Nahrayn



Nahrayn, aka the Land of Two Rivers, is an ancient Najer cultural site and a growing city.

The City
Nahrayn was first built several thousand years ago in what is now Central Najer. Although it's exact reason for founding is unknown, discovered texts indicate that the ancient Najer chose the spot based on it's proximity to two large rivers and named it accordingly. It served as a home to many people, as evidenced by the densely packed houses, tunnels, and underground caverns all throughout the city. Although some of these have been destroyed through the passage of time, they are being unburied and repurposed as housing once more.

There is also significant evidence of a religious following among the ancient inhabitant of Nahrayn. The presence of soul lanterns throughout the city denote a special devotion to the Lost God of fire. Plans and materials for an unfinished statue were discovered, and after some research, it was found that this statue was likely meant to represent this lost God. It was eventually finished by its modern inhabitants and dubbed "The Colossus of Nahrayn." Many other texts have been discovered and are being translated.

Government
Nahrayn is a collective meritocracy. Those who put in the right kind of work will be rewarded. Its leaders are called "Executives." They have the power to manage day-to-day affairs: inviting and trusting new players, claiming land, and authorizing new building projects. They are trusted to work both autonomously and as a team with other executives to better Nahrayn and achieve its goals.

Flag
The flag of Nahrayn takes cues from the flag of Najer, and is based on the natural world. The yellow represents the wandering desert, and the blue saltire represents the intersection of the two rivers. The sun refers to the iconic sun of the Najer flag, and its green color represents the life that flows from the city.

History
One day, some time after the fall of the Sterling Crownlands, a nomad traveling the desert came across a decrepit statue of a Zond peeking out of a sand dune. Extracting the statue from the surrounding desert, he discovered that the statue was surrounded by an intricate mosaic of the Najer sun- depicted on the nations flag. Further examination revealed the ruins of a wall and a system of platforms, all buried in the sands for eons.

Excited by the discovery, many Najer came to the area to study the area and restore what they could. Soon, the rudimentary study camps and travelers coalesced and evolved into a city, expanding the site beyond its original purpose. With this came the discovery of a vast tunnel network, full of caves and mazes. What purpose these served remains to be seen, as they are still being excavated.

Today, Nahrayn is being developed into a large city. Industries revolving around mining and agriculture have emerged to suit its growing needs.



Organization
Nahrayn is being organized into districts. Thus far, there are three concrete areas.
 * The Central Housing district
 * The West Farms district
 * The East Commerce district