Amshan (pronounced AHM-shahn) is the largest nation on the western coast of the Kirnashal Sea. Its philosopher-monarchs are well-known for their patronage of intellectuals of all kinds, and the empire is a haven for artists, theologians, historians, and mages. Between its control of the eastern terminus of the Golden Path and the skill of its professional military, Amshan has long been the dominant power around the Kirnashal Sea.
Geography, flora, and fauna
History
Early history
Dynastic struggles
Upheaval
Consolidation and unification
Expansion
Demographics
The population of Amshan is largely human, though many orcs, half-orcs, gnolls, 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
Religion
Society
Traditions
Languages
Architecture and urbanization
Food and cuisine
Arts
Education
Travel
Burial practices
Government
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.