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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The inhabitants of Dur Untash hail from a variety of ancestries and backgrounds. [[human\|Humans]], orcs, and [[catfolk]] account for a majority of the population. Suli are quite common as well.		The inhabitants of Dur Untash hail from a variety of ancestries and backgrounds. [[human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], and [[catfolk]] account for a majority of the population. Suli are quite common as well.

	A very sparsely populated region, the three main fortresses are the largest settlements in Dur Untash. They are joined by a handful of small outlying villages, the inhabitants of which are friendly with the Tarhunzans if not devout followers of the gods themselves. Combined, the total population of Dur Untash is only around 7,000.		A very sparsely populated region, the three main fortresses are the largest settlements in Dur Untash. They are joined by a handful of small outlying villages, the inhabitants of which are friendly with the Tarhunzans if not devout followers of the gods themselves. Combined, the total population of Dur Untash is only around 7,000.

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The inhabitants of Dur Untash hail from a variety of ancestries and backgrounds. Humans, orcs, and catfolk account for a majority of the population. Suli are quite common as well.		The inhabitants of Dur Untash hail from a variety of ancestries and backgrounds. [[human\|Humans]], orcs, and [[catfolk]] account for a majority of the population. Suli are quite common as well.

	A very sparsely populated region, the three main fortresses are the largest settlements in Dur Untash. They are joined by a handful of small outlying villages, the inhabitants of which are friendly with the Tarhunzans if not devout followers of the gods themselves. Combined, the total population of Dur Untash is only around 7,000.		A very sparsely populated region, the three main fortresses are the largest settlements in Dur Untash. They are joined by a handful of small outlying villages, the inhabitants of which are friendly with the Tarhunzans if not devout followers of the gods themselves. Combined, the total population of Dur Untash is only around 7,000.

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	The three mountain strongholds of the Tarhunzans are large stone edifices, heavily fortified against any attacker. They are also magically warded to further prevent any trespassers. Inside, religious art adorns all large surfaces.		The three mountain strongholds of the Tarhunzans are large stone edifices, heavily fortified against any attacker. They are also magically warded to further prevent any trespassers. Inside, religious art adorns all large surfaces.

	Villages in Dur Untash are most similar to ~~[[Mostagedda\|Mostageddan]] towns~~, with multiple stacked layers built into hillsides.		Villages in Dur Untash are most similar in architecture and layout to the catfolk settlements across the Shields, with multiple stacked layers built into hillsides.

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

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	Though followers of Tarhunz are largely disorganized and diffuse across much of the world, in Dur Untash they account for most of the population. Religious life is of central importance in Dur Untash, and religious services are important social occasions as well.		Though followers of Tarhunz are largely disorganized and diffuse across much of the world, in Dur Untash they account for most of the population. Religious life is of central importance in Dur Untash, and religious services are important social occasions as well.

	The Untashans are believed by many to be directly responsible for a long line of suspicious deaths across the world. When important figures die in unlikely accidents, the Untashans often fall under suspicion. For example, many believe the [[wikipedia:Erfurt_latrine_disaster\|accident]] that killed ~~much~~ of [[~~Tirione~~\|~~Tirione~~'s]] ~~95th Assembly~~ to be the doing of Untashan cultists. To other followers of Tarhunz, the Untashans never deny their actions, though they remain reclusive from the broader world.		The Untashans are believed by many to be directly responsible for a long line of suspicious deaths across the world. When important figures die in unlikely accidents, the Untashans often fall under suspicion. For example, many believe the [[wikipedia:Erfurt_latrine_disaster\|accident]] that killed many of [[Tamkaranu\|Tamkaranu's]] judge-council in {{Year\|6833}} to be the doing of Untashan cultists. To other followers of Tarhunz, the Untashans never deny their actions, though they remain reclusive from the broader world.

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

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	[[Common]] and [[Asharan]] are the most frequently spoken languages in Dur Untash. Other regional languages do not see widespread use, aside from [[Telan]], though many members of the Tarhunzan clergy are fluent in at least one foreign tongue. Amurrun and Orcish are spoken by segments of the population as well.		[[Common]] and [[Asharan]] are the most frequently spoken languages in Dur Untash. Other regional languages do not see widespread use, aside from [[Telan]], though many members of the Tarhunzan clergy are fluent in at least one foreign tongue. Amurrun and [[Orcish]] are spoken by segments of the population as well.

	=== Society ===		=== Society ===

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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Dur Untash is a militaristic theocracy. The church of Tarhunz controls political life in the fortresses, and the senior-most clerics also direct the defense of their settlements. The Untashans have gradually grown more bellicose since coming into conflict with [[Kudurru]] over their southern fortresses, and now prioritize the maintenance of a small yet professional standing army.		Dur Untash is a militaristic theocracy. The church of Tarhunz controls political life in the fortresses, and the senior-most clerics also direct the defense of their settlements. The Untashans have gradually grown more bellicose since coming into conflict with [[Kudurru]] over their southern fortresses, and now prioritize the maintenance of a small yet professional standing army.

