Shajara

Shajara was the state the lies in the western region of Camaros. While it used to be mostly forest, the human occupation of the once elven lands resulted in massive deforestation as a sacrifice for their extravagant cities.

Originally founded by elves, Shajara was turned into a colony of Balchrin. It was home to many other races and was where the Imperial City lies, the capital of Shajara and Camaros.

History
Before recorded history, in the Era of the Ancients, the elves of the Aldder Forest united as a single nation, creating Shajara.

In 130 IE, Shajara went to war against the invading nation of Duros, igniting the Kesthean-Durosian War. The war ended peacefully, by peace treaty in 215 IE.

In 778 IE, the Balchrin Empire brought together the nations of Shajara and Duros, colonizing the nations of Camaros as part of their empire.

Lord Gregor Alainon led a rebellion against the Balchrin Empire in 953 IE and, by 958 IE, succeeded in driving the empire from Camaros. The nations, former colonies of the Balchrin Empire, were made into a sovereign nation, named Camaros after the continent.

In 978 IE, Vizier Nepherites III assassinated Pharaoh Ra-men-tau-neb and took control of Duros. This ignited the War for Camaros, which lasted until 981 IE. The war was stopped by a group of adventurers known as the Haphazards, who defeated Nepherites. Duros was dissolved back into the nation as a state.

In 1015 IE, Strumas seceded from the nation, followed by Duros in 1024 IE. This left the Camaros to consist solely of Shajara and Dothas.

Later, in 1066 IE, Camaros made another attempt to take over Duros, leading to a cold war.

Architecture
With Shajara' core architecture and city planning having been done during the Balchrin Empire's occupation of the continent, much of Shajara still resembles the empire's homeland. However, in the two hundred years since, their architectural style has shifted towards what resembles Islamic architecture.