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|conventional_long_name = The Serene Emirate of Sayyed
|native_name = إمارة السيد الهادئة 'iimarat alsayid alhadia
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|capital = Al-Salarqa
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|leader_name1 = [[Scheherazade Al Sayyed]] (2022)
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Leila Ghorbani </br>
Akeem Ghazali </br>
Ahmed Kamel </br>
Anoush Safaryan </br>
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'''The Serene Emirate of Sayyed (Alsaayqayidu: اللسان الصايقيدي, 'iimarat alsayid alhadia)''' is a nation located in the deserts of West [[Gondwana]].
Sayyed is a semi-constitutional monarchy, where the Emir(a) of Sayyed holds the title of both head of government and head of state simultaneously. Most decisions are made with the supervision and acknowledgment of the Council of Viziers (CoV) and the Council of Pashas (CoP) The current monarch of Sayyed is Emira Scheherazade Al Sayyed, who ascended to the throne in May 2022 when her father abdicated in poor health.
The emirate has maintained relations with [[Mirhaime]] who they on rely heavily for military support and are important trading partners.
Sayyed’s economy is a developed free-market one. Because of its advanced economy that came from exporting oil from the 1920s, the nation focused on modernizing its infrastructure and its main source of revenue shifted to manufacturing, research and development, and tourism. Sayyed holds a sophisticated welfare system, modern infrastructure, and an advanced, high-technology sector.
The Sayqidi jewelry industry is one of the world’s centers for extracting, cutting, and polishing, and contributes a sizeable portion of the nation’s exports. However, the country depends on imports for resources like fruit. And due to freshwater sources being scarce in the nation, it also relies on importing bottled water from other nations.
Sayyed is known to be incredibly wealthy and to have a low Gini score; most if not all Sayqidi citizens live comfortably, even in luxury. While the prices of basic necessities are low, and basic housing is provided by the government, the costs of amenities are significantly high. Due to the wealth of the nation, the minimum wage is higher than average, and hard labor, in Sayqidi culture, is considered to be extremely valuable and workers in most industries that in most countries, are considered underpaid, are paid rather well in Sayyed.
Sayyed's high-quality university education, as well as the creation of a highly motivated and educated populace, are largely responsible for the country's high-tech boom and rapid economic development by regional standards. The country has built a strong educational infrastructure as well as a high-quality incubation system (which they had adopted from the Haqmi) for new cutting-edge ideas to produce value-added goods and services. As a result of these developments, the country has created a high concentration of high-tech companies across the country's regions. These companies are financially backed by a strong venture capital industry.
Having four sheikhdoms, all of which are culturally different from one another, Sayyed is rather multicultural; all citizens of all Sheikhdoms are treated equally and discrimination of any kind is frowned upon. The current reigning Emira of Sayyed is of Haqmi heritage and grew up with both Haqmi traditions and Atasiyaqi ones.
Sayyed’s history dates back to 1000 BCE when the Kingdom of Ashur was formed by Niiqiarusu the Great, who reformed and developed the city of Salaharkesh, which became the capital of the kingdom and was the foundation of modern-day Al-Salarqa. The kingdom expanded into more of the Atasiyah Desert and southwards to the coast.
Before the last Ashurian king passed away childless, he appointed his Alqamar-following cousin, Muhammed Al Sayyed, as his heir. After the king’s death in 873 CE, Muhammed took the throne and reformed the kingdom into an Emirate, the Emirate of Sayyed, after the Al Sayyed clan he led. His reign marked the beginning of the prosperous desert empire it is today. He helped the citizens of Sayyed through famine and upon the recovery of the emirate, he set his sights on its development. Due to its new and growing wealth, Emir Muhammed was able to invest funds into the construction of Al Mahadiyya Palace, the current residence of the Emira, her family, the court, the Grand Vizier, and the location of the imperial government chambers. Muhammed passed away at the age of 79, just when the 24 years of construction on the palace were completed.
The Sayqidi Golden Age began in 955 CE on several timelines, though there wasn’t a solid date for its true beginning. Due to its ever-increasing wealth, Sayyed began to focus on science, mathematics, art, and literature. This was also a time when the Emir promoted literacy and education; Upon the poet Scheherazade (born Auset) of Khor Sha’aidat’s rise to prominence, she was sent to the court of Al Mahadiyya, where, in exchange for poetry on the life of the palace, she would be supported by the royal family in any endeavor she’d have, as long as it benefited the emirate. With this, she used the funds to build schools all over Al Salarqa, smaller villages in Atasiyah and Khor Sha’aidat, and in her home city of the same name. These crown-sponsored schools helped promote literacy and by 1000, it was reported that most if not all Sayqidi citizens could read and do basic mathematics.
For three centuries, the emirate has focused on expanding their territory, from peacefully forming the Sheikhdom of Khonmani in 1045 to violently sieging the city of Haraman in the mountain region in 1229 and forming the Sheikhdom of Haq as a form of peace. Through history, Sayyed has found itself a multicultural nation with the cultures of each sheikhdom mixing, turning cities like Al Salarqa into a melting pot of "Sayqidi culture".
