Sayyed
The Serene Empire of Sayyed (Sayyiby : إمبراطورية السيد الهادئة : 'iimbiraturiat alsayid alhadia), commonly referred to as the Sayyed Empire is a constitutional monarchy located in the deserts of western Gondwana. It does not share any borders with a nation, but is close to Libertanny and Zukchiva.
The Serene Empire of Sayyed إمبراطورية السيد الهادئة 'iimbiraturiat alsayid alhadia | |
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Motto: "أكرم أولئك الذين جاءوا من قبل" "Honor those who came before." | |
Anthem: "The Sands of Sayyed" Royal anthem: "Long Live The Grand Emir/Emira" | |
| Status | Universally Recognized |
| Capital and largest city | Al-Salarqa |
| Official languages | Sayyiby, Xuhari, Haqmi |
| Recognised regional languages | Xuhari, Sha'aidarum (Sayyiby dialect), Haqmi |
| Religion (2022) | Sunar (70%), Yekeneskmi (20%), Xuhar Folk Religion (10%) |
| Demonym(s) | Sayqidi |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Scheherazade al-Sayyed (2022) | |
• Prime Minister | Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Ahdal |
| Legislature | Sayqidi House of Law |
| Imperial Parliament | |
| Independent | |
• Kingdom of Sayyed founded | 873 AD |
• Sayyed Empire officially becomes a constitutional monarchy | 1911 AD |
| Population | |
• (2022) estimate | 7,531,764 |
The earliest settlement in the area that became the territory of the Sayyed Empire dates back to the Bronze Age, where multiple daily items and tools, such as knives and pottery were found outside the area of Al-Salarqa. There was also evidence of an ancient writing system called Salaharkeshmi, the precursor to the Sayyiby Alphabet. The evidence of the existence of the ancient writing system alluded to a large city state in the area called Salaharkesh.
Around 1000 BCE, the Kingdom of Ashur was founded by Niiqiarqusu the Great who reformed the economy, education, and political systems. Niiqiarusu was regarded as “A wise and dignified ruler who made significant changes to the kingdom and has made an impact so large it is still felt many generations after his passing.” During Niiqiarusu’s reign was when the Ashurian Code was written. A text detailing every law and every punishment for when the laws were broken.
650 AD marked a remarkable year in the history of the Kingdom, when the Sunarhi faith was founded. And by 750 AD, the religion has spread all through the territory of the empire.
In 873, King Manishtushu died without an heir so his cousin, Muhammed al-Sayyed, the head of the Sayyed clan, took the throne and implemented many changes to the system of the Ashurian Kingdom, and changing the name of the kingdom to Sayyed, after the clan.
The Sayqidi Golden age began in 955 and is marked as the most inspired age of Sayqidi history. The nation got incredibly wealthy by trade and turned their focus to mathematics, science, literature and the arts. Many great works were born. In 960 AD, the poet Scheherezade of Khor Sha'aidat published the "Tales and Poems from Sayyed", a collection of stories that were traditionally passed down orally. Her work has become the source material of all legends since then. In 970, Scheherezade was awarded by the royal family and worked with their support to found schools. Since then, the literacy levels in the kingdom increased drastically.
In 1015, Sayyed conquered what was East of them. Five years later, they found signs of a nomadic group of people in the area. A few months later, they found the first settlement of the Xuhari, the elven people of the area.
King Lateef (1038-1059) worked with Xuhari leader Nyandak Lhamo and founded Quzou in 1045, which became the capital of the region of the same name. The Xuhari has since become the second largest ethnic group in Sayyed.
The south had finally been conquered by the Sayqidi in 1100, and they were able to call themselves an empire.
1250 marked an increased fascination with maritime and cross-continental trade, increasing the wealth of the empire. However, the Sayqidi Golden Age comes to a close in 1310, but many say that it has never really left.
1911 marks the year the monarchy becomes constitutional, yet the royal family still has large influence over the parliament.
From 1963 onwards marks the Salarqa Renaissance, a time where the music, art, pop, and street culture of Salarqa strengthed with iconic artists emerging in this era.
