Dhaztanar

Dhaztanar, or the Crystal-towered, was the capital of Semphar and the kingdom's largest city.

Location
Dhaztanar marked one end of the Silk Road, making it a bustling epicenter of trade and commerce. The city was nestled along the eastern banks of the Semphar Water, which was a portion of the larger lake of Gbor Nor.

Description
Most of the buildings in Dhaztanar were constructed of stone or brick; wood was scarcely used since it had to be imported from the Shalhoond.

A typical house in Dhaztanar was two stories tall, making the state buildings appear more grand as they towered over them.

History
Dhaztanar was a fierce rival of Zindalankh, which was located on the opposite bank of the Semphar Water in Murghôm.

Inhabitants
The Caliph and master of Semphar, Abu Bakr, lived in Dhaztanar within the splendid palace of Dar al-Kalif.

Elves, dwarves, gnomes, halflings, and some goblin-kind, were present in the city.

The Harpers were rumored to have a presence or outpost in the city.

Notable Inhabitants

 * Larue d'jar Azif, a known experimenter of psionics in the late 14 century DR.

Notable Locations

 * Furdah Rustauk, the harbor.
 * Dar al-Kalif, the royal palace.
 * Madinat, the round city.
 * Shari-souk, the market and heart of the city.
 * Quarters of the Unclean, sprawling slums outside of the city gates.