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[[File:RudolfSwobodaTheCarpetMerchantPD.jpg|thumb|300px|The Narsadese Capital of Talil is famous for its merchants]]
  
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The fame of the Pallathantic Sea has given its name to the region and the lands which its waves wash.  The goddess [[Pallatha]] is the sea's namesake and she is credited with guiding the ancient [[Pallathantic Tribes]] to settle its islands thousands of years ago.  The Pallathantic Sea is formed between the [[Pytharnia (Subcontinent)|subcontinent of Pytharnia]] to the north and the minor continent of [[Danona]] and the lands of [[Throvy]] and [[Corundy]] to the south.  There are over a hundred islands in the Pallathantic Sea, the greatest of which are [[Nymentho]] and [[Erechóreb]].  The sea has a great moderating effect on the lands and islands that touch it and [[Magdeology|magdeologers]] believe that the sea is the means by which warm water from near the equator is brought north.  The commercial and cultural worth of the Pallathantic Sea is incalculable to the surrounding nations and peoples.
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Talil is the historic and modern capital of [[Narshad]].  The name Talil is thought to come from an ancient [[Cospian Language|Cospian]] word that means 'for the god.'  Talil rests on a slight prominence north of the [[Th'abi Wushal Hills]] and south of the [[Stream of Yaharaphi]] that flows into the sea. Talil rests about 5.5 mi (9km) from the seashore where it was historically safer from direct piracy.  Its access to the sea is provided through the small city of [[Kuphah Heshober]]. In ancient times during some Narshadite dynasties, Talil was the royal seat.  Today, Talil is the seat of the [[Shu'ah]], the sovereign legislative body of the [[Narsadese Republic]] and meets regularly in the [[Jehimzalya Palace]]. The population of Talil proper is estimated at over 800,000 and is the sixth largest in the old world.  The explosive growth of the city after the establishment of the [[Narsadese Republic]] was due in large part to the great influx of refugees and expatriots from the [[Gorcorumbese Empire]]. The demonym is Talilite.  The city of Talil has vied with [[Syre]] for thousands of years to be the most important on the island of Narshad.
  
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[[Magdeology|Magdeologers]] teach that the basin of the Pallathantic Sea is created by rift in the earth associated with the movement of the continental plate of [[Pytharniaca]]. Most historians believe humans and humanlikes made the first transpallathantic voyages in the seventh millennium [[AS]].  Native Kalaman and titanist historians believe the sea was voyaged much earlier. ([[Pallathantic Sea|Full Article]]...)
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[[File:MapTalilEnvirons.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Map of Talil and Environs]]
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Talil is administered by a mayor governor who presides over the city council which is composed of local representatives elected by the leading families of each of the eleven districts of the city. The eleven districts are: [[Jahshimuz' District]], [[Ebinóëse District (Talil)]], [[Cospian District (Talil)]], [[Shelekhumbian District (Talil]], [[Tis'bajuma District (Talil)]], [[Commercial District (Talil)]], [[Jerushablan District (Talil)]], [[Merchants District (Talil)]], [[Halakhan District (Talil)]], [[Iymajbun District (Talil)]], [[Bisrajin District (Talil)]].
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[[File:MapTalil.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Talil]]
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Talil is served by [[dragonrail]] through [[Qakhi Dragonrail Station]] and modern [[Khaliymith Skyport]]. ([[Talil|Full Article]]...)
  
 
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* Did you know that the [[Coming of Salmakhamer]] marks year one of the Isxinthion Calendar?
  
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* Did you know that the [[Zavia Effect]] is so named for the swineherd [[Zavia the Swineherd|Zavia]] who could cure sick swine, ward off wolves, and cause villagers to suffer uncontrollable flatulence?
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* Did you know the [[Noble Republic of Aurice]] arose immediately after the [[Aurician Revolution]], 2627 to 2634?
  
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* Did you know that the [[Temple of Amrulon Sun God (Amyrn)|Temple of Amrulon Sun God in Amyrn]] is one of the largest houses dedicated to the [[Isxinthion]] [[Sun God]], built on an ancient [[Kemerite]] site dating back over seven millennia ago?
  
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* Did you know that the [[Aitiaobh]] were a tribe of [[Geddamin|Common Giants]] who were anciently driven into the [[Disdrire Forest]] by the [[Neptultchi]]?  
  
