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The islands of versilia wrote:How about looking into Southeast Asia or the Middle East? Those regions are sorely overlooked when it comes to stuff, TNO especially.

Those are full of Asians

Wobbegong, Haja-mishu, Graag brom, and Elfland

The islands of versilia

Egypto-Arab lamia caliphate

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The islands of versilia wrote:Egypto-Arab lamia caliphate

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The islands of versilia

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It’s a lot of snakes

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The islands of versilia

S i d e w i n d e r
L a m i a

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The islands of versilia wrote:Egypto-Arab lamia caliphate

mongoose crusader states 🤔

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The islands of versilia

Haja-mishu wrote:mongoose crusader states 🤔

Based

Graag brom

The islands of versilia

I have a name for the caliphate: the Almusafakun Caliphate, or al-Musafakūn (“those who shed [impurity]”) in Arabic. It controls the entire Arabian peninsula, Egypt (+ possibly Sudan too), western Iraq, Syria and the Levant. Its key cultural influences are Arab and Ancient Egyptian, which is reflected in its religious practices and beliefs; the snake is sacred and represents repentance, rebirth and such. A core ritual is one of purification, which for lamia requires the shedding of skin during said ritual - the skin is then either burnt, or given to the imam to be disposed of. This ritual grants Absolution upon a person, and a similar ritual takes place to formally bring someone into the Ummah.

An adherent of Musafakuniyya is called a Musafaki, while a group are called Musafakeen.

Wobbegong, Graag brom, Elfland, and Continental X

a

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I’ve done it.

Haja-mishu, Graag brom, Elfland, and Du pres

Al-musafakun wrote:I’ve done it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4iHTR_FUM

Graag brom and Al-musafakun

Wobbegong wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4iHTR_FUM

https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/170712202623-02-donald-trump-0712.jpg

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Al-musafakun wrote:https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/170712202623-02-donald-trump-0712.jpg

bhgyadam prasannavadnaam sabhgyadaam
abhaypradaam maniganairnnnavidhirbhushitam
sada shaktibhih. sada shaktibhih. shaktibhih

Graag brom and Al-musafakun



~~
~~ اَلْخِلَافَةُ المُسفَكونِيّة ~~
~~




Capital city:

Jidda (جِدَّة)

Population:

Unknown

Languages:

Arabic (official)
Others (non-official)



Government:

Musafakuniyy Caliphate

Head of state:

Calipha Hayāt al-Wāha

Religion:
- Ideology:

Musafakūniyya
Caliphatism

The Almofakun Caliphate (Arabic: اَلْخِلَافَةُ المُسفَكونِيّة) is an Egypto-Arab caliphate located within the Middle East and North Africa, encompassing the entirety of Arabia, Mashriq and Egypt. The caliphate is uniquely dominated by lamia, a serpentine race of beings with the upper bodies of women and lower bodies of snakes. Its capital city is Jidda, though the cities of al-Iskandariyya, Makka and Dimašq serve as centres of learning, religion and trade respectively.

The Caliphate is known by the Faithful as al-Musafakūn (Arabic: المُسفَكون), meaning “those who shed [impurity]”. The name refers to the emphasis on repentance and absolution of sin within the theology of the religion, which ties into the biology of its mostly lamia adherents and serpentine symbolism; within Musafakūniyya, the snake is sacred and represents rebirth in the spiritual sense, and it is believed that as it sheds its worldly skin, the soul is rid of the sin and taint sticking clung onto it; this concept has been ritualised and is a core Musafakuniyy practice. A member of the Faithful is called a Musafaki, while a group are called Musafakeen.

Musafaki culture can be summed up as a blend of Egyptian and Arab culture, with other minor influences from neighbouring cultures such as the Turks in the north and Persians in the east. On both sides of the Red Sea it isn’t uncommon to find architecture resembling both pharaonic Egyptian and Arab styles, with many mosques elegantly combining them in particular; the overall culture itself, from music to dance to cuisine is similarly mixed. Farther afield from the Red Sea the more foreign people become, with many Arabs having adopted customs from their neighbours, including vernacular and pastimes as well as other things, though Musafaki Arabs tend to stick more with their own culture, lamia especially. Speaking of lamia, within Arab society women are usually the ones in charge and dominate both religion and civil society; polyandry among other customs is the norm in the Caliphate due to lamian dominance. Bellydancing is an iconic symbol of Musafaki culture due to its initial prominence among the founding Arab lamia tribes.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

Etymology

"Almofakun" is the English translation of the original Arabic المُسفَكون (al-Musafakūn), meaning “those who shed [impurity]”. The origin of the name can be found in serpent symbolism present within the Middle East, in particular Egypt. Snakes are believed to represent spiritual rebirth, which manifests in the form of purification rites and emphasis on repentance within the religion it’s named for.

