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	The elevation of Rahoum is generally higher in the west, where the land rises up in a huge plateau that covers nearly half the province. Several mountain ranges rise still further, from the jagged peaks of the [[Brokentooth Mountains]] along the [[Gulf of Adwa]], to the uniform cliffs of the [[South Palisade Mountains\|South Palisades]] that form the border with [[Saramat]]. The land descends steadily towards the Ennescu where it winds through the heart of Rahoum, marking the divide between the western and eastern halves of the province. In the east the land is much lower and flatter, though broken here and there with low rocky hills and stark massifs. Most of the land here is pure desert -- immense expanses of sand in the Vast Solitude, particularly in the [[Quarter of Vanished Tracks]], but also plains of low sand scrub or gravel. In many places sand and stone come right down to the desolate shore of the [[Gulf of Khurum]], where settlements are almost equally sparse save for the great port city of [[Suurmi]] in the far south.		The elevation of Rahoum is generally higher in the west, where the land rises up in a huge plateau that covers nearly half the province. Several mountain ranges rise still further, from the jagged peaks of the [[Brokentooth Mountains]] along the [[Gulf of Adwa]], to the uniform cliffs of the [[South Palisade Mountains\|South Palisades]] that form the border with [[Saramat]]. The land descends steadily towards the Ennescu where it winds through the heart of Rahoum, marking the divide between the western and eastern halves of the province. In the east the land is much lower and flatter, though broken here and there with low rocky hills and stark massifs. Most of the land here is pure desert -- immense expanses of sand in the Vast Solitude, particularly in the [[Quarter of Vanished Tracks]], but also plains of low sand scrub or gravel. In many places sand and stone come right down to the desolate shore of the [[Gulf of Khurum]], where settlements are almost equally sparse save for the great port city of [[Suurmi]] in the far south.

	The greatest centers of population lie along the River Ennescu, whose waters feed extensively irrigated fields and orchards as well as providing fresh fish and easy transport through the center of Rahoum. Wells and oases allow a few small towns to prosper even in the eastern desert, while springs and small but regular winter rains support the residents of the western steppe. Precipitation in the rest of the country is desperately scarce, as the wet monsoon winds that sweep in from the Sea of ~~Salaah~~ from Ashbat to Kholabi drop all their rains upon [[Marzum]] and the [[Sodden Isles]], leaving only a dry harsh wind to blow down from the mountain peaks and across the open desert.		The greatest centers of population lie along the River Ennescu, whose waters feed extensively irrigated fields and orchards as well as providing fresh fish and easy transport through the center of Rahoum. Wells and oases allow a few small towns to prosper even in the eastern desert, while springs and small but regular winter rains support the residents of the western steppe. Precipitation in the rest of the country is desperately scarce, as the wet monsoon winds that sweep in from the [[Sea of Sala'ah]] from Ashbat to Kholabi drop all their rains upon [[Marzum]] and the [[Sodden Isles]], leaving only a dry harsh wind to blow down from the mountain peaks and across the open desert.

	==People==		==People==

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	* '''[[Sirdab]]''', the world-renowned capital of the Caliphate, famed center of learning and culture and a dazzling wonderland of bridges and canals in the heart of the desert.		* '''[[Sirdab]]''', the world-renowned capital of the Caliphate, famed center of learning and culture and a dazzling wonderland of bridges and canals in the heart of the desert.
	* '''[[al-Fiqh]]''', a small but prettily prosperous pilgrimage town.		* '''[[al-Fiqh]]''', a small but prettily prosperous pilgrimage town.
	* '''[[al-Nizzem]]'''		* '''[[al-Nizzem]]''', a modest fishing town on the Gulf of Khurum, known for its beds of pink pearls.
	* '''[[Dar Aslam]]'''		* '''[[Dar Aslam]]''', little more than a waypost in the desert, fed by deep wells and home to an enclave of mystics.
	* '''[[Freewind Town]]''', a scrappy independent settlement of escaped slaves, smugglers, and others seeking the freedom to live life on their own terms.		* '''[[Freewind Town]]''', a scrappy independent settlement of escaped slaves, smugglers, and others seeking the freedom to live life on their own terms.
	* '''[[Murid Suruq]]''', an isolated village on the edge of the Vast Solitude, whose people faithfully care for the Sunbeam Shrine and its visitors.		* '''[[Murid Suruq]]''', an isolated village on the edge of the Vast Solitude, whose people faithfully care for the Sunbeam Shrine and its visitors.
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	* '''[[Ranaa]]''', a cliffside town beside the gorge of the River Ennescu, rather fond of its lofty solitude.		* '''[[Ranaa]]''', a cliffside town beside the gorge of the River Ennescu, rather fond of its lofty solitude.
	* '''[[Suurmi]]''', the greatest port of the province and origin of the famed Suurmian scimitar.		* '''[[Suurmi]]''', the greatest port of the province and origin of the famed Suurmian scimitar.
	* '''[[Wadi Jadib]]'''		* '''[[Wadi Jadib]]''', a small town nestled in the Weary Hills, whose population swells during its annual trading festival.

