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	The Barazan towns ensure all their inhabitants have the food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities that they require. Internal economies for extra goods, decorative or luxury items, and favors are based around an informal barter system.		The Barazan towns ensure all their inhabitants have the food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities that they require. Internal economies for extra goods, decorative or luxury items, and favors are based around an informal barter system.

	Exterior trade is almost entirely undertaken by the Barazans - trading expeditions are infrequent, as they only set out when required. Travel by these caravans is done by way of the Depths. Trade is mostly with Pela Huban, ~~Vothan~~, Kharakun, and Rovakhit. Merchants out of Barazar El pick up preserved foodstuffs, wood, and other surface materials that cannot be acquired in the deep ocean, and in return sell deep ocean specimens, forged weapons and tools (which are particularly valuable), bioluminescent goods, whale-derived perfumes and oil, and their expertise in engineering.		Exterior trade is almost entirely undertaken by the Barazans - trading expeditions are infrequent, as they only set out when required. Travel by these caravans is done by way of the Depths. Trade is mostly with [[Pela Huban]], [[Vaothan]], [[Kharakun]], and [[Rovakhit]]. Merchants out of Barazar El pick up preserved foodstuffs, wood, and other surface materials that cannot be acquired in the deep ocean, and in return sell deep ocean specimens, forged weapons and tools (which are particularly valuable), bioluminescent goods, whale-derived perfumes and oil, and their expertise in engineering.

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	\|demonym = Barazan		\|demonym = Barazan
	\|adjective = Barazan		\|adjective = Barazan
	\|languages = Dwarven		\|languages = [[Dwarven]]
	\|religions = Largely secular; [[Dwarven pantheon]]		\|religions = Largely secular; [[Dwarven pantheon]]
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	=== Language ===		=== Language ===
	Dwarven is the most frequently spoken language in Barazar El, understood fluently by all inhabitants. Some also speak [[Common]], [[Undercommon]], [[Sangiran (language)\|Sangiran]], or [[Timakal]], but these are less widespread. Barazar El also has a unique method of communicating, a sign language known as [[Harakar]], or Barazan Sign Language. Harakar was developed as a way to convey important information in emergencies underwater, in cases where sound or extensive movement might not be possible. As a result, the sign language is designed to be used entirely with a single hand, and concepts that have to do with surviving underwater are the shortest and simplest to convey.		[[Dwarven]] is the most frequently spoken language in Barazar El, understood fluently by all inhabitants. Some also speak [[Common]], [[Undercommon]], [[Sangiran (language)\|Sangiran]], or [[Timakal]], but these are less widespread. Barazar El also has a unique method of communicating, a sign language known as [[Harakar]], or Barazan Sign Language. Harakar was developed as a way to convey important information in emergencies underwater, in cases where sound or extensive movement might not be possible. As a result, the sign language is designed to be used entirely with a single hand, and concepts that have to do with surviving underwater are the shortest and simplest to convey.

	=== Arts ===		=== Arts ===

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	=== Food and cuisine ===		=== Food and cuisine ===
	For obvious reasons, farming proves difficult in Barazar El. Diets are heavily seafood-based, especially fish, crab, squid, and shrimp. Fish and shrimp are mostly caught wild using traps and nets, while crab is farmed. The duergar of Barazar El have found that some varieties of crabs that live around the hydrothermal vents are quite docile and easily domesticated, especially as they rarely leave the vicinity of the vents. ~~Crab~~ in particular is a staple in Barazan cuisine. Other marine animals, for example whales, are consumed as well, but as this involves an oceanic ascent it is less common.		For obvious reasons, farming proves difficult in Barazar El. Diets are heavily seafood-based, especially fish, crab, squid, and shrimp. Fish and shrimp are mostly caught wild using traps and nets, while crab is farmed. The duergar of Barazar El have found that some varieties of crabs that live around the hydrothermal vents are quite docile and easily domesticated, especially as they rarely leave the vicinity of the vents. As a result crab in particular is a staple in Barazan cuisine. Other marine animals, for example whales, are consumed as well, but as this involves an oceanic ascent it is less common.