In 1459, Aghvani Arzumanyan, a Haraman-born noble and Imperial Vizier, was appointed Grand Vizier by Emir Ibrahim Al Sayyed, becoming the first Grand Vizier of Haqmi origins. He made multiple contributions and improvements to the Emirate, including founding the Aghvani Arzumanyan University in Salarqa. Today it is the top university in Sayyed. He also integrated the Haqmi Educational Philosophy (Contemporarily abbreviated as HEP) into the standard Sayqidi education system, which improved the average performance of most students in the emirate.
In 1527, Emir Mirza passed away without a confirmed heir. Due to his popularity, Ngawang Tsamchoe, Mirza’s son via a Xuhari concubine, took the throne instead of Mirza’s son with his chief consort. Thus begin the Tsamchoe Dynasty, where Sayyed (then Tsamchoe) was ruled under Xuhari royalty. This caused a shift in court culture, where Xuhari culture was the major influence. However, the rule of the Tsamchoes wouldn’t last long. In 1610 Sharyar Al Sayyed staged a coup, which ened up being successful and he took the throne, restoring the clan Sayyed onto the throne.
Emir Sharyar's reign was a time of stability after a turbulent time the Tsamchoes left Sayyed in. Though his contributions put his predecessors to shame, he was most known for his love life and harem, which became the subject of many contemporary works in drama and literature.
Emira Abreshmina was a beloved and benevolent Emira, whose 60 years of rule was a time of peace and prosperity. A revered diplomat and a patron of the arts who reformed Sayyed into a semi-constitutional monarchy in 1693 using the foundation Aghvani Arzumanyan created during his term as Grand Vizier in the 15th century, which included the creation of the Council of Pashas, which consisted of officials elected by the people. Imperial Viziers held more power as well after Abreshmina and the Grand Vizier signed the decree.
The Emirs and Emiras of the Hiqbat Jamila were known to be weak, but not unintelligent. The reign of Emira Soraya (dubbed the laziest Emira) marked the time where formal relations with Mirhaime were established as a way to strengthen the Sayqidi military.
In 1991, [[Askaraban|the Theocratic Republic of Askaraban]] invaded the Sheikhdom of Aparapat, out of hopes of reuiniting the [[Kingdom of Astava]], which collapsed during the Sayqidi invasion of the Haq mountains in the 13th century. Though the Asakarabani forces greatly outnumbered the Sayqidi ones, with Mirhamian assitance, the Sayqidi pushed back Askaraban. Despite its short period, it was one of if not the most devastating war in Sayqidi history.
== Etymology ==
Because of its religion and culture, the realm would be named after the ruling dynasty. The name of the dynasty, Sayyed (السيد) means "The Master" in
-i in
Before Sayyed, the preceding kingdom was called Ashur, named after the river that flowed near the city of Salaharkesh (now Salarqa).
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* '''Atasiyah -''' Is the largest region in Sayyed, it covers the large Atasiyah Desert and is home to the [[Al-Salarqa|capital city of the same name]].
* '''Khonmani Plateaus -''' The second largest region and home to the Xuhari. Its capital is [[Quzou]].
* '''
* '''Khor Sha'aidat -''' Sayyed's hottest desert and the home to the Sha'
== History ==
=== Ancient History ===
The earliest settlement in modern-day Sayyed was founded in around 1300 BCE, named Salaharkesh, and is the precursor to the metropolis of Al Salarqa. The settlement of Salaharkesh is most known for the intricate clay structures and pottery founded by archeologists in a 1987 excavation. In the same excavation, the first written form of the Sayqidi language, abhad, was discovered.
==== King Issaruutunu III ====
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King Suusaandar IV “the Mad” had a reign of dread and instability. A lot of his decisions displeased the people and were out of madness. So, the people started to turn to his younger sister, Enheduana, to rule the kingdom. The revolts were met with violence, people were killed on both sides. In 150 BCE, Suusaandar and Enheduana had a duel where Enheduana, as described by the writer Baassiia:<blockquote>“Enheduana sliced Issaruutunu’s head off and placed it on the end of her spear, and paraded it all around Salaharkesh, without words, announcing that she was the new queen. And she proved to be such. However, she has spoken about her guilt of slaying her own kin, but knew it had to be done.”</blockquote>Queen Enheduana, called the mother of Ashur as the kingdom went under great changes during her reign. Women now played a more influential role in Ashurian society, and she endorsed the young poet Gashansunu, who wrote "The Epic of Ashur", an epic entailing the adventures of "Young Enheduana", which included a lot of figurative speech that put a commentary on Ashurian high society.
=== The Founding of
It was believed that the prophet, Ibrahim rested under a palm tree one night and heard a voice coming from the moon, saying that he was the true god and his wife shall receive good fortune in the coming days. When he returned home, he informed his wife about what he had heard, however, she, Aaliyah, a huntress, laughed at him, saying that it was probably just a mirage, and if the god were to be real, she desired a bountiful hunt, as to make food and clothes for the poor. The following day, she went out hunting, and brought back what she desired, from meat to eat to animals to skin for pelts. The same day, Ibrahim was working when he found gold, and decided to use the money he got from it to give alms, crediting al'Iilah for the wealth he found. Shortly after, the faith has spread around the village in which the couple lived, and the two were seen as holy vessels.
