KHITAI
(The Celestial Empire)
Heir of the ancient Empire of Imaskar, Khitai (called Shou Lung by some) is a powerful but slumbering realm north of Zakhara, east of Semphar, and west of the Sea of Dust. A landlocked empire over 2,500 years old, Khitai is in human reckoning ancient. It is steeped in a combination of ancient Imaskari and Suel Magic that allows it mastery of many forms of magic which are practiced within the secretive Scarlet Circle; which are dire foes of the Black Circle of Set.
Population: 24,600,000
Capital: Paikang (pop. 1,200,000)
Ruler: Kai Tsao Shou
Major cities: Shu-Chen (pop. 760,000), Rou-Gen (pop. 370,000)
Exports: Silk, Spices, Drugs, Lotus, Charms and Amulets, Exotic Items (peacock feather fans, carved jade, porcelain)
Imports: Horses, Gold, Silver
Allies: Khazari (satellite)
Enemies: Hordelands, Kambulja
Religion: The Path of Enlightenment
