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+ | | head_of_state=[[Ozorne Tasikhe]] {{comment|442—451 [[Human Era|HE]]}}<br />[[Kaddar Iliniat]] and [[Kalasin of Conté|Empress Kalasin]] {{comment|451 & onward}} |
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| + | |type = Empire {{comment|country}}|size = Vast|landforms = [[Demai Mountains]]|waterbodies = [[River Zekoi]]<br />Coastline on [[Emerald Ocean]] and [[Great Inland Sea]]|zoology = Bright, colorful birds<br />[[Dragon]]s<br />Camels|established = Ancient times {{comment|state in [[Thanic Empire]]}}|language = Common<br />Other languages|patrongod = [[Graveyard Hag]]|religion = [[Tortallan Universe]] pantheon|events = Destruction of Imperial Palace|wars = [[Immortals War]] {{comment|unofficial, Carthakis participating were renegades}}|allies = [[Tortall]] {{comment|under reign of Emperor Kaddar}}|tradepartners = [[Copper Isles]]<br />Tortall<br />[[Tyra]]|firstmentioned = [[Alanna: The First Adventure]]|firstappeared = [[Emperor Mage]]|latestappeared = [[Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales]]}} |
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| − | The '''Empire of Carthak''' is an ancient and powerful country in the [[Tortallan Universe]]. It has been around for a long time, but it was already considered a powerful country in the 200s [[HE]]<ref name="tg">''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>. |
+ | The '''Empire of Carthak''' ''([[Pronunciation|pronounced]] KAHR-thak) ''is an ancient and powerful country in the [[Tortallan Universe]]. It has been around for a long time, but it was already considered a powerful country in the 200s [[Human Era|HE]]<ref name="tg">''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>. |
==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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===Location and political borders=== |
===Location and political borders=== |
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| − | Carthak is located to the south of the [[Inland Sea]], which makes up its northern border. Across the Inland Sea to the north lies [[Tortall]], to the northeast likes [[Tyra]], [[Maren]], and [[Sarain]]. To the northwest lies the [[Copper Isles]]. It is an empire, and holds many conquered countries in the [[Southern Lands]] and even up to the [[Roof of the World]]. |
+ | Carthak is located to the south of the [[Great Inland Sea]], which makes up its northern border. Across the Inland Sea to the north lies [[Tortall]], to the northeast likes [[Tyra]], [[Maren]], and [[Sarain]]. To the northwest lies the [[Copper Isles]]. It is an empire, and holds many conquered countries in the [[Southern Lands]] and even up to the [[Roof of the World]]. |
| − | Nations conquered by Carthak include Siraj, Ekallatum, Amar, Apal, Zallara, Shusin, and Yamut<ref>''Emperor Mage'', Chp 7 (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. |
+ | Nations conquered by Carthak include [[Siraj]], [[Ekallatum]], [[Amar]], [[Apal]], [[Zallara]], [[Shusin]], and [[Yamut]]<ref>''Emperor Mage'', Chp 7 (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. |
===Landforms and bodies of water=== |
===Landforms and bodies of water=== |
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| − | The capital, Carthak City, is built on a delta. The |
+ | The capital, Carthak City, is built on a delta. The [[River Zekoi]] flows near the palace. The southern part of the empire is made up of almost entirely desert, except for quite a few oases. |
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| + | The [[Demai Mountains]] are a range further south of the capital. The ancient [[dragon]] known as [[Kawit]] slumbered in the mountains for more than a millennium. |
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==Politics== |
==Politics== |
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===Government=== |
===Government=== |
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| − | The empire is an absolute monarchy, which means that the monarch, called an emperor or empress, wields considerable and almost absolute power throughout the realm. Although councils of different classes of people are |
+ | The empire is an absolute monarchy, which means that the monarch, called an emperor or empress, wields considerable and almost absolute power throughout the realm. Although councils of different classes of people are employed, the emperor regnant does not always have to listen to them. This is especially true in the case of Emperor Ozorne, who often vetoed motions from his councils, and refused to listen to them altogether in many cases. Emperor Kaddar, his nephew and successor, is assumed to be a little bit more diplomatic. There are also feudalist elements to the society, and aristocrats wield more power throughout the realm than commoners, or peasants. |
