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[[File:RudolfSwobodaTheCarpetMerchantPD.jpg|thumb|300px|The Narsadese Capital of Talil is famous for its merchants]]
  
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Also known as the Psychic Crusades, the Isbajutha (plural, from [[Khahonri Language|Khahonri]] 'sebejeh,' to fight against with intention; singular isbajath),  are the series of calculated wars that brought to an end the dominions of the great Chaos Rulers of the Middle Ages.  The Isbajutha consist of the general psychic crusades demanded by the then-ruling [[Incarnandina]] and the lesser psychic crusades, each general Isbajath (psychic crusade) being designated with a number and each lesser isbajath designated with a non-numeric name.
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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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Numerous other conflicts arose during the Isbajutha as the worship of chaos and the practice of chaos magic had become firmly entrenched throughout the [[Pallathantic Region]]. The Shenimite Incarnandists, their converts, and their allies in the [[Arathracian Church]] followed an organized program aimed at eliminating the chaos leaders with immense success.
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The extirpation and exile of the most egregious leaders of the chaos movement fell even more swiftly on the Pallathantic than the speed with which chaos cults arose and flourished in the [[Middle Ages]].  Practitioners, priests, and cultist of chaos not slain or converted through the Isbajutha fled into hiding, sometimes with great irony, concealing themselves and their works in the very places of refuge where they had driven Incarnandists and others during the former rule of the princes of chaos. ([[Isbajutha|Full Article]]...)
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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 [[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 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 [[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 [[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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The Flag of the [[Archpatriarchy of Tiomaire]] 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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[[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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*[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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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...)

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