Zajâna

Zajâna is an ancient city-state located in the region of Shagâna, known to outsiders as Near Harad. It was one of the ancestral realms of the Shagâni people, alongside Hamât and Nísaka.

History

The origins of Zajâna are obscure, but it stood among the notable Shagâni city-states whose legacy endured into the Third Age. Its people were renowned for their resilience, being long accustomed to war and hardship.

By the late Third Age, Zajâna and its kindred lands were subjugated by the Great Empire of Ordâkh. Under its rule, the Shagâni were compelled to offer worship to Sauron, though many among them defied this command.

Culture

The inhabitants of Zajâna shared in the broader Shagâni heritage, being a diverse people descended from multiple realms and traditions. Like their neighbors in Hamât and Nísaka, they were seasoned in warfare and adapted to the harsh conditions of their homeland.