===Dynasties of Carthak=== |
===Dynasties of Carthak=== |
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| − | So far, there are only two known dynasties of Carthak |
+ | So far, there are only two known dynasties of Carthak: |
| − | *[[Tasikhe|House Tasikhe]], [[Ozorne Tasikhe|Emperor Ozorne's]] house. According to recent information from [[Tamora Pierce]], Ozorne's dynasty might have started with him and stopped with him, as she said that Ozorne was far away from the throne when he and [[Numair Salmalín]] had met. |
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| + | <br />[[Tasikhe family|House Tasikhe]]<br /> |
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| + | By all accounts, House Tasikhe was well established as rulers of Carthak before passing to a cadet branch. Only two known Tasikhe emperors have ruled: |
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| + | **[[Mesaraz Tasikhe]], a previous emperor before Ozorne.<ref>Not named as official predecessor, as the books do not show Ozorne succeeding Mesaraz. More information will probably be in the next two installments of the '''''[[Numair Chronicles]]''''' trilogy. Another heir could potentially succeed Mesaraz before passing to Ozorne.</ref> |
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| + | **[[Ozorne Tasikhe]], known as the Emperor Mage. Upon his birth, he was seventh in line for the throne.<ref>''[[Tempests and Slaughter]]''</ref>. By the time he turned 16, he was second in line for the throne. |
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| + | <br />House Iliniat<br /> |
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| + | **[[Kaddar Iliniat]] and [[Kalasin of Conté|Empress Kalasin]] {{comment|reigned from 452 [[Human Era|HE]] and onward}} |
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| + | **[[Binur Iliniat]]—Emperor Kaddar and Empress Kalasin's first-born child. Upon Binur's accession, he will be the second Iliniat emperor to rule Carthak. |
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===Laws=== |
===Laws=== |
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| + | ====Slaves==== |
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| − | The empire is a slaveholding nation, and has many slaves. Quite a few slaves are from states that Carthak has conquered, and other slaves are captured from other realms, such as Tortall. The slaves have no legal rights and are considered the property of their human owners. |
+ | The empire is a slaveholding nation, and has many slaves. Quite a few slaves are from states that Carthak has conquered, and other slaves are captured from other realms, such as Tortall. The slaves have no legal rights and are considered the property of their human owners. Before leaving the country, [[Veralidaine Sarrasri]] asked Kaddar to consider making life better for slaves, and to think of even removing the practice altogether. Kaddar said he would make the first steps to do so, but that he would have to go slowly in order to avoid civil conflict. |
| + | ====Inheritance==== |
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| + | Carthak seems to operate based on male-preference primogeniture. It goes further in that it is semi-agnatic, as no woman seems to be able to ascend the throne. It is not fully agnatic as the inheritance can pass through a woman to her male issue.<ref>Outside of Tamora Pierce's books, this is historically known as Salic law.</ref> This is the case with [[Fazia Iliniat]], the sister of [[Ozorne Tasikhe|Emperor Ozorne Tasikhe]]. Even though she is the closest living relation to the emperor—and would be the next in line in standard male-preference primogeniture—the throne passes to her son. |
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| + | ====Other laws==== |
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===International relations=== |
===International relations=== |
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| − | Carthak is a powerful political and economic player. It is not known to play nice with the neighbors, and has conquered many lands and has started feuds with many countries. From 449—451 HE, it started to attack [[Tortall]] by sending pirates to kidnap [[Thayet jian Wilima|Queen Thayet]] and her children while they were staying with [[Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau|Alanna the Lioness]] at [[Pirate's Swoop]]<ref>''Wild Magic'' (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. It also got involved with other treasonous plots to overthrow the Tortallan monarchs, including the one involving [[Yolane of Dunlath]] and [[Tristan Staghorn]]<ref>''Wolf-Speaker'' (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. In 451 HE, it came out of the woodwork as the main perpetrator<ref>''Emperor Mage'' (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. With the fall of Emperor Ozorne from power, however, Carthak's involvement is again put undercover, as Kaddar took the reigns. Carthakis still joined Ozorne during the [[Immortals War]], a huge war that involved [[Scanra]], the [[Yamani Islands]], and the [[Copper Isles]]<ref>''Realms of the Gods'' (Scholastic paperback)</ref> |