	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==

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	* '''[[Freewind Town]]''', a scrappy independent settlement of escaped slaves, smugglers, and others seeking the freedom to live life on their own terms.		* '''[[Freewind Town]]''', a scrappy independent settlement of escaped slaves, smugglers, and others seeking the freedom to live life on their own terms.
	* '''[[Murid Suruq]]''', an isolated village on the edge of the Vast Solitude, whose people faithfully care for the Sunbeam Shrine and its visitors.		* '''[[Murid Suruq]]''', an isolated village on the edge of the Vast Solitude, whose people faithfully care for the Sunbeam Shrine and its visitors.
	* '''[[Nawal'ih]]'''		* '''[[Nawal'ih]]''', a lovely hill city nestled in a valley, known for its hanging gardens and ancient history.
	* '''[[Qasr Najaf]]'''		* '''[[Qasr Najaf]]''', a fortified town that watches over a major crossroads of commerce and pilgrimage.
	* '''[[Ranaa]]'''		* '''[[Ranaa]]''', a cliffside town beside the gorge of the River Ennescu, rather fond of its lofty solitude.
	* '''[[Suurmi]]'''		* '''[[Suurmi]]''', the greatest port of the province and origin of the famed Suurmian scimitar.
	* '''[[Wadi Jadib]]'''		* '''[[Wadi Jadib]]'''

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	* '''[[Sirdab]]''', the world-renowned capital of the Caliphate, famed center of learning and culture and a dazzling wonderland of bridges and canals in the heart of the desert.		* '''[[Sirdab]]''', the world-renowned capital of the Caliphate, famed center of learning and culture and a dazzling wonderland of bridges and canals in the heart of the desert.
	* '''[[al-Fiqh]]'''		* '''[[al-Fiqh]]''', a small but prettily prosperous pilgrimage town.
	* '''[[al-Nizzem]]'''		* '''[[al-Nizzem]]'''
	* '''[[Dar Aslam]]'''		* '''[[Dar Aslam]]'''
	* '''[[Freewind Town]]''', a scrappy independent settlement of escaped slaves, smugglers, and others seeking the freedom to live life on their own terms.		* '''[[Freewind Town]]''', a scrappy independent settlement of escaped slaves, smugglers, and others seeking the freedom to live life on their own terms.
	* '''[[Murid Suruq]]'''		* '''[[Murid Suruq]]''', an isolated village on the edge of the Vast Solitude, whose people faithfully care for the Sunbeam Shrine and its visitors.
	* '''[[Nawal'ih]]'''		* '''[[Nawal'ih]]'''
	* '''[[Qasr Najaf]]'''		* '''[[Qasr Najaf]]'''

