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                     Help Information for Tarabon

SIGIL:  A golden tree with a thick bole and spreading branches
        balanced by roots below; the Tree; the Golden Tree
BANNER:  The Golden Tree on a field vertically striped red and white;
         four red stripes and three white.
CAPITAL CITY:  Tanchico
SYMBOLS:  The Throne of Light
RESOURCES:  Rugs, dyes, fireworks, luxury items.

In recent past, Tarbaon has been a great trading nation, a major
source of fine rugs, dyes, fireworks, and other luxury items.  It
has been the home of the Illuminators, who are the creators and
keepers of fireworks to create beautiful explosions of light in
the sky.

Until recently, Tarabon has been ruled by a King and Panarch.
The King and Panarch were equal in authority, both elected by
the Assembly of Lords, which was this ruling body's only major
duty.  The Panarch was in charge of collecting taxes, customs
and duties, controlled the Civil Watch, and presided over the
lower courts.  The King was responsible for spending the collected
revenue properly, commanded the nation's army, and presided over
the High Court.

However, after a great deal of internal struggle, Tarabon has
fallen under the control of the Seanchan, who have appointed
a governor in place of the King, and a new Panarch.  The duties
of both the Panarch and the Seanchan-appointed governor remain
the same.  However, the strong Seanchan presence weighs heavily
on the minds of the people, and it is rumored that the niece of
the Empress has taken up residence within the Panarch's Palace.
Sul'dam and damane are seen frequently in the streets, along with
a strong presence of Seanchan soldiers in their insect-like armor.
Strange beasts controlled by the Seanchan help to patrol the city.

Despite these changes however, commerce has begun to flourish
once again, for the Seanchan have maintained their presence in
Tarabon for nearly two years now and the people have settled into
a routine.  Some are resigned, some resentful, but most are just
eager to carry on with their lives and have grown accustomed to
the changes.  Sea trade continues in the prominent harbor city
of Tanchico, though ships are often escorted to the docks and
searched before being allowed to continue.

TANCHICO

Tanchico is Tarabon's capital city, and is said to be one of
the oldest cities on the continent.  Part of the Panarch's
Palace is rumored to have been built in the Age of Legends,
and housed an exhibit hall which was once open to the public.
The exhibit hall is closed now however with the occupation of
the Seanchan, but there are those who remember the wonders it
once contained.

Tanchico is larger than Tear, and possibly Caemlyn, situated
over the steep hills surrounding Tanchico Bay at the mouth of
the River Andahar.  The harbor is constantly crowded with ships
of all kinds, including the great, boxy ships of the Seanchan
with their ribbed sails.  Seafolk ships were once a common
sight, but of late, the Atha'an Miere tend to avoid Tarbaon for
whatever reason.  The three peninsulas of Verana, Maseta and
Calpene are guarded by a dozen fortresses surrounding the harbor,
each peninsula with its own 'circle' and assembly arena.

The presence of the Seanchan has, in fact, improved conditions
in Tanchico.  Buildings have been repaired and refurbished,
the streets are once again safe to walk, and the feel of neglect
that had permeated the city seems to have receded considerably.
Cutthroats and thieves are dealt with harshly by the Seanchan
patrols, and shops that had closed during the troubles before
the Seanchan arrival have re-opened and run brisk business.
The nation on the whole is stable, lacking a war with Arad
Doman over Almoth Plain with the influence of the Seanchan
now maintaining relative peace in the region.  Underneath the
peace, however, lies a tension and a lingering resentment
among those who see the Seanchan as invaders and usurpers.
None have been bold enough yet, however, to risk open and
blatant rebellion.

See Also:  Taraboners, Nations


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