Azahara

Azahara is a Kingdom covering most of the Western Shayy Desert in Jazara.

Culture
The Western desert is very religious and split up into many of those. They serve many different gods like the Egyptians and their buildings and clothes fit them as well. The Western Shayy was not always a desert and its ancient buildings are reminiscent of a jungle or oasis once being there similar to Xilan. Now, the pyramids sit in the sand and its cities do too.

The Grand Monk is the highest power in the land and believed to be the messenger of Achelous. resides in the Western desert. He is the religious leader and figurehead, often believed to be a messenger of the gods. Magic inhabits every corner of the Grand Temple, specicially the same Light Magic used by Achelous. The worshippers connect to their spirituality to bond with the God. While Kaentos and Chiyanyu also worship Achelous, the religion dominating Azahara is a core pillar in the Empire's government.