Nahir

Nahir is a Caliphate located in a desert in the most southern region in the Kingdoms of Mankind. It is known for exotic goods, wonders of technoligy and very powerful magic. It fallows a very strict hierarchy that leaves just very specific ways to rise or fall. This Hirarchie is at the same time the religion of this country callled "The 8 Paths of the Endless". The people living there admire their living god and take in the system as the only right way to live while strangers often criticize this heavily monitored way of living. Open critique though is a dangerous game and loosing may lead to death. Nonetheless, traders and adventurers love to visit these lands for the system is predictable and thus save for as long as you don't step out of line and any criticism seams turn into a minor inconvenience compared to the wonders found and shared here.

The Caliphate

This country is ruled by the Endless Caliph, a person that is seen by his followers as a living god, combining the crown and religion, being the undisputed leader of this country. Loved or feared, this head of state is known to be the most powerful individual in all the land, not just a ruler but also the greatest force if necessary.

The country fallows a class system, a strict hierarchy that allows people living in it to rise or fall just under specific circumstances always dictated by those above one else or communal by others of the same class.

Classes of Nahir

The classes of Nahir are law. They can not be disputed and anyone who is at least one class higher then another person can give orders to those beneath them. Aside from the Classes there are 8 paths of the "Rule of the Endless", a religion that is connected to the different paths of the believe.

Endless Caliph

The Endless Caliph is the undisputed ruler in these lands but aside his closest followers, the Sultans and Sultanas. He rules the whole system in Nahir without exception. His power and influence knows no equal and is never questioned. He is a Demilich that actually does not reside in this realm for the most time for he is striving through the multiverse for more powerful magic. His current representation is a mere scull, decorating the throne that his most trusted Sultan/Sultana sits on, impersonating him. His Impersonation is referred to by "Caliph" by the other Sultan/Sultana for they know this is not the real "Endless Caliph". The Endless Caliph feeds only on the souls of the Malik/Malika. When the Endless Calif decides it is time, he sacrifices them to take in the most powerful magic possible. He can sol consume the soul of extremely powerful souls, otherwise he would loose power. Thus the whole hierarchy is made just to ensure he gets the most powerful souls to consume to keep and grow his powers.

Caliph

The Caliph is nothing more than the most trusted follower of the real Endless Caliph. He is a trusted imposter, posing as his master to hide the real secret until the moment the real "Endless Caliph" to protect him. He might poses as his master but at the same time he is the one actually making the calls while his master is out in the multiverse. There can be just one Caliph at any given time but the Endless Caliph tends to switch them out if necessary. He chooses the Caliph from his Sheikhs/Sheikhas depending on their influence, devotion and skill. Just a handful of people in the whole world know about this deception.

If a Caliph dies to be reborn, he automatically looses his position and the Endless Caliph will be allerted, no matter where he is is the multiverse. A new Caliph is appointed by the Endless Caliph or the Endless Caliph himself returns to his Skull in the Throne to confront the problem himself in rare cases. Most of the time though the change of the title Caliph simply leads to the Turban of the Endless Caliph, a legendary artifact, to the teleported to the next most worthy Sultan/Sultana so the newly chosen can take the place and hold up the illusion of an undying being, giving the fallen, former Caliph time to regenerate.

Malik/Malika (King/Queen)

The Malik/Malika is the first servant of the Caliph. In Nahir the Malik/Malika has a more traditional role compared to other kingdoms, for this "King/Queen" is a servant himself but the highest one at that. There can only be one Malik/Malika at any given point, appointed from the Emir/Emira, usually by choosing the oldest or most powerful one. These are

Emir/Amira (Princes and Princesses)

The chosen individuals are chosen from among the most powerfull magic users of the land and are called the sons and daughters of the Endless Caliph. They are treated as such by everyone in the Kingdom.

Sheikh/Sheikha

There are technically 8 individuals holding this title but at any time there is one Sheikh/Sheikha holding the title of Caliph, embodying the Endless Caliph. Members of this class represent one of the 8 schools of magic and thus one of the 8 paths of the "Rule of the Endless". They are seen to be priests, serving their respective Emir/Amira or Malik/Malika but in fact they are more powerful since they are the closest followers of the Endless Caliph. They prepare the magically gifted and trained to hopefully become mightly magic users to claim the title of Emir/Amira or even Malik/Malika to finally be the greatest offering to the Endless Caliph. Each of them is a Lich, older then most existing beings and thus capable beyond what most expect.

Every Sheikh/Sheikha is well versed when it comes to the spells they can cast but everyone is especially talented in the school of magic it represents.

Sultan/Sultana

A local leader, usually connected to one of the few citys and towns in Nahir, comparable to a duke/duchess or Major. They hold control over a specific area usually representing one of the "Eight Paths of the Endless".

Sayyid (Noble)

A Title that is given to successfull tradesmen, craftsmen or soldiers in leading positions.

Rule of the Endless

The rule of the Endless is the religion of Nahir, devided into 8 paths, all of them being represented by a school of magic and a color. Every path is lead by an Amir/Amira or a Malik/Malika. They represent the earthly halve of the path. Furthermore the spiritual half of each path is lead by a Sheikh/Sheikha that follows the Amir/Amira/Malik/Malika while truely being loyal just to the Endless Caliph.

Every path has a University to study magic. Every child is tested at a young age to see if magical talent can be found. The better suited the higher better. Through cruel trials students try to best each other, ewen being forced to kill each other with their abilitys. The Sheikhs consume the soul energy of those who get bested by their co-students. On the upside every student and follower is treated with the upmost respect. Students earn the title of Sayyid (Noble). In other words, these universitys are there to fuel the liches to prolong their lives indefinitely while those who rise to the status of a Malik/Malika are reserved for the Endless Caliph himself.

Otherwise gifted might also find a way into the service of the 8 paths if they have sertain talents. For exsample the path of Illusion also takes in stealthy people, the school of Enchantment is interested in charismatic followers and the path of transmutation also allows Medusas in their ranks.

The 8 Paths

Path of Abjuration

Color: Violet, Sheikh: Abdula, Emir: Nuntan.

Path of Conjuration

Color: Black, Sheikh: Salomon, Amira: Yasmin.

Path of Divination

Color: White, Sheikh: Divistus, Amira: Sherazade.

Path of Enchantment/Charm

Color: Red, Sheikh: Charim, Amira: Jamila.

Path of Invocation

Color: Brown

Path of Illusion/Phantasm

Color: Blue, Sheikh: Illas, Emir: Alman.

Path of Necromancy

Color: Grey, Sheikha: Mummy Mommy, Emir: Lockheart

Path of Transmutation

Color: Green, Sheikh: Turkan, Amira: