Difference between revisions of "Azir"

Not much is known about the history of Azir. Five hundred years ago, [[Sadees]] the Sunmaker conquered Azir, killing ten percent of the population. Sadees rationalized this act by claiming the Azish were uncivilized for not using eye color{{book ref|sa3|65}} as a basis for their social hierarchy. In some areas, Sadees ordered a certain number of executions a day. In others he declared all men with hair at a certain length to be executed.{{book ref|sa3|42}} [[Prime Aqasix]] [[Snoxil]] was the emperor during the conquest of Sadees. Snoxil's finger has been preserved as a relic.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

Azir is known to have very few [[Soulcasting]] [[Fabrial]]s. The most famous of which has the ability to soulcast bronze.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Many buildings in Azimir have bronze domes. The palace of the emperor even has decorative soulcast bronze trees.{{book ref|sa2|I|9}}

The capital, Azimir, has an [[Oathgate]] in the Grand Market, that was reopened by [[Lift]] during [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s visit to Azir.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

The Azish Empire consists of these member countries: [[Tashikk]], Yezier, Emul, Alm, [[Desh]], [[Marat]], and [[Tukar]]. While the Prime Aqasix is the emperor of these nations, they are subject in name only. When dealing with international politics, subject nations typically follow the lead of the Prime Aqasix. Historically, Tashikk and Yezier are closest to the Azish throne. While these nations are subject mostly by tradition, leaders of nations within the empire cannot marry without the permission of the Prime Aqasix.{{book ref|sa3|122}}

The Azish pride themselves on their method of electing new Primes, as it avoids succession wars. They believe that they are never without a Prime. When a Prime dies, the election of a new Prime is considered as a search for the person who is, and always has been, Prime. Any person, except for scions, can apply to be Prime Aqasix. The process requires many forms and essays, which are reviewed by viziers. The new Prime is often chosen from the viziers as they typically have the most convincing applications.{{book ref|sa2|I|9}} The Prime Aqasix wears a traditional hat with sweeping sides called the Imperial [[Yuanazixin]].{{book ref|sa3|116}}

The Prime is considered to belong to the public. Citizens can enter a lottery to watch the Prime sleep, eat, and perform other daily tasks. They can also collect and keep relics, such as a nail clipping of strand of hair.{{book ref|sa2|I|9}}

When the Prime issues a mandate to the public, citizens have one month to make their grievances known before being forced to comply. These grievances are often displayed as logical arguments and protests.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

The Azish social hierarchy is based on education and elevation through the bureaucratic governmental system. Viziers and scribes are among the highest ranking members of society. Scribes are stratified by ''level'' and then ''circle.''{{book ref|sa3|116}} The pattern on ones clothing indicates rank within the bureaucracy.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Regular citizens who are not members of the government are known as ''discrete.''{{book ref|sa2|I|9}}

Many Azish worship Yaezir, or [[Jezrien]]. The other [[Herald]]s are known as Kadazixes. Scions are religious clerics who travel the kingdom bestowing blessings.{{book ref|sa2|I|9}} Some scions are also involved with the bureaucracy.