+ | Carthak is a powerful political and economic player. It is not known to play nice with the neighbors, and has conquered many lands and has started feuds with many countries. From 449—451 HE, it started to attack [[Tortall]] by sending pirates to kidnap [[Thayet jian Wilima|Queen Thayet]] and her children while they were staying with [[Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau|Alanna the Lioness]] at [[Pirate's Swoop]]<ref>''Wild Magic'' (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. It also got involved with other treasonous plots to overthrow the Tortallan monarchs, including the one involving [[Yolane of Dunlath]] and [[Tristan Staghorn]]<ref>''Wolf-Speaker'' (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. In 451 HE, it came out of the woodwork as the main perpetrator<ref>''Emperor Mage'' (Scholastic hardcover)</ref>. With the fall of Emperor Ozorne from power, however, Carthak's involvement is again put undercover, as Kaddar took the reigns. Carthakis still joined Ozorne during the [[Immortals War]], a huge war that involved [[Scanra]], the [[Yamani Islands]], and the [[Copper Isles]],<ref>''Realms of the Gods'' (Scholastic paperback)</ref> but the Carthakis who joined were considered renegades, as their emperor did not condone their actions. |
| − | After Ozorne and [[Uusoae]], the Queen of [[Chaos Realms|Chaos]], were defeated, Kaddar got his country back under his wing. To improve relations with Tortall, he married [[Kalasin of Conté|Princess Kalasin]], the eldest daughter of the King and Queen of Tortall. |
+ | After Ozorne and [[Uusoae]], the Queen of [[Chaos Realms|Chaos]], were defeated, Kaddar got his country back under his wing. To improve relations with Tortall, he married [[Kalasin of Conté|Princess Kalasin]], the eldest daughter of the King and Queen of Tortall. |
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| + | Kaddar's old friend and Chief Healer, [[Zaimid Hetnim]], married [[Saraiyu Balitang]], the elder sister and heiress presumptive of [[Dovasary Balitang|Queen Dovasary]] of the Copper Isles. Although this is a notable marriage, it is unknown if it would be used as a marital alliance in order to improve relations even further. |
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==Culture== |
==Culture== |
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===Religion=== |
===Religion=== |
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| − | Carthakis worship gods from the usual pantheon, including [[Mithros]] and the [[Great Mother Goddess]]. Their patron goddess is the [[Graveyard Hag]], a trickster goddess who is on par with [[Kyprioth]]. She is the daughter of the [[Black God]] and is considered the ruler of Carthak in all matters divine. Although she is a minor goddess everywhere else, her divine brothers and sisters defer to her judgment in matters concerning Carthak. |
+ | Carthakis worship gods from the usual pantheon, including [[Mithros]] and the [[Great Mother Goddess]]. Their patron goddess is the [[Graveyard Hag]], a trickster goddess who is on par with [[Kyprioth]]. She is the daughter of the [[Black God]] and is considered the ruler of Carthak in all matters divine. Although she is a minor goddess everywhere else, her divine brothers and sisters defer to her judgment in matters concerning Carthak. |
| − | During the time of Emperor Ozorne, it was forbidden for humans to show too much praise and deference to the gods, as he believed himself a god among men and the only person who really deserved worship. Many priests believed this would anger the gods, and they were right. The Graveyard Hag plotted to have him dethroned. This, of course, was not the only reason that the Hag goddess wanted him gone, but a catalyst. |
+ | During the time of Emperor Ozorne, it was forbidden for humans to show too much praise and deference to the gods, as he believed himself a god among men and the only person who really deserved worship. Many priests believed this would anger the gods, and they were right. The Graveyard Hag plotted to have him dethroned. This, of course, was not the only reason that the Hag goddess wanted him gone, but a catalyst. |
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| + | They have a few more gods who primarily preside over matters pertaining to Carthak, such as [[Hekaja]], the Carthaki goddess of healing.<ref>''[[Tempests and Slaughter]]'', Glossary</ref> |
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===Language=== |
===Language=== |
