Shikorvan of Aúzran

Aúzran is a Shikorvan of the Ashkavari Korqoriat, formerly a protectorate to the Daranate of Kaizra, governed and ruled by the House of Aurelius. Established just outside Ashkavar by Joran I Aurelius on the continent of Iristoya, it has grown from a modest merchant outpost into a flourishing city, under the stewardship of the Aurelius lineage and oversight of Ashkavar. The current Selvat/Korishqai of Aúzran is Nerva Aurelius.

Etymology and Pronunciation
The Mahmirate al'Aúzran actually dates back to the attempted Ryzani colonisation of the Northern Akratian peninsula back in Early February 2021. They founded the port of a small village known as Auszan and originally populated the village of Ryzani-speaking citizens. This was until Akratia annexed Auszan and integrated it into their empire sometime around Early March. One of the original colonists was a Cervonist Prophet, who wanted to spread the religion of Cervonism into the West of Sparwood. One of their students was Aurelia I, whose daughter, Aurelia II, began the House of Aurelius. This was why when Joran finished his plans for a city, he named it Aúzran, after his ancestors elaborate history.

/owz,sɐn/ is the pronunciation of Aúzran, simply derived from the original Ryzani name in a Kaizran Dialect.

Early Beginnings
The roots of the Mahmirate al’Aúzran can be traced back to Corvinus Aurelius, a distinguished merchant within the Daranate of Kaizra and the surrounding nations. Despite not being of the Solonari race, Kaizra's predominant race, Corvinus married Aurelia II, forming the House of Aurelius.

Formation of Estate and Mahmirate
Generations after Corvinus, Lucius Aurelius, inherited the mantle of leadership over the House of Aurelius. Lucius, embarked on an ambitious project to expand their influence. He acquired an expansive claim in the desert, recognizing the potential of this outpost not just for trade but as a seat of power and civilization. With this, he drew plans for an elaborate estate, an estate he would unfortunately never see as he passed before its completion, Joran Gaius Aurelius, Lucius' only child, finished the Aurelian estate, and with it would go on to form the Mahmirate al’Aúzran.

The burgeoning settlement around the Aurelius estate rapidly grew in size and importance, attracting settlers, merchants, and players from across the region and world. In honor of this remarkable transformation and the vision of his family, Joran declared the formation of the Mahmirate al’Aúzran, naming it after the ancient city of Auszan, after his ancestors elaborate history. The name symbolized a rebirth of prosperity and civilization in a land once thought barren.

Developmentation
Under the guidance of the Aurelius family, the Mahmirate implemented progressive governance that emphasized trade, cultural exchanges, and architectural innovation. Water management techniques, including the construction of aqueducts and reservoirs, transformed the arid landscape into a series of oases, fostering agriculture and sustaining the growing population.

Strategically located along vital trade routes, the Mahmirate al’Aúzran soon became a bustling hub for commerce, attracting traders from distant lands. The Aurelius family's emphasis on equitable trade practices and protection of merchants contributed to the city's reputation as a thriving economic center. The influx of diverse populations brought with it a rich tapestry of cultures, making the Mahmirate a center for cultural exchange and innovation. The arts, sciences, and philosophy flourished, supported by the Aurelius family's patronage.