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Hakim Bin Mutayr Al-Hattan reads over the invitation, a wide smile appearing on his face as he'd notice the intricate artwork of his daughter all around it "Excellent work, Zahra, I suppose all that's left is to continue on with the preparations!"

Sad to see u go man, appreciate all the hard work and effort you put into the server, and all the funtimes that came as a result, wish you luck in all your future endeavours!

The Second Risaalah to the Vasoyevi - 24AD/2 [!]The Duke of Vasiyeva would find the Emir's reply brought to him in the form of a messenger, dressed in the typical Badawi fashion whilst carrying a letter bearing the seal of the Emir, should he be accepted in and the letter opened, it would read: “Salaam Alaykum, to those would engage with us in a dignified manner, we shall do the same in response, It saddens us to hear of your people's past plight, and our hearts are filled with joy as we see your people's success in finding a new home, you must understand, Amir Andrik, that Banu Fakhr wish no ill will against you, nor are we like those who'd turned their backs against you, for if memory recalls, we endeavored to help in whatever manner we could to aid your people's settling, and offered our hands in friendship even prior to the founding of your camp. We do not ask that you relinquish your aid for those under your care, nor do we ask that you shun them from your home, for it is understood amongst the Qali that it is the Amir's duty to hold himself to his word, and protect all those Allah had seen fit to put under his care, what we requested, and what we will request again, this time in a more specific and clear manner, is that we wish for a guarantee that your administration will not push for this heresy's spread into our lands, for as we sympathize your pain and plight, perhaps you could sympathize with the reality that whenever the Qali had made allies with those of foreign faiths, many a times had those very nations sought to corrupt our own people's faith, by sponsoring missionaries into our lands, even going to the extent of drawing together falsified texts ascribed to our prophets. Banu Fakhr welcomes those of all races, cultures and creeds into our lands, everyone from the ancient Pagans to Canonist priests, however, we draw the line at those who actively seek to corrupt our own faith, Slander Allah and change our religion to suite their own interests, the Vasoyevi, of all people, would understand the importance and eternal struggle of keeping true to our faith and ways, la? so again, you would understand our concerns. The Tribe had made clear, in our previous communication, that we did not wish for a conflict, your assumption that we would wish undue harm upon your citizens, by issuing at the end of your letter the warning that you did, would normally be taken as a great insult by the Badwi, yet we find the world is in need of minds desiring honest and proper communication, as already it is filled to the brim with arrogant and petty fools. May Allah guide those who are astray to the light of I'iman Rashidun and soften the hearts of the disbelievers, and if not, break their backs! SAYYID, Hakim Bin Mutayr Bin Qusa'i al-Hattan Al-Fakhr, Emir of the Fakhr Oasis and Sheikh of the Hattan

Risaalah to the Vasoyevi - 24AD [!]At the break of dawn, on the 21st of Snow's maiden, the dwellers of Vasiyeva would look up with morning yawns and tired sighs, as a number of falcons could be seen swooping down from the sky above, perching themselves down atop the camp's interior structure, upon closer inspection, one of them would be found carrying a piece of parchment, addressed to the Duke of Vasiyeva, if opened it would read: “Salaam Alaykum, those who offer us friendship, we offer the same twice over, and those who offer us enmity, we offer the same, twice over, It has reached the attention of myself and the Ulamah of AL’IIMAN RASHIDUN, that a heretical sect of our faith spreads in your lands, those who follow this heresy refer to their deviance as “Al'Iiman Mutawahir”, this news is troubling to us, not only due to the fact that we had held yourself and your kin in high regard, or that we'd wished for a prosperous relationship between our people, but also for the fact throughout the centuries, we had fought to retain our religious solidarity, in face of all those who'd oppose us, be it against the duplicitous Canonists of old, or the ever-present daemonic threats against the living. For these reasons we ask, for there to be any hope of good relations between our people, that this heretical sect receive NO Governmental support, approval or recognition whether formal or informal, from yourself or those who hold authority in your lands, it is not my desire, nor those of authority with me, to impose ourselves upon you or your people, nor do we seek to cause conflict or division, we act only in defense of our faith and it's unity, and for the sake of halting the potential of future conflict between us, May ALLAH forbid such an event from ever coming to pass. May Allah guide those who are astray to the light of I'iman Rashidun and soften the hearts of the disbelievers, and if not, break their backs! SAYYID, Hakim Bin Mutayr Bin Qusa'i al-Hattan Al-Fakhr, Emir of the Fakhr Oasis and Sheikh of the Hattan

Hakim Bin Mutayr Al-Hattan would be resting in the Masjid, contemplating over the recent events as he'd fiddle with the Tasbeeh wrapped around his palm, before promptly rising to his feet and making his way to the marketsquare, upon hearing the scholar's words he'd exclaim "Forgiveness is in the hands of Allah first, and so may Qahir be counted amongst the ranks of the Shuhadaá!"

