Rishama
Rihsama is a desert-oasis nation famed for its devotion to knowledge, enlightenment, and cultural preservation. Its people prize scholarship, diplomacy, and the pursuit of truth, making it one of the few nations not under direct control of one of Apostles of The Beekeeper. The Council of Scholars, led by Kelse Dogan, governs through meritocracy rather than birthright.
Rihsama is also home to The Undying, a secretive order dedicated to gathering and safeguarding the world’s knowledge — though the nation itself does not rule or speak for them.
Settlements
Capitol city is Nahrim
Geography & Climate
Expansive golden deserts punctuated by lush oases.
Rivers from distant mountains feed crystal-clear pools and fertile farmlands.
Temperatures soar by day but drop dramatically at night.
Culture & Society
Education is the highest form of service to the state.
Great libraries, observatories, and academies are open to all who prove their worth.
Architecture blends intricate geometric patterns with open courtyards and flowing water.
Government
Council of Scholars – A rotating body of the nation’s most accomplished minds.
Led by Kelse Dogan, considered the most intelligent individual in the realm.
Laws are debated in public forums, with reasoning and precedent recorded for future generations.
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