Editing Dark Ring (section)

=== Bakar ===
Bakar is the city of spices and swords. Between the fields of spices lies the training grounds of the Caliphate’s armies. Life in the city is simple; either harvest the spice fields or grab a weapon. There is little in between. 

==== ''The Spice Fields'' ====
Bakar’s spice fields grow many spices not found anywhere else on the Dark Ring. Upon last inspection, the Bank of Salt appraised the total value of one spice field to be upwards of six-million gold pieces. It should thus be no secret as to why the Caliph made Bakar the home of Eshai’s legions. Soldiers crawl the spice fields on constant guard for thieves or arsonists. 

==== ''Rain Orb'' ====
Found more than a thousand years ago, the Rain Orb sits in a temple within Bakar. This deep blue orb has the ability to summon rain clouds above the desert. Without the orb, many of the spices would be unable to strive. After the rise of the Caliphate, the orb’s safety in Bakar became top priority. The Rain Orb is one of the most highly guarded sites in all of Eshai.

==== ''Military Fortification'' ====
The military of the Caliphate is housed in seven different forts inside and outside the city. While they are the standing military of the Caliphate, the soldiers are often used for many other common jobs like cheap labors, guarding the spice fields, or acting as Bakar’s town guard. The city is a military town through and through. 

==== ''A-il Sham Home'' ====
A majority of the A-il Sham make their home within Bakar. The proximity to the soldiers and lucrative spice trade investments make for an enticing draw. However, some have voiced concern over many of the country’s foremost military leaders all being located in one place. So far, reasonable minds have not won that argument. 

==== ''Wandering Way'' ====
For those not wanting to head South via Zosul or ship, there is always the Wandering Way. This road journeys South through the desert and into the nation of Qis. It is heavily guarded by soldiers. The threat of a Qis invasion via the road can never be ignored. 

==== ''Nesting Ground of the Roc'' ====
To the South along the Wandering Way is the nesting ground of the Roc. These giant birds make their nests atop plateaus that protrude from the desert sands. The Roc usually hunt native bulette or other ground dwelling creatures that make their home in the desert. However, the beasts are opportunistic and have been known to hunt caravans or lost travelers. A single Roc can eat fifty fully grown humanoids a day.