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	==Religion==		==Religion==

	Being both the birthplace and the center of the Azadi faith, Rahoum is unsurprisingly and overwhelmingly Azadi in religion. While some pagan practices persist, particularly in the remoter parts of the province, they exist within a strong Azadi framework and are not seen as being incompatible with it -- at least not by their practitioners, although they might be frowned on by purists. The people of Rahoum tend to be quite devout overall, but their faith is simply an integral part of their daily life and most individuals are more pious than fanatical. Native Rahoumi are proud of being at the center of the widespread Azadi community, and cherish the many holy sites that are key pilgrimage destinations for the faithful. In addition to the venerable [[Sirdab ~~shrine~~]], these include [[Jebel Quf]] and the [[Sunbeam Shrine]], ~~besides~~ numerous lesser stops stops along the Pilgrim Path that runs across the province.		Being both the birthplace and the center of the Azadi faith, Rahoum is unsurprisingly and overwhelmingly Azadi in religion. While some pagan practices persist, particularly in the remoter parts of the province, they exist within a strong Azadi framework and are not seen as being incompatible with it -- at least not by their practitioners, although they might be frowned on by purists. The people of Rahoum tend to be quite devout overall, but their faith is simply an integral part of their daily life and most individuals are more pious than fanatical. Native Rahoumi are proud of being at the center of the widespread Azadi community, and cherish the many holy sites that are key pilgrimage destinations for the faithful. In addition to the venerable [[Sirdab Shrine]], these include [[Jebel Quf]] and the [[Sunbeam Shrine]], the towns of [[Nawal'ih]] and [[al-Fiqh]], as well as numerous lesser stops stops along the Pilgrim Path that runs across the province.

	Despite the dominance of Azadi, Rahoum is diverse enough in its population to also include followers of the [[Yehani]] and [[Kalentic]] faiths, the pagan pantheons of [[Jalanjhur]] and [[~~Yalabari~~]], and even [[Elestaari]] among its [[Irzali]] populace. Most of these religions are best represented in the larger cities of the province, particularly Sirdab and Suurmi, although Yehani worship of Elu-Hani can be found among people of both Yehani and Sirdabi heritage in the southern hill country.		Despite the dominance of Azadi, Rahoum is diverse enough in its population to also include followers of the Yehani and [[Kalentic]] faiths, the pagan pantheons of [[Jalanjhur]] and [[Yalanbari]], and even [[Elestaari]] among its Irzali populace. Most of these religions are best represented in the larger cities of the province, particularly Sirdab and Suurmi, although Yehani worship of Elu-Hani can be found among people of both Yehani and Sirdabi heritage in the southern hill country.

	==Cities & Towns==		==Cities & Towns==
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	* '''[[al-Fiqh]]'''		* '''[[al-Fiqh]]'''
	* '''[[al-Nizzem]]'''		* '''[[al-Nizzem]]'''
	* '''[[Blue Reef Citadel]]'''
	* '''[[Dar Aslam]]'''		* '''[[Dar Aslam]]'''
	* '''[[Freewind Town]]'''		* '''[[Freewind Town]]''', a scrappy independent settlement of escaped slaves, smugglers, and others seeking the freedom to live life on their own terms.
	* '''[[Murid Suruq]]'''		* '''[[Murid Suruq]]'''
	* '''[[Nawal'ih]]'''		* '''[[Nawal'ih]]'''

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	==Religion==		==Religion==

			Being both the birthplace and the center of the Azadi faith, Rahoum is unsurprisingly and overwhelmingly Azadi in religion. While some pagan practices persist, particularly in the remoter parts of the province, they exist within a strong Azadi framework and are not seen as being incompatible with it -- at least not by their practitioners, although they might be frowned on by purists. The people of Rahoum tend to be quite devout overall, but their faith is simply an integral part of their daily life and most individuals are more pious than fanatical. Native Rahoumi are proud of being at the center of the widespread Azadi community, and cherish the many holy sites that are key pilgrimage destinations for the faithful. In addition to the venerable [[Sirdab shrine]], these include [[Jebel Quf]] and the [[Sunbeam Shrine]], besides numerous lesser stops stops along the Pilgrim Path that runs across the province.

			Despite the dominance of Azadi, Rahoum is diverse enough in its population to also include followers of the [[Yehani]] and [[Kalentic]] faiths, the pagan pantheons of [[Jalanjhur]] and [[Yalabari]], and even [[Elestaari]] among its [[Irzali]] populace. Most of these religions are best represented in the larger cities of the province, particularly Sirdab and Suurmi, although Yehani worship of Elu-Hani can be found among people of both Yehani and Sirdabi heritage in the southern hill country.

