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{{Realm
|image = [[Image:Tusmit01.jpg]]
|caption = The arms of Tusmit, as depicted in the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' (2000).
|name = Tusmit
|motto = 
|region = [[Baklunish Basin]]
|ruler = His Exalted Splendor, the Pasha of Tusmit, Muammar Qharan (LN male human Ftr14)
|government = Independent feudal monarchy having only noble houses; only the chosen monarch is considered royalty
|established = 
|capital = [[Sefmur]] (pop. 21,000)
|major_towns = Blashikdur (pop. 9,900), Vilayad (pop. 12,200)
|provinces = One capital emirate (Sefmur), eleven sheikdoms
|resources = Foodstuffs, silver, gold
|coinage = Minaret (pp), fountain (gp), fez (ep),
hookah (sp), token (cp)
|population =  273,000
|races = Human 79% (Bo), Dwarf 8% (mountain), Halfling 6%, Elf 3%, Gnome 2%, Half-elf 1%, Half-orc 1%
|languages = Common, Ancient Baklunish, Dwarven, Halfling
|alignments =  LN, N, LG
|religions = Al'Akbar, Istus, Geshtai, Mouqol, Xan Yae, other Baklunish gods
|allies = Zeif, Ket (sometimes)
|enemies = Ekbir (sometimes), Ket (sometimes), Ulakandar (sometimes), Knights of the Watch
}}
'''Tusmit''' is a political state in [[Baklunish Basin]] on the continent of [[Oerik]]. 

==History==
Tusmit has been an independent nation for almost two and a half centuries. Originally a province of Zeif, Tusmit came to be dominated by the caliphate following the Nomad Intrusion of Ekbir.
After the exile of the legendary Daoud Pasha, a ruler loyal to the caliph was instated, and the construction of hospices and schools of the Exalted Faith was begun. Resistance to the high level of taxation was almost immediate among the aristocracy, though the common folk were not unduly troubled. Many of the country nobles soon turned to the fanatical True Faith, while the decadent urban aristocracy of the south tried to find compromise with earnest reformers of Ekbir.
While the new pasha was required to remain loyal to Ekbir, the nobles became recalcitrant and no longer accepted the authority of the caliph. A compromise of sorts was reached when the grand mufti of the Yatils, the principal cleric of the True Faith, was imposed upon to grant the status of "orem" to the pasha, meaning "one set apart." Few besides the pasha of Tusmit have ever held the status, though it has been granted to some sages and wizards over the years. The pasha became a servant of both the Exalted and the True Faith, and he thus held the loyalty of his obstinate subjects.
Tusmit was able for many years to play off various domineering nations and parties against each other, while giving complete loyalty to none. Jadhim/orem , the last of the "set apart" pashas, was deposed by the charismatic young Faris, Muammar Qharan, nearly ten years ago. Most of the nation supported this action, thinking that Muammar would be more aggressive as pasha  than his calculating predecessor had been. Muammar strongly allied Tusmit with Zeif, abandoning all claims to the rich  holdings south of the Tuflik in favor of the sultanate. Jadhim/orem fled Sefmur for the court of the caliph, his oldest rival. He resides there now under house arrest, and Tusmit does not wish his return.
As pasha, Muammar has been reasonably effective, though there is pressure on him to appear before the grand mufti if he wishes to retain his office. It is increasingly unlikely that he will ever do so, for the great cleric of the True Faith would doubtless judge him very harshly. So far, the alliance with Zeif has prevented any action by Ekbir, and the pasha has not had need of the forces of his northern nobles. The inhabitants of the Tuflik Valley are still quite pleased with his rule, despite earlier concerns about the growing influence of Zeif in the region.
The current pasha seeks the return of state treasures stolen (and hidden) by his exiled predecessor. Rumors circulate of debauchery, graft and incompetence in the  p previous pasha's court-and the current one as well. Many believe(with good reason) that Tusmit's capital is becoming overrun with criminals.

==Geography==
Tusmit is situated in the [[Baklunish Basin]] region of the [[Flanaess]], to the west of the [[Yatil Mountains]] and [[Tusman Hills]]. It is adjoined by the Caliphate of [[Ekbir]] to the northwest, the Sultanate of [[Zeif]] to the west and south west, and [[Ket]] to the east and south. The [[Tuflik River]] forms the southern border of Tusmit, while the [[Blashikmund River]] separates Tusmit from Ekbir to the west and north. The landscape is not as gentle here as in Ekbir, but it is a fertile country. 

==People==
The native folk of Tusmit are [[Baklunish]] with mixed [[Suloise|Suel]] and [[Oeridian]] characteristics due to significant trade with the interior [[Flanaess]]. 

Most of the northern interior is given to farming, and its people are generally uneducated.

===Population===
The population is a mixture of Human 79% (Bso), Dwarf 8% (mountain), Halfling 6%, Elf 3%, Gnome 2%, Half-elf 1%, and Half-orc 1%.

===Religion===
The worship of Al'Akbar, Istus, Geshtai, Mouqol, Xan Yae, and other Baklunish gods is common in Tusmit. The True Faith is dominant in the north, so lawlessness is not tolerated. 
Only those wishing to visit the grand mufti of the Yatils are known to travel here, for the arduous journey is begun from Tusmit north of the Tusman Hills. Traditionally, the pasha would make this trek at least once, to receive the blessing of the grand mufti that would assure the loyalty of the northern lords. The  current pasha has chosen not to do this, nor has he acknowledged the caliph of Ekbir's spiritual authority, instead pledging his loyalty to the sultan of Zeif. So
far, this tactic has been successful, but if new challenges arise that require the pasha to call upon the loyalties of his northern nobles, he will be hard pressed to win them.

===Languages===
Common, Ancient Baklunish, Dwarven, and Halfling are spoken in Tusmit.

==Government==
Tusmit is an independent feudal monarchy having only noble houses. Only the chosen monarch is considered royalty. 

Turmist is ruled by His Exalted Splendor, the Pasha of Tusmit, [[Muammar Qharan]].

===Administrative divisions===
The realm is divided into one capital emirate [[Sefmur]], and eleven sheikdoms:
* [[Khalid]]
* [[Dhin]]
* [[Malimar]]
* [[Nahim]]
* [[Suvii]]
* [[Eysami]]
* [[Elisam]]
* [[Fahdel]]
* [[Kerus]]
* [[Jaydar]]
* [[Farhini]]

===Executive branch===

===Legislative branch===

===Judicial branch===

===Heraldry===

==Economy==
Most of the northern interior is given to farming. Along the Tuflik are the nation's larger cities, where nearly anything is available for the right price. Skilled artisans of all trades work in the cities of the Tuflik valley, and Tusmite weapons and armor are among the finest in all the Baklunish lands.

===Resources===
Foodstuffs, silver, and gold.

===Currency===
Minaret (pp), fountain (gp), fez (ep), hookah (sp), token (cp).

==Transportation==

==Military==
The nation's military consists mostly of medium cavalry, led by Farises by no means as noble as their counterparts in Ekbir. A force of heavy infantry is
maintained by the pasha, augmented by mercenaries from the Tusman hill-tribes in time of war. In fact, mercenaries from all the surrounding nations
can be found in southern Tusmit: Uli, Perrender, Ulakandar, even dwarves from the Yatils and Crystalmists are welcome. Along with warriors, mercenary
thieves and assassins sell their services here, and almost as openly.

== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
The previous [[Living Greyhawk]] Triad web site for Tusmit can now be found at [http://greyhawkonline.com/tusmit/ Greyhawk Online].

==Bibliography==
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[The World of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.

*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.

* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx


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