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| − | Many Carthakis speak fluent Common, the language of the [[Eastern Lands]]. In conquered lands, there are more diverse languages. Common is also the main language used by the imperial court. |
+ | Many Carthakis speak fluent Common, the language of the [[Eastern Lands]]. In conquered lands, there are more diverse languages. Common is also the main language used by the imperial court. |
===Education and learning=== |
===Education and learning=== |
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| − | Carthak is known for its very prestigious [[ |
+ | Carthak is known for its very prestigious [[Imperial University of Carthak|university]]. The university classes are taught by some of the most well-known masters of magic and other subjects. It is a storehouse of learning, sophistication, and culture<ref name="tg" />. Emperors Ozorne and Kaddar, [[Numair Salmalín]], [[Lindhall Reed]], [[Tristan Staghorn]], [[Gissa of Rachne]], [[Alamid Mokhlos]], and [[Varice Kingsford]], were all graduates of the university. The university is attached onto the main [[Imperial Palace of Carthak]], which is famed for its splendor and beauty. |
===Clothing=== |
===Clothing=== |
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| − | Due to the heat, Carthakis dress in loose garments that do not represent the clothes of the north like Tortall and [[Galla]]. Wealthy Carthakis wear many jewels to show their splendor. |
+ | Due to the heat, Carthakis dress in loose garments that do not represent the clothes of the north like Tortall and [[Galla]]. Wealthy Carthakis wear many jewels to show their splendor. |
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| + | ====Women's clothing==== |
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| + | Court dress is very fine and sumptuous in Carthak, although loose and airy to deal with the heat. Noblewomen wear floor-length gowns, and it's usually up to the woman in question on how many jewels and accessories are used. [[Mahira Tasikhe|Princess Mahira]], Ozorne Tasikhe's late mother, wore a black gown for mourning, with gold chain set with grey and cream pearls as a belt. She wore a gold hairnet under her sheer black veil—also worn for mourning.<ref>''[[Tempests and Slaughter]]'', Ch. 8 (pg. 141; RH hardcover)</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | Pre-conquest Carthak was a part of the [[Thanic Empire]], the huge country that had territories among the Eastern Lands and across the different seas. This would explain the use of the language called Common, and their calendar. |
+ | Pre-conquest Carthak was a part of the [[Thanic Empire]], the huge country that had territories among the Eastern Lands and across the different seas. This would explain the use of the language called Common, and their calendar. |
==Events== |
==Events== |
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| − | *In c. 441 |
+ | *In c. 441 HE, Emperor Ozorne banished Numair on grounds of high treason |
*From 449 HE and onward, Carthak became involved in several plots to dethrone [[Jonathan IV of Conté|King Jonathan]] and [[Thayet jian Wilima|Queen Thayet]] of Tortall |
*From 449 HE and onward, Carthak became involved in several plots to dethrone [[Jonathan IV of Conté|King Jonathan]] and [[Thayet jian Wilima|Queen Thayet]] of Tortall |
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*451 HE, Ozorne pardoned Numair |
*451 HE, Ozorne pardoned Numair |
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**Emperor Ozorne turned into a [[Stormwing]] and thus was forbidden to rule Carthak, the reign passed to Kaddar |
**Emperor Ozorne turned into a [[Stormwing]] and thus was forbidden to rule Carthak, the reign passed to Kaddar |
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| + | ==Known Carthakis== |
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| + | Please see [[:Category:Characters from Carthak|Characters from Carthak]] and [[:Category:Carthaki citizens|Carthaki citizens]] for more information about specific people. |
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==Real life connections== |
==Real life connections== |
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Revision as of 15:49, 21 September 2018
Template:Location infobox The Empire of Carthak (pronounced KAHR-thak) is an ancient and powerful country in the Tortallan Universe. It has been around for a long time, but it was already considered a powerful country in the 200s HE[1].
Geography
Location and political borders
Carthak is located to the south of the Great Inland Sea, which makes up its northern border. Across the Inland Sea to the north lies Tortall, to the northeast likes Tyra, Maren, and Sarain. To the northwest lies the Copper Isles. It is an empire, and holds many conquered countries in the Southern Lands and even up to the Roof of the World.