An adherent of Musafakuniyya is called a ‘Musafaki’. A group are called ‘Musafakeen’. Something that is related to or of Musafakuniyya is ‘musafakic’, while something that resembles Musafakuniyya, whether in style or in another area is deemed ‘almofakunesque’.

History

The Middle East is often called the ‘Cradle of Civilisation’. It was home to many of the first - and greatest - civilisations ever to settle anywhere on this Earth. Egypt - Sumer - Akkad - Israel - Babylon - Assyria - Persia - the Caliphate; all these empires have forever made their marks in history, marks that not even the sands have sunken beneath the earth. The Caliphate is but the newest and most righteous of civilisations, superior to anything beyond al-Baḥr al-ʾAbyaḍ al-Mutawassiṭ, al-Qawqāz and Ḵurāsān - it is truly the chosen civilisation, the greatest among the Ummah. From humble beginnings it rose, guided by the righteous hand of the Prophetess against the Ignorance that plagued the world, and from glory it has fallen, devils hiding beneath snakeskin left the Caliphate to shrink from decadence and hubris; but the Caliphate endures and shall soon reassert the authority of the Prophetess’s Successor over the Earth and deliver all onto salvation.

Since the ascension of Calipha Hayāt al-Wāha, the Caliphate has experienced growth and is now undergoing its own rebirth, shedding its worn skin and its past sins so that the Words of God may reach farther than ever before. There have been conflicts with the Kaffir in the West and disagreements among the Ummah, primarily between the Faithful beyond the Zagros and the Faithful within the Caliphate, but elsewhere there resides infidels and devils who mislead the Faithful under them into blasphemy and sin. Soon, that shall change.

Political System

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

The reigning calipha is Hayaat al-Waaha bint Raqaasit al-Rimal (Arabic: حياة الواحه بنت رقاّصة الرمال; Ḥayāt al-Wāḥa bint Raqāṣit al-Rimāl). Though not a direct descendant of the Prophetess or her tribe, the al-Rimal dynasty have produced many capable caliphas and ruled the Caliphate for centuries. This lamian dynasty will, in all likelihood, rule the Caliphate until the Day of Judgement.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

Religion

The Caliphate formally upholds and mandates righteous adherence to the Musafakūniyya religion. It was initially founded by an Arab lamian prophetess and experienced rapid spread in the decades following, first converting the city of Madinah after she was expelled from the blind city Makka, and spreading as far as the Zagros mountains and Nile by the time of her death. Since then, Musafakūniyya has only swelled in size as more and more of the conquered populations accepted it and converted.

Musafakūniyya is a fusion of Kemetic, Abrahamic and polytheistic Arabic beliefs that’s heavily centred on serpent symbolism and spiritual salvation through repentance and absolution of sin. Zoroastrianism has played a notable part in influencing the religion as well. Cleanliness, righteousness, virtue and faithfulness are key to its practices and tenets.

It is a naturally evangelical religion due to its emphasis on salvation through repentance. Its preachers, known as mutahaddeen, deliver those beyond the Caliphate onto salvation and convert those rulers who they can in order to save the world and help it embrace righteousness. Converts must undergo a purification ritual to allow their spiritual rebirth; a similar ritual is practised annually by the Faithful, and in both rituals lamia are required to shed their skin, which is then burnt.

There are several symbols and icons omnipresent within Musafakūniyya. The colour white is one of them, perceived as a symbol of a cleanliness both in body body and soul; neophytes, the saved dead, and the repentant are typically if not always dressed in white attire. Serpents are the most recognisable symbol within Musafakūniyya, including as symbols of repentance and rebirth, and as holy beings; lamia are thus highly regarded within the Ummah and most clerical branches possess at least more than a few lamian members. Fire is another symbol of Musafakūniyya and is seen as a purifying element, and is thus employed where it comes to consecration and purification rituals.

