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'''Ekbir''', properly known as the '''Caliphate of Ekbir''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]]. It is situated in the [[Baklunish Basin]] region of the [[Flanaess]], upon the shores of the [[Dramidj Ocean]]. | '''Ekbir''', properly known as the '''Caliphate of Ekbir''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]]. It is situated in the [[Baklunish Basin]] region of the [[Flanaess]], upon the shores of the [[Dramidj Ocean]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Founded by survivors of the Invoked Devastation who fled northeast, the small port-city quickly grew as northern nomads came to trade with the new settlers. | |||
==Geography and climate== | ==Geography and climate== | ||
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==Military== | ==Military== | ||
The army and navy of Ekbir are well able to repel the sworn ennemies of the Caliphate, among whom the fierce Chakyiks and the foul Ataphads, adventure takes here an epic magnitude, in the wake of great heroes of ancient times whose exploits are still praised in books, poems and songs. | |||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
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| Caliphate of Ekbir | |
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 The arms of the Caliphate of Ekbir, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). | |
| General information | |
| Region: | Baklunish Basin |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Xargun |
| Government: | Theocracy |
| Alignments: | Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral |
| Established: | 2243 (Baklunish Hegira) |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Ekbir |
| Provinces: | Doab, Darrazir, Kodjayaz, Ishangarb, Varlikir, Diyarkadir, Mazrashan, Dezbat, Regzar, Qaradol, Darboz, Dagbakir, Talled, Murenshi and Udgru |
| Population: | 1,960,000 |
| Races: | Baklunish (human), Half orcs |
| Languages: | Baklunish |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Al'Akbar, Istus |
| Enemies: | Ataphads |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Coinage: | a cup (gp), a quest or a charge (sp), a star (pp), a guard (bp), a galley (ep) |
Ekbir, properly known as the Caliphate of Ekbir, is a political state of the Flanaess. It is situated in the Baklunish Basin region of the Flanaess, upon the shores of the Dramidj Ocean.
History
Founded by survivors of the Invoked Devastation who fled northeast, the small port-city quickly grew as northern nomads came to trade with the new settlers.
Geography and climate
Ekbir is bordered by the Drawmidj Ocean to the west, the Yatil Mountains and Yecha Hills to the north, the Blashikmund River to the east, and the Tuflik River to the south. Across the Tuflik and Blashikmund lie the neighboring states of Zeif and Tusmit, respectively, while the Tiger Nomads lie to the north across the Yatils and Yechas. Most of the Udgru Forest lies in the northern reaches of Ekbir.
While the coastal areas of Ekbir are pleasant and mild year-round, winters within the interior can be rather severe.
People
Ekbiri natives are more or less pureblooded Baklunish.
Population
Religion
Languages
Government
Administrative divisions
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Heraldry
Ekbir's coat of arms is blazoned thus: Gules, the words "Caliphate of Ekbir" in Baklunish script sable, over all in honor a cross moline in saltire or.
Economy
Resources
Currency
Transportation
Military
The army and navy of Ekbir are well able to repel the sworn ennemies of the Caliphate, among whom the fierce Chakyiks and the foul Ataphads, adventure takes here an epic magnitude, in the wake of great heroes of ancient times whose exploits are still praised in books, poems and songs.
Maps
Settlements
Notable Locations
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- -----. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- 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.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.