==== Spread to the Entire Kingdom ====
The teachings of Ibrahim from al'Iilah began to spread across Ashur, eventually reaching Salaharkesh, however, despite its popularity, the royal family refused to adopt the common faith. With the exception of the clan Sayyed, who gained great political influence after their conversion.
=== The First Sayyed Dynasty ===
==== Formation of the Kingdom of Sayyed ====
King Manishtushu died without an heir in 873 AD. Before his passing, he named his cousin, the popular,
==== The Great Famine ====
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=== The Sayqidi Golden age ===
The Sayqidi Golden Age began in 950 after decades of economic prosperity and stability. Instead of focusing on political matters, Sayyed focused on science, math and literature. Al-Salarqa attracted great minds from all over the Emirate, and education became Sayyed's priority. Schools were put up by magisters who were supported by the royal family. School was no longer a privilege only the children of nobles can have. The wealth of the country made it so that not only can every child attend, but it also ensured quality education, oftentimes free. Students, both male and female, were taught science, geometry, history, and literature. It was encouraged to teach children how to read from a young age. Mathematics was a subject loved heavily by Sayqidi scholars and therefore was a common subject as it accompanied science.
==== Salarqa House of Wisdom ====
The Salarqa House of Wisdom was formed from a coffeehouse in the center of the city. The coffee house has attracted great minds such as mathematicians scientists and artisans. Eventually, the coffeehouse grew into a house of wisdom, a library full of manuscripts and scriptures of the past of the present, manuscripts containing mathematic equations that helped bring Sayyed to what it is today. Men and women from all over the emirate came to the coffee house in Salarqa to share their ideas with one another, it was a time full of wisdom and of academics. Some say it was truly beautiful.
The house of wisdom emerged during the middle of the side to the golden age when libraries were built in the coffee house and its size increased to accommodate more people.
==== Scheherazade of Khor Sha’aidat ====
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=== The Xuhari ===
Before having been discovered by the Sayidi, the Xuhari were an elven nomadic people that roamed the Khonmani plateaus. They lived their lives in small, isolated communities away from the rest of civilization.
Before their nomadic lifestyle, there was a large Xuhari civilization known as the Principality of Xuhar. However, they were displaced when Crimpatein forces invaded and eventually conquered the principality, massacring many in the process. Those who remained lived a nomadic life, going from place to place for food and water.
==== Conquest of the East ====
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After a rising Xuhari population, Emir Lateef and the leader of the Xuhari, Nyandak Lhamo, formed the Sheikhdom of Khonmani with Nyandak, now Nyandak Lekhshey as its Sheikh and the new city of Quzou as the capital. This marked the year most Xuhari abandoned their nomadic ways and settled permanently in the area, accepting the Emir of Sayyed as their leader.
=== The Conquest of
After rising tensions in what was then the Kingdom of Aparapat, Ishkan Aren Vardanyan sent a letter to Emir Ibrahim Al Sayyed to support him and his claim to the throne of Aparapat by leading a conquest of the mountains. In exchange, Aren will swear fealty to the Emirate. Ibrahim agreed and he prepared his troops.
This conquest became known as Sayyed’s bloodiest battle, having many deaths on both sides, including civilian casualties.
==== The Siege of Haraman ====
May 1st, 1229.
Two months into the siege, Aren’s brother, King Tigran Vardanyan, surrendered the throne and gave it to Aren.
==== The Treaty of Protection ====
Having fulfilled his promise, Aren pledged fealty and signed the treaty of protection on the fifteenth of August, 1229. Aren became the Sheikh of Aparapat, and his lineage as ruler of the Sheikhdom was secured. Upon the fall, The [[Askaraban|Yekenesk Republic of Askaraban]] was offered to join the new Sheikhdom, they refused, stating that the "true Kingdom of Aparapat" will live on with them. The refusal of Askaraban to join caused the tensions that intensified through the years, even when the Emirate took it lightly.
=== Grand Vizier Aghvani Arzumanyan ===
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==== The Founding of Aghvani Arzumanyan University ====
Shortly after he was appointed, Arzumanyan founded the Aghvani Arzyumanyan University (AAU), using an old but large Madrasa building. Most of its students were those the children of the friends and court of Grand Vizier Arzumanyan. Eventually, its student body grew as it rose in popularity, being one of the most progressive universities at the time.
=== The Tsamchoe Dynasty ===
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The plan was well-executed and as most his men focused on the exterior forces, Sharyar brought a few soldiers with him inside the palace where they located the office. Blood was spilled on royal carpets, and when they got to the office, Sharyar entered alone and saw Emir Tobgyal face-to-face. While no one knows what happened in the office, the doors opened to reveal Tobgyal on his knees, declaring Sharyar as Emir of Sayyed. Tobgyal was put with the rest of his family and everyone celebrated that night.