Culture

There are many cultures that exist within the boundaries of the Caliphate. Arabs, Egyptians, Turks, Greeks, and many others can be found in cities and dispersed around the countryside. The dominant cultures are Egyptian and Arabian, although Persian cultures enjoy particular favour in the eastern emirates. The dominant language is Arabic, although many of the elite and well-travelled speak several languages, most usually Egyptian or Persian.

Among other practices, belly dancing is a widespread staple of Arab lamian cultural practices. It isn’t simply a form of entertainment or fun, but as a method to attract mates or as part of rituals. Lamia wear distinguishing accessories to display their marital status, whether they’re already wed, looking to wed or not interested in marriage. Potential mates must then do something to prove their dedication to marriage, after which a decision is made either by the matriarch of that family or by the bachelorette. As Musafakic culture is polyandrous, women may take up to 4 mates, though in some clans the men are all collectively bonded to the women (in both cases, the women hold the power).

The Caliphate is home to an incredibly literate and intelligent society. Literacy, bookkeeping, poetry, music and philosophy are widespread and important to Musafakic culture. The city of al-Iskandariyya is a centre of learning within the caliphal Ummah and attracts learned people from behind as well, even as far as England. Baghdad is another city renowned for its House of Wisdom. One would need to be blind and deaf to not notice the numerous madrasahs and libraries found throughout the Caliphate.

Other

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

The Caliphate is recognised as a lamian state by most Europeans and even realms far to the East. When depicting the people of the Caliphate, most artists choose to depict them as lamia and heavily female-dominated; while not entirely incorrect, it remains the case that the human inhabitants of the region are far more numerous than their serpentine sisters in faith.

Read factbook

Graag brom and Elfland

Al-musafakun wrote:


~~
~~ اَلْخِلَافَةُ المُسفَكونِيّة ~~
~~




Capital city:

Jidda (جِدَّة)

Population:

Unknown

Languages:

Arabic (official)
Others (non-official)



Government:

Musafakuniyy Caliphate

Head of state:

Calipha Hayāt al-Wāha

Religion:
- Ideology:

Musafakūniyya
Caliphatism

The Almofakun Caliphate (Arabic: اَلْخِلَافَةُ المُسفَكونِيّة) is an Egypto-Arab caliphate located within the Middle East and North Africa, encompassing the entirety of Arabia, Mashriq and Egypt. The caliphate is uniquely dominated by lamia, a serpentine race of beings with the upper bodies of women and lower bodies of snakes. Its capital city is Jidda, though the cities of al-Iskandariyya, Makka and Dimašq serve as centres of learning, religion and trade respectively.

The Caliphate is known by the Faithful as al-Musafakūn (Arabic: المُسفَكون), meaning “those who shed [impurity]”. The name refers to the emphasis on repentance and absolution of sin within the theology of the religion, which ties into the biology of its mostly lamia adherents and serpentine symbolism; within Musafakūniyya, the snake is sacred and represents rebirth in the spiritual sense, and it is believed that as it sheds its worldly skin, the soul is rid of the sin and taint sticking clung onto it; this concept has been ritualised and is a core Musafakuniyy practice. A member of the Faithful is called a Musafaki, while a group are called Musafakeen.

Musafaki culture can be summed up as a blend of Egyptian and Arab culture, with other minor influences from neighbouring cultures such as the Turks in the north and Persians in the east. On both sides of the Red Sea it isn’t uncommon to find architecture resembling both pharaonic Egyptian and Arab styles, with many mosques elegantly combining them in particular; the overall culture itself, from music to dance to cuisine is similarly mixed. Farther afield from the Red Sea the more foreign people become, with many Arabs having adopted customs from their neighbours, including vernacular and pastimes as well as other things, though Musafaki Arabs tend to stick more with their own culture, lamia especially. Speaking of lamia, within Arab society women are usually the ones in charge and dominate both religion and civil society; polyandry among other customs is the norm in the Caliphate due to lamian dominance. Bellydancing is an iconic symbol of Musafaki culture due to its initial prominence among the founding Arab lamia tribes.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

Etymology

"Almofakun" is the English translation of the original Arabic المُسفَكون (al-Musafakūn), meaning “those who shed [impurity]”. The origin of the name can be found in serpent symbolism present within the Middle East, in particular Egypt. Snakes are believed to represent spiritual rebirth, which manifests in the form of purification rites and emphasis on repentance within the religion it’s named for.

