The Beylik on the North Rim of the Sea of Sand is called the "City without Smiles." It's inhabitants are supposedly forbidden by an ancient curse from indulging in laughter. They discourage it in visitors. Though none would tempt it, the inhabitants earnestly believe that a Djinn will respond to smite those that do. Jadiya is well known for its incense production.
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Beylik of Arah
The Beylik of Arah lies on the Western edge of the Khard. It is a welcome respite for travelers, but it only allows them in the bazaar and the lower east quarter -- that portion between the lower garden and the barracks. There is a great communal pool there called Janib's Mercy, named for the god of suffering whose avatar was slain there. The rest of the city is off-limits to visitors. Arah is well known for its slave market -- a place where people mortgage their lives by selling themselves for fixed periods (no more than 7 years) into slavery. It is also known for its external pool which offers traveling mercy to those who arrive after nightfall when the Beylik's gate is closed tight.
Beylik of Bakub
The Beylik of Bakub on the Western edge of the Khard is well-known as the "City of Two Spires". The College of Abi dalzim is here, but so is the crystal-topped scrying tower of the Bey himself. He is both an avid stargazer and an astronomer of some note.
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