Hakim Bin Mutayr Al-Hattan would slam his fist furiously against his tent-post, cursing the Suticans in every manner he could "The damn Kuffar, we had only just reached an agreement with the Hyspians and Orenian priests regarding your situation, and now, after you had gone there with peaceful intent, that they would commit such acts!" the Qali would then remain quiet for some time, processing the news, before mumbling under his breath "And they complain to us of the Hamad's Brutality, the damn hypocrites!"

Hakim Bin Mutayr Al-Hattan signs the document "May this treaty be of mutual benefit to all, In Shaa Allah."

Hakim Bin Mutayr Al-Hattan reads over the missive, a feeling of calm and relief now suddenly falling over him "Verily Allah grants peace to those who act in good faith, may we always act in good faith with our neighbors in Osanora/Sutica, and may they act in the same manner with us as before."

Hakim Bin Mutayr Al-Hattan would be in prayer at the Masjid as the final draft of the condemnation is brought to him, a sigh of sadness and regret would escape him as he'd exclaim "This has gone too far, Qahir, too far!"

Reads over the invitation with a smile "mabrouk, Utayr, may Allah grant you comfort in each other!" he'd exclaim, setting the paper down as he went to look for his fanciest robe!

Fun RP!

[Symbol of the Fakhr Tribe] "As we entered into the dwelling of the Fakhr, we found a thriving people, they seemed to want for nothing, and yet, our Sultan has asked us to seek their support, they are said to be an honorable and proud people, and it is even rumored the Sayyid himself is of their blood." NOTE: This Tribe is part of the Badawi subculture, Learn more about them here. The Fakhr Tribe(Qalashi:قبيلة فخر ‎ | Common transliteration: Qabeelat Fakh'ar) is believed to be among the oldest and largest of the ancient Qalasheen tribes, the tribesmen occupy themselves with work across multiple fields including scholarship, merchantry, herding farming and martial pursuits, but overall, they prefer to live in a more relaxed and calm atmosphere, because of this, pursuits such as Poetry, Storytelling and other such artistic endeavors are heavily encouraged. The Four Branches NOTE: If you wish to join any of the mentioned branches, please message their respective Sheikh on the forums or Discord. The Four Branches is the term most often used to refer to the four different branches of the Fakhr, the Banu Haybah, Banu Ulamah, Banu Hamad and Banu Hattan, each of these branches descended from a set of siblings over a century after the tribe’s founding during a period known as the Century's Calamity. Banu Nabeel | Sheikh Qamar Bin Zeyd al-Nabeel(@Nestro_Miner) The royal family of the Qalasheens and The oldest name out of the names above, and the former Rulers of the south of Arcas. They have reappeared after disappearing for years in Almairs and took their rightful place as Rulers of the Qalasheen. The Current head Qamar Al-Nabeel has named himself Sultan, Uniting the entire south under his banner. Banu Haybah | Sheikh N/A (N/A) This is the branch known for its poets, farmers and herdsmen, they are most often seen taking care of the great many date-palm groves that grow throughout the tribal lands, as well as tending to the fields, ensuring the crops they yield are of both great quality and quantity, they are also credited with the cultivation of a variety of different fruits and vegetables that are found to be common place within the tribe. Banu Hamad | Sheikh Ziyad Bin Utayr al-Hamad(@Chrisoulis777) This is the branch most well-known for the brutal nature of its members, having been considered to be much more savage and bloodthirsty than the rest of their blood, the tribesmen of this branch can most often be found wherever one could sense danger, taking great care to ensure no foreign influence is permitted within the tribal lands. Banu Hattan | Sheikh Adel Bin Majed al-Hattan(@AquaticWolf) This is the branch most famed for it's merchants, travelers and craftsmen, they often act as heads of the tribe's caravans and tend to produce the greatest variety of goods themselves, taking great care to ensure their relations with others and their reputation is well-received as far and wide as their camels can take them. History Beginning The Fakhr history begins with its founder and namesake, Fakhr [who was born nearly three centuries prior to the Fakhr’s settling in Almaris] to a poet by the name of Aasim, as a child he would accompany his father along his journeys, compiling the tales of great Badawi Sheikhs, Warriors, and Scholars. With each great individual he’d meet, Fakhr would try his utmost best to identify a habit of theirs he’d believed was the primary reason for their success, and as a result, he’d found himself learning more and more, with each venture seeming to open up a whole new cascade of knowledge which he’d eventually pass down to his children. As time passed and he’d reached well into adulthood, the now reputable father and son had taken up residence with a tribe known as Banu Hawarr, here the young Fakhr entered the service of the local Sheikh, Shatr bin Shujah, nicknamed “al-Barq”, or “the Lightning”, for his notable participation in a number of conflicts between his people and the tribes of Humeima and Iyas. While under Shatr's service, Fakhr would participate in a number of campaigns, rising to the rank of a cavalry commander, leading a squadron of some forty of the best Badawi cavalrymen who’d become known for the sheer swiftness and effectiveness of their ways, Fakhr would go on to win great victories for the Lightning Sheikh, and for his services, he would be granted large tracts of land to oversee, and eventually the hand of the Sheikh’s own daughter, Jawhara Bint Shatr. In time, Fakhr would come to found his own tribe, with he and Jawhara having more than a dozen children and they’d go on to settle a small Wadi, or Valley, in the desert Heartlands, known as Wadi al-Khadraa, or “the Green Valley”, due to its bountiful state. The Century’s Calamity The Calamity occurred nearly a century ago, soon after the Descendant’s settling of the Korvassan sands, it was an event that led to the, perhaps permanent, division of the Fakhr tribe into four separate entities that rarely overlap, according to the stories the eldest son of the tribe’s Sheikh, Haybah, had fallen deeply in love with a woman from another tribe known as Banu Nuways, however their Sheikh denied them permission to marry and effectively kept her prisoner, this infuriated Haybah and the Fakhr, as the Nuways had not given any reasoning for their decisions. Haybah would rally his cousins, launching an attack against the tribe in an effort to free his beloved, they succeeded in this endeavour, freeing the woman from her captivity, yet perhaps in his folly, Haybah ordered the killing of a number of the enemy tribesmen who’d already previously surrendered, creating a blood feud that would lead to the fracture of the Fakhr and the annihilation of the Nuways. Decades later, and the bond between Haybah and his wife only grew stronger and stronger, together they had many sons and even more daughters, this period of peace and prosperity would not last for too long, however, for on the 30th anniversary of the Fakhr’s attack on their tribe, the Nuways would retaliate by launching a night-raid on them, capturing the Tribeswoman who’d been married to Haybah, promising to inflict all manner of torture on her before ultimately killing her, and this, they did. Enraged beyond all measures, Haybah would call a council with his brothers, Hattan and Hamad, asking them for their advice, Hattan advised retaliation but only through honorable means, whereas Hamad advised a the complete annihilation of the Nuways, playing on his brother’s emotions to convince him that absolute savagery was the only way. Haybah decided to accept the advice of Hamad, leading an all out attack against the Nuways in the most brutal manner he could, killing all that stood in his way regardless of age or gender, all the Nuways would be put to the sword with all the loot and property gained being torched, a gesture from the Fakhr that they did not even consider the loot of the Nuways as booty. The more restrained of the brothers, Hattan, would leave the raiding party, taking his sons with him as soon as those who had been responsible for the Nuways transgression had been suitable dealt with, however as news reached them of what occurred after their departure, they’d branch off from the rest of their kin, ensuring they were still part of the tribe, yet not responsible for the actions of their kin. At around the same time when news reached the rest of the Fakhr, the daughters of Haybah could not believe the actions of their father and brothers, following suite with the Hattan and leaving the dwelling of their father, settling themselves down in the tents right on the outskirts of the tribal lands and condemning in all manner the actions of their family. Haybah and his sons soon found themselves deeply regretful of their own actions, pledging to never again take up arms except in defense of their people, and instead busied themselves by tending to the tribe’s farmlands and date-palm groves, all these events caused Hamad and his sons to branch off as well, decrying what they considered the cowardice of their cousins to do what needed to be done.

Hakim al-Hattan would look over the invitation, though it seemed no matter how much he'd look over it, he still couldn't believe the day was fast approaching "I still cant believe it..." he'd mutter to himself with a mix of joy and excitement.

Wooooo

Hakim Bin Mutayr al-Hattan would be seated in his khayma, as the news of the Hamad statements were brought to him "I have spent my life worrying only of what concerned the tribe and Oasis, but these priests, they send men to kill our own, they defile my dwelling, any compassion for the church left in my heart is gone, may Allah Guide us a better future, and bring about a lasting peace between the Hamad and the Church." He'd state before those among Banu Hattan, eyeing his Seyf in the corner.

Very well done, every minor detail is well thought out and I really appreciate how every cultural practice has its little history to go with it!

really well done!

