“Wealth means more than just the coins in your hand.“
Overview
The Iblitas Nation inhabits Ibi’sul. A land of scorching dunes, sandstone cities, vibrant bazaars, and hidden oasis settlements beneath the blazing twin suns. The Iblitasi seek prosperity not simply through gold alone, but through survival, loyalty, and the strength to endure where others would perish.
High walls rise from the desert sands around jewel-like cities filled with trade, music, spice, silk, and opportunity. Yet beyond those cities lies the true heart of Ibi’sul. Endless dunes where wandering caravans travel between ruins, spirits whisper through ancient places, and survival itself becomes a mark of pride.
To outsiders, the Iblitasi may appear secretive, cunning, or mercantile, but beneath their calm exterior lies a people shaped by hardship and loyalty. They value hospitality, chosen family, reputation, and the understanding that survival in the desert is never achieved alone.
Culture & Values
The Iblitasi see wealth as far more than coin alone. Loyalty, survival, knowledge, reputation, and chosen family all carry immense value throughout Ibi’sul. Many bonds forged through hardship are considered stronger than blood itself.
Their cities are places of colour and life, filled with bustling markets, shaded courtyards, storytellers, musicians, and traders from distant lands. Beyond the cities however, nomadic caravans wander the dunes between oasis settlements and forgotten ruins, surviving through resilience, adaptability, and trust in one another.
Hospitality is sacred amongst the Iblitasi. To offer water, food, shelter, or protection beneath the harsh desert suns is considered honourable. Yet kindness should never be mistaken for weakness, for the people of Ibi’sul are survivors first and foremost.
Look & Feel
Clothing Style
Iblitasi clothing is practical yet ornate; flowing robes, layered wraps, veils, scarves, and lightweight garments designed to endure heat and blowing sand whilst allowing freedom of movement.
Desert tones are often accented with rich jewel colours such as gold, crimson, sapphire, emerald, and deep orange.
- Fabrics: Linen, cotton, silk-like cloth, gauze, leather, and layered wraps.
- Details: Embroidery, geometric patterns, metallic thread, tassels, charms, beads, and decorative jewellery.
- Accessories: Veils, headscarves, sashes, rings, bangles, coin decorations, waterskins, and satchels carrying trade goods or keepsakes.
Armour and Weapons
Iblitasi warriors favour mobility and endurance over excessive protection. Armour commonly consists of layered cloth, leather, lamellar, scale, or lighter mail suited for desert travel.
Armour: Flowing silhouettes, curved lines, layered fabrics, and ornate detailing balanced with practicality and movement.
Weapons: Curved blades, spears, bows, daggers, and shields are common. Weapons are often personalised through engraved markings, charms, cloth wrapping, or symbolic decoration.
Archetypes of Ibi’sul
- The Caravan Wanderer: Layered desert robes, scarves or veils, waterskins, practical weapons, and weathered travel gear marked by life upon the dunes.
- The Merchant: Fine fabrics, jewellery, ledgers, spice pouches, and a confident smile hiding a sharp eye for opportunity.
- The Desert Warrior: Lamellar or layered armour, curved steel, protective wraps, and the discipline required to survive the harshness of Ibi’sul.
- The Mystic: Flowing robes, charms, incense, scrolls, and knowledge of old spirits, forgotten ruins, and dangerous bargains hidden beneath the sands.
- The Courtier: Elegant layered clothing in rich colours, careful ornamentation, refined posture, and every word measured with purpose.