An adherent of Musafakuniyya is called a ‘Musafaki’. A group are called ‘Musafakeen’. Something that is related to or of Musafakuniyya is ‘musafakic’, while something that resembles Musafakuniyya, whether in style or in another area is deemed ‘almofakunesque’.

History

The Middle East is often called the ‘Cradle of Civilisation’. It was home to many of the first - and greatest - civilisations ever to settle anywhere on this Earth. Egypt - Sumer - Akkad - Israel - Babylon - Assyria - Persia - the Caliphate; all these empires have forever made their marks in history, marks that not even the sands have sunken beneath the earth. The Caliphate is but the newest and most righteous of civilisations, superior to anything beyond al-Baḥr al-ʾAbyaḍ al-Mutawassiṭ, al-Qawqāz and Ḵurāsān - it is truly the chosen civilisation, the greatest among the Ummah. From humble beginnings it rose, guided by the righteous hand of the Prophetess against the Ignorance that plagued the world, and from glory it has fallen, devils hiding beneath snakeskin left the Caliphate to shrink from decadence and hubris; but the Caliphate endures and shall soon reassert the authority of the Prophetess’s Successor over the Earth and deliver all onto salvation.

Since the ascension of Calipha Hayāt al-Wāha, the Caliphate has experienced growth and is now undergoing its own rebirth, shedding its worn skin and its past sins so that the Words of God may reach farther than ever before. There have been conflicts with the Kaffir in the West and disagreements among the Ummah, primarily between the Faithful beyond the Zagros and the Faithful within the Caliphate, but elsewhere there resides infidels and devils who mislead the Faithful under them into blasphemy and sin. Soon, that shall change.

Political System

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

The reigning calipha is Hayaat al-Waaha bint Raqaasit al-Rimal (Arabic: حياة الواحه بنت رقاّصة الرمال; Ḥayāt al-Wāḥa bint Raqāṣit al-Rimāl). Though not a direct descendant of the Prophetess or her tribe, the al-Rimal dynasty have produced many capable caliphas and ruled the Caliphate for centuries. This lamian dynasty will, in all likelihood, rule the Caliphate until the Day of Judgement.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

Religion

The Caliphate formally upholds and mandates righteous adherence to the Musafakūniyya religion. It was initially founded by an Arab lamian prophetess and experienced rapid spread in the decades following, first converting the city of Madinah after she was expelled from the blind city Makka, and spreading as far as the Zagros mountains and Nile by the time of her death. Since then, Musafakūniyya has only swelled in size as more and more of the conquered populations accepted it and converted.

Musafakūniyya is a fusion of Kemetic, Abrahamic and polytheistic Arabic beliefs that’s heavily centred on serpent symbolism and spiritual salvation through repentance and absolution of sin. Zoroastrianism has played a notable part in influencing the religion as well. Cleanliness, righteousness, virtue and faithfulness are key to its practices and tenets.

It is a naturally evangelical religion due to its emphasis on salvation through repentance. Its preachers, known as mutahaddeen, deliver those beyond the Caliphate onto salvation and convert those rulers who they can in order to save the world and help it embrace righteousness. Converts must undergo a purification ritual to allow their spiritual rebirth; a similar ritual is practised annually by the Faithful, and in both rituals lamia are required to shed their skin, which is then burnt.

There are several symbols and icons omnipresent within Musafakūniyya. The colour white is one of them, perceived as a symbol of a cleanliness both in body body and soul; neophytes, the saved dead, and the repentant are typically if not always dressed in white attire. Serpents are the most recognisable symbol within Musafakūniyya, including as symbols of repentance and rebirth, and as holy beings; lamia are thus highly regarded within the Ummah and most clerical branches possess at least more than a few lamian members. Fire is another symbol of Musafakūniyya and is seen as a purifying element, and is thus employed where it comes to consecration and purification rituals.