+1 more furry companions = less wars

Al Badawi [A Badawi Caravan making its way across the Kharasi desert] "The Qalasheen have long been the rulers of the sands, launching great conquests and basking in great eras of abundance and prosperity, yet little is known of those that wander the deserts, beyond the sandstone walls of the Sultan, armies that dare to march deep into the sands rarely return, and when they do, the weary soldiers often return telling wild tales of Oasis camps that stretch as far as the eye can see, of a people that follow the word of Allah, hold to the Qali ways, yet remain... different.., they call themselves, the Badawi." The Badawi (Qalashi:البدوي | Common transliteration: al-Badawi) are the nomadic Qalasheen people that roam the deep deserts, often found residing in their camps near Wadis or Oases, they mostly keep to their own affairs, avoiding any foreign relations, or anything else beyond simply making agreements for trade, they are famed in the Qali histories for their devoutness in faith,= and their steadfastness in keeping true to the ways of their forefathers, shunning life in stone cities and maintaining their lineages through the centuries. The Qabeelah The Qabeelah, or as it is called in the common tongue, the Tribe, is the primary societal structure and hierarchy amongst the Badawi, in short, it is a large family unit directly descended from one ancestor who had long since passed, they live in close proximity to one another in large camps surrounding large Oases, or Wadis[dried up valleys that turn lush during rainy seasons]. The Tribes are generally lead by a Sheikh, who is charged with maintaining the Honor, wellbeing, and safety of his kin, often the larger tribes will often find themselves having multiple Sheikhs, each representing their respective branches, however, on rare occasions they would come together under one from among their kin to ensure the tribe’s cohesion is protected , such as in the case of an Invasion or prior to a mass-relocation. Very rarely are outsiders adopted into the tribal family, instead they would be adopted as “Eternal Brothers”, where they would be considered amongst the tribe themselves without bearing the name, however in the past this led to a great deal of tribal warfare amongst the Badawi, as they had been forced to protect the honor of their tribe, despite the non-blooded having little-to-no knowledge of the general customs, as such, an understanding had been reached whereby the non-blooded would instead of be termed “Muqeem”, meaning they were residents of the tribal lands, not tribesmen themselves, as such their violations would not fall upon the entire tribe. Code of Honor The Badawi code of honor, enshrined in the Seven Principles, is the set of rulings by which all the Badawi tribes adhere, it revolves around the honor of the individual, which can be Gained- by strictly adhering to the code, Lost- by breaking any of the principles, and Regained- by making amends and seeking forgiveness from the wronged party. The Seven Principles 1.The Honorable regards the safety of the innocent as sacred, the life of the guest as forbidden. 2.The Honorable do not make their bed with the dishonorable. 3.The Honorable are not cowards, nor do they beget one. 4.The Honorable does not withhold his protection from his kin, nor does he refuse a worthy guest. 5.The Honorable does not bear false witness. 6.The Honorable safeguard their purity to the day of the Almighty’s choosing. 7.The Honorable does not go against the will of his Lord, nor does he act against him. Blood Feuds The protocols regarding Blood Feuds amongst the Badawi follow a fairly straightforward mindset, that Blood begets Blood, should a member of the tribe, or branch in the case of the larger tribes, be killed by another, then it is upon his family[up to his first cousins] and the Sheikh of that tribe[or branch] to seek out his killer and ensure he suffers the same fate, however this may be resolved if an agreement was reached whereby the murderer[or his tribe]agree to pay an agreed upon fine, often called “Bloodied Dinar”. The Badawi tribes are generally held responsible for the actions of their kin, as such the tribal Sheikhs are considered the arbiters of justice amongst their people, and are responsible for ensuring the honor of their kin is not violated, they also do not have a concept of incineration, or imprisonment, instead most slights are resolved with the payment of hefty fines, or personal service to the offended party, whereas larger violations are resolved by the use of either capital punishment, such as beheadings, or Banishment. Festival of Al-Awdah In that past, the first of the Badawi had lived in even harsher conditions than what their descendants now find themselves in, to the point they would only see rain every fourth years(or once every year of the Qali calendar), as the rains began to pour it would last for up to three days , filling the Wadis and creating new Oases all across the deserts, these days would be marked by continuous celebrations lasting for as long as three days, Merchants would engage in excessive charities, Warriors would challenge their peers to duels, scholars would share the vast wealth of knowledge with their kin, and the children would sing and play all along the Oases.

Lets out a light chuckle as he read over the invitation "Alfa Mabrook Yabna Hamza, it is about time you set roots!"

Sultan Al-Mujjadid signs the document, holding it up in the air for all the citizens of Korvassa to see “Long may we remain united as one people, Long may we prosper, Long live the Sultanate, Allahu Akbar!”

Sultan Al-Mujaddid would sign the document, holding it up for the others in his council to see "By the will of Allah, we shall end the presence of all Bandits and Tieves across the land!"

Signs the decree, a look of frustration across his face "These rogue bandits..., Allah Yahdeehim."

Sultan Al-Mujaddid signs the document "Ma Shaa Allah, another job well done, Saeed."