Harad
Flo and Katy are annoyed when the enemy empire is portrayed without nuance, and without regional tension and variation.
(And yes, one of us has Asian heritage, not that it should matter at all). These stories show our vision of Harad—unlike Khand, it has jettisoned the worship of Sauron and destroyed its temples (a Dissolution if you will). It has elements of the Ottoman Empire, Indian empires, Persian empires, Imperial Russia, and various Chinese dynasties (both history and as interpreted through secondary and tertiary sources), but with its own distinctive twist.
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Parvaz of Qom
When Parvaz’s mother tells him that it’s time to marry, he chooses Fereshtah of Ishtakr, although his old Army buddy, Prince Artabanus (third son of the Emperor) is dismissive. Parvaz thanks his lucky stars that Artabanus has two older brothers.
(Coming Soon)
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Houmayoun Khan's Birthday Party
When Houmayoun Khan, former Ambassador to Gondor, reaches seventy five years of age, he notes there are more important milestones. His great-grandson, Beyazit, the sole surviving son of the Emperor, is about to come of age. It’s most vital that the family attend the Capital to celebrate this momentous event. What happens next leaves everyone guessing…
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Darius
Darius of Amrun feels like he’s floundering. He has a good position as a diplomat in Minas Tirith, and gets to watch the dramas of his counterpart and friend Thorongil. But what is he doing with his life? And will he and Cyaxares Khan ever figure out why the Steward didn’t seize the throne?
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Harem in Harad
The Empress Mother is irritated when her son stops listening to her, and threatens to exile her. She’s delighted to hear her friend Idis of Gondor is returning to Harad. Maybe, at last, Gondor and Harad can come to an understanding?