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| + | {{Quote|Caldeum was once the proudest city in all of [[Kehjistan]], the trade capital of the entire world. Caldeum was never seen as the heart of the empire, even though it rivaled [[Viz-Jun]], and later [[Kurast]], in size, and those who called Caldeum their home liked it that way. Even when the [[Mage Clan Wars]] erupted, the battles were never tolerated to affect trade in Caldeum, for while politics and magic may be important, trifling with trade is a serious matter.|[[Abd al-Hazir]]|Writings of Abd al-Hazir}}[[File:Caldeum.jpg|thumb|308x308px|Caldeum Concept Art]] |
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+ | '''Caldeum''', '''The Jewel of the East''', is the greatest city in the entire [[Kehjistan]] empire, and even maybe the grandest city in [[Sanctuary]]. After the former imperial capital of [[Kurast]] fell to the influence of [[Mephisto]], Caldeum has become the new capital of Kehjistan. The current ruler of Caldeum is Emperor [[Hakan II]], who is merely a child. Caldeum is the trading center for all of the caravans in the Empire. [[Yshari Sanctum]] and [[Great Library]] are also located in Caldeum. |
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| − | ''Let Kurast see itself as the center of the world, they would say. We'll keep our free exchange of goods, currency, and ideas, thank you very much. But the pride I once held in this great city has become tarnished and dull. In looking back on it all, now, I would have to say that this rot infecting our city started when a good number of Kurast's nobles fled their homes and took up residence in Caldeum. I have heard all the horrific and unbelievable rumors as to why they fled their great city, but the reasons did not concern us. It was their attitude that held our concern. As relief at being safe from whatever drove them here faded, their mood changed to entitlement and then, ultimately, to arrogance. They had no trouble demanding their "rightful" place on the trade consortium council governing our city, and they were prepared to use their wealth to hire the mercenaries needed to see their ambitions through. I was initially dubious when the emperor of Kehjistan emerged to confront this quickly deteriorating situation. But the charm, leadership, and intelligence that he brought to bear as he quickly resolved the conflict between our council and the Kurast nobles were nothing less than masterful. When the people fully supported him in his role as our emperor, I saw this achievement as nothing short of a miracle. Though we had always been part of the empire of Kehjistan, and therefore under his rule, we had always behaved as if we were a free entity, beholden to no one but ourselves. It truly seemed at the time that catastrophe had been averted, but now it has become all too apparent that it was merely hidden beneath a thin veneer of civility. This veneer began to shred when Emperor Hakan became ill. His influence started to wane, and the mood in Caldeum changed with his health. As he got worse, so did our once fair city. When he died and his ineffectual child heir took the throne, Caldeum began to circle the abyss. Our list of ills seems never-ending: the state of our downtrodden and the slums they are forced to live in, our incompetent leadership, the re-emergence of the intolerant [[Zakarum]], and their quarrels with our mage class ... I could go on for pages. It is all too much for one to bear, really."'' - [[Abd al-Hazir]] |
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Caldeum is the biggest trading centre in [[Sanctuary]], connecting the Eastern Kingdoms of [[Aranoch]] and the Western Kingdoms of [[Khanduras]] across the [[Twin Seas]] to [[Kehjistan]]. |
Caldeum is the biggest trading centre in [[Sanctuary]], connecting the Eastern Kingdoms of [[Aranoch]] and the Western Kingdoms of [[Khanduras]] across the [[Twin Seas]] to [[Kehjistan]]. |
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| − | Following the corruption of the Kurast jungles by [[Mephisto]], the nobles from Kurast migrated to Caldeum to seek sanctuary. Soon, they started demanding their 'rightful' place in the city's trading council and the city underwent a civil war-like state. But, due to the intervention of the charismatic Emperor of the Eastern Kingdoms, |
+ | Following the corruption of the Kurast jungles by [[Mephisto]], the nobles from Kurast migrated to Caldeum to seek sanctuary. Soon, they started demanding their 'rightful' place in the city's trading council and the city underwent a civil war-like state. But, due to the intervention of the charismatic Emperor of the Eastern Kingdoms, [[Hakan I]], the citizens of Caldeum prospered for some time. |
The famous author Abd al-Hazir may be native to Caldeum because he frequently refers to it as ''our fair city''. |
The famous author Abd al-Hazir may be native to Caldeum because he frequently refers to it as ''our fair city''. |