	~~== Economy ==~~
	The Untashans occasionally trade with catfolk merchants from Mostagedda, buying goods they cannot produce themselves. While the Tarhunzans have a small gold mine near Gulkisar, most of the money they use comes to them as donations. Sometimes individuals with particular grievances against other figures will pay visits to the Tarhunzans, depositing offerings to the church when they do so.

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==

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	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	Gulkisar is built above an [[~~Anchor Sites\|Anchor Site~~]], though only important individuals amongst the Untashans are allowed access.		Gulkisar is built above an [[anchor site]], though only important individuals amongst the Untashans are allowed access.

	== Government ==		== Government ==

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	\|adjective = Untashan		\|adjective = Untashan
	\|languages = [[Common]], [[Asharan]], [[Telan]]		\|languages = [[Common]], [[Asharan]], [[Telan]]
	\|religions = ~~Zyphus~~		\|religions = [[Tarhunz]]
	}}		}}
	'''Dur Untash''' {{Pronunciation\|DUR un-TASH}} is a set of mountain strongholds held by a ~~particularly devout~~ sect of the church of ~~Zyphus~~. This sect ~~(allegedly)~~ covertly plans and executes assassinations ~~via accident~~ around the world. Though they sometimes accept payment for their services, these ~~Zyphen~~ zealots view their activities as a religious calling and the height of service to their god.		'''Dur Untash''' {{Pronunciation\|DUR un-TASH}} is a set of mountain strongholds held by a sect of the church of [[Tarhunz]]. This sect covertly plans and executes assassinations around the world. Though they sometimes accept payment for their services, these Tarhunzan zealots view their activities as a religious calling and the height of service to their god.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
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	The inhabitants of Dur Untash hail from a variety of ancestries and backgrounds. Humans, orcs, and catfolk account for a majority of the population. Suli are quite common as well.		The inhabitants of Dur Untash hail from a variety of ancestries and backgrounds. Humans, orcs, and catfolk account for a majority of the population. Suli are quite common as well.

	A very sparsely populated region, the three main fortresses are the largest settlements in Dur Untash. They are joined by a handful of small outlying villages, the inhabitants of which are friendly with the ~~Zyphens~~ if not devout followers of the gods themselves. Combined, the total population of Dur Untash is only around 7,000.		A very sparsely populated region, the three main fortresses are the largest settlements in Dur Untash. They are joined by a handful of small outlying villages, the inhabitants of which are friendly with the Tarhunzans if not devout followers of the gods themselves. Combined, the total population of Dur Untash is only around 7,000.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	~~Though followers~~ of ~~Zyphus are uncommon and disorganized across much of the world, in~~ Dur Untash ~~they account for most~~ of the ~~population. Religious life is~~ of ~~central importance in Dur Untash~~, ~~and religious services~~ are ~~important social occasions as well~~.		The Tarhunzans of Dur Untash see their god as the patron of assassins first and foremost. They believe planning and performing assassinations to be the highest form of prayer, somethings they take to with zeal. Methods that make their actions look like an accident are thought to be particularly holy.

	Though ~~almost always very difficult to prove, the Untashans~~ are ~~believed by many to be directly responsible for a long line~~ of ~~suspicious deaths across~~ the world~~. When important figures die~~ in ~~unlikely accidents,~~ the ~~Untashans often fall under suspicion~~. ~~Still, any evidence~~ is ~~invariably circumstantial at best~~, ~~if there~~ are ~~any clues at all~~.		Though followers of Tarhunz are largely disorganized and diffuse across much of the world, in Dur Untash they account for most of the population. Religious life is of central importance in Dur Untash, and religious services are important social occasions as well.

	~~Many~~ believe the [[wikipedia:Erfurt_latrine_disaster\|accident]] that killed much of [[Tirione\|Tirione's]] 95th Assembly to be the doing of ~~Zyphen~~ cultists.		The Untashans are believed by many to be directly responsible for a long line of suspicious deaths across the world. When important figures die in unlikely accidents, the Untashans often fall under suspicion. For example, many believe the [[wikipedia:Erfurt_latrine_disaster\|accident]] that killed much of [[Tirione\|Tirione's]] 95th Assembly to be the doing of Untashan cultists. To other followers of Tarhunz, the Untashans never deny their actions, though they remain reclusive from the broader world.

