Ancient Ashura

The Dominion of Ashura (سيادة عاشوراء) was an ancient Elven Nation that existed on Syltör until the end of the First Era. The civilization itself was inhabited by the Elves known as Azerals or "Dune Elves". The borders once stretched from Today, it's lands lies within the Confederacy of Ryzan, but it is not settled.

History
Records indicate that the Dominion of Ashura was settled around 3,500 years ago, with ruins dating back to years before arrivals of multiple people groups. Prior to it's foundation, the tribes of Pewet, Nabut, Minadi and Kidat were among the largest people groups in the area. Many of the tribes were warring, and fought eachother for dominance and power, with the Nabuts coming out on top. The area which Ashura is now, used to be a fertile grassland that was wet and full of game, until climate change had desertified the region. This however, was acceptable by the Elves of the region, which used it as a prorogation to vitalize their quest to make the world into a desert, and acceptable to their people.

Over the course of many years, they would unite the other tribes to form the Dominion. Under their legendary Pharaoh Queen, Nashabet, the Ashurans would go on to create a huge civilization, with art, literature and architecture. Eventually however, the Nabut peoples would be conquered by another Azeral group known as the Qantis, and would create a new capital in Qamiya, which would become the capital of Ashura until it's eventual downfall. The Dominion would rule under the Qantis for over the next 1,200 years.

The downfall and collapse of the Dominion came in around the 2nd year of the First Era through unknown causes. The lack of evidence supporting their strange collapse still remains unknown to this day, as much of their advanced technology seemingly disappeared, as well as the blueprints. Most of their cities were razed and destroyed, alongside much of their art pieces and creations. The only thing that would remain of Ashura was their mighty Obelisk that once powered the land to keep themselves a desert climate. Eventually, the land became wetter, and grassy, something the Azerals hate, and fear the most. Many Azerals fled into the desert, and others went around the world as pilgrims in the desert, creating minor shrines and campfires for travelers.

Religion
The Ashurites follow multiple Gods, with their main Goddess being A'ashia, who is the Goddess of the Sun and Queen of the Pantheon.