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-Turan is the only nation in the Realms that also controls territory outside of the continent. ​TheTuranian ​shipping fleet makes even the [[Xian]] navy appear small. However, unlike the Xian, the Turanian fleet is comprised of eighty percent trade and slave ships. There is no direct threat to their empire from the sea, so most of the warships are designed to stop pirates and smugglers.+Turan is the only nation in the Realms that also controls territory outside of the continent. ​The Turanian ​shipping fleet makes even the [[atlas:Xian]] navy appear small. However, unlike the Xian, the Turanian fleet is comprised of eighty percent trade and slave ships. There is no direct threat to their empire from the sea, so most of the warships are designed to stop pirates and smugglers.
  
  
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 The natives of the land seemed friendly, but were ignorant of upon whose land they were trespassing. The Turanians tried to speak to them of Uhl, but they would not listen — they only wanted to trinkets the Turanians brought with them. The natives of the land seemed friendly, but were ignorant of upon whose land they were trespassing. The Turanians tried to speak to them of Uhl, but they would not listen — they only wanted to trinkets the Turanians brought with them.
  
-The Turanians began to teach the children of the true righteous path, but their savage parents attacked. Through the unerring hand of Uhl, the Turanians defeated the savages and pursued them over the Abjurer ​Mountains. They would have slaughtered all of them, but Uhl is compassionate in victory.+The Turanians began to teach the children of the true righteous path, but their savage parents attacked. Through the unerring hand of Uhl, the Turanians defeated the savages and pursued them over the [[atlas:​Anor ​Mountains]]. They would have slaughtered all of them, but Uhl is compassionate in victory.
  
 It was then that the Turanians discovered that many lived in Uhl’s land, some of them non-human races found only on the small islands the Turanians conquered. The Turanians didn’t have the strength to defeat them all, but Uhl was patient and would show his true path in time. It was then that the Turanians discovered that many lived in Uhl’s land, some of them non-human races found only on the small islands the Turanians conquered. The Turanians didn’t have the strength to defeat them all, but Uhl was patient and would show his true path in time.
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 ===== Land ===== ===== Land =====
  
-The land of Turan in the Realms stretches from the Abjurer ​Mountains on the north and west, to the salt marshes on the south. Their eastern border is the sea,​although most of the Turanian Empire is actually found well beyond the horizon of the sea to the east.+The land of Turan in the Realms stretches from the Anor Mountains on the north and west, to the salt marshes on the south. Their eastern border is the sea,​although most of the Turanian Empire is actually found well beyond the horizon of the sea to the east.
  
 The land itself is a lush oasis surrounded by large dunes of sand and loose dirt. The sandy earth makes it difficult for large forests to survive for long. Instead, the south is mostly large palm trees, known for their shade and oil, while the north is mostly scrubby pines and rocky steppes. ​ The land itself is a lush oasis surrounded by large dunes of sand and loose dirt. The sandy earth makes it difficult for large forests to survive for long. Instead, the south is mostly large palm trees, known for their shade and oil, while the north is mostly scrubby pines and rocky steppes. ​
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-===Darribar===+=== Darribar ===
  
 Capitol of Turan and all their western holdings, the city of Darribar literally means “Jewel of the West”. Its large white towers are topped with the golden minarets commonly found in Turan; however, instead of being simple guilt they are made from solid gold. The large central bazaar, a huge deep water port, and the FirstTemple of Uhl are just a few of the reasons many Turanians visit this city. Capitol of Turan and all their western holdings, the city of Darribar literally means “Jewel of the West”. Its large white towers are topped with the golden minarets commonly found in Turan; however, instead of being simple guilt they are made from solid gold. The large central bazaar, a huge deep water port, and the FirstTemple of Uhl are just a few of the reasons many Turanians visit this city.
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 === Kresh === === Kresh ===
 +//Main Article: [[atlas:​Kresh]]//​
  
 People believe the Kreshites range from simple religious monks to evil heretics. The religious leaders see the Kreshites as heretics that have turned their backs on Uhl, just as their ancestors did before their paradise was destroyed. However,​most people view them as simple monks that are exploring a different view of Uhl. People believe the Kreshites range from simple religious monks to evil heretics. The religious leaders see the Kreshites as heretics that have turned their backs on Uhl, just as their ancestors did before their paradise was destroyed. However,​most people view them as simple monks that are exploring a different view of Uhl.
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 === Red Wolves ===  === Red Wolves === 
  
-The Turanians and [[atlas:Red Wolves]] have fought several fierce battles, with neither side able to finally achieve victory. The Turanians rule the deserts and gentle hills of their homeland, while the Red Wolves command the Abjurer ​Mountains. It is only through the will of Uhl that the Turanians have not lost the gap for the southern trade route.+The Turanians and [[atlas:Red Wolves]] have fought several fierce battles, with neither side able to finally achieve victory. The Turanians rule the deserts and gentle hills of their homeland, while the Red Wolves command the Anor Mountains. It is only through the will of Uhl that the Turanians have not lost the gap for the southern trade route.
  
