Semphar
Semphar is the mightiest nation of the Endless Waste. It has grown fat on the caravan trade and lush agricultural land. It is the envy of its neighbors.
Semphar is ruled by Caliph Abu Bakr. He is a follower of the Muhjari faith, common to the lands of the southern coast. His people follow Muhjari and a mixture of other beliefs. Semphar has a long history, a mixture of subjugation and independence. At different times it has been part of the Imaskari, Mulhorand, and Shou empires. Each has left its mark in religions, language, customs, and laws. The Imaskari influence, most ancient, has left a lingering mystery of magical might and terror. Mulhorand promoted religious beliefs. Even today the Caliph is held in near godlike reverence. The Shou built the framework of a bureaucracy and civil law, allowing trade to flourish and prosper in Semphar. In addition, neighboring Solon has spread many Devic influences in dress, food, and religion. The horsemen of the steppes have made their impact on the armies of Semphar, which have a large proportion of cavalry.
Semphar is a land of wealthy cities and poor villages, great learning and unsolved mysteries. It is famous for its ruins, lost tombs, and strange monsters. Bordered on it are the ruins of Raudor and Bhaluin, the dark forest of the Shalhoond, and the monsters of the Howling Gap. Perhaps there are even more wonders to be found throughout the land.
The capital of Semphar is Dhaztanar. Other important cities are Phelzel and Estanil.
