Faiyan is one of the largest settlements in Upper Khapesh, particularly known for the many surrounding ancient sites from the First and Second Dynastic Periods. Many smaller farming settlements are located near Faiyan, agriculturally supporting the city. The city is divided into two parts - the walled city, enclosed within a fortress, and the outer city, built up outside the walls and around the docks. Traditionally, Faiyan was governed by co-viziers, a relic of a very old arrangement to solve intra-city disputes. However, with the arrest of Zamanth following the Incident at Faiyan, Mereruka is currently the only vizier of the city.