east.
	*Terqa is the northernmost region. It is delineated by [[Hadatu]] in the west, [[Eppon]] in the south, [[~~Tammuz~~]] in the north, and [[Birtuamurru]] to the east.		*Terqa is the northernmost region. It is delineated by [[Hadatu]] in the west, [[Eppon]] in the south, [[Isin]] in the north, and [[Birtuamurru]] to the east.
	*Sarves is in the southeast. It is delineated by [[Erish]] in the west, [[Harbidum]] and [[Birtusatium]] to the north, [[Birtumas]] and [[Kutallu]] to the east, and [[Agade]] and Shemsara to the south.		*Sarves is in the southeast. It is delineated by [[Erish]] in the west, [[Harbidum]] and [[Birtusatium]] to the north, [[Birtumas]] and [[Kutallu]] to the east, and [[Agade]] and Shemsara to the south.
	==Economy==		==Economy==

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	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	The population of Dalbanu is primarily [[human]], with significant numbers of [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], [[Orc\|orcs]], half-elves, half-orcs, suli, ifrit, sylphs, goblins, and kobolds. Individuals of other ancestries can be found in smaller numbers. Most, though not all, of the orcs in Dalbanu are of the [[Shubugal]] heritage.		The population of Dalbanu is primarily [[human]], with significant numbers of [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], [[Orc\|orcs]], half-elves, half-orcs, suli, ifrit, sylphs, [[goblin\|goblins]], and [[kobold\|kobolds]]. Individuals of other ancestries can be found in smaller numbers. Most, though not all, of the orcs in Dalbanu are of the [[Shubugal]] heritage.

	Though they are almost entirely found in their domains along the waterways, rarely leaving for the cities or the lands away from the rivers, many dragons live in Dalbanu.		Though they are almost entirely found in their domains along the waterways, rarely leaving for the cities or the lands away from the rivers, many dragons live in Dalbanu.

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Government

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	==Government==		==Government==
			{{SeeAlso\|Ensi}}

	Dalbanu is far more of a cultural region than a unitary state. The region is nominally governed by a council of four figures, known as high governors or ensi-kingal in Dalbanu. While sometimes called kings by foreigners, this is quite inaccurate - Dalbanu government is not autocratic, and the positions are all democratic to a degree. Each of the high governors represents one of the four regions of Dalbanu, and are elected from among the the governors of each city, or [[ensi]]. Local governors each lead a city and the surrounding lands with the assistance of the city priesthood. The position of governor is both civic and religious - they are simultaneously the leader of the city and the head of the temple to that city’s deity. Governors are elected from among the priesthood of the temples.		Dalbanu is far more of a cultural region than a unitary state. The region is nominally governed by a council of four figures, known as high governors or ensi-kingal in Dalbanu. While sometimes called kings by foreigners, this is quite inaccurate - Dalbanu government is not autocratic, and the positions are all democratic to a degree. Each of the high governors represents one of the four regions of Dalbanu, and are elected from among the the governors of each city, or [[ensi]]. Local governors each lead a city and the surrounding lands with the assistance of the city priesthood. The position of governor is both civic and religious - they are simultaneously the leader of the city and the head of the temple to that city’s deity. Governors are elected from among the priesthood of the temples.

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Viridian occupation

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	During the reign for the [[Viridia\|Viridian]] monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of Ishtar into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish precisely this objective.		During the reign for the [[Viridia\|Viridian]] monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of Ishtar into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish precisely this objective.

	These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military ~~thousands~~ of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of Ishtar greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.		These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of Ishtar greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==