It was later decided that the Tsamchoe clan be exiled to a remote area in the [[Sheikhdom of Khonmani]] and denied any position of influence. The attack of Al
[[File:ShahAbbasPortraitFromItalianPainter.jpg|thumb|246x246px|Portrait of Emir Sharyar, 1615]]
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==== Emira Abreshmina Al Sayyed ====
Abreshmina ascended to the throne upon the death of her father in 1663, at the age of thirteen, making her the youngest Emira of Sayyed.
===== Early Reign =====
Upon the death of Emir
====== Coronation ======
Abreshmina was coronated two months after the death of her father. The ceremony, as with all Sayqidi coronations, was grand. However at the end of the procession, she was reported to have almost fainted when she stood up from the palanquin because of the heat.
====== The
In 1665, Abreshmina sent the court painter, Beg Mostafa Fayek, north of Sayyed to look for inspiration. Though the trip was risky, he arrived to the city of Hasa safely with his daughter, and met the Mutadiit, Suleiman, who not only gave inspiration for the painting, but advice. Mostafa painted a paitning depicting a scene in Hasa, using the Mutadiit's advice as a backbone. It was received extremely well by the Emira and he was paid his weight in gold for it. After his return, Mostafa wrote about his trip in the memoir "A Caravan to Hasa".
==== The Formation of the Council of Viziers and Council of Pashas ====
In 1693, Emira Abreshmina reformed the Sayqidi government system so rather than the Grand Vizier being an advisor to the Emir, who would be both head of state and head of government, the Grand Vizier holds the title of Head of Government alongisde the Emir. The Council of Viziers was formed, a location where the Imperial Viziers (Wazir Imburiiati) discuss with and advise the Grand Vizier and the Emir. She also decided the selection process of the Grand Vizier, who would be elected among the most senior of Imperial Viziers, voted on by the other viziers.
It was also at this time when the lower house, the Council of Pashas (Majilis Pashari) was formed by Abreshmina, with the intention of giving a more democratically-elected force in the government and a council to focus on minor matters that don't concern the Council of Viziers and the crown.
==== The Hiqbat Jamila ====
The Hiqbat Jamila emerged in the late 18th century when there was a focus on taking inspiration from foreign and neighboring powers, or any ally Sayyed had. It was a time of emerging modern beauty, and works like ''90 Days in Al Salarqa'' by Kelden Norbu were written with the mindset of focusing on the industrial beauty of the nation.
During this period was the time Sayyed became a force of industrialization. And due to external pressure from Askaraban and Crimpateia, they took inspiration from Corstesian and Mirhamian industrial zones.
Upon the establishment of relations with Mirhaime, they were given machinery from Aeter and Cathal.
However, due to the rise of machine-made products, it aggrivated artisans whose main stream of income was thier work, and thus, protests began and strikes soon followed. Emir Hakim took quick action by giving government support to artists whose line of work have been replaced by machinery.
[[Emira Soraya]]’s reign caused controversy, as she decided to let the Grand Vizier hold most of the authority on the Emirate while she focused on her vanity. Many people feared that there might be a sudden switch of governments, even when the unique semi-constitutional system the emirate had for centuries had proved to work perfectly. However, something Soraya did to benefit Sayyed was endorsing the involvement of the Mirhamian military in Sayyed from 1916 onwards. The Great War struck fear into the Sayqidi, who never had the need to militarize heavily, so they sought outside help. Mirhaime ended up being a major trading partner with Sayyed in its modern day, and contains the largest Sayqidi diaspora on Urth.
Emira Soraya abdicated in 1926, at the age of 32, with the reason of believing her sister was more capable, and has said to the press that she never wanted to be Emira, and would have abdicated earlier, but felt obligated to stay on the throne. In an interview a year after her abdication, Soraya said:<blockquote>“It was only ten years later did I gather the strength to write a letter of abdication. I remember so many nights when I would sit down at my desk, paper in front of me and pen in my hand. I just couldn’t get myself to write an abdication letter. Last year, when I resigned from my position, I felt as if a large weight had been carried off my back; I was finally free.”</blockquote>When Kamaria took the throne, she immediately took back power from the Grand Vizier, who, for the past eleven years had been holding most responsibilities an Emir would. Though she didn’t live long, she spent most of her reign investing in transportation, modernization, and working on regaining the power the Crown lost. She was succeeded by her son, Emir Farzad in 1946, who continued the work his mother began. The beginning of his reign marked the beginning of the modern age in Sayyed. He was the first Emir to not practice polygamy and in fact outlawed it in 1954.
==== The Salarqa Renaissance ====
The Salarqa Renaissance began in 1964, and it was a movement of new music, art, and literature genres. Many say that the city of Al Salarqa still is in the era as new artistic revelations and ideas are shared constantly.
==== Emir Hassan Al Sayyed ====
Emir Farzad passed away in 1985, and his son, Hassan, took the throne. His reign marked the many and quick changes in Sayqidi modern history and culture. From the return of Kevahenet, a Salovian port city on the Sayqidi coast in 1992 upon its collapse to the rise of social media. Hassan’s reign was considered progressive and accepting of new ideas, and Emir Hassan was (and still is) loved by Sayyed However, due to his declining health, he abdicated on the 16th of May, 2022, in favor of his eldest child, [[Scheherazade Al Sayyed|Scheherazade]], who is the current Emira of Sayyed, and one of the youngest, being 18 years old at the time of her ascension.
