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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Sahramina is not a unified nation. The name is instead used to refer to either the broader geographic region or the loose set of agreements between the three towns. Each town has its own goals and focuses, but there are enough shared interests between them for them to work together in some capacity, even if there are ~~hundreds of~~ miles between the two farthest settlements. Primarily the agreements exist to ensure the protection and independence of each town, both from outside forces and each other.		Sahramina is not a unified nation. The name is instead used to refer to either the broader geographic region or the loose set of agreements between the three towns. Each town has its own goals and focuses, but there are enough shared interests between them for them to work together in some capacity, even if there are almost two hundred miles between the two farthest settlements. Primarily the agreements exist to ensure the protection and independence of each town, both from outside forces and each other.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

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	\|demonym = Sahraminite		\|demonym = Sahraminite
	\|adjective = Sahraminan		\|adjective = Sahraminan
	\|languages = [[Common]], various regional and ~~racial~~ languages		\|languages = [[Common]], various regional and ancestral languages
	\|religions = [[Khapeshan pantheon]]; [[Chaskan pantheon]]; [[Aserdian pantheon]]; other faiths		\|religions = [[Khapeshan pantheon]]; [[Chaskan pantheon]]; [[Aserdian pantheon]]; other faiths
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	Most who visit Sahramina do not stay long. The oases are popular stops for those that travel across the Sangora, as they are the only source of water, food, and other supplies for long distances in every direction. The permanent population of the region is quite low, and almost entirely lives in the three oases towns.		Most who visit Sahramina do not stay long. The oases are popular stops for those that travel across the Sangora, as they are the only source of water, food, and other supplies for long distances in every direction. The permanent population of the region is quite low, and almost entirely lives in the three oases towns.

	Zerzura’s population is mostly gnomish, with some [[Human\|humans]], [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], ifrit, and suli.		Zerzura’s population is mostly [[gnome\|gnomish]], with some [[Human\|humans]], [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], ifrit, and suli.

	The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, [[Orc\|orcs]], and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.		The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, [[Orc\|orcs]], and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	As a matter of practicality, most inhabitants of the oasis towns speak [[Common]] - in fact, those that are native to Sahramina often speak no other language. Trade caravans that pass through Sahramina carry with them many peoples speaking many tongues, so fluency in a shared language is crucial. Ancestral languages, particularly [[Draconic]] and Gnomish, are widely known as well.		As a matter of practicality, most inhabitants of the oasis towns speak [[Common]] - in fact, those that are native to Sahramina often speak no other language. Trade caravans that pass through Sahramina carry with them many peoples speaking many tongues, so fluency in a shared language is crucial. Ancestral languages, particularly [[Draconic]] and [[Gnomish]], are widely known as well.

	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	As a matter of practicality, most inhabitants of the oasis towns speak [[Common]] - in fact, those that are native to Sahramina often speak no other language. Trade caravans that pass through Sahramina carry with them many peoples speaking many tongues, so fluency in a shared language is crucial. ~~Racial~~ languages, ~~and~~ particularly ~~draconic~~ and ~~gnomish~~, are ~~widespread~~ as well.		As a matter of practicality, most inhabitants of the oasis towns speak [[Common]] - in fact, those that are native to Sahramina often speak no other language. Trade caravans that pass through Sahramina carry with them many peoples speaking many tongues, so fluency in a shared language is crucial. Ancestral languages, particularly [[Draconic]] and Gnomish, are widely known as well.

	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===

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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Sahramina~~, as~~ a unified ~~state, does not really exist~~. The ~~term~~ instead ~~refers~~ to either the broader geographic region or the loose set of agreements between the three towns. Each has its own goals and focuses, but there are enough shared interests for ~~the towns~~ to work together in some capacity, even if there are hundreds of miles between the two farthest ~~ones~~. Primarily the agreements exist to ensure the protection and independence of each town, both from outside forces and each other.		Sahramina is not a unified nation. The name is instead used to refer to either the broader geographic region or the loose set of agreements between the three towns. Each town has its own goals and focuses, but there are enough shared interests between them for them to work together in some capacity, even if there are hundreds of miles between the two farthest settlements. Primarily the agreements exist to ensure the protection and independence of each town, both from outside forces and each other.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

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	Most who visit Sahramina do not stay long. The oases are popular stops for those that travel across the Sangora, as they are the only source of water, food, and other supplies for long distances in every direction. The permanent population of the region is quite low, and almost entirely lives in the three oases towns.		Most who visit Sahramina do not stay long. The oases are popular stops for those that travel across the Sangora, as they are the only source of water, food, and other supplies for long distances in every direction. The permanent population of the region is quite low, and almost entirely lives in the three oases towns.

	Zerzura’s population is mostly gnomish, with some humans, dwarves, ifrit, and suli.		Zerzura’s population is mostly gnomish, with some humans, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], ifrit, and suli.

	The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, orcs, and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.		The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, orcs, and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.