In 2022 Sirin Emir Hassan (1959, r. 1985-2022) abdicated due to poor health and his daughter, Scheherazade al-Sayyed (b. 2003) inherited the throne of Sayyed, becoming the second youngest Sayqidi Emira and one of the few Sayqidi monarchs of direct Haqmi heritage. Her coronation was known to be one of the most expensive and most grand ones.
Sayyed is known for its diversity and its beauty. One of its major industries is tourism, especially in the region of Khor Sha'aidat which holds many wonders, man-made and natural.
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Etymology
Because of its religion and culture, the realm would be named after the ruling dynasty. The name of the dynasty, al-Sayyed (السيد) means "The Master" in Sayyiby.
-i in Sayyiby, followed by a culture or a nation means "people of", hence Xuhari (People of the Xuhar) and Haqmi (People of the Haq).
Before Sayyed, the preceding kingdom was called Ashur, named after the river that flowed near the city of Salaharkesh (now Salarqa).
The first time Sayyed was ever used to refer to the kingdom was in 873 CE, when King Muhammed al-Sayyed made a speech, referring to the what was then called the Ashur Kingdom as "The Kingdom of Sayyed".
Geography
Sayyed is located in western Gondwana, and has a surface area of 900,000 sq km. It is a nation that is almost pure desert, with the exception of the Haqmi Mountainous Region in northern Sayyed. The longest river in the nation is the River Ashur, which flows into the city of Al-Salarqa. (Notes: write about water area once you get the detailed border.)
Sayyed's highest point is Mount Qami, located in the Haqmi Mountainous Region, Qami has an elevation of 10,195 feet.
Had it not been for the multiple oases and the Ashur river, the areas where most important cities are would have been nearly uninhabitable. The Sayqidi deserts are mostly arid, so rain barely comes to bless the land.
However, Sayyed has a lot of rich resources that led to their wealth. Not only do they have a monopoly on oil, their land also contains gold, diamonds, iron, copper, and platinum-group materials.
Sayyed's fauna contains animals like camels, lizards, sand cats, etc. Sand cats and camels have been important in the empire's history and culture.
History
Politics
Economy
The Royal Family
Military
Demographics
Culture
(Sayyed has multiple ethnic groups, and therefore many cultures, the largest being Sayqidi, followed by the Xuhari. This section will discuss Sayyed's culture in general.)
Literature
Literature has always been something sacred to Sayqidi hearts. It played an important role in Sayyed's history and a bigger role in its culture. There have been many famous writers and poets, who have written great works. As an example, Scheherazade of Khor Sha'aidat wrote the Tales and Poems from Sayyed, a collection of Sayqidi and Sha'aidarum tales and poems, in the 10th century. Contemporary works like 90 Days in Al-Salarqa (1893) by Kelden Norbu have also been considered classics and are read in schools.
Music
Musicians in Sayyed have always been treated with respect, as music is integral to its culture. It is the nation's oldest art form, having existed since the dawn of the Ashur Kingdom. Sayqidi music has always been considered "ethereal" by outsiders.
Traditional Music
Sayqidi traditional music mainly consists of wind and string instruments, like the kawalah or the kanun (zither). Traditional music dates back to the early days of the Kingdom of Ashur, as part of festivals and ceremonies.
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.
Visual Arts
Dance
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. A lot of Sayqidi people prefer quality garments, and the lower classes would
Fashion and Clothing
Due to its wealth and diversity, Sayyed has had a lot of fashion trends and traditional garments throughout the years. Good quality clothes are a stable in Sayqidi social culture, as designer Aaliyah Bakir said:
A Sayqidi would save up for a better quality garment than immediately buying a lower quality alternative, not just because it lasts longer, but because it would give them the respect of members of the Sayqidi elite, and will usually give them opportunities. In Sayyed, good clothes make good impressions. — Page 13, The Fashion of the Sayqidi People by Aaliyah Bakir
Because of this, a lot of Sayqidi people prefer high-end and quality brands. As of 2022, the average household in Al-Salarqa has at least five luxury items.
Traditional Clothing
Sayqidi
The traditional garments of a the Sayqidi people are heavily associated with wealth. Colors are usually bright with an emphasis on luxuriant materials and intricate brocades. Sayqidi traditional clothing varies in style but the aforementioned values are what tie into what is considered the traditional garments of the Sayqidi.
Xuhari
Xuhari traditional clothing is usually styled in a