The Hrazdan Empire

The Hrazdani Empire sprawls across the Nemeshi Desert on the southeastern side of the continent Numara. The majority of the population are hobgoblins, though other creatures such as humans, halflings, half-orcs, gnomes, and other goblins, comprise nearly half. Most non-hobgoblins and many hobgoblins are slaves-- property of the powerful Hrazdan clans.

The empire is ruled by an Emperor chosen by the dominant clans. Though the Emperor in practice has complete control they are very much beholden to the desires of the clans-- when the Emperor's actions stray too far from the interests of enough powerful clans their rule is often cut short. Despite most Emperors rule last less than a decade the Hrazdani Empire remains stable as the real power remains in the clans.

Hrazdan is mostly a vast desert with large cities in the most hospitable regions. Seven major cities sprall across  the three Oasis cities Namarak, Numari, and Nezere, and the four port cities Sadarak, Surakhani, Sarjah, and Salman. Travellers can expect a reasonable amount of safety inside the cities, and in many smaller outposts. Here the powerful clans provide protection to travellers as trade is important for their profits. Out in the desert however travellers are not safe from raiders, brigands and cut throats-- not to mention the wildlife and elements.

Hrazdan has strict laws regarding slaves; how new slaves are aquired, how they are traded, to be treated, and how to advance from slavery. Individuals can not own slaves, only clans may own slaves. Slaves can earn their way out of slavery into service of their owning clan. Most slaves work on oasis plantations, on fishing boats, or in mines, but others are skilled artisans that work constructing a variety of goods used for war or trade. While many cultures are quick to refuse to trade with the Hrazdani, others are less hesitant. In general Hrazdan has a reputation as a place where someone could find anything they they wanted for sale, no matter how questionable.