Nations conquered by Carthak include Siraj, Ekallatum, Amar, Apal, Zallara, Shusin, and Yamut[2].
Landforms and bodies of water
The capital, Carthak City, is built on a delta. The River Zekoi flows near the palace. The southern part of the empire is made up of almost entirely desert, except for quite a few oases.
The Demai Mountains are a range further south of the capital. The ancient dragon known as Kawit slumbered in the mountains for more than a millennium.
Politics
Government
The empire is an absolute monarchy, which means that the monarch, called an emperor or empress, wields considerable and almost absolute power throughout the realm. Although councils of different classes of people are employed, the emperor regnant does not always have to listen to them. This is especially true in the case of Emperor Ozorne, who often vetoed motions from his councils, and refused to listen to them altogether in many cases. Emperor Kaddar, his nephew and successor, is assumed to be a little bit more diplomatic. There are also feudalist elements to the society, and aristocrats wield more power throughout the realm than commoners, or peasants.
Dynasties of Carthak
So far, there are only two known dynasties of Carthak:
House Tasikhe
By all accounts, House Tasikhe was well established as rulers of Carthak before passing to a cadet branch. Only two known Tasikhe emperors have ruled:
- Mesaraz Tasikhe, a previous emperor before Ozorne.[3]
- Ozorne Tasikhe, known as the Emperor Mage. Upon his birth, he was seventh in line for the throne.[4]. By the time he turned 16, he was second in line for the throne.
House Iliniat
A cadet branch of House Tasikhe in the female-line. The inheritance passed through Ozorne's sister Fazia Iliniat to her son. So far, Emperor Kaddar has been the only Iliniat emperor to rule Carthak.
- Kaddar Iliniat and Empress Kalasin (reigned from 452 HE and onward)
- Binur Iliniat—Emperor Kaddar and Empress Kalasin's first-born child. Upon Binur's accession, he will be the second Iliniat emperor to rule Carthak.
Laws
Slaves
The empire is a slaveholding nation, and has many slaves. Quite a few slaves are from states that Carthak has conquered, and other slaves are captured from other realms, such as Tortall. The slaves have no legal rights and are considered the property of their human owners. Before leaving the country, Veralidaine Sarrasri asked Kaddar to consider making life better for slaves, and to think of even removing the practice altogether. Kaddar said he would make the first steps to do so, but that he would have to go slowly in order to avoid civil conflict.
Inheritance
Carthak seems to operate based on male-preference primogeniture. It goes further in that it is semi-agnatic, as no woman seems to be able to ascend the throne. It is not fully agnatic as the inheritance can pass through a woman to her male issue.[5] This is the case with Fazia Iliniat, the sister of Emperor Ozorne Tasikhe. Even though she is the closest living relation to the emperor—and would be the next in line in standard male-preference primogeniture—the throne passes to her son.
Other laws
Members of the army, who are not palace guards, are forbidden from entry on the palace grounds. Kaddar, while he was still a prince and his uncle's heir, explained to Daine that this was because the army had a long history of mutiny and rebellion in the empire.
International relations
Carthak is a powerful political and economic player. It is not known to play nice with the neighbors, and has conquered many lands and has started feuds with many countries. From 449—451 HE, it started to attack Tortall by sending pirates to kidnap Queen Thayet and her children while they were staying with Alanna the Lioness at Pirate's Swoop[6]. It also got involved with other treasonous plots to overthrow the Tortallan monarchs, including the one involving Yolane of Dunlath and Tristan Staghorn[7]. In 451 HE, it came out of the woodwork as the main perpetrator[8]. With the fall of Emperor Ozorne from power, however, Carthak's involvement is again put undercover, as Kaddar took the reigns. Carthakis still joined Ozorne during the Immortals War, a huge war that involved Scanra, the Yamani Islands, and the Copper Isles,[9] but the Carthakis who joined were considered renegades, as their emperor did not condone their actions.
After Ozorne and Uusoae, the Queen of Chaos, were defeated, Kaddar got his country back under his wing. To improve relations with Tortall, he married Princess Kalasin, the eldest daughter of the King and Queen of Tortall.