	Non-meat food sources are much less commonplace. The Barazan seafood diet is supplemented by plants grown in elaborate interior hydroponic systems. As these systems are difficult to construct and costly to maintain, they are exclusively located in the settlements of Pelagic Frontier and Mutaxan. The food grown in these two settlements is then distributed elsewhere. Rice, watercress, peppers (especially hot peppers), celery, lettuce, soybeans, and strawberries are the common hydroponic crops. The hydroponic systems are a major point of research and pride for the Barazan engineers. Kelp is collected near Karaxtho and Mekun and sent to the underwater towns, but it does not constitute a major component of the Barazan diet. Salt, hot peppers, soy sauce, and seaweed are by far the most commonly used seasonings.		Non-meat food sources are much less commonplace. The Barazan seafood diet is supplemented by plants grown in elaborate interior hydroponic systems. As these systems are difficult to construct and costly to maintain, they are exclusively located in the settlements of Pelagic Frontier and Mutaxan. The food grown in these two settlements is then distributed elsewhere. Rice, watercress, peppers (especially hot peppers), celery, lettuce, soybeans, and strawberries are the common hydroponic crops. The hydroponic systems are a major point of research and pride for the Barazan engineers. Kelp is collected near Karaxtho and Mekun and sent to the underwater towns, but it does not constitute a major component of the Barazan diet. Salt, hot peppers, soy sauce, and seaweed are by far the most commonly used seasonings.
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	During mealtimes, the inhabitants of Barazar El usually go to central food halls - most do not cook for themselves or their families, unless that is their role in society. Most commonly built in narrow corridors near the center of towns, these food halls are set up like collections of stalls where the duergar and dwarves can quickly pick up their meal.		During mealtimes, the inhabitants of Barazar El usually go to central food halls - most do not cook for themselves or their families, unless that is their role in society. Most commonly built in narrow corridors near the center of towns, these food halls are set up like collections of stalls where the duergar and dwarves can quickly pick up their meal.

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	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	Very few people travel to Barazar El. Reaching the underwater towns is dangerous no matter what method one takes. The few that do visit usually do so with the intent of joining, or in seeking the expertise of Barazan engineers. There are two methods that can be used to get to the settlements, and both are fraught with danger. The first method is to arrive by the surface. Visitors can stop by the surface outposts of Karaxtho and Mekun, and then, if they are not discouraged or stopped from continuing further, sail out into the ocean and then descend. Not only does this have a high risk of attack by deadly creatures, but the oceanic environment itself is hostile as one must have a method to breath and survive the high pressures and low temperatures. The second method is to arrive by way of the Depths. The underground cave systems near Barazar El are maze-like, however, and filled with treacherous [[Warp\|Warps]], subterranean monsters, and magma plumes. The duergar have found ways to avoid the worst of the dangers, but do not disclose these with outsiders. Travel between the underwater settlements is mostly done by using the Depths or, more rarely, by traversing the bottom of the sea.		Very few people travel to Barazar El. Reaching the underwater towns is dangerous no matter what method one takes. The few that do visit usually do so with the intent of joining, or in seeking the expertise of Barazan engineers. There are two methods that can be used to get to the settlements, and both are fraught with danger. The first method is to arrive by the surface. Visitors can stop by the surface outposts of Karaxtho and Mekun, and then, if they are not discouraged or stopped from continuing further, sail out into the ocean and then descend. Not only does this have a high risk of attack by deadly creatures, but the oceanic environment itself is hostile as one must have a method to breath and survive the high pressures and low temperatures. The second method is to arrive by way of the Depths. The underground cave systems near Barazar El are maze-like, however, and filled with treacherous [[Warp\|Warps]], subterranean monsters, and magma plumes. The duergar have found ways to avoid the worst of the dangers but do not disclose these with outsiders. Travel between the underwater settlements is mostly done by using the Depths or, more rarely, by traversing the bottom of the sea.

	Barazan engineers and mages have also experimented on designs for submersibles capable of operation in the hazards of the ocean depths. The ''[[Coffin]]'' is the current pinnacle of Barazan submersible design, though efforts continue to perfect this line of innovation.		Barazan engineers and mages have also experimented on designs for submersibles capable of operation in the hazards of the ocean depths. The ''[[Coffin]]'' is the current pinnacle of Barazan submersible design, though efforts continue to perfect this line of innovation.

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	\|capital = [[Pelagic Frontier]]		\|capital = [[Pelagic Frontier]]
	\|ruler = Director [[Sardor Nazorat Oxur]]		\|ruler = Director [[Sardor Nazorat Oxur]]
	\|government = ~~Elder~~ councils		\|government = Elected Director and local elder councils
	\|demonym = Barazan		\|demonym = Barazan
	\|adjective = Barazan		\|adjective = Barazan
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	Enforcement of the Director’s orders and of the laws of Barazar El falls to the Tribunals, local courts formed from clan elders of each town. Tribunals are appointed by the town, but can be recalled or overridden by the Director for any reason.		Enforcement of the Director’s orders and of the laws of Barazar El falls to the Tribunals, local courts formed from clan elders of each town. Tribunals are appointed by the town, but can be recalled or overridden by the Director for any reason.

