Khemir

Khemir, formally known as the Khanate of Al-Khemir, is located on the southeastern coast of Istán. To its south are the dunes and deserts of the Great Sand Sea and to the northwest are the strange rock formations of the Zizu canyons area. As the most powerful state in Istán both politically and economically, the kingdom has been given the name Jewel of the Sands.

Khemirans are descended from a long line of religious warriors and mystics with a tradition of riding desert wyrms and lizards.

Appearance
Khemirans have darker complexions, with black or brown hair and black, brown, or green eyes. Khemirans have a unique racial quirk that lightens their hair the more they use aether, going to platinum blonde or silver.

Khem
Khem is the capital and the busiest city in the khanate. Travelers from all over the world arrive here by ship to find a bustling center of trade. It is the home port for the mighty Khemiran navy, and the main point of landfall for ships traveling from Istán, Sidon, Asgar, Valend, and the Fire Isles. Its deep harbor is sheltered from seasonal storms by a ridge of hills to the south. It is currently ruled by Khan Sel Ra VII.

Landmarks

 * Akkad Oasis
 * Iskandar
 * Qarm
 * Tairaq: Built on Akkad Oasis at the edge of the Golden Sea. The population is supported by water from the oasis and its underground aquifer. It is also a day's ride from the <>, where trading barges stop at the outpost. It is currently ruled by Khan Ahitepp.
 * Zizu: these rock formations are actually the ancient bones of the huge giants that used to roam the lands