Kharashaz

Kharashaz was an ancient city on the continent of Zimesh Nor. Built in the Dawn Era, the city served as the capital of the Dominion of Yuan-Ti.

History
Near the start of the Dawn Era, as life in the material plane developed, the progenitor race of serpentfolk formed one of the earliest civilizations. The yuan-yi, the traditional name of the serpents, along with the dragonborn and later, lesser lizardfolk, constructed a a chaotic society on the continent of Zimesh. Trade flourished between the many city-states, and Kharashaz in particular became a major center of yuan-ti culture.

As time wore on, the yuan-ti and dragonborn fought for supremacy over the city-states, and Kharashaz was no exception. For centuries, a racial caste system led to battles for supremacy between the Yuan-Ti and the Dragonborn, with most other Lizardfolk serving below. In the later years, as elves and humans were borne into the world, the Yuan-Ti took notice.

Through infernal magics powered by the Starry Heart, Imperator Shey'Zim twisted and turned many of the humanoid races into tieflings, demonic slaves, cursed with devilish deformities.