Culture

There are many cultures that exist within the boundaries of the Caliphate. Arabs, Egyptians, Turks, Greeks, and many others can be found in cities and dispersed around the countryside. The dominant cultures are Egyptian and Arabian, although Persian cultures enjoy particular favour in the eastern emirates. The dominant language is Arabic, although many of the elite and well-travelled speak several languages, most usually Egyptian or Persian.

Among other practices, belly dancing is a widespread staple of Arab lamian cultural practices. It isn’t simply a form of entertainment or fun, but as a method to attract mates or as part of rituals. Lamia wear distinguishing accessories to display their marital status, whether they’re already wed, looking to wed or not interested in marriage. Potential mates must then do something to prove their dedication to marriage, after which a decision is made either by the matriarch of that family or by the bachelorette. As Musafakic culture is polyandrous, women may take up to 4 mates, though in some clans the men are all collectively bonded to the women (in both cases, the women hold the power).

The Caliphate is home to an incredibly literate and intelligent society. Literacy, bookkeeping, poetry, music and philosophy are widespread and important to Musafakic culture. The city of al-Iskandariyya is a centre of learning within the caliphal Ummah and attracts learned people from behind as well, even as far as England. Baghdad is another city renowned for its House of Wisdom. One would need to be blind and deaf to not notice the numerous madrasahs and libraries found throughout the Caliphate.

Other

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

The Caliphate is recognised as a lamian state by most Europeans and even realms far to the East. When depicting the people of the Caliphate, most artists choose to depict them as lamia and heavily female-dominated; while not entirely incorrect, it remains the case that the human inhabitants of the region are far more numerous than their serpentine sisters in faith.

Read factbook

भाग्यदां प्रसन्नवदनां सौभाग्यदां
अभयप्रदां मणिगणैर्नानाविधैर्भूषिताम् ।
सदा शक्तिभिः ॥ सदा शक्तिभिः ॥ शक्तिभिः

Haja-mishu, Graag brom, and Elfland

(So which one of y'all is guilty of having a national leader who's a mary sue?)

Wobbegong, Graag brom, and Elfland

Du pres wrote:(So which one of y'all is guilty of having a national leader who's a mary sue?)

I don’t recall having any like that. Mine have all had their flaws and limitations.

Wobbegong, Graag brom, and Du pres

Du pres

Al-musafakun wrote:I don’t recall having any like that. Mine have all had their flaws and limitations.

(I used to have the most immodest most irritatingly weird mary sue NS characters, now I don't. I like to present EVERYTHING pretty modestly and comfortably. It helps me not be an introvert.)

(Fun fact: I spent 20 minutes rounding up Katerina Sunday's age responsibly. 😂 (my national leader. I like how the factbook came out.)

Wobbegong and Graag brom

Du pres wrote:(I used to have the most immodest most irritatingly weird mary sue NS characters, now I don't. I like to present EVERYTHING pretty modestly and comfortably. It helps me not be an introvert.)

(Fun fact: I spent 20 minutes rounding up Katerina Sunday's age responsibly. 😂 (my national leader. I like how the factbook came out.)

That’s understandable.

I haven’t yet come up with the Calipha, I’m sorting out more information about the nation itself before I do.

Wobbegong, Graag brom, and Du pres

I’ve named the calipha. Hayaat al-Waaha bint Raqaasit al-Rimal (Arabic: حياة الواحه بنت رقاّصة الرمال; Ḥayāt al-Wāḥa bint Raqāṣit al-Rimāl) is her name.

Wobbegong, Graag brom, Elfland, and Du pres

I wrote history



~~
~~ اَلْخِلَافَةُ المُسفَكونِيّة ~~
~~




Capital city:

Jidda (جِدَّة)

Population:

Unknown

Languages:

Arabic (official)
Others (non-official)



Government:

Musafakuniyy Caliphate

Head of state:

Calipha Hayāt al-Wāha

Religion:
- Ideology:

Musafakūniyya
Caliphatism

The Almofakun Caliphate (Arabic: اَلْخِلَافَةُ المُسفَكونِيّة) is an Egypto-Arab caliphate located within the Middle East and North Africa, encompassing the entirety of Arabia, Mashriq and Egypt. The caliphate is uniquely dominated by lamia, a serpentine race of beings with the upper bodies of women and lower bodies of snakes. Its capital city is Jidda, though the cities of al-Iskandariyya, Makka and Dimašq serve as centres of learning, religion and trade respectively.

