AquaticWolf

   [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."

Sultan Al-Mujaddid signs the Document before looking over his balcony, gazing into the open deserts "Well done, Saeed, let us hope it is only the beginning of lasting friendship, Bi'Ithni'lah"

Sultan Al-Mujaddid would sign the Treaty "Let us hope this is but the beginning of mutually beneficial relationship"

Sultan Al-Mujaddid would be touring the building as it neared completion, a smile across his face as he walked about “Ma Shaa Allah, it is good to see new establishments forming within the Sultanate!”

Ramadan Mubarak Everyone! Hope you all have a great month and pray we come out under better circumstances and as better people!

Rise of the Sultanate

[Flag of the Sultanate]

This declaration proclaims the emergence of the Sultanate of Korvassa as a sovereign state that rules over the Korvassa desert. Founded by the Glorious Sultan Ameen “Al-Mujaddid” Al-Nabeel in the year of Allah, 1764. The virtuous rule of the Sultanate will be conducted from its magnificent capital, the city of Al-Faiz. 

Trait:  Friendly/Neutral
National religion: Iman al-rashidun
Government: Hukumah Administration

I, Sultan Ameen “Al-Mujaddid” Al-Nabeel, in the name of Banu Nabeel, by the grace of Allah, do rightly lay my claim as the righteous ruler of the Sultanate of Korvassa. For too long the Qalasheen people have lived in the shadow of its predecessors, and atop the ashes of a once great caliphate. 

I declare my right, and the right of my descendants, to the lands of Korvassa, and those that inhabit it. I proclaim, to all those within the desert, my sovereignty over the realm, and pledge that I shall rule justly and righteously in the name of Allah.

History

After the disbandment of the Caliphate of Khalestine, the Qalasheen people found themselves without a home, but by the Grace of Allah, the fall coincided with the return of Banu Nabeel, the Qalashi tribe that would go on to be the ruling dynasty of the Sultanate.

Together with what was left of the Loyal men and women of the Caliphate, they set out to find a temporary home within the Sovereign state of Talon’s Grotto, forming a merchant guild there.

 After some time, they had succeeded in reuniting the farfolks and with the return of Ibraheem Ibn Bashar Kharadeen, who they would proclaim as their Sheikh, they set out to settle in the deserts of Korvassa, founding a new city atop a hill that would come to be known as Al-Faiz.

Not long after this, the Sheikhdom would face consistent attacks by bandits and rival Farfolk groups hoping to claim dominance over the young Sheikhdom, and to add to all their worries, the Sheikhdom would officially join the AIS-ISA, a war that would go on to last almost two decades, causing an immense amount of suffering for all parties involved.

A decade and a half later, the Sheikhdom finally had peace with the end of the war, and the Sheikh, finding himself tired and feeling his duties were complete, abdicated in favour of his dear friend, Ameen Al-Nabeel, who would then go on to reform a great deal of the Sheikhdom’s governance and culture, columnating in the founding of the Sultanate of Korvassa.

Glory to the Sultanate of Korvassa. Glory to the Sultan. Allahu Akbar!

Signed,

 SAYYID AS’SADAAT, Ameen “Al-Mujjadid” Al-Nabeel, Sultan of Korvassa, Sheikh of Al-Faiz, Sword of Allah, Defender of Faiths, Defender and follower of Al’Iman Rashidun, Supreme Leader of the Qalasheen, Defender and Protector of the Farfolk people, Commander of the Sultanate’s Armed Forces, Sovereign of Korvassa

The Falcon and the Dove

 3rd of The Deep Cold, 1762

Long has the Desert of Korvassa been a battleground between many peoples and races, yet in all this time, rarely had two nations found themselves more at ease and accepting of each other than the Sheikhdom of Al-Faiz and the Principality of Vitenna have, to this end, both nations have seen it fit to come to an agreement on the following:

ARTICLE I -

The Sheikdom of Al-Faiz and The Principality of Vitenna  agree to adhere to a strict pact of non agression, under all circumstances.

ARTICLE II -

The sovereignty of The Sheikdom of Al-Faiz recognizes the sovereignty of The Principality of Vitenna, under the rule of Princess Luciana Maria Napoliza and Matriarch of the House of Napoliza. They shall provide no aid to any party that would oppose House Napoliza or its demesne

ARTICLE III -

The sovereignty of The Principality of Vitenna recognizes the sovereignty of The Sheikhdom of Al-Faiz, under the rule of Sheikh Ameen Al-Nabeel and Patriarch of the House of Nabeel. They shall provide no aid to any party that would oppose House Nabeel or its demesne

ARTICLE IV -

A policy of free trade and travel shall be enacted between the signatories.

