Na’Ba is a desert queendom ruled by Jiniri descendants of the Lords of Ubar. The capital of the queendom is carved out of the rocks of Ubar where the ancient magic of the Jinn still lingers. From this hidden abode, traders with silver tongues travel far and wide with luxurious wares imbued with ancient magic. The hidden paradise with its enchanted springs is long since lost, but the craftsmen of Na’Ba have erected a great dam that supplies the hidden city and the surrounding lands with water. In ancient times Ubar was a nation of men and Jinn, but magic waned and the Jinn slowly disappeared from the world. With the arrival of refugees from Hinnom, a new era began. The Avvites, a race of giants that with an inclination to intermingle with supernatural beings, formed an alliance with the few remaining Jinn and a new ruling class was born. The last of the Jinni Sultans took Avvite wives and their daughters became the first queens of Na’Ba. Now the Nabaean population is made up of humans ruled by Jinni-blooded half-giants and their Jiniri Queens.

"These two nations are inspired by the Arabian Nights as well as preislamic arabia and the Nabataeans in particular. The biblical narrative of Sheba has also made its way into the nation. The city of Petra with its water reservoirs and cultivated lands hidden in the desert has always fascinated me. Na'Ba had to be a nation hidden by the magic of the unseen, the jinnun. Na'Ba and Ind were developed simultaneously and were both given the new hiding dominion mechanics.

Na'Ba would be a nation where humans, jinnun and crossbreeds coexisted. I wanted Na'Ba to be a mostly human nation with access to jinn summoning rituals. Out of chance I stumbled across Hud, prophet of the 'Ad people, who were great of stature. Needless to say this fits all too well in the dominions setting. The Avvites of Hinnom became refugee 'Adites, the giants of Na'Ba." -Illwinter

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Magic Access	Alt. Access	Unit Summary	Core Abilities	Buildings
4 (rare 5) 3 (rare 4) 3 (rare 4) 2 1 (rare 2) 1 (rare 2) 2	Hero 4331 Summons 222 (req. 31) 44312 (req. 42) 2122 (req. 21) 11 (req. 1)	Humans Giant Infantry Sacred Jann Warriors	Fire Resistance Shock Resistance Susceptible to Cold Flying Stealthy Ethereal Unseen Glamour Iron Vulnerability Salt Vulnerability Magic Power Fire Power	Giant Forts Labs Cost 300 in Wastes

Capital Gems: **11111 ==== National Special Features ==== **Heat Limit +1
Magic Limit +1
Prefers Heat Scale +2

Hidden Ownership: This dominion will hide the province name and ownership from enemies unless they are investigating more closely. Scouts will need to enter the province in order to see through this illusion. Scouts in nearby provinces will see it as an independent owned province with a false name. Disciples to pretenders with these dominions will also benefit from the effect.

• Scorching Wind (Evocation 4)
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  Commentary here.
• Smokeless Flame (Evocation 6)
  31
  Commentary here.

• Flying Carpet (Construction 5) 3 and 12
• + Mirage Crystal (Construction 7) 23 and 812
• Stone Idol (Construction 7) 22 and 1010
• The Magic Lamp Unique (Construction 7) 45 and 2540

See Magic Access. These guides supplement the summaries at the top.

• 4 on one-in-six Malikahs (capital-only), 3 on one-in-three Sahiras off-capital
• 3 on one-in-six Malikahs (capital-only), 2 on Sahiras off-capital
• No Water magic (aside from summons)
• 2 on one-in-three Sahiras

• 1 on Mukarribs
• No Death magic (aside from summons)
• 1 on one-in-six Malikahs (capital-only)
• 3 on one-in-six Malikahs (capital-only), 2 on one-in-four Jann Emirs off-capital

• No Blood magic (aside from summons)
• 2 on Mukarribs

A 4 Malikah (1 in 6) can Summon Marid, who already has the paths for a Staff of Elemental Mastery and the unique Crown of the Elements, both of which can be extremely helpful climbing the elemental paths.

4 Malikah (1 in 6) is the highest available. Doesn't require empowerment, which is good, because it doesn't have useful crosspaths.

The hero, Bilqis - Queen of Na'Ba is also 4, but doesn't offer additional advantages.

3 Malikah (1 in 6) is the highest available. A 1 Sahir (1 in 3), with an Astral booster can make the unique Tome of High Power. Without it, the Malikah will need a level of empowerment.

The best way to increase in Air is probably using a 4 Malikah (1 in 6) to Summon Marid, who has 4.

The hero, Bilqis - Queen of Na'Ba is 3, but doesn't offer additional advantages.

No recruitable access. A 4 Malikah (1 in 6) can Summon Marid, who has 3.

14 can cast Faerie Court in Cold for 3.

14 can cast Faerie Court not in Cold for a 1 in 3 chance of 2.

2 Sahir (1 in 3) is the highest available, but has no useful crosspaths, at least at first. With Earth Boots, a level of empowerment, and two hard to get Air boosters, it can make a Staff of Elementary Mastery.

Mukarrib has 1, and is the only Astral mage available. It has no other useful paths.

No native access. 14 can Summon Fay Prince in Cold for 1.

14 can cast Faerie Court in Cold for a 1 in 2 chance of 2.

1 Malikah (1 in 6) is the only available Nature mage. It has no useful crosspaths.

21, which is pretty common for MA Na'Ba mages, can Contact Houri, who has 2, although no useful crosspaths.

3 Malikah (1 in 6) is the highest available, and with an easy to get Gossamer Veil, can attempt the unique The Sword of Many Colors. An 1 Malikah (1 in 6) with easy to get boosters can make a Mirage Crystal, (which MA Na'Ba gets a discount on). An 1 Malikah (1 in 6), can potentially make the unique The Trapped Dreams of Hruvur, but it is difficult to get to 44.

The hero, Bilqis - Queen of Na'Ba is also 3, and doesn't need a booster to attempt the unique The Sword of Many Colors.

No native access. No simple summons.

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