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| + | Only two leaders have been confirmed to have ruled Caldeum, but only one has brought the city glory. The city also has a ruling [[Trade Consortium Council]] that advises the ruler (and in fact ruled largely independent before the Imperial court moved to Caldeum). [[Belial]] corrupts the entire royal suitors in the events of ''[[Diablo III]]'', and takes over the city for his own. |
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| + | ===[[Emperor Hakan I]]=== |
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| + | Emperor Hakan I seemed to be one of the greatest rulers in Caldeum's history. He worked with the [[Iron Wolves]] to root out evil and corruption wherever it may be found, with the close eye of the [[Zakarum]] priests. He had a son, [[Hakan II]], who would many years later take his place. However, this became rushed as Hakan fell ill, and his son took power at around the age of 10. |
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| + | ===[[Emperor Hakan II]]=== |
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| + | Emperor Hakan II is the youngest regent ever to take power in Caldeum. He took the throne at a very young age, after his father fell ill and died. His mother's whereabouts are unknown. Many think Hakan as weak and unfit for power, and should be replaced with someone more fitting. Hakan II led the entire Empire into ruin, and many of his council members grew corrupt. He also let his own city become poor and ragged, with the buildings falling and throwing the city into poverty. The emperor also let [[Belial]] take over his city and kill many of his citizens. Hakan worked with [[Asheara]] afterward to restore the city back to its former glory. |
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| + | People still lived in Caldeum decades after [[Malthael]]'s attempted genocide. Things were now even worse than they were during Belial's reign.<ref>2019-11-11, [https://diablo.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2019-diablo-iv-world-and-lore-panel-transcript/5 BlizzCon 2019 Diablo IV: World and Lore Panel Transcript]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2020-05-12</ref> |
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==Games== |
==Games== |
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| + | In Diablo III, Caldeum is the central city of the second Act. It is under siege by [[Belial|Belial, the Lord of Lies]] and his [[Dark Coven]] in hopes of taking control of the city. However, before the [[nephalem]] hero can help the city, Belial wrests control of [[Emperor Hakan II]] and his royal court. His Coven also destroys [[Alcarnus]] and uses it has his frontal assault base. After the hero kills [[Maghda]] and revives [[Zoltun Kulle]] with his [[Black Soulstone]], it is revealed that the Emperor was possessed before he could tell the nephalem who Belial's identity was. The hero kills Belial, and [[Asheara]] helps Hakan rebuild the city and create peace and order. |
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| − | Caldeum has been seen in the [[Diablo III]] cinematic teaser and is described in the official lore as shown above. It is speculated that it may be present in the final game. |
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| + | In Reaper of Souls Caldeum is mentioned by [[Tyrael]] to be one of the many cities to have fallen under attack from the [[Reapers]]. With nearly every city fighting its own battle and unable to aid each other, Tyrael and the Nephelam hold faith that the [[Iron Wolf|Iron Wolves]] will be able to defend the city from the angels as they did Belial. |
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| + | *Caldeum might be inspired from the city of Istanbul. Since both Caldeum and Istanbul connect the west & the east and were once capital trade centers. Architectural similarities do also support this claim as the Caldeum structures strongly resemble the Ottoman era architecture, although they do lack certain attributes like quad minarets. |
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| + | ** Yellowish adobe houses are also common in Arabic cities like Cairo, adding similarity with that style as well. |
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| + | *As well as being a popular Turkish name, "Hakan" is a Turkish title for a sovereign or military ruler. The title is derived from the old Turko-Mongol title for sovereign ruler, Khan. |
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| + | *A Caldeum Market attraction features in the Blizzard World map in ''Overwatch''. |
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- Abd al-Hazir(src)
Caldeum Concept Art
Caldeum, The Jewel of the East, is the greatest city in the entire Kehjistan empire, and even maybe the grandest city in Sanctuary. After the former imperial capital of Kurast fell to the influence of Mephisto, Caldeum has become the new capital of Kehjistan. The current ruler of Caldeum is Emperor Hakan II, who is merely a child. Caldeum is the trading center for all of the caravans in the Empire. Yshari Sanctum and Great Library are also located in Caldeum.