==== Askarabani invassion of Aparapat ====
In 1991, Qahana Narek Kocharyan of [[Askaraban]] staged an invasion of the Aparapat region. Their motive was to gain back the region as part of the [[KIngdom of Astava]]. The Sayqidi army was led by Emir Hassan Al Sayyed, General Ali Salah and Imperial Vizier Bassel Soliman. During the battle of Vagharak in October 1991, 20-year-old Arif Mostafa Kamel saved many of his comrades' lives and was renowned as a hero, eventually rising the ranks to Fariq the following year for his bravery, he has also been awarded multiple medals. In 1997, he was elected Vizier of Defence.
The Askarabani forces greatly outnumbered the Sayqidi Haqmi forces. However, with Mirhaimian assitance, the invasion ended in a Sayqidi victory. A truce was signed between both countries: none shall invade the other. The damage caused by the Askarabani among the boarder would take years to recover. Emir Hassan has created a charity to help both Askarabani and Haqmi families and civilians who were displaced by the war.
> At the end of the attack, Emir Hassan made quick work on militarizing the border between Sayyed and Askaraban. Stricter border control laws were also implemented in hopes to prevent another attack.
==== Emira Scheherazade Al Sayyed ====
''Main page: [[Scheherazade Al Sayyed]]''
On the 16th of May, 2022, Emir Hassan abdicated due to poor health, in favor of his teenage daughter, Tajshahzadi Rabia (now Scheherazade), who was 18 at the time of his abdication. This makes her the second youngest Emira of Sayyed. Her Haqmi mother also makes her one of the few Emir/as to have Haqmi heritage.
Her coronation was on June 5th, 2022, in the Temple of Qamar, Al Salarqa, and was attended by multiple leaders and famous names from around Urth.
She's known most for her humor and her charisma, making her adept at diplomacy. In 2023, she passed a law protecting the Kapandihan minority of the Khadija islands from discrimination.
''Main article: [[2023 Askarabani invasion of Sayyed]]''
== Government ==
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==== The Emir/Emira ====
The title of Emir/Emira is the highest in the Sayqidi government structure, and represents the head of state. Its power and position remained unchanged until in 1693 when [[Emira Abreshmina]] divided power between the Grand Vizier and the Emir/a, in order to prevent the corruption of either.
==== The Grand Vizier ====
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|Sayqidi Royal Household
|Emir [[Hassan Al Sayyed]]
|Vizier Farhad is the son of [[Fidal Prize]] winner Ibrahim Hanifnejad. He is tasked with managing royal residences, specifically Al-Mahadiyya, including its staff and structure.
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|Vizier Leila Ghorbani
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|The Royal Exchequer of the Emirate
|Grand Vizier [[Mahmoud Al Ahdal]]
|After the arrest of Imperial Vizier Ahmed Hadid, Ghazali became Vizier of the Royal Exchequer. He is in charge of the finances of the government.
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|Vizier Anoush Safaryan
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|Grand Vizier [[Mahmoud Al Ahdal]]
|Vizier Anoush is tasked with monitoring educational requirements and cultural events. She reports to the CoV on new policies regarding education.
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|Vizier Ahmed Kamel
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|October 20th, 1971
|May 9th, 1997
|Chamber of Defence
|Grand Vizier [[Mahmoud Al Ahdal]]
|A veteran of the 1991 Askarabani invasion of Sayyed and a living war hero, Ahmed was awarded with the rank of Fariq and eventually the title of Imperial Vizier of Defense. He is charged with monitoring the status of the military and the military-related decisions of the crown.
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|Sheikh of Khor Sha'aidat
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|A sheikh whose love life is known as one of Sayyed's most controversial. The father of half-Xuhari model [[Kamilah Al Hassanein]].
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|Sheikha Artzouig Vardanyan
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|Sheikha of the Haq Mountains
|August 17th, 2017 - present
|The 2008 winner of the [[Sayqidi Festival of Melodies]], Artzouig was a singer and musician before the death of her father in 2017, when she inherited the title of Sheikha.
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|Sheikha Jigme Lekhshey
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==== Realm Pashas ====
=== The Separation of Faith and Government ===
According to the Code of the Emirate, matters of the state and religion are separated. A vizier may not use their faith as a justification for certain political actions. This was also set in place because the Haqmi and some Xuhari viziers believed in a different faith, and a
=== Transparency ===
The Sayqidi government is known to be transparent in their political actions and what goes on behind the scene, even recording meetings and uploading clips.
=== Law enforcement ===
Headquartered in Al Salarqa, the Imperial Police Service headquarters is responsibility for police, security, and law enforcement activities for the entire Emira. It is officially the General Director of Public Security, Traditionally a senior general within the Sayqidi security forces, who then reports to the Vizier of Defense. Below the central headquarters there are regional directorates. These directorates are subordinate to their administrative regions/sheikhdoms whilst Al Salarqa maintains a special Constabulary which covers the entire city and its suburbs. The country's desert regions are patrolled by a separate Desert Police Service.
