Najer

The Emirate of Najer is a nation state situated on the Wandering Desert in the north-eastern corner of Nieden. It was founded on 04/07/2021 as a successor state to the Sterling Crownlands, following its dissolution. It is led by the unified Seyoh of Najer'jad, Seyoh of Kijaro and Andamooka Territory.

Government
The Emirate of Najer exists using a similar to the Sterling Crownlands government, featuring an absolute monarchy with as the nations commander and chief, with a chosen advisory council to aid in affairs and discussion in the Wobambi Forum. For easier connecting with the nations masses four the Emirate is further subdivided into four semi autonomous sub-nations which each send a governor to the Forum representing each one of the four territories: Andamooka, Central Najer, Najer'jad and Vulpinia. The four sub-nations have some self governance including being able to establish trade.

Culture
Najer culture is deeply rooted in its rich history, which stems from the mosaic of the expansive early years as a land of nomads and traders, to its heavy involvement and support of the Silver Coalition and Sterling Crownlands. This fusion has created a great many shared ideas including a common ground of acceptance of those who are different, and the exchange of ideas among peoples.

The national animal and symbol of the Emirate is the Zond, a mythical creature from ancient Najer folklore. The creature appears as a horse with an abnormally long neck, a spotted hide, and horns not unlike a dragon. Zond are elusive, like a mirage in the desert. Those who gaze upon its majesty are rewarded greatly with safe travels, clean water, and good trade deals. The earliest known accounts of the creature are depictions in the Qwarakan Archaeological Site, the location of potentially the earliest permanent Najer settlement.

The tribal "Poma" clan system remains the traditional and time-honored system of organization throughout the nation. It is seen primarily in Central Najer and the desolate outskirts of cities, but in recent years, increasing numbers of Najer have flocked to cities as opportunities outside their walls grow scarcer and scarcer.

The "stereotypical" blue wandering trader tunic of the Najer people has also adapted with the times, still often worn by Najer and non-Najer born citizens alike, but now using dyes and textile tradition brought from abroad.

Early Emirate (04/07/2021-05/10/2021)
With the sudden and unexpected collapse of the Sterling Crownlands on the 7th of April, Najer was forced to form its own government, thus forming the Emirate. BigFatPen rejected the title of high Seyoh and became the first Emir, in order to differentiate the Najer of the modern era from the tribal organization of the past.

On the 6th of May, Vulpur refugees from Floramia came to settle in Najer, founding the city of Neavulpur on the far eastern portion of the country.

Middle Age (05/11/2021-06/07/2021)
On May 10th, DragonTypes and CreativeWarrior6 founded the city of Sicaria on an island off the coast of eastern Najer. By the 15th, Najer officials Bigfatpenn and FrogyCraftt came to visit. DragonTypes offered to buy the island from Najer, but Pen declined, asking Sicaria to become part of Najer. Sicaria agreed, marking the start of the middle age.

On the 22nd of May, the Order Müvielle annexed a sizeable portion of Andamooka territory. Pom Nafar, Kijaro, Simpville, and several temples are restored and claimed, with Muvielle citing A) a need for more territory and B) the neglect of the southern ruins as their reason for their claim. This sparked immediate controversy, and plans for war were drawn up. Following firm denunciations from prominent powers like Bardonia and Viodoxa, a treaty was drawn up and published on the 25th of May. The Kijaro Treaty, as it was named, gave the annexed settlements back to the Emirate, apologized for Muvielle's actions, and opened the borders between the two countries.

Modern Age (06/08/2021-Present)
Following their expulsion from Simulami lands, the Order of the Red Quarterstaff was invited by Governer IronJaw to settle on Najer lands, specifically a peninsula in northern Najer. (On the 26th of June) The Order began constructing a city, but some citizens of the Emirate, concerned about potential trouble, interrupted this. The Order was granted full citizenship status, but remained as an autonomous entity.

Settlements

 * Andamooka
 * Ajek Point
 * Hicto (Abandoned)
 * Ohjan
 * Kijaro
 * Pom-Nafar
 * Rajadon (Abandoned)
 * Temple Shi (Defaced)
 * Temple Ahjjarjen (Maintained)
 * Temple Tala'ii (Slight Disrepair)
 * Temple X (Disrepair)
 * Wobambi-on-Sea (Capital)
 * Central Najer
 * Chribox
 * Dead Kings Tavern (Abandoned)
 * Murmudas
 * Naduunta
 * Pomjad
 * Sicario
 * Temple Jhai'nu (Maintained)
 * Temple Jumas (Slight Disrepair)
 * Temple Y (Disrepair)
 * Temple Muda (Maintained)
 * Sicaria
 * Asri Vodon
 * Shahbah
 * Sicaria
 * Fort Silver (Abandoned)
 * Icarus (Abandoned)
 * Najer'jad (Capital)
 * Captainia
 * Daedalus Ferry
 * Fort Basha
 * Neavulpur