EWoT: Shienar

Shienar Political information Type of government Monarchy Head of State King Easar Togita Sigil A swooping black hawk; the Black Hawk. Banner A black swooping hawk on a field of three blue and two white horizontal stripes. Physical Region Northeast of the Westlands Societal Capital Fal Moran Cities Ankor Dail, Camron Caan, Fal Dara, Fal Eisen, Fal Sion, Medo, Mos Shirare Demonym Shienaran Historical information Formed from Early War of the Hundred Years

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Shienar (pronounced: shy-NAHR) is one of the nations in the Borderlands, lying in the far northeast of the Westlands. The sign of Shienar is a swooping black hawk. By tradition, the sigil of the reigning ruler is also a sign of Shienar. Shienaran men normally shave their faces and wear their hair in a topknot.

GeographyEdit

Shienar stretches from the River Mora on the border with Arafel to the Spine of the World, and from the Blight to the River Erinin.

HistoryEdit

The nation of Shienar was formed early in the War of the Hundred Years. The governors of Hawkwing's five northern provinces met and agreed to form stable nations to preserve the peace and defend against the Blight. Merean Tihomar was the first Queen of Shienar.

GovernmentEdit

The government body of Shienar is a monarchy. The throne is currently held by King Easar Togita. The throne is located in the capital, Fal Moran.

Towns/citiesEdit

• Fal Moran (capital)
• Ankor Dail
• Camron Caan
• Fal Dara
• Fal Eisen
• Fal Sion
• Medo
• Mos Shirare

ParallelsEdit

• Shinar is an area mentioned several times in the Bible, meaning "two rivers" , possibly a reference to the two rivers, referring to areas of Mesopotamia.^[1][2] In addition, another kingdom mentioned in Genesis 14:1 is Elasar, possibly transformed into Easar. The king of Shinar was Amrafel, possibly an inspiration in the naming of Arafel.

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