Saikhoi was the capital city of Ra-Khati.[5] Formerly known as Thakos, in ancient times it was the capital of the eastern Imaskar Empire[1][6] and of the successor empire Anok-Imaskar.[7]
History[]
Ancient History[]
After the land of Khati was annexed by the Imaskari during the height of the Imaskar Empire (−7975 DR to −6788 DR),[1] the city of Thakos rose as the capital of the eastern empire through the Middle Kingdoms period (−6422 DR to −4370 DR).[1][6]
The Imaskar Empire fell in −2488 DR, but the eastern provinces Khati and Katakoro emerged relatively unscathed. Thus, in −2487 DR, Kujawa claimed the Dragon Throne in Thakos and declared himself Emperor, founding a new realm, Anok-Imaskar, with Khati at its heart.[7] Kujawa died fighting a great t'ien lung dragon in −1943 DR. His death led to the empire fracturing into warring states, among them the new independent realm called Ra-Khati.[8]
In the centuries to come, however, Thakos would fall into ruins. In −1377 DR, Tan Chin dug through the ruins of Thakos and discovered potent Imaskari artifacts, with which he seized the throne of ancient Shou Lung.[9]
In time, the city would be rebuilt and become known as Saikhoi.[1]
Geography[]
Nestled deep within the Katakoro Shan range, Saikhoi sat between the two sacred lakes of Norasil and Manasowar.[2]
Inhabitants[]
Saikhoi was the home of the ruler of Ra-Khati, the Dalai Lama.[5]
Rumors and Legends[]
Any outsider who saw the sacred city of Saikhoi was never permitted to leave.[10]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 18. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Troy Denning (1990). Storm Riders (Map). (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 9-781560-765646.
- ↑ Karen Wynn Fonstad (August 1990). The Forgotten Realms Atlas. (TSR, Inc), p. 14. ISBN 978-0880388573.
- ↑ Cover Sheet Map included in Troy Denning (1990). Black Courser. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-88038-858-7.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Troy Denning (1990). Storm Riders (Cover sheet). (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 9-781560-765646.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 31. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 33. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 36. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Troy Denning (1990). Storm Riders. (TSR, Inc), p. 13. ISBN 0-88038-834-X.