The "Pearl of the desert", as Ta'ess is also called, is located somewhere on the way between the Viper Pass and Hasst. Caravans usually stop by to fill up their water and food supplies before they head off for the "Gateway to Tahnn", Naczach'sh. A city afoot the mountains leading to Garr and Korresh. They also stop to resupply before heading to the "Jewel of the desert," Hasst. The capital city of Tahnn, located on the shores of the Telgard Sea.
 

Ta'ess is a large greatly diversified city. From the many races that call it home, to the varied businesses located there. One can find most anything in this sprawling city, thats if you know where to look. The buildings are made of sandstone. They are built up orderly just like everywhere where the Ss'tiss have ever settled down. Broad, straight streets dominate the picture. Many Inns and taverns just like gambling dens concentrate on areas around the Great Bazaar and other smaller market places.

The government district in the northern part of the city is home to the Council Building, the Guard Headquarters, the Library of Light, and the Prison of Ta'ess. The city its self is surrounded by a twelve foot sandstone wall. There are several watchtowers spread about. So the Ss'tiss can keep an eye on things both inside, and outside of Ta'ess. Two gates allow entry into Ta'ess, one in the west, and one in the east of the city.

The government district in the northern part of the city is home to the Council Building, the Guard Headquarters, the Library of Light, and the Prison of Ta'ess. The city its self is surrounded by a twelve foot sandstone wall. There are several watchtowers spread about. So the Ss'tiss can keep an eye on things both inside, and outside of Ta'ess. Two gates allow entry into Ta'ess, one in the west, and one in the east of the city.

The Oasis proper sits just outside of the city walls. It is ringed by the farms that use its life giving water, to help feed the people of Ta'ess. It is guarded by several watch towers. There are seven major types of farms here. A Skssar farm, a Thakshh farm, a Thass'ylth farm, a Hrshhul farm, a Natti farm, a Yss'than and a Fessal farm. To a lesser degree Sha'kth, and Zhass berries are also grown here.

Passing caravans coming from Naczach'sh usually arrive at the West Gate. While Caravans from Hasst mostly use the East Gate. There is a caravanserai at each gate, with fairly small buildings offering shelter to the caravan leaders and their crew only. Their camels, horses or mules must be left outside, in one of the fenced areas to the sides of the building. Anyone willing to offer his goods in Ta'ess. Can either let his camels carry the goods to the largest market place in Ta'ess the Great Bazaar, or just look out for hirelings that wait around the Gates at all times of the day, but never at night.

A small Misharr Quarter, secluded from the rest of the city, can be found in the southwest of Ta'ess. Here they have their own shops, inns, taverns, healers and such. Their houses rarely see any other Ss'tiss than the passing guards. The main Ss'tiss District is located in the northeast of Ta'ess. There really is not a foreign district in Ta'ess. The people of other races tend to settle were they can find room.

Attitude towards people from other races: Most foreigners calling Ta'ess their home are merchants and travellers who found the oasis a good place for settling down. Since there are so many foreigners passing by and through the city day by day the Ss'tiss are used to seeing people of other races all the time. So here in Ta'ess the Ss'tiss and Misharr are more excepting of other races. However the Ss'tiss leave no doubt as to who is in charge.

Quite a few of the Ss'tiss living here have learnt at least some of the Human tongue, and a couple even learnt to pronounce the dwarven tongue. Many of them however are too proud to even attempt learning other languages. Since Tahnn is their homeland they expect foreigners, travellers, as well as merchants, to learn their tongue. The Ss'tiss usually don't care about all the foreigners wandering throught he streets and at the markets becaused they're used to them.

They are however concerned about the slum quarter that is slowly growing at the southeastern end of the city. The beggars and thieves many of them Humans living there, seem to pester the streets of the oasis. The guards are having a hard time get that under control. Due mostly to the mass of people coming in and passing through, that the caravans bring to Ta'ess from both Hasst and Korresh.
 
 

FARMS

One of the only Hrshhul farms in Tahnn, is here in Ta'ess. A net system that runs into the Oasis keeps the Hrshhul from escaping. They are harvested for their meat, as well as their shells. Their meat is considered a delicacy both in the eyes of the Ss'tiss and the Misharr. Their shells are crafted into decorative bowls and platters.

A Yss'than farm is here. The small beasts are bred and harvested, for their tender meat and soft pelts. Waterskins and pouches are some of the items made from their skin.

A small Fessal herd is maintained at the Oasis. Their meat is prime and their skin worked into fine leather. The Misharr also use their wool to make blankets and rugs of unmatched craftsmanship.

The Thakshh that grows naturally at Oasis in Tahnn, has been lent a helping hand in Ta'ess. It produces the largest yield of any of the plants farmed here. The reed like plant is not only used to feed the animals farmed here, it is also used in soups and stews for the people of Ta'ess.

Natti is also farmed here in good numbers. It is harvested for it juicy meat and its flowers. The flowers are used by healers to help control fevers.

A Skssar farm is also located here. The palms are growed for the Skssar nut. A favored form of refreshment for the Tahhn natives. The palms here are very healthy due to the abundant water supply. They are able to produce between four to six a month per palm.

Thass'ylth a type of desert grain is also grown here. It is highly prized as it is the only grain grown in Tahnn. It is the second most abundant of the plants grown in Ta'ess. It is used to make all manner of breads, pastries, and meal used to bread meat. It is also shipped to the other cities in Tahnn.

Some Sha'kth and Zhass berries are also growed here. The majority of these are harvested for making wine. While some are used as a food source in pastries and pies.

The Yss'than, Hrshhul, and Fessal are mostly fed the Thakshh that grows abundantly at the farms. The desert grain is too precious to feed it to these animals tho. It is used for baking bread and pastries. Which the Human travellers and merchants pay high prices for, since this is almost the only familiar sort of food they're use to from their home Kingdoms.

 
 

Imports
 

     GARR= Dwarven Ale, Metal, Delfaen cloth, Dwarven made weapons.

     KORRESH= Wood, Wine, Cloth, Wax, Rope, Oil, ect.

     LIRYNN: Products made from fine wood, Elven wine,

     MIRG= Spices, Healing herbs

     Dried fish, glass, and glass works from Hasst. Salt from the salt mine northeast of Hasst, sandstone from the quarry in the east, gems from the gem mines, wool and fabrics from the nomad tribes.

 

  Exports
 

Blankets and rugs made by the Misharr.

Smoked Hrshhul meat, also items made from their shells.

Skssar nuts

Sacks of Thass'ylth

Bales of Thakshh

Fine leather goods

Wine made from Sha'kth and Zhass

GOVERNMENT

Ta'ess is ruled by the matriarchal Council of Three. They are the ones who decide about those criminals, that carried out crimes much more cruel than the occasional thief robbing a pouch the judge has to care about. Also they care about taxes, the delegations of other cities coming from all over the Sarin Desert, any complaints the inhabitants of Ta'ess bring before them, appointing the locale judge, and the captain of the guard.They also have the final word in the direction Ta'ess moves in.

Anyone trying to gain a audience with one of the Matriarchs or all. Must give a petition to one of their secretaries stating the nature of why they want the meeting. They will then pass it on to the Ministers of the Matriarchs, and they decide which cases shall be brought before them and which can be taken care about by the judge. If your case goes before the Matriarchs. The Matriarchs will want hear everyone involved first before deciding about the problem. Therefore it might take quite a while till their decision has been made...