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* Did you know that the doctrine of [[reincarnation]] is rejected by the [[Arathracianism|Arathracian Religion]], but accepted by the [[Incarnandism|Incarnandist Religion]]?
  
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* Did you know that the [[Ebercus Papyrus]], held under lock and key in the [[Tasmogium Collection]] at the [[Alchemical College of the Magdalanate]],  is named after the family of an [[Ithatia]]n treasure-hunter who inherited it?
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* Did you know that [[Vädu]] was an early shamanic god of [[Thrace]] during the migratory period of the [[Gwenyan Tribes]]?
  
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* Did you know that [[Orkybanthius of Zander]], a cosmologer of the fourth century developed a theory to explain and account for the existence of [[giants]]?
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* Did you know that [[Griffain Vedachier of Magetown]] was a [[Throvy|Throvian]] explorer, natural philosopher, and writer of the 27th century who eventually succumbed to the ill effects of the [[Throe Wastes]]?
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* Did you know that [[Grascurg Excavation of the Upper Terrace of the City of Bryndyd|Grascurg Excavation]] of the early 28th century provided important primary evidence for the [[Archmagian Bryndyd|Archmagian Period of Bryndyd]] which was during the reign of [[Bexaloth]] in the [[Middle Ages of Chaos]]?
  
 
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Before an invasion of the Communions or the Throes, an aio may arrive and seek out the greatest enemies of Chaos — to present himself as an unquestioning servant with the hidden aim of corrupting his new master, or more often, mistress. An aio appears as a powerfully strong man, completely bald with irises of orange-red. The voice, manner, and appearance of an aio are thoroughly handsome and soothing—and they often seek to seduce women of high station and influence. Like their masters, the communions, the aio are averse to clothing—they wear but one type of vestment only to fulfill their ends—and such vestments are dazzlingly beautiful and enchanted. Such a vestment is called a jisseen — it appears as many garments, but in fact is one intricately fabricated piece that wields powerful magics on those who glimpse it and also serves as magical armor to an aio. ([[Aio|Full Article]]...)
  
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A legendary city of the titans thought to exist in another [[realm]], Azalamb is reported to be as vast as a small world.  Accounts handed down from [[Antediluvian|pre-flood]] times reveal that many [[titans]] fled during the cataclysms to the world of [[Azalamb]].  The city is said to have been created over twenty thousand years ago.  Lord [[Tenedrin Calchamas]] of [[Aurice]] and other scholars of the [[titanist]] school desire to discover or create a [[titan gate]] by which means they may be transported to the city of Azalamb.
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The Flag of the [[Commonwealth of the Ithrads]] and many other flags can be found on the [[Flags of Asdar]] page.
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The [[Portal:Medibgö|Medibgö Portal]], although just a stub, now has a sizable collection of links to topics related to the culture and Empire of Medibgö. ([[Portal:Medibgö|Full Article]]...)
  
 
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*Great [[Flood of Aturyanda]]
 
*[[Great Sky War]] brought about the end of the New Kalikán Empire and established the basis for the nations of the modern Pallathantic
 
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*[[Salmakhamer]] Religious reformer who some three thousand years ago restored worship in the [[Isxinthion Gods]]
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The records of Kalama provide us with kingdom after kingdom, each composed of numerous [[List of Rulers and Dynasties of Kalama|dynasties]] and reaching back unthinkably into the past. Scholars generally accept the historicity of the king lists from the sixth millennium before [[Salmakhamer]] towards the present. Rulers before this time are considered legendary or semi-legendary. Non-native and some native scholars regard the historicity of the Sanjasthanite Kingdoms with much skepticism believing it to be completely or largely fabricated. ([[List of Rulers and Dynasties of Kalama|See Full Article]]...)
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[[List of Known and Reputed Papyri]]
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Here is a list of some of the well-known and documented papyri along with papyri that are referenced in reputable ancient works, but remain undiscovered. The supreme joy of any papyrologist lies in discovering a here-to-fore unknown papyrus of a non-extant text. In this list 'papyrus' is used for any scroll.  The scroll ('volumen') format was the dominant form until the invention of the codex around 670 AI in [[Corundy]] or [[Mirrhaimo]]. By around 780, new scrolls were rarely made. ([[List of Known and Reputed Papyri|See Full Article]]...)
  