  
 === Sithara === === Sithara ===
 +//Main Article: [[atlas:​Sithara]]//​
  
 The Turanians know the [[creatures::​shoag]] are hiding one of the secrets of Uhl; but they have not been able to find it. The shoag are very territorial and resist all attempts to take their land by force. Instead, they kill those that are foolish enough to enter their lands. The last explorers to enter their lands never returned, but are presumed dead. The Turanians know the [[creatures::​shoag]] are hiding one of the secrets of Uhl; but they have not been able to find it. The shoag are very territorial and resist all attempts to take their land by force. Instead, they kill those that are foolish enough to enter their lands. The last explorers to enter their lands never returned, but are presumed dead.
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 === Tarakian Islands === === Tarakian Islands ===
 +//Main Article: [[atlas:​Tarakian Islands]]//
  
 Since most of their purchases and sales travel by sea, the [[atlas:​Tarakian Islands]] pirates are of particular concern to the Turanians. [[atlas:​Talarak]] is well known to prey on merchants, so while most of the Turanians traders carry a single ballista; this is not always adequate to fend off a particular nasty pirate. To keep the pirates from attacking every ship, the Turanians have outfitted some of their warships to appear as merchant vessels; while other merchants travel in small flotillas watched over by a single warship. Since most of their purchases and sales travel by sea, the [[atlas:​Tarakian Islands]] pirates are of particular concern to the Turanians. [[atlas:​Talarak]] is well known to prey on merchants, so while most of the Turanians traders carry a single ballista; this is not always adequate to fend off a particular nasty pirate. To keep the pirates from attacking every ship, the Turanians have outfitted some of their warships to appear as merchant vessels; while other merchants travel in small flotillas watched over by a single warship.
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 Like the Xianese; the Turanians are quite different physically from the other human nationalities in the Realms. They are shorter, averaging 5’5",​ with a skin tone that appears as sun weathered leather complimented by very dark eyes. In contrast they favor brilliantly colored clothes, typically in several thinner layers as opposed to the heavy leather and fur in other nations. Like the Xianese; the Turanians are quite different physically from the other human nationalities in the Realms. They are shorter, averaging 5’5",​ with a skin tone that appears as sun weathered leather complimented by very dark eyes. In contrast they favor brilliantly colored clothes, typically in several thinner layers as opposed to the heavy leather and fur in other nations.
 Turan is a male dominated society built around the power of the extended family. The honor and wealth of the family determines is place in society. Wealth and long-standing family traditions is more important within the cities, where the true power of the nation is held. The centers of trade and religion are all found in the largest cities where the wealthiest Satraps overlook their lands. Turan is a male dominated society built around the power of the extended family. The honor and wealth of the family determines is place in society. Wealth and long-standing family traditions is more important within the cities, where the true power of the nation is held. The centers of trade and religion are all found in the largest cities where the wealthiest Satraps overlook their lands.
-Among the poorer Turanians living in the northwestern ​Abjurer ​Mountains, a man’s word and the adherence to Uhl are more powerful than wealth. A man must be humble before Uhl, compassionate to his enemies, and respectful to strangers. A woman must be subservient to her man, supplicate to Uhl, and bountiful of children. These ideas form the pillars of society outside of the cities.+Among the poorer Turanians living in the northwestern ​Anor Mountains, a man’s word and the adherence to Uhl are more powerful than wealth. A man must be humble before Uhl, compassionate to his enemies, and respectful to strangers. A woman must be subservient to her man, supplicate to Uhl, and bountiful of children. These ideas form the pillars of society outside of the cities.
  
  
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 == Hetman == == Hetman ==
  
-This is the ruler of the extended families found in the northwestern ​Abjurer ​Mountains. The Turanians in the mountain accept no Satrap as their ruler, instead only following the will of Uhl. The Hetmen is the oldest male or the oldest male of the most powerful faction of the family. He is responsible for the group and any setback could be viewed as a slap at his honor.+This is the ruler of the extended families found in the northwestern ​Anor Mountains. The Turanians in the mountain accept no Satrap as their ruler, instead only following the will of Uhl. The Hetmen is the oldest male or the oldest male of the most powerful faction of the family. He is responsible for the group and any setback could be viewed as a slap at his honor.