The Caliphate is known by the Faithful as al-Musafakūn (Arabic: المُسفَكون), meaning “those who shed [impurity]”. The name refers to the emphasis on repentance and absolution of sin within the theology of the religion, which ties into the biology of its mostly lamia adherents and serpentine symbolism; within Musafakūniyya, the snake is sacred and represents rebirth in the spiritual sense, and it is believed that as it sheds its worldly skin, the soul is rid of the sin and taint sticking clung onto it; this concept has been ritualised and is a core Musafakuniyy practice. A member of the Faithful is called a Musafaki, while a group are called Musafakeen.

Musafaki culture can be summed up as a blend of Egyptian and Arab culture, with other minor influences from neighbouring cultures such as the Turks in the north and Persians in the east. On both sides of the Red Sea it isn’t uncommon to find architecture resembling both pharaonic Egyptian and Arab styles, with many mosques elegantly combining them in particular; the overall culture itself, from music to dance to cuisine is similarly mixed. Farther afield from the Red Sea the more foreign people become, with many Arabs having adopted customs from their neighbours, including vernacular and pastimes as well as other things, though Musafaki Arabs tend to stick more with their own culture, lamia especially. Speaking of lamia, within Arab society women are usually the ones in charge and dominate both religion and civil society; polyandry among other customs is the norm in the Caliphate due to lamian dominance. Bellydancing is an iconic symbol of Musafaki culture due to its initial prominence among the founding Arab lamia tribes.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tincidunt maximus eros, tempus tincidunt dolor elementum sit amet. Nulla placerat lectus id augue sagittis dapibus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Sed sollicitudin justo sed nisl fermentum consectetur.

Etymology

"Almofakun" is the English translation of the original Arabic المُسفَكون (al-Musafakūn), meaning “those who shed [impurity]”. The origin of the name can be found in serpent symbolism present within the Middle East, in particular Egypt. Snakes are believed to represent spiritual rebirth, which manifests in the form of purification rites and emphasis on repentance within the religion it’s named for.

An adherent of Musafakuniyya is called a ‘Musafaki’. A group are called ‘Musafakeen’. Something that is related to or of Musafakuniyya is ‘musafakic’, while something that resembles Musafakuniyya, whether in style or in another area is deemed ‘almofakunesque’.

History

The Middle East is often called the ‘Cradle of Civilisation’. It was home to many of the first - and greatest - civilisations ever to settle anywhere on this Earth. Egypt - Sumer - Akkad - Israel - Babylon - Assyria - Persia - the Caliphate; all these empires have forever made their marks in history, marks that not even the sands have sunken beneath the earth. The Caliphate is but the newest and most righteous of civilisations, superior to anything beyond al-Baḥr al-ʾAbyaḍ al-Mutawassiṭ, al-Qawqāz and Ḵurāsān - it is truly the chosen civilisation, the greatest among the Ummah. From humble beginnings it rose, guided by the righteous hand of the Prophetess against the Ignorance that plagued the world, and from glory it has fallen, devils hiding beneath snakeskin left the Caliphate to shrink from decadence and hubris; but the Caliphate endures and shall soon reassert the authority of the Prophetess’s Successor over the Earth and deliver all onto salvation.

Since the ascension of Calipha Hayāt al-Wāha, the Caliphate has experienced growth and is now undergoing its own rebirth, shedding its worn skin and its past sins so that the Words of God may reach farther than ever before. There have been conflicts with the Kaffir in the West and disagreements among the Ummah, primarily between the Faithful beyond the Zagros and the Faithful within the Caliphate, but elsewhere there resides infidels and devils who mislead the Faithful under them into blasphemy and sin. Soon, that shall change.

Political System

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The reigning calipha is Hayaat al-Waaha bint Raqaasit al-Rimal (Arabic: حياة الواحه بنت رقاّصة الرمال; Ḥayāt al-Wāḥa bint Raqāṣit al-Rimāl). Though not a direct descendant of the Prophetess or her tribe, the al-Rimal dynasty have produced many capable caliphas and ruled the Caliphate for centuries. This lamian dynasty will, in all likelihood, rule the Caliphate until the Day of Judgement.

