Nahrayn



Nahrayn, or Zifi-Rinja in modern Najer, is an ancient Najer cultural site.

The City
Nahrayn was founded upwards of several thousand years ago in what is now Central Najer. Its origins are still being examined, but data from excavations so far indicate that Nahrayn may have served as a holy site relating to the Lost Gods. The more distinct Najer cultural symbols present indicate the site is younger than the Qwarakan Archeological Site, leading to much speculation about the history of the Najer.

The site itself is comprised of many low-lying, flat buildings, surrounding a central square. There is an ongoing restoration effort for the former, while the latter has already been restored. Recently, ancient texts were discovered with architectural plans, detailing ancient Najer building styles and techniques. This information is being used to build and rebuild the city.

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