Dukedom of Ankaji

The Dukedom of Ankaji (アンカジ公) was located in the Gruen Desert of Tortus. It was responsible for transporting all of the marine goods that came out of Erisen to the Heiligh Kingdom.

Layout
Ankaji was surrounded by giant walls that was made from the same milky-white material as the buildings. They also jutted out pillars of light at regular intervals that curved into each other and converged high in the sky, creating a dome that covered the city. Whenever anything hit the dome, ripples spread from the point of impact. The gate stood at a higher elevation than the rest of the city so that the first thing visitors would see was the entire city.

Ankaji was home to a great oasis at the east east with big palm trees grew all around it. Small canals branched out from the oasis, crisscrossing the rest of the city. Though it lay in the middle of the desert, it seemed most people traveled by boat. More trees dotted the streets, and there were entire squares that had been converted into gardens.

The city’s agricultural district was north and had many different fruit groves stretched out past the horizon.

The royal palace was in the west of the city and was set apart from the rest of the city due to it being constructed out of pure white marble. It was surrounded by crude rectangular-shaped administration buildings that surrounded it on all sides.

Ideology
Like most human nations of Tortus, Ankaji's citizens followed the Holy Church and worshipped the god Ehit.

History
The Dukedom of Ankaji was afflicted by a mysterious plague that caused its people to become overloaded with mana, which would become fatal if untreated. It eventually managed to spread to the royal family, with the exception of Bize Feuward Zengen. Bize then left Ankaji and travel through the Gruren Desert in order to find help. Unfortunately, he eventually became infected while traveling, and was at the mercy of a pact of giant sand worms, but was rescued by Hajime Nagumo and his companions. Hajime, Bize, and the others arrived at Ankaji in order end the plague. It was soon discovered that the source of the illness came from the oasis after it had been contaminated by a gelatinous monster. Hajime managed to destroy it, but the oasis was still contaminated. Hajime had Yue create a new source of water until the oasis could be purified. The people of Ankaji where eventually cured after Hajime's companion Kaori treated them.

Over two weeks later, Hajime and the others returned to Ankaji and managed to restore the oasis thanks to the restoration magic they obtained from conquering the Sunken Ruins of Melusine. Soon after, however, members of the Holy Church arrived and attempted to kill Hajime and his companions after he was declared a heretic. When learning of this revelation, the citizens of Ankaji decided to support Hajime for all he did for them and forced the members of church to retreat.

Known Locations

 * Royal Palace
 * Oasis
 * Holy Church Cathedral

Royal Family

 * Lanzwi Feuward Zengen (Duke)
 * Bize Feuward Zengen
 * Ailee Feuward Zengen

Holy Church

 * Forbin (Bishop)