The operations of the Imperial Police Service are divided into three major functions:
* '''Administrative Police''': routine crime prevention and the maintenance of public security; additionally special elements of the police perform traffic control, vehicles licensing, licensing of certain business activities, enforcing of trade regulations, enforcing building codes and zoning ordinances, locating missing persons, guarding public places, plus assisting customs and immigration officials. The police also operate Jordan's prison system.
* '''Judicial Police''': conduct of criminal investigations in conjunction with the public prosecutor’s office,
* '''Support Operations''': provide training, logistics, public affairs, communication, etc.
Additionally, there are three major structural divisions for the IPS and affiliated law enforcement forces:
* '''Metropolitan'''
* '''Rural'''
* '''Desert Police Service''' which is responsible for detecting and preventing drug and gun smuggling.
Under the General Directorate of Public Security is also the Special Security Force (SSF) that focuses primarily on combating terrorism. The country also maintains a separate but not independent law enforcement agency known as the Gendarmarie This organization is responsible for riot control, direct action/tactical missions, securing foreign diplomatic missions and their diplomats. The Gendarmarie is more of a static security force than a traditional law enforcement entity.
Additionally, the Public Security Intelligence Directorate (PCI) which reports directly to the Emira and is responsible for domestic and international security, espionage, and counterterrorist operations.
=== Coast Guards ===
'''The Sayqidi Coast Guard''' is a law enforcement sub-agency responsible for maritime safety and control off the coast of Sayyed. The SCG is an independent and external branch of Chamber of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
The SCG has its headquarters in Khor Sha'aidat, has hundreds of smaller operating stations along the coastline of the country. It operates 4 classes heavy vessels (over 1000 tons), 3 classes of medium vessels (over 250 tons), and 3 classes of light vessels (speedboats over 30 tons). The SCg also employs sevearl types of special purpose watercraft such as firefighting vessels, barges, high-speed scout boats, light patrols, and amphibious hovercraft. The SCG's aviation unit currently fields 6 fixed-wing aircraft and 16 rotary-wing aircraft. As part of the Sayqidi security forces, it also maintains its own assymetric warfare unit named the 'Sayqidi Coast Guard Special Operations Unit' (SACOG-SOG)
== Foreign Politics ==
Sayyed has always had foreign relations as a necessity due to its climate being unable to produce common things like certain fruits and vegetables. They always have relied on allies to export things to them, but in turn, they give back luxuries.
=== Mirhaime ===
During the reign of [[Soraya Al Sayyed|Emira Soraya]], relations between [[Mirhaime]] and Sayyed were established. Since then, it has evolved into an alliance. Both countires are each other's most important trading partner, and Sayyed is Mirhaime's top supplier of oil and natural gas. In exchange, Sayyed has agreed to the creation of Mirhamian garrisons in its borders, as to protect Sayyed from neighboring threats like Crimpateia and Askaraban. Since the multiple wars in the late 20th century, Mirhaime has increased its military presence in the country.
=== Crimpateia ===
=== Askaraban ===
The Kingdom of Astava and the Emirate of Sayyed had cordial trade relations until 1229 when Sayyed invaded out of a request by an Astavan prince. Sayyed took over the Kingdom of Aparapat and formed the sheikhdom, but the Theocratic Republic of Askaraban refused to join the sheikhdom. That and other factors caused a rivalry between the two coutnries when Askaraban publicly denounced an Imperial Vizier.
Tensions would remain, until they snapped in 1991 and Askaraban invaded Aparapat. It was a devastating loss for Sayyed, but they pushed back and won the skirmish. Since then, the border between the two countries has be come a demilitarized zone and both countries are preparing for the worst.
Despite their relations, many Askarabani and Haqmi people sympathize with each other considering their heavy cultural similarities. They both speak the Haqen tongue, and many wish for the rivalry to be over.A
== Economy ==
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'''Hassan Al Sayyed -''' The former Emir of Sayyed and father of the current Emira. He is the current head of the house of Sayyed.
'''[[Dikranouhi Jalalyan]] -''' The
'''Scheherazade Al Sayyed (May 19th 2003) -''' The current Emira regnant of Sayyed and the eldest child and daughter of Emir Hassan and Emira Consort Dikranouhi.
'''Hakim Al Sayyed (April 12th 2004) -''' The current heir presumptive to the throne and the eldest son of Emir Hassan and Dikranouhi. An advocate for youth rights and a well-known model.
'''Zahra Al Sayyed -''' Third in line to the throne, Zahra is a popular influencer and makeup artist who starred in the teen drama NASHKU: Euphoric as the main character, Aminah Abdul.
'''Mostafa Al Sayyed -'''
'''[[Antaram Al Sayyed]]''' '''-''' Fourth in line to the throne, Antamaria is a singer and musician, known for her victory in the fifth edition of the Junior Sayqidi Festival of Melodies.
'''Tigran Al Sayyed -'''
== The Court of Al Mahadiyya ==
Al Mahadiyya court culture has been the subject of multiple dramas. Though despite the multiple stereotypes and rumors circulating the harem, it is to note that the harem refers to the personal family and court of the reigning Emir/a and does not have to be related to their multiple spouses, a practice that has been outlawed since the mid 20th century.
