Historical Record #
Jandar’s Fall was a new birth for the Tabaxi. The city itself, a true marvel of desert engineering, was rooted right into the bedrock of the Silhol Valley, built directly over the great cisterns. This was more than just a settlement; it was the place that finally unlocked what they could truly be. The old nomadic clans were still around, but they found a shared, central purpose here. The towering structures were not just buildings, they were massive passive ventilation systems that breathed life into the city. The great cisterns were famous, a true masterpiece of architecture. This was their home now, and with it came a powerful new sense of who they were as a collective people. The first years were a frenzy of development and discovery. They mastered new construction methods, building not just homes and water storage, but also specialized academies, forums, and centers for trade.
The one who first guided this new era was Sunwhisker, a Tabaxi known for her patience and deep wisdom, who had been crucial in those first difficult building phases. She and the older clan leaders laid down the city’s first laws. They were simple but unbreakable, focusing on sharing everything and the idea that everyone was responsible for the community’s well-being. This era saw the creation of the Wayfinders. These were not just travelers; they were specially trained masters who used their sharp senses and unmatched knowledge of the cruel desert to guide outsiders safely across the treacherous dunes. This was a brilliant move. It allowed the Tabaxi to deal cautiously with the wider world, trading their safe passage services for things they couldn’t make themselves. Sunwhisker’s guidance lasted for centuries, and under her wise leadership, the whole city truly began to flourish.
Centuries passed like desert wind, and as Jandar’s Fall grew and its dealings with outsiders became more complex, the old informal ways of the elders started to wear thin. It just was not enough anymore to lead a growing population. Then, around 3,914 AR, a brilliant young Wayfinder named Quickclaw stepped forward with a revolutionary idea. He argued that their leaders should not be chosen because of who their parents were or how old they were, but only by the skills they had proven and what they had given back to the community. His vision was radical, a shock to the system. He was elected as the first Speaker of the Sand, the head of a new government designed to be adaptable and fluid, like the dunes themselves. Their first major act was a powerful one. They declared the entire surrounding desert to be their territory, naming it Majira, which meant Balance in their own tongue. This new leadership was built on the promise that the best person would always lead and that every single voice would be heard. Quickclaw ensured the Wayfinders became the very heart of the nation. Their mastery of the desert’s hidden secrets was a perfect symbol for how they would guide the entire nation. He formalized their neutrality, decreeing that the Tabaxi would never pick a side in the conflicts of the great world powers, choosing instead to profit by safely moving trade and people across the region.
Today, the nation of Majira is like a vibrant, blossoming flower right in the harsh heart of the Silhol Valley. Jandar’s Fall is still the capital, the only permanent city, a beautiful testament to passive architecture and communal life. The Wayfinders are a revered force, their knowledge of the desert’s deadly terrain unmatched by anyone. They are the nation’s eyes and ears, working as essential guides for every merchant, diplomat, and adventurer who passes through. The city market is a constant buzz of activity where goods from all over Ka’Uvala change hands. The Tabaxi have become a quiet but seriously influential people. Their neutrality and their skills make them absolutely necessary to anyone needing to cross the sand. They have learned to thrive in a land that was once their cruel prison, a people who defined themselves not by the failures of their long-forgotten creator, but by their own freedom and ingenuity. The memory of how they began is still told in rhythmic, sacred stories, a powerful reminder of the darkness from which they finally forged their own brilliant light.
Present Day Details #
Founded: 3914 AR
Capitol City: Jandar’s Fall
Citizen Population:
Government Type: Meritocratic Republic
Leadership:
Language/Name influences: Arabic, Egyptian, Swahili