	==Cities & Towns==		==Cities & Towns==

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	==Geography & Climate==		==Geography & Climate==
			[[File:Rahoum - West small.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|Western Rahoum Province, Sirdabi Caliphate]]
	Rahoum is, above all, a dry and stark land. Although the terrain varies greatly from mountain to plateau to vast desert basin, the defining character of the entire area is its extreme aridity. Most of the province receives on average less than ten inches of rain each year, and some places receive far less -- parts of the [[Vast Solitude]] may go years without seeing a single drop of rainfall. The landscape as a whole can be extremely unforgiving, but scattered wells and the weaving muddy band of the [[River Ennescu]] furnish a precious gift of water that makes life -- and a flourishing blend of cultures -- possible.		Rahoum is, above all, a dry and stark land. Although the terrain varies greatly from mountain to plateau to vast desert basin, the defining character of the entire area is its extreme aridity. Most of the province receives on average less than ten inches of rain each year, and some places receive far less -- parts of the [[Vast Solitude]] may go years without seeing a single drop of rainfall. The landscape as a whole can be extremely unforgiving, but scattered wells and the weaving muddy band of the [[River Ennescu]] furnish a precious gift of water that makes life -- and a flourishing blend of cultures -- possible.

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	==People==		==People==
			[[File:Rahoum - East small.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|Eastern Rahoum Province, Sirdabi Caliphate]]
	Rahoum is chiefly home to the [[Sirdabi]] people, who have resided among its deserts, mountains, and river plains for time out of mind. Although the Sirdabi were originally a tribal people engaged chiefly in nomadic pastoralism and small-scale farming, much of the Sirdabi population now lives in towns and large cities scattered widely across the province. Besides herding and farming, they frequently find occupation as merchants, artisans, and government officials, as well as poets, teachers, legal experts, and members of numerous other learned professions. Even so, there remain numerous small nomadic tribes who reside at the fringes of civilization in the remote reaches of the deserts and mountains, even in the Vast Solitude itself.		Rahoum is chiefly home to the [[Sirdabi]] people, who have resided among its deserts, mountains, and river plains for time out of mind. Although the Sirdabi were originally a tribal people engaged chiefly in nomadic pastoralism and small-scale farming, much of the Sirdabi population now lives in towns and large cities scattered widely across the province. Besides herding and farming, they frequently find occupation as merchants, artisans, and government officials, as well as poets, teachers, legal experts, and members of numerous other learned professions. Even so, there remain numerous small nomadic tribes who reside at the fringes of civilization in the remote reaches of the deserts and mountains, even in the Vast Solitude itself.

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 Despite the fact that more goods flow into Rahoum than out, it does produce a few export items of note. Perhaps most famous of all is the [[Suurmian scimitar]], a versatile and elegant blade made from superb [[Salawi]] iron that has been forged into steel using the secret techniques of Suurmi's Blademakers' Guild. The eastern coast of the province also is where certain shellfish are farmed in shallow pools along the shore, and their bodies used to produce a vivid green-gold dye known across the world as Sirdabi green. Perhaps most unusually of all, [[treestone]] from the [[Stone Forest]] in southern Rahoum is prized for use as magical amulets and healing stones.
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	The elevation of Rahoum is generally higher in the west, where the land rises up in a huge plateau that covers nearly half the province. Several mountain ranges rise still further, from the jagged peaks of the [[Brokentooth Mountains]] along the [[Gulf of Adwa]], to the uniform cliffs of the [[South Palisade Mountains\|South Palisades]] that form the border with [[Saramat]]. The land descends steadily towards the Ennescu where it winds through the heart of Rahoum, marking the divide between the western and eastern halves of the province. In the east the land is much lower and flatter, though broken here and there with low rocky hills and stark massifs. Most of the land here is pure desert -- immense expanses of sand in the Vast Solitude, particularly in the [[Quarter of Vanished Tracks]], but also plains of low sand scrub or gravel. In many places sand and stone come right down to the desolate shore of the [[Gulf of Khurum]], where settlements are almost equally sparse save for the great port city of [[Suurmi]] in the far south.		The elevation of Rahoum is generally higher in the west, where the land rises up in a huge plateau that covers nearly half the province. Several mountain ranges rise still further, from the jagged peaks of the [[Brokentooth Mountains]] along the [[Gulf of Adwa]], to the uniform cliffs of the [[South Palisade Mountains\|South Palisades]] that form the border with [[Saramat]]. The land descends steadily towards the Ennescu where it winds through the heart of Rahoum, marking the divide between the western and eastern halves of the province. In the east the land is much lower and flatter, though broken here and there with low rocky hills and stark massifs. Most of the land here is pure desert -- immense expanses of sand in the Vast Solitude, particularly in the [[Quarter of Vanished Tracks]], but also plains of low sand scrub or gravel. In many places sand and stone come right down to the desolate shore of the [[Gulf of Khurum]], where settlements are almost equally sparse save for the great port city of [[Suurmi]] in the far south.