ARTICLE V -

The Principality of Vitenna Recognises that the Sheikhdom of Al-Faiz and it’s descendants are the True Sovereigns of Korvassa.

ARTICLE VI -

Both signatories declare within this agreement that the Peoples of both The Sheikhdom of Al-Faiz and The Principality of Vitenna be and forever more friends in a mighty declaration of friendship.

ARTICLE VII -

Both signatories will agree to come together in each other’s aid in both Offensive and Defensive conflicts, In a strict military  Alliance.

ARTICLE VIII -

In the case wherein one signatory is found to be in violation of this pact, all articles shall remain in effect, so long as sincere diplomatic efforts are taken Within Five Qali Days by the offending party to rectify the situation.

Signed, SAYYID AS’SADAAT, Ameen Al-Nabeel, Sheikh of Al-Faiz, Sword of Allah, Defender of Faiths, Defender and follower of Al’Imam Rashidun, Supreme Leader of the Qalasheen, Defender and Protector of the Farfolk people, Sheikh of the Fursaan Al-Saqr, Sovereign of Korvassa

Signed, HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Luciana Maria Napoliza, Princess of Vitenna, Duchess of Fonsi

The Sea and Sand’s Brotherhood

20th of The Amber Cold, 1762

Long have the Sovereignty and people of Talon’s Grotto and the Sheikhdom of Al-Faiz been friends and brothers in arms, when the Farfolk people’s Caliphate of Khalestine was overtaken by plague and they became refugees, it was the Mighty land and sea of Talons Grotto that took them in and aided them, and in return the Farfolk people gave their support not only militarily. but also in trade, friendship, and brotherhood. 

With this long overdue document and publicization, the two great peoples come to an agreement with such joyous hearts the following;

ARTICLE I -

The Sovereignty Of Talon’s Grotto and The Sheikdom of Al-Faiz agree to adhere to a strict non aggression pact, under all circumstances.

ARTICLE II -

The Sovereignty Of Talon’s Grotto recognizes the sovereignty of The Sheikdom of Al-Faiz, under the rule of Sheikh Ameen Al-Nabeel and Patriarch of the House of Nabeel. They shall provide no aid to any party that would oppose House Nabeel or its demesne.

ARTICLE III -

The Sheikdom of Al-Faiz recognizes the Sovereignty Of Talon’s Grotto, under the rule of the sovereign Nathaniel Valorum Goldblight, rightful sovereign of Talon’s Grotto and Patriarch of the House of Goldblight. They shall provide no aid to any party that would oppose House of Goldblight or its demesne.

ARTICLE IV -

A policy of free trade and travel shall be enacted between the signatories.

ARTICLE V -

Talon’s Grotto Recognises that the Sheikhdom of Al-Faiz and it’s descendants are the True Sovereigns of Korvassa.

ARTICLE VI -

A Declaration within this agreement that the Peoples of both Talon’s Grotto and The Sheikhdom Of Al-Faiz will be and forever more friends in a mighty declaration of friendship.

ARTICLE VII -

Both parties will agree to come together in each other’s aid in both Offensive and Defensive conflicts, In a strict military agreement Alliance.

ARTICLE VIII -

In the case wherein one signatory is found to be in violation of this pact, all articles shall remain in effect, so long as sincere diplomatic efforts are taken Within Twelve Qali Days by the offending party to rectify the situation.

Signed, HIS MAJESTY, Nathaniel Valorum Goldblight, Sovereign of the Depths, Sovereign of Talons Grotto.

Signed, SAYYID AS’SADAAT, Ameen Al-Nabeel, Sheikh of Al-Faiz, Sword of Allah, Defender of Faiths, Defender and follower of Al’Imam Rashidun, Supreme Leader of the Qalasheen, Defender and Protector of the Farfolk people, Sheikh of the Fursaan Al-Saqr, Sovereign of Korvassa.

Ameen Al-Nabeel would be overjoyed as the invitation reached him, a warm smile across his face "Well done, Bernhardt, your father would be proud, May your line grow and your children be  worthy of your name!"

Ameen Al-Nabeel would rest his palm atop his chest, looking over at the Sheikhdom from above “Ya Allah, Aid me in my duties, and do not forsake me” He’d say as then looked up into the sky, letting out a deep sigh.

Ameen Al-Nabeel would rest his fist against his chest, A stern expression set across his face “We shall do our duty to maintain the will of the Sheikh and the rightful leadership of Osman Kharadeen and his sons over the Holy House of Kharadeen, as decreed!”

Ameen Al-Nabeel would sink into his chair as he reads the missive, a sadness enveloping him "Ya Rabb, they were the most loyal allies and the best of friends, Long may Suffonia's legacy live, their citizens are more than welcome within the Sheikhdom of Al-Faiz!"