Kaddar's old friend and Chief Healer, Zaimid Hetnim, married Saraiyu Balitang, the elder sister and heiress presumptive of Queen Dovasary of the Copper Isles. Although this is a notable marriage, it is unknown if it would be used as a marital alliance in order to improve relations even further.
Culture
Religion
Carthakis worship gods from the usual pantheon, including Mithros and the Great Mother Goddess. Their patron goddess is the Graveyard Hag, a trickster goddess who is on par with Kyprioth. She is the daughter of the Black God and is considered the ruler of Carthak in all matters divine. Although she is a minor goddess everywhere else, her divine brothers and sisters defer to her judgment in matters concerning Carthak.
During the time of Emperor Ozorne, it was forbidden for humans to show too much praise and deference to the gods, as he believed himself a god among men and the only person who really deserved worship. Many priests believed this would anger the gods, and they were right. The Graveyard Hag plotted to have him dethroned. This, of course, was not the only reason that the Hag goddess wanted him gone, but a catalyst.
They have a few more gods who primarily preside over matters pertaining to Carthak, such as Hekaja, the Carthaki goddess of healing.[10]
Language
Many Carthakis speak fluent Common, the language of the Eastern Lands. In conquered lands, there are more diverse languages. Common is also the main language used by the imperial court.
Education and learning
Carthak is known for its very prestigious university. The university classes are taught by some of the most well-known masters of magic and other subjects. It is a storehouse of learning, sophistication, and culture[1]. Emperors Ozorne and Kaddar, Numair Salmalín, Lindhall Reed, Tristan Staghorn, Gissa of Rachne, Alamid Mokhlos, and Varice Kingsford, were all graduates of the university. The university is attached onto the main Imperial Palace of Carthak, which is famed for its splendor and beauty.
Clothing
Due to the heat, Carthakis dress in loose garments that do not represent the clothes of the north like Tortall and Galla. Wealthy Carthakis wear many jewels to show their splendor.
Women's clothing
Court dress is very fine and sumptuous in Carthak, although loose and airy to deal with the heat. Noblewomen wear floor-length gowns, and it's usually up to the woman in question on how many jewels and accessories are used. Princess Mahira, Ozorne Tasikhe's late mother, wore a black gown for mourning, with gold chain set with grey and cream pearls as a belt. She wore a gold hairnet under her sheer black veil—also worn for mourning.[11]
History
Pre-conquest Carthak was a part of the Thanic Empire, the huge country that had territories among the Eastern Lands and across the different seas. This would explain the use of the language called Common, and their calendar.
Events
- In c. 441 HE, Emperor Ozorne banished Numair on grounds of high treason
- From 449 HE and onward, Carthak became involved in several plots to dethrone King Jonathan and Queen Thayet of Tortall
- 451 HE, Ozorne pardoned Numair
- A Tortallan delegation was sent, including Daine
- After a few events, Ozorne had Numair's simulacrum executed, believing that it is truly the mage
- Daine destroyed the imperial palace by waking dinosaur skeletons
- Emperor Ozorne turned into a Stormwing and thus was forbidden to rule Carthak, the reign passed to Kaddar
Known Carthakis
Please see Characters from Carthak and Carthaki citizens for more information about specific people.
Real life connections
Carthak may be based on Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Rome, for its conquests.
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Terrier, Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)
- ↑ Emperor Mage, Chp 7 (Scholastic hardcover)
- ↑ Not named as official predecessor, as the books do not show Ozorne succeeding Mesaraz. More information will probably be in the next two installments of the Numair Chronicles trilogy. Another heir could potentially succeed Mesaraz before passing to Ozorne.
- ↑ Tempests and Slaughter
- ↑ Outside of Tamora Pierce's books, this is historically known as Salic law.
- ↑ Wild Magic (Scholastic hardcover)
- ↑ Wolf-Speaker (Scholastic hardcover)
- ↑ Emperor Mage (Scholastic hardcover)
- ↑ Realms of the Gods (Scholastic paperback)
- ↑ Tempests and Slaughter, Glossary
- ↑ Tempests and Slaughter, Ch. 8 (pg. 141; RH hardcover)