	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	[[Common]] and [[Asharan]] are the most frequently spoken languages in Dur Untash. Other regional languages do not see widespread use, aside from [[Telan]], though many members of the ~~Zyphen~~ clergy are fluent in at least one foreign tongue. Amurrun and Orcish are spoken by segments of the population as well.		[[Common]] and [[Asharan]] are the most frequently spoken languages in Dur Untash. Other regional languages do not see widespread use, aside from [[Telan]], though many members of the Tarhunzan clergy are fluent in at least one foreign tongue. Amurrun and Orcish are spoken by segments of the population as well.

	=== Society ===		=== Society ===
	A significant proportion of the region's population live in the small villages and hamlets that support the residents of the imposing strongholds. The inhabitants of these communities are often followers of ~~Zyphus~~ as well, though generally not nearly as devout as the cultists for whom Dur Untash is best known.		A significant proportion of the region's population live in the small villages and hamlets that support the residents of the imposing strongholds. The inhabitants of these communities are often followers of Tarhunz as well, though generally not nearly as devout as the cultists for whom Dur Untash is best known.

	~~For many of these villagers, the nihilism of Zyphus is seen in a more neutral or even positive light than it is in most of the world~~.

	=== Architecture ===		=== Architecture ===
	The three mountain strongholds of the ~~Zyphens~~ are large stone edifices, heavily fortified against any attacker. They are also magically warded to further prevent any trespassers. Inside, religious art adorns all large surfaces.		The three mountain strongholds of the Tarhunzans are large stone edifices, heavily fortified against any attacker. They are also magically warded to further prevent any trespassers. Inside, religious art adorns all large surfaces.

	Villages in Dur Untash are most similar to [[Mostagedda\|Mostageddan]] towns, with multiple stacked layers built into hillsides.		Villages in Dur Untash are most similar to [[Mostagedda\|Mostageddan]] towns, with multiple stacked layers built into hillsides.
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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Dur Untash is a militaristic theocracy. The church of ~~Zyphus~~ controls political life in the fortresses, and the senior-most clerics also direct the defense of their settlements. The Untashans have gradually grown more bellicose since coming into conflict with [[Kudurru]] over their southern fortresses, and now prioritize the maintenance of a small yet professional standing army.		Dur Untash is a militaristic theocracy. The church of Tarhunz controls political life in the fortresses, and the senior-most clerics also direct the defense of their settlements. The Untashans have gradually grown more bellicose since coming into conflict with [[Kudurru]] over their southern fortresses, and now prioritize the maintenance of a small yet professional standing army.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
	The Untashans occasionally trade with catfolk merchants from Mostagedda, buying goods they cannot produce themselves. While the ~~Zyphens~~ have a small gold mine near Gulkisar, most of the money they use comes to them as donations. Sometimes individuals with particular grievances against other figures will pay visits to the ~~Zyphens~~, depositing offerings to the church when they do so.		The Untashans occasionally trade with catfolk merchants from Mostagedda, buying goods they cannot produce themselves. While the Tarhunzans have a small gold mine near Gulkisar, most of the money they use comes to them as donations. Sometimes individuals with particular grievances against other figures will pay visits to the Tarhunzans, depositing offerings to the church when they do so.

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	Dur Untash maintains no official relations with any nation. Most consider the Untashans little more than rather organized cultists.		Dur Untash maintains no official relations with any nation. Most consider the Untashans little more than rather organized cultists.

	The ~~Zyphens~~ have clashed with the orcs of Kudurru in the past, and relations continue to be unfriendly. The castle the orcs refer to as [[Fort Vulture]] was once an Untashan outpost before it was conquered in {{Year\|6539}}.		The Tarhunzans have clashed with the orcs of Kudurru in the past, and relations continue to be unfriendly. The castle the orcs refer to as [[Fort Vulture]] was once an Untashan outpost before it was conquered in {{Year\|6539}}.

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	{{NationInfobox		{{NationInfobox
	\|name = Dur Untash		\|name = Dur Untash
	\|image = Flag_Dur_Untash.~~webp~~		\|image = Flag_Dur_Untash.svg
	\|capital = [[Gulkisar]]		\|capital = [[Gulkisar]]
	\|ruler = Master [[Niyushan Farahid]]		\|ruler = Master [[Niyushan Farahid]]

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	\|religions = Zyphus		\|religions = Zyphus
	}}		}}
	'''Dur Untash''' ~~(pronounced~~ DUR un-TASH) is a ~~series~~ of mountain strongholds held by a particularly devout sect of the church of Zyphus. This sect (allegedly) covertly plans and executes assassinations via accident around the world. Though they sometimes accept payment for their services, these Zyphen zealots view their activities as a religious calling and the height of service to their god.		'''Dur Untash''' {{Pronunciation\|DUR un-TASH}} is a set of mountain strongholds held by a particularly devout sect of the church of Zyphus. This sect (allegedly) covertly plans and executes assassinations via accident around the world. Though they sometimes accept payment for their services, these Zyphen zealots view their activities as a religious calling and the height of service to their god.

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