	Barazar El has no army, or any guards for that matter, though most adults are capable of fighting should the need arise. Barazans rely on their remote location for protection from other peoples, and simply go dark and retreat underground when threatened by ocean-dwelling creatures.		Barazar El has no army, or any guards for that matter, though most adults are capable of fighting should the need arise. Barazans rely on their remote location for protection from other peoples and simply go dark and retreat underground when threatened by ocean-dwelling creatures.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

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Demographics

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The population of Barazar El is majority duergar, with a smaller minority of dwarves. It is highly unusual for ~~any~~ other races to be present, and visitors are rare. The few individuals that do stop by are mostly duergar, dwarves, or svirfneblins.		The population of Barazar El is majority duergar, with a smaller minority of dwarves. It is highly unusual for other races to be present and visitors of any ancestry are rare. The few individuals that do stop by are mostly duergar, dwarves, or svirfneblins.

	The entire population of Barazar El is quite small, perhaps six or seven thousand at most.		The entire population of Barazar El is quite small, perhaps six or seven thousand at most.

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	Society in Barazar El is tightly regimented and controlled. In such a hostile environment, there is little margin for errors that could jeopardize the underwater settlements. As such, the Barazan legal code attempts to be all encompassing and provide unambiguous instruction as to what must be done in various situations. Barazans hold to these rules and guidelines as a core part of their culture and society, almost never intentionally breaking them. Barazans who leave their underwater settlements for other parts of the world still usually remain steadfast in following all rules to the letter. Infractions, when they do occur, are usually punished with forced labor or by withholding rations - prisons are not used, as they take individuals out of the labor pool. Capital punishment is exceedingly rare, but is performed by exiling the individual in question into the ocean with only a deep water diving suit and a canister of air.		Society in Barazar El is tightly regimented and controlled. In such a hostile environment, there is little margin for errors that could jeopardize the underwater settlements. As such, the Barazan legal code attempts to be all encompassing and provide unambiguous instruction as to what must be done in various situations. Barazans hold to these rules and guidelines as a core part of their culture and society, almost never intentionally breaking them. Barazans who leave their underwater settlements for other parts of the world still usually remain steadfast in following all rules to the letter. Infractions, when they do occur, are usually punished with forced labor or by withholding rations - prisons are not used, as they take individuals out of the labor pool. Capital punishment is exceedingly rare, but is performed by exiling the individual in question into the ocean with only a deep water diving suit and a canister of air.

	The head of the Barazan government is the Director. Though elected by popular vote, there are strict requirements that one must meet before becoming eligible for the role. ~~The~~ process ~~is meritocratic, and one must have~~ both wide experience and insightful knowledge about how to maintain the deep sea towns.		The head of the Barazan government is the Director. Though elected by popular vote, there are strict requirements that one must meet before becoming eligible for the role. This meritocratic process requires both wide experience and insightful knowledge about how to maintain the deep sea towns.

	The Director is primarily responsible for managing the logistics of Barazar El. They analyze what the towns require and what they are capable of manufacturing, and from this analysis determine production quotas that each settlement must meet.		The Director is primarily responsible for managing the logistics of Barazar El. They analyze what the towns require and what they are capable of manufacturing, and from this analysis determine production quotas that each settlement must meet.

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Government

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	Enforcement of the Director’s orders and of the laws of Barazar El falls to the Tribunals, local courts formed from clan elders of each town. Tribunals are appointed by the town, but can be recalled or overridden by the Director for any reason.		Enforcement of the Director’s orders and of the laws of Barazar El falls to the Tribunals, local courts formed from clan elders of each town. Tribunals are appointed by the town, but can be recalled or overridden by the Director for any reason.

	Barazar El has no army, or any guards for that matter, though most adults are capable of fighting should the need arise. Barazans rely on their remote location as protection from other ~~humanoids~~, and simply go dark and retreat underground when threatened by ocean-dwelling creatures.		Barazar El has no army, or any guards for that matter, though most adults are capable of fighting should the need arise. Barazans rely on their remote location for protection from other peoples, and simply go dark and retreat underground when threatened by ocean-dwelling creatures.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==