Archive for the ‘Tahari’ Category
Who built this and why?
Friday, July 24th, 2026
A persistent rumor speaks of a mysterious former mercenary commander preparing to challenge the current Salt Ubar. Renowned as a brilliant warrior and leader, his identity and whereabouts remain unknown. To succeed, he would need the support of most Tahari oases and ultimately defeat the reigning Salt Ubar in battle. Whether he is real or merely a desert legend remains uncertain, but the whispers continue to spread.
We have a suspicion.
Nerves are on edge in the Oasis of Lame Kaiila. Two pieces of news have alarmed the residents: a Kur has been sighted again in the ancient labyrinth near the ruins of the abandoned Oasis of Mandara. And then caravan leaders reported being stopped and questioned by a group of heavily armed and hooded desert warriors near the ruins, which is highly unusual. They also noticed construction going on there – it looked like a kasbah.
This needs to be investigated. We are calling on all members of the Southern Trade Alliance to provide us with any available men. We will march there and, if necessary, fight our way to the Exchange Point and the salt mines of the Oasis of Klima.
We need people brave enough to venture into the labyrinth.
Messengers were sent to the Oasis of Sand Sleen, Oasis of Two Scimitars, Oasis of Four Palms and the Oasis of AL-Tariq, although the latter two do not belong to the STA.
In the Labyrinth
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
In the vast underground labyrinth near the abandoned Oasis of Mandara, halfway between the Oasis of Lame Kaiila and the exchange point of the Oasis of Klima. We don’t know who built the ancient labyrinth and for what purpose. You are strongly warned not to explore it on your own and without a local guide.
Oasis al Tariq
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Oasis al Tariq on the banks of the Lower Fayeen river.
Barbarian Auction in the Oasis of Lame Kaiila
Monday, June 15th, 2026
War Council
Friday, March 6th, 2026
War council between the leaders of different armed groups before their joint march to the Oasis of Klima. On the left, hired men of the Black Caste, dressed in very dark clothing, in the middle at the back, the man in the red turban is Boundy, the leader of the army of Belnend, and some of his warriors; in the front, in brown clothing, are Zagan Bararaq ibn Yuroki, the son of Rarius Yuroki, and others, as well as some free women who are listening curiously.
Confidential meeting
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Confidential meeting with Turjann Sa’iyr, Pahsa of Kurtzal, Trygg Tyran, Ambassador of the Oasis of Two Scimitars, and Rarius Yuroki, merchant of the Oasis of Lame Kaiila.
A Contract Woman marched to Klima
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Lady Mameka Amano, the contract woman of the Shogun of the Isle of Nara, visited the Oasis of Lame Kaiila. The expedition is treated by Goreans as a massive, unprecedented undertaking, very much like an exploratory voyage into a completely unknown world.
She arrived in Selnar aboard the Lysander and then traveled with an escort via Brundisium and Edgington to Kasra on the Fayeen River, where she joined a caravan that brought her safely to the Oasis of Lame Kaiila.
A small caravan set off the next morning and marched first to the ruins of the Oasis of Mandara, from there through the countless dunes on winding paths towards the Exchange Point.
It was a bit unclear which would be the best way, because the sandstorms moved the dunes like waves on the ocean. They consulted amongst themselves, and the experienced Guards of the Dunes soon agreed on the next steps.
Finally, the caravan reached the Exchange Point where the Kaiila had been left behind. They traversed the salt mines and arrived at the famous T’Zshal’s Inn in the oasis itself. There, all participants could refresh themselves and shake the sand out of their clothes.
What a pity! The Tahari is not safe again…
Sunday, November 30th, 2025
A large group of armed men gathered yesterday in the main square of the Oasis of Lame Kaiila. They had responded to a call to track down and capture a band of outlaws who, according to caravan leaders from the Oasis of Klima, were hiding near the Exchange Point. Or perhaps near the ruins of the Oasis of Mandara; no one knew for sure.
Those who knew the area waited warily, fearing the dangers, especially the ever-present quicksand and the difficulty of attacking the exchange point should someone happen to be entrenched there.
The expedition was ill-fated from the very beginning. Everyone had hoped that Salt Ubar would send its elite troops, the Guards of the Dunes. But that didn’t happen. They waited in vain. Consequently, there was a lack of organization and experienced military leadership. The men began to grumble in frustration. One heard disrespectful remarks like, “He’s a man who values comfort more than fighting,” or “He just sits in his palace and does nothing.”
At least the ruins of the Oasis of Mandala were reached without incident, and nobody got lost.
But when we reached the enormous rocks that protect the Oasis of Klima from the sandstorms, and passed the well-known rocky outcrop, what many had feared came to pass: the outlaws had prepared and ambushed the expedition.
There was great confusion, and no one knew who was friend or foe because, of course, everyone involved was masked for protection from the sand, and no one was giving proper orders. Unfortunately, all of us were hacked down, shot, and without exception, bound.
Fortunately, it turned out that the band of outlaws had arrived at the Exchange Point purely by chance and had no idea how to get back to an oasis or where the paths were. We pointed out to them that without the help of the locals, they would have perished miserably from thirst.
Someone offered to bring the outlaws back if they simply released the majority of the prisoners. There was supposedly a tunnel system near the ruins to bypass the quicksand. This was, of course, a trick and a lie, but the outlaws fell for it.
In the labyrinth, which had already been explored several times, they managed to lead the outlaws astray. And the few who reached the surface again wandered among the dunes. All the prisoners were freed. No one knows where the outlaws are now. But one cannot be sure that they are still near the ruins, because that is the only place with water.
The men blamed Salt Ubar for his shameful neglect of the dangers posed by outlaws and the safety of the caravans.
Make the Tahari safe again!
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
A caravan of Kaiila is being prepared in the Oasis to move to the Exchange Point of the Oasis of Klima.
Urgent: A very large group of outlaws, including women, has been seen near the ruins of the Oasis of Mandara. They appear to be heading towards the Oasis of Klima’s Exchange Point. Perhaps they are simply lost and don’t know where they are. However, they have attacked a caravan.
The caravan leaders refuse to march to Klima as long as the area remains unsafe.
The Southern Trade Alliance (STA) is currently assembling the largest possible number of armed men. We need help!
All male members of the STA who are able to carry weapons are needed!
Next march to the Oasis of Klima: November 29 (Saturday) noon SLT / 8pm GMT, 21:00 GMT+1-german time)
Start main place Oasis of Lame Kaiila
Slave Auction at the Oasis of Lame Kaiila
Friday, November 14th, 2025
A slave auction was held at the Oasis of Lame Kaiila. Up for sale were slaves who had recently been abducted from Earth—from an island called “Cuba.” The Oasis’s lecture hall was packed to capacity; some attendees even had to stand. The event was a resounding success.