=== Titles ===
==== Harem Titles ====
===== Family =====
Walida Amir/a - The mother of the current Sayqidi monarch
Balahim Amir/a - The father of the current Sayqidi monarch
Tajshezad/Tajshazadi - The heir to the throne
Shehzad/Shahzadi - The child and siblings of the Sayqidi monarch
===== Consorts =====
Khaseki Amir/a - Historicaly, the highest rank a consort could get, their children become heirs. Currently, after polygamy fell out of fashion, it is used as the title for the spouse of the Emir/a.
Kahefendem - The historical title for the highest-ranking consort, however, it is beneath the title of Khaseki. This title was used for the favorite consort of the Emir/a. Currently, it's used for close companions and personal assistants to the monarch.
Khabala - The historical title for other concubines, beneath the Kahefendem and above the Jariye. Currently used for courtiers who are members of the imperial harem, it's used alongside the title of Sayid/a.
Jariye - The historical title for enslaved concubines. Slavery of concubines became outlawed in the late 18th century and the title was used to refer to low-ranking concubines who served the Khabala and the Kahefendem. The title is now used for new servants of the harem.
===== Imperial Supervisors and Overseers =====
Hazinedar Usta - The most senior overseer of the Sayqidi harem.
Kalfa - Overseers of the Sayqii harem
====== Eunuchs ======
The title of Eunuch was historically used for castrated servants. Now that castration has been outlawed, it has been used for male servants of the harem and servants to the princes.
==== Court Titles ====
=== Court Culture ===
==== Imperial Harem ====
== Military ==
The '''Sayqidi Imperial Armed Forces (SIAF)''' is the sole military wing of the Sayqidi security forces which also include a variety of organizations, including military, law enforcement, paramilitary, governmental, and intelligence agencies, and is headed by its Chief of General Staff, Vizier (Mirza) Ahmed Kamel who heads the Chamber of Defence on behalf of the Emira.
[[File:Sayqidi tanks 103707675.png|thumb|TG-12NS main battle tanks, and BG-15A 'Drake II' Infantry Fighting Vehicles of the Sayqidi Imperial Army's Armored Brigade E55 during a military exercise in Khor Sha'aidat.]]
The SIAF consists of the '''Imperial Army''', the '''Imperial Flying Force''' and the '''Imperial Armada'''. Officially reorganized in 1918 by consolidating paramilitary organizations within the Empire - chief amongst which were its constituent sheikhdoms' various locally-raised armies and regiments that later evolved to form the bulk of the Imperial Armed Forces. The SIAF also draws upon the resources of the Military Intelligence Directorate and coordinate effort with various different Sayqidi intelligence agencies. Battle-trained through various wars throughout its history, the SIAF is often regarded as one of Gondwana's most battle-trained and flexible armed forces in Gondwana with extensive cooperation with states such as Mirhaime.
[[File:Sayqidi planes-10-24 103852098.png|left|thumb|230x230px|A pair of TKN-82SY Block 55 of VFA-22 'Wali Junayd Karkhi', Sayqidi Imperial Flying Force taking off from al-Namir Airbase near Quzou in the Khonmani Plateaus, Military Region II.]]
Most Sayqidi citzens are drafted into the military at the age of 18. Both men and women serve a mandatory military service period of 24 months - a system officially referred to as the "National Service Draft". Following the conclusion of their mandatory service, Sayqidi citizens join the reserve forces and usually do up to several weeks of reserve duty every year until they're in their fourties. Sayqidi citizens engaged in full-time religious studies are exempt from military service. An alternative for those who receive exemptions on various grounds is the "National Auxiliary Service Draft" which involves a programme of service in hospitals, schools and other social welfare frameworks. As a result of its various conscription programme, the SIAF maintains approximately 183,000 active troops and an additional 565,000 reservists, giving Sayyed one of the Gondwana's highest percentage of citizens with military training.
[[File:Image 2022-10-24 104027189.png|thumb|Sayqidi soldiers take part in a training exercise in Aparapat.]]
Sayyed's military relies heavily on high-tech weapons systems either imported from abroad - namely Mirhaime - as well as those designed and manufactured in Sayyed itself. It uses several technologies developed within Sayyed itself, with many of them made specifically to cater to its needs in its operational environment. Since the early 20th century, the SAIF has had a close security relationship with Mirhaime, including in research and development cooperation amongst others.
Since its establishment, the SIAF's military expenditure constituted a significant portion of the country's gross domestic product. In 2022, Sayyed's defense spending stands at a percentage of GDP of 3.9% - around 11.7 billion dollars. Since the early 20th century, Mirhaime has been a particularly notable contributor of military aid to Sayyed. Under a memorandum of understanding signed in 2016, Mirhaime is expected to provide the country with $842 million per year, from 2018 to 2028. Though the majority of its arms export and imports and unreported and classified for security reasons, it is notable importer of Mirhaimian-made arms.
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=== Upper Education ===
Upper Education in Sayyed is considered essential.
