Difference between revisions of "Azir"

Azir is a land-locked state in the south-western part of [[Roshar]], in the geographical region known as [[Makabak]]. The biggest Makabaki state, it covers the area of roughly 1,343,000 km², making it the seventh largest nation on Rosharthe planet.{{url ref|url=https://www.17thshard.com/forum/blogs/entry/634-roshar-physical-characteristics-and-areas/|text=Roshar Physical Characteristics And Areas|site=17th Shard}} From south-east, it's bordered by [[Emul]] on a river that serves as its only way to access the sea. To the west of it lay [[Tashikk]], [[Yezier]] and [[Desh]], while in the north, it shares a long border with [[Yulay]].{{map ref|Roshar}}

Like most of Makabak, Azir is rather dry and warm compared to the rest of Rosharthe continent, though it is still cooler than [[Iri]].{{book ref|sa1|i|5}}{{book ref|sa3|65}} There are vastbroad plains there, and few, if any rivers.{{book ref|sa2|59}}{{map ref|Roshar}} A vast mountain range stretches across the country's nothern and north-eastern edge, with a wide pass due North leading to Yulay. The tower-city of [[Urithiru]] is not far from Azir, in the peaks almost exactly due eastEast of [[Azimir]].{{map ref|Roshar}}

* [[Bronze Palace]] - the seat of Azish government and home of the [[Prime Aqasix]], in Azimir.

* [[Zawfix]] - a large city on the northern border, known for having shanty towns inside old mines.