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	\|adjective = Sahraminan		\|adjective = Sahraminan
	\|languages = [[Common]], various regional and racial languages		\|languages = [[Common]], various regional and racial languages
	\|religions = Khapeshan, Chaskan~~, and~~ Aserdian ~~pantheons~~; other faiths		\|religions = [[Khapeshan pantheon]]; [[Chaskan pantheon]]; [[Aserdian pantheon]]; other faiths
	}}		}}
	'''Sahramina''' {{Pronunciation\|sah-rah-ME-nah}} is the term used to refer to a loose alliance of the three towns of [[Kebili]], [[Meharrize]], and [[Zerzura]], each built around isolated oases in the [[Sangora Desolation]].		'''Sahramina''' {{Pronunciation\|sah-rah-ME-nah}} is the term used to refer to a loose alliance of the three towns of [[Kebili]], [[Meharrize]], and [[Zerzura]], each built around isolated oases in the [[Sangora Desolation]].
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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	Despite the area’s low population, faith in Sahramina is very diverse. The varied cultural and racial backgrounds of the inhabitants is part of the cause of this, assisted by the large number of travellers who pass through and provide some influence. While there are no temples and few clerics, the people of Sahramina are known to worship deities of the Khapeshan, Chaskan, and Aserdian pantheons pantheons. In particular, [[Izar]] is popular among those that tend the oasis farms, [[Meshkenet]] has many worshipers in Meharrize, and [[Laverna]] is seen as the patron deity of Zerzura. Offerings to the Khapeshan goddess [[Qadesh]] are also common, as within Sahramina she is closely associated with the oases. Neither Ystavalokaarme nor [[Davulacomiexi]] are publicly known to worship either of the deities in the Draconic pantheon.		Despite the area’s low population, faith in Sahramina is very diverse. The varied cultural and racial backgrounds of the inhabitants is part of the cause of this, assisted by the large number of travellers who pass through and provide some influence. While there are no temples and few clerics, the people of Sahramina are known to worship deities of the [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]], [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]], and [[Aserdian pantheon\|Aserdian]] pantheons pantheons. In particular, [[Izar]] is popular among those that tend the oasis farms, [[Meshkenet]] has many worshipers in Meharrize, and [[Laverna]] is seen as the patron deity of Zerzura. Offerings to the Khapeshan goddess [[Qadesh]] are also common, as within Sahramina she is closely associated with the oases. Neither Ystavalokaarme nor [[Davulacomiexi]] are publicly known to worship either of the deities in the [[Draconic pantheon]].

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

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	The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, orcs, and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.		The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, orcs, and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.

	Most who live in Kebili are ~~halflings~~ or ~~humans~~.		Most who live in Kebili are humans or gnomes.

	Even among so-called permanent inhabitants of Sahramina, it is not at all uncommon for someone to decide to pack up and move elsewhere, to a more hospitable and populated region. Population numbers remain consistent mostly as a result caravaneers deciding to stay when the rest of their party departs after refilling their rations. As a result, the demographics of the region are constantly in flux, and sometimes change drastically on the scale of a decade or less.		Even among so-called permanent inhabitants of Sahramina, it is not at all uncommon for someone to decide to pack up and move elsewhere, to a more hospitable and populated region. Population numbers remain consistent mostly as a result caravaneers deciding to stay when the rest of their party departs after refilling their rations. As a result, the demographics of the region are constantly in flux, and sometimes change drastically on the scale of a decade or less.

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	Located within the Sangora Desolation, Sahramina would be as harsh as the rest of the desert if it wasn’t for the [[Three Saviors]], the oases around which the towns of Zerzura, Kebili, and Meharrize are built. All three oases are known to be not entirely natural - the centers of each are incredibly deep, compared to what is typical of desert oases, and the remnants of ancient stoneworks can be seen in the depths. The origins are poorly understood, however, and none are quite sure how they came to be, or why.		Located within the Sangora Desolation, Sahramina would be as harsh as the rest of the desert if it wasn’t for the [[Three Saviors]], the oases around which the towns of Zerzura, Kebili, and Meharrize are built. All three oases are known to be not entirely natural - the centers of each are incredibly deep, compared to what is typical of desert oases, and the remnants of ancient stoneworks can be seen in the depths. The origins are poorly understood, however, and none are quite sure how they came to be, or why.

	The desert around the oases are much like the rest of the Desolation - dry, barren, and almost unbearably hot. Outside of a small number of animals and magical creatures, and occasionally a kasatha clan that passes through, none live in these wastes of sand and rock. The climate of the area is consistent throughout the year.		The desert around the oases are much like the rest of the Desolation - dry, barren, and almost unbearably hot. Outside of a small number of animals and magical creatures, and occasionally a [[Seshem]] kasatha clan that passes through, none live in these wastes of sand and rock. The climate of the area is consistent throughout the year.

	The flora of Sahramina is entirely centered around the oases. Palm trees around the banks provide welcomed shade for people and animals, and birds and other creatures build their nests or dens in reeds around the waters’ edge. Ferns and desert shrubs grow under the trees, alongside a variety of shortgrasses. Aquatic plants grow within the oasis, including seaweed-like plants, water lilies, and others.		The flora of Sahramina is entirely centered around the oases. Palm trees around the banks provide welcomed shade for people and animals, and birds and other creatures build their nests or dens in reeds around the waters’ edge. Ferns and desert shrubs grow under the trees, alongside a variety of shortgrasses. Aquatic plants grow within the oasis, including seaweed-like plants, water lilies, and others.