	The greatest centers of population lie along the River Ennescu, whose waters feed extensively irrigated fields and orchards as well as providing fresh fish and easy transport through the center of Rahoum. Wells and oases allow a few small towns to prosper even in the eastern desert, while springs and small but regular winter rains ~~supports~~ the residents of the western steppe. Precipitation in the rest of the country is desperately scarce, as the wet monsoon winds that sweep in from the Sea of Salaah from Ashbat to Kholabi drop all their rains upon [[Marzum]] and the [[Sodden Isles]], leaving only a dry harsh wind to blow down from the mountain peaks and across the open desert.		The greatest centers of population lie along the River Ennescu, whose waters feed extensively irrigated fields and orchards as well as providing fresh fish and easy transport through the center of Rahoum. Wells and oases allow a few small towns to prosper even in the eastern desert, while springs and small but regular winter rains support the residents of the western steppe. Precipitation in the rest of the country is desperately scarce, as the wet monsoon winds that sweep in from the Sea of Salaah from Ashbat to Kholabi drop all their rains upon [[Marzum]] and the [[Sodden Isles]], leaving only a dry harsh wind to blow down from the mountain peaks and across the open desert.

	==People==		==People==

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	==People==		==People==
	Rahoum is chiefly home to the [[Sirdabi]] people, who have resided among its deserts, mountains, and river plains for time out of mind. Although the Sirdabi were originally a tribal people engaged chiefly in nomadic pastoralism and small-scale farming, much of the Sirdabi population now lives in towns and large cities scattered widely across the province. Besides herding and farming, they frequently find occupation as merchants, artisans, and government officials, as well as poets, teachers, legal experts, and members of numerous other learned professions. Even so, there remain numerous small nomadic tribes who reside at the fringes of civilization in the remote reaches of the deserts and mountains, even in the Vast ~~Emptiness~~ itself.		Rahoum is chiefly home to the [[Sirdabi]] people, who have resided among its deserts, mountains, and river plains for time out of mind. Although the Sirdabi were originally a tribal people engaged chiefly in nomadic pastoralism and small-scale farming, much of the Sirdabi population now lives in towns and large cities scattered widely across the province. Besides herding and farming, they frequently find occupation as merchants, artisans, and government officials, as well as poets, teachers, legal experts, and members of numerous other learned professions. Even so, there remain numerous small nomadic tribes who reside at the fringes of civilization in the remote reaches of the deserts and mountains, even in the Vast Solitude itself.

	Besides Sirdabi, a wide variety of heritages can be found in the larger cities of the province. Many [[Irzali]] are commonly encountered in the capital, employed as court functionaries of various kinds and filling the ranks of the best universities. They also make up a sizable part of the population in the hill country of northern Rahoum, which centuries ago was an important part of the [[Irzali Empire]]. [[Yehani]] dwell in the mountains bordering the southern province of Marzum, survivors of the long-ago fall of the great Yehani kingdoms there. The capital of Sirdab is itself very diverse, attracting the talented, the ambitious, and the curious from across the caliphate, while the coastal city of Suurmi is a thriving multicultural center of trade where the native Sirdabi mingle extensively with [[Salawi]], [[Jalanit]], and [[Irulao]].		Besides Sirdabi, a wide variety of heritages can be found in the larger cities of the province. Many [[Irzali]] are commonly encountered in the capital, employed as court functionaries of various kinds and filling the ranks of the best universities. They also make up a sizable part of the population in the hill country of northern Rahoum, which centuries ago was an important part of the [[Irzali Empire]]. [[Yehani]] dwell in the mountains bordering the southern province of Marzum, survivors of the long-ago fall of the great Yehani kingdoms there. The capital of Sirdab is itself very diverse, attracting the talented, the ambitious, and the curious from across the caliphate, while the coastal city of Suurmi is a thriving multicultural center of trade where the native Sirdabi mingle extensively with [[Salawi]], [[Jalanit]], and [[Irulao]].