 
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=Other Resources=
 
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*[http://www.worldofasdar.com/ World of Asdar Main Homepage] This page is very minimal (2014 May 17)
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*[http://blog.worldofasdar.com/ World of Asdar Blog] begun 2014 May 17
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*[http://rpg.worldofasdar.com/ World of Asdar RPG Game] begun 2015 September 19
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*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1FZ26DM49OyPHXZCkmV9g World of Asdar YouTube Channel]
 
*[[Special:Random|Random Article]]
 
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*[[Special:NewFiles|Gallery of New Files]]
 
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The Narsadese Capital of Talil is famous for its merchants

Talil is the historic and modern capital of Narshad. The name Talil is thought to come from an ancient Cospian word that means 'for the god.' Talil rests on a slight prominence north of the Th'abi Wushal Hills and south of the Stream of Yaharaphi that flows into the sea. Talil rests about 5.5 mi (9km) from the seashore where it was historically safer from direct piracy. Its access to the sea is provided through the small city of Kuphah Heshober. In ancient times during some Narshadite dynasties, Talil was the royal seat. Today, Talil is the seat of the Shu'ah, the sovereign legislative body of the Narsadese Republic and meets regularly in the Jehimzalya Palace. The population of Talil proper is estimated at over 800,000 and is the sixth largest in the old world. The explosive growth of the city after the establishment of the Narsadese Republic was due in large part to the great influx of refugees and expatriots from the Gorcorumbese Empire. The demonym is Talilite. The city of Talil has vied with Syre for thousands of years to be the most important on the island of Narshad.

Map of Talil and Environs

Talil is administered by a mayor governor who presides over the city council which is composed of local representatives elected by the leading families of each of the eleven districts of the city. The eleven districts are: Jahshimuz' District, Ebinóëse District (Talil), Cospian District (Talil), Shelekhumbian District (Talil, Tis'bajuma District (Talil), Commercial District (Talil), Jerushablan District (Talil), Merchants District (Talil), Halakhan District (Talil), Iymajbun District (Talil), Bisrajin District (Talil).

Talil

Talil is served by dragonrail through Qakhi Dragonrail Station and modern Khaliymith Skyport. (Full Article...)

Did you know...

  • Did you know that Orkybanthius of Zander, a cosmologer of the fourth century developed a theory to explain and account for the existence of giants?
  • Did you know that the mythical Asurrhá are said to be the truly rare offspring of the union of an Isxinthion god and an Elamahti?

Featured Pictures

The Aio is a subversive agent of the gods of chaos who works to spearhead an invasion from the Realm of Chaos.

The Aio

Before an invasion of the Communions or the Throes, an aio may arrive and seek out the greatest enemies of Chaos — to present himself as an unquestioning servant with the hidden aim of corrupting his new master, or more often, mistress. An aio appears as a powerfully strong man, completely bald with irises of orange-red. The voice, manner, and appearance of an aio are thoroughly handsome and soothing—and they often seek to seduce women of high station and influence. Like their masters, the communions, the aio are averse to clothing—they wear but one type of vestment only to fulfill their ends—and such vestments are dazzlingly beautiful and enchanted. Such a vestment is called a jisseen — it appears as many garments, but in fact is one intricately fabricated piece that wields powerful magics on those who glimpse it and also serves as magical armor to an aio. (Full Article...)






A courtyard in one of the glittering palaces of Medibgö

Portal:Medibgö

The Medibgö Portal, although just a stub, now has a sizable collection of links to topics related to the culture and Empire of Medibgö. (Full Article...)

Recommended Articles

These articles are recommended for gaining a better understanding of the history and background of the world of Asdar.

Featured List

List of Known and Reputed Papyri

Here is a list of some of the well-known and documented papyri along with papyri that are referenced in reputable ancient works, but remain undiscovered. The supreme joy of any papyrologist lies in discovering a here-to-fore unknown papyrus of a non-extant text. In this list 'papyrus' is used for any scroll. The scroll ('volumen') format was the dominant form until the invention of the codex around 670 AI in Corundy or Mirrhaimo. By around 780, new scrolls were rarely made. (See Full Article...)

Other Resources


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