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	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
	Located within the Sangora Desolation, Sahramina would be as harsh as the rest of the desert if it wasn’t for the [[Three Saviors]], the oases around which the towns of Zerzura, Kebili, and Meharrize are built. All three oases are known to be not entirely natural - the centers of each are incredibly deep, compared to what is typical of desert oases, and the remnants of ancient ~~stoneworks~~ can be seen in the depths. The origins are poorly understood, however, and none are quite sure how they came to be, or why.		Located within the Sangora Desolation, Sahramina would be as harsh as the rest of the desert if it wasn’t for the [[Three Saviors]], the oases around which the towns of Zerzura, Kebili, and Meharrize are built. All three oases are known to be not entirely natural - the centers of each are incredibly deep, compared to what is typical of desert oases, and the remnants of ancient stonework can be seen in the depths. The origins are poorly understood, however, and none are quite sure how they came to be, or why.

	The desert around the oases are much like the rest of the Desolation - dry, barren, and almost unbearably hot. Outside of a small number of animals and magical creatures, and occasionally a [[Seshem]] kasatha clan that passes through, none live in these wastes of sand and rock. The climate of the area is consistent throughout the year.		The desert around the oases are much like the rest of the Desolation - dry, barren, and almost unbearably hot. Outside of a small number of animals and magical creatures, and occasionally a [[Seshem]] kasatha clan that passes through, none live in these wastes of sand and rock. The climate of the area is consistent throughout the year.

	The flora of Sahramina is entirely centered around the oases. Palm trees around the banks provide welcomed shade for people and animals, and birds and other creatures build their nests or dens in reeds around the waters’ edge. Ferns and desert shrubs grow under the trees, alongside a variety of ~~shortgrasses~~. Aquatic plants grow within the oasis, including seaweed-like plants, water lilies, and others.		The flora of Sahramina is entirely centered around the oases. Palm trees around the banks provide welcomed shade for people and animals, and birds and other creatures build their nests or dens in reeds around the waters’ edge. Ferns and desert shrubs grow under the trees, alongside a variety of short grasses. Aquatic plants grow within the oasis, including seaweed-like plants, water lilies, and others.

	Animals that live around Sahramina are all well adapted to the desert environment. Most are small, including scorpions, rodents, foxes, snakes, birds, tortoises, and lizards, but this is not true for all. Giant scorpions, camels, and addax are all larger wild animals that can be found around the oases.		Animals that live around Sahramina are all well adapted to the desert environment. Most are small, including scorpions, rodents, foxes, snakes, birds, tortoises, and lizards, but this is not true for all. Giant scorpions, camels, and addax are all larger wild animals that can be found around the oases.
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	The most dangerous creatures in Sahramina dwell within the shifting sands of the desert. Dust diggers and death worms, both ambush predators, lie in wait near the oasis for hapless animals or people to pass by before striking.		The most dangerous creatures in Sahramina dwell within the shifting sands of the desert. Dust diggers and death worms, both ambush predators, lie in wait near the oasis for hapless animals or people to pass by before striking.

	The whirlmaw is one of the most feared creatures of the Sangora, and are unfortunately common around Sahramina. Hunters of the deep desert, these creatures are adept at surprising their prey from either above or below, and very rarely leave any survivors. Some adventurers attempt to hunt whirlmaws for their eyes, prized by alchemists and wizards, though most meet an unfortunate end when the roles of hunter and prey are reversed.		The whirlmaw is one of the most feared creatures of the Sangora and are unfortunately common around Sahramina. Hunters of the deep desert, these creatures are adept at surprising their prey from either above or below and very rarely leave any survivors. Some adventurers attempt to hunt whirlmaws for their eyes, prized by alchemists and wizards, though most meet an unfortunate end when the roles of hunter and prey are reversed.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Most who visit Sahramina do not stay long. The oases are popular stops for those that travel across the Sangora, as they are the only source of water, food, and other supplies for long distances in every direction. The permanent population of the region is quite low, and almost entirely lives in the three oases towns.		Most who visit Sahramina do not stay long. The oases are popular stops for those that travel across the Sangora, as they are the only source of water, food, and other supplies for long distances in every direction. The permanent population of the region is quite low, and almost entirely lives in the three oases towns.

	Zerzura’s population is mostly gnomish, with some humans, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], ifrit, and suli.		Zerzura’s population is mostly gnomish, with some [[Human\|humans]], [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], ifrit, and suli.

	The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, orcs, and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.		The inhabitants of Meharrize are a motley mix of humans, aasimar, tieflings, dwarves, [[Orc\|orcs]], and others. It is rumored that [[Ystavalokaarme]] intentionally encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to stay in Meharrize in order to have more interesting conversation partners.

	Most who live in Kebili are humans or gnomes.		Most who live in Kebili are humans or gnomes.