=== The Haqmi Educational Philosophy (HEP) ===
The Haqmi Educational Philosophy (often referred to as HEP) is an edcational philosophy that focuses on the individual needs of a child/student. Because of this, classroom sizes in Sayyed are usually small, containing no more than 20 students. In a lower education setting (Elementary/Small school, as well as preschool/kindergarten, the major medium of learning is the use of handmade wooden materials to explain concepts such as arithmatic and other mathematical ideas.
== Demographics ==
=== Ethnic Groups ===
Sayyed has four major ethnic groups represented on its flag. These are: the Atasiyaqi, Sha'
==== Tribes and Smaller Minorities ====
Sayyed has multiple tribes that come from the Sheikhdoms. Usually they're related to one of the four larger groups, like the Dihobja and Dimangali, who are culturally related to the Sha'
==== Groups of Mixed Ethnicities ====
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=== Religion ===
=== Age ===
Sayyed is known for its youth culture, the median age being 24 (as of 2022).
== Culture ==
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==== Modern Music ====
Modern music in Sayyed emerged during the beginning of the Salarqa Renaissance in the 1960s. Many movements happened at this time, too. Genres like pop, rock, hip hop and its subcultures all found popularity during this era. The invention of multiple computer-powered music software later in the 20th century gave opportunities to a more diverse music scene. As of currently, the most popular music genre is punk pop and ethno-pop.
===== Sayqidi Festival of Melodies =====
''Main article: [[Sayqidi Festival of Melodies]]''
For the past 20 years, most of Sayyed's top charting songs came from the Sayqidi Festival of Melodies, an annual songwriting competition that represents Sayyed's diversity. As of the 2022 edition, the winner is selected to perform their winning song at the [[Urthvision Songfestival]]. As of 2023, the top three entries will be selected to participate in the next three editions. The most recent winner is Nailah Shehatah with her song "We Have No Shame" in 2022.
=== TV and Drama ===
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|[[Al Mahadiyya: Imperial Secrets]]
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The show has been praised for its historical accuracy; adding well-written drama that deviates from history while still keeping true to any major historical facts. Another thing it has been praised for is the accuracy the costumes. Its lead costume designer, Jamila Adel, has spoken on how she was able to integrate modern aesthetics and visual storytelling devices in a way that doesn't ruin the praise the show has gotten for being historically accurate.
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|NASHKU: Euphoric
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|August 19th, 2022
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|Milena Ghazaryan
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|About the students in a prestigious school in Al-Salarqa. The show follows the lives of the wealthiest students, most of which have the habit of partying whenever possible. The Sayqidi princess' role, Aminah is the focus of the first season and the viewers follow her around her personal life. The show is a dramatization of Sayqidi culture.
The show is known for its aesthetics, color stories, and fashion, and has set trends for Sayqidi social media.
However, the show was known to be controversial amongst conservative audiences, considering its themes relating to the use of drugs and the sexualization of the characters. Despite this, the show has been praised for its diversity of the cast in multiple aspects (cultural, racial, and sexual orientation-wise).
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|FEILIM: The Fefsen Empress
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|June 20th, 2015 - present
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|Leila Gasparyan
|In collaboration with a Mirhamian studio, FEILIM tells the story of the reign of Empress Feilim, a Trinter empress who reigned for a huge portion of the 14th century. It featured a mostly Dakorian cast, with half-Fefsen half Haqmi actress, Leila Gasparyan, playing the role of the empress. It was a success in both Sayyed and [[Mirhaime]], both nations having been close allies for a century.
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In more recent years, due to the rising popularity of Sayqidi television in other countries, most teen dramas have been performed in Staynish.
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The show has been praised for its realistic portrayal of hard-to-process topics, emotional script, cinematography, and its trendy costumes. The costumes have also caused controversy, especially that of the main character, which the princess played, as they believe that it was "too revealing for her to wear".
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The show set trends for the Sayqidi youth, the character of Aminah's closet being heavily inspired by the 1990s in fashion, while other characters were more inspired by different eras and fashion subcultures, adding to their character.
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==== Painting ====
Sayyed has a long history of art, one of the oldest art forms in history. Famous painters include Samira Hedayat, Anoush Vardanyan, Prince Ibrahim, etc. In its history, there has been multiple art movements during the Sayqidi Golden Age and the Salarqa Renaissance. Many styles emerged, such as watercolors, reliefs, oil painting, and charcoal are popular mediums in Sayyed.
=== Architecture ===
Due to its climate, Sayqidi architecture is known to have high ceilings to help with ventilation, as well as multiple or larger windows.
=== Beauty ===
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In Haqmi culture, warm colors were associated with the sun and they believed that those colors would bring more warmth. It also had a sense of welcoming, something the Haqmi are known to be.
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Khor Sha'aidat is the hottest part of Sayyed, and the traditional clothing reflects that. Sha'
====Modern Fashion ====
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==== Falconry ====
Since the 12th century, the Sayqidi has been using falconry as a way to hunt. However, nowadays it has been a display of extreme wealth and a sport that the current Emira participates in. The title and position of Imperial Falconer is also in use for a person who manages the falcons of the royal family.
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