Overview
Caldeum is the biggest trading centre in Sanctuary, connecting the Eastern Kingdoms of Aranoch and the Western Kingdoms of Khanduras across the Twin Seas to Kehjistan.
Following the corruption of the Kurast jungles by Mephisto, the nobles from Kurast migrated to Caldeum to seek sanctuary. Soon, they started demanding their 'rightful' place in the city's trading council and the city underwent a civil war-like state. But, due to the intervention of the charismatic Emperor of the Eastern Kingdoms, Hakan I, the citizens of Caldeum prospered for some time.
The famous author Abd al-Hazir may be native to Caldeum because he frequently refers to it as our fair city.
Rule
Only two leaders have been confirmed to have ruled Caldeum, but only one has brought the city glory. The city also has a ruling Trade Consortium Council that advises the ruler (and in fact ruled largely independent before the Imperial court moved to Caldeum). Belial corrupts the entire royal suitors in the events of Diablo III, and takes over the city for his own.
Emperor Hakan I
Emperor Hakan I seemed to be one of the greatest rulers in Caldeum's history. He worked with the Iron Wolves to root out evil and corruption wherever it may be found, with the close eye of the Zakarum priests. He had a son, Hakan II, who would many years later take his place. However, this became rushed as Hakan fell ill, and his son took power at around the age of 10.
Emperor Hakan II
Emperor Hakan II is the youngest regent ever to take power in Caldeum. He took the throne at a very young age, after his father fell ill and died. His mother's whereabouts are unknown. Many think Hakan as weak and unfit for power, and should be replaced with someone more fitting. Hakan II led the entire Empire into ruin, and many of his council members grew corrupt. He also let his own city become poor and ragged, with the buildings falling and throwing the city into poverty. The emperor also let Belial take over his city and kill many of his citizens. Hakan worked with Asheara afterward to restore the city back to its former glory.
Recent Events
People still lived in Caldeum decades after Malthael's attempted genocide. Things were now even worse than they were during Belial's reign.[1]
Games
Diablo III
In Diablo III, Caldeum is the central city of the second Act. It is under siege by Belial, the Lord of Lies and his Dark Coven in hopes of taking control of the city. However, before the nephalem hero can help the city, Belial wrests control of Emperor Hakan II and his royal court. His Coven also destroys Alcarnus and uses it has his frontal assault base. After the hero kills Maghda and revives Zoltun Kulle with his Black Soulstone, it is revealed that the Emperor was possessed before he could tell the nephalem who Belial's identity was. The hero kills Belial, and Asheara helps Hakan rebuild the city and create peace and order.
Reaper of Souls
In Reaper of Souls Caldeum is mentioned by Tyrael to be one of the many cities to have fallen under attack from the Reapers. With nearly every city fighting its own battle and unable to aid each other, Tyrael and the Nephelam hold faith that the Iron Wolves will be able to defend the city from the angels as they did Belial.
Trivia
- Caldeum might be inspired from the city of Istanbul. Since both Caldeum and Istanbul connect the west & the east and were once capital trade centers. Architectural similarities do also support this claim as the Caldeum structures strongly resemble the Ottoman era architecture, although they do lack certain attributes like quad minarets.
- Yellowish adobe houses are also common in Arabic cities like Cairo, adding similarity with that style as well.
- As well as being a popular Turkish name, "Hakan" is a Turkish title for a sovereign or military ruler. The title is derived from the old Turko-Mongol title for sovereign ruler, Khan.
- A Caldeum Market attraction features in the Blizzard World map in Overwatch.
Gallery
References
- ↑ 2019-11-11, BlizzCon 2019 Diablo IV: World and Lore Panel Transcript. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2020-05-12
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