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Religion

The Caliphate formally upholds and mandates righteous adherence to the Musafakūniyya religion. It was initially founded by an Arab lamian prophetess and experienced rapid spread in the decades following, first converting the city of Madinah after she was expelled from the blind city Makka, and spreading as far as the Zagros mountains and Nile by the time of her death. Since then, Musafakūniyya has only swelled in size as more and more of the conquered populations accepted it and converted.

Musafakūniyya is a fusion of Kemetic, Abrahamic and polytheistic Arabic beliefs that’s heavily centred on serpent symbolism and spiritual salvation through repentance and absolution of sin. Zoroastrianism has played a notable part in influencing the religion as well. Cleanliness, righteousness, virtue and faithfulness are key to its practices and tenets.

It is a naturally evangelical religion due to its emphasis on salvation through repentance. Its preachers, known as mutahaddeen, deliver those beyond the Caliphate onto salvation and convert those rulers who they can in order to save the world and help it embrace righteousness. Converts must undergo a purification ritual to allow their spiritual rebirth; a similar ritual is practised annually by the Faithful, and in both rituals lamia are required to shed their skin, which is then burnt.

There are several symbols and icons omnipresent within Musafakūniyya. The colour white is one of them, perceived as a symbol of a cleanliness both in body body and soul; neophytes, the saved dead, and the repentant are typically if not always dressed in white attire. Serpents are the most recognisable symbol within Musafakūniyya, including as symbols of repentance and rebirth, and as holy beings; lamia are thus highly regarded within the Ummah and most clerical branches possess at least more than a few lamian members. Fire is another symbol of Musafakūniyya and is seen as a purifying element, and is thus employed where it comes to consecration and purification rituals.

Culture

There are many cultures that exist within the boundaries of the Caliphate. Arabs, Egyptians, Turks, Greeks, and many others can be found in cities and dispersed around the countryside. The dominant cultures are Egyptian and Arabian, although Persian cultures enjoy particular favour in the eastern emirates. The dominant language is Arabic, although many of the elite and well-travelled speak several languages, most usually Egyptian or Persian.

Among other practices, belly dancing is a widespread staple of Arab lamian cultural practices. It isn’t simply a form of entertainment or fun, but as a method to attract mates or as part of rituals. Lamia wear distinguishing accessories to display their marital status, whether they’re already wed, looking to wed or not interested in marriage. Potential mates must then do something to prove their dedication to marriage, after which a decision is made either by the matriarch of that family or by the bachelorette. As Musafakic culture is polyandrous, women may take up to 4 mates, though in some clans the men are all collectively bonded to the women (in both cases, the women hold the power).

The Caliphate is home to an incredibly literate and intelligent society. Literacy, bookkeeping, poetry, music and philosophy are widespread and important to Musafakic culture. The city of al-Iskandariyya is a centre of learning within the caliphal Ummah and attracts learned people from behind as well, even as far as England. Baghdad is another city renowned for its House of Wisdom. One would need to be blind and deaf to not notice the numerous madrasahs and libraries found throughout the Caliphate.

Other

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The Caliphate is recognised as a lamian state by most Europeans and even realms far to the East. When depicting the people of the Caliphate, most artists choose to depict them as lamia and heavily female-dominated; while not entirely incorrect, it remains the case that the human inhabitants of the region are far more numerous than their serpentine sisters in faith.

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Graag brom and Du pres

(*Sees tie between Elf and Gobbo*
*Never expected Gobbo to get this many votes*
*Awaits round two of voting to decide winner.*)

BTW the calipha’s name translates to “Life of the Oasis, daughter of [the] Dancer of the Sands”. Hayāt al-Wāha is “Life of the Oasis”, bint Raqāsit al-Rimāl is “daughter of [the] Dancer of the Sands”. Al-Rimāl is the dynasty name, but is often simply combined with the given name. Raqāsit al-Rimāl is the calipha’s mother.

Graag brom and Du pres

Graag brom wrote:(*Sees tie between Elf and Gobbo*
*Never expected Gobbo to get this many votes*
*Awaits round two of voting to decide winner.*)

I’m not going to be making another Akeldama anyway, I’ve got plans for other characters.

Wobbegong, Graag brom, and Du pres

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