immmm THE DESCENT Of THE EL-RESHID LINE Dates are of regency. Dates are given in Masetian Reckoning (Ma) except where noted. (MR = Michaeline Reckoning)

KEY LAREFA bint MARLASSAH m. = MARRIED el-RESHID A = ADOPTED REGENT (QUEEN)

BAHIJAH LAREFA FAFIDA bint (2 Sons) (1929 Ma/441MR- LAREFA 1958/470)

KHUNUFSEH bint CASIMAIXAH bint (2 Sons) BAHIJAH BAHIJAH (refused regency) (1958-1961)

(6 Sons) JULIEDA bint IBTISAM bint TUFALA bint CASIMALLAH CASIMALLAH CASIMALLAH (1961-1982)

SAFANA bint NURA bint MANIERA bint JULIEDA IBTISAM TUFALA (1982-1986) (1986-1999) Sample file (4 Sons) AMSHA bint NURA ALIA bint NURA (m. RASHAD IBN (m. MAMOON IBN MUTAMIN EL-ZAGORA) KERIM EL-SALDIAH (1999-2016)

(7 Sons) HAMILAH bint ALIA MUSTAF bint ALIA (m. ESTAFA IBN (unmarried; found AHMAD EL-AGADIR) an orphaned infant (2016-2032) on a battlefield and adopted him)

BANIRA bint MEDINA bint HAMILAH HAMILAH EL-RESHID (her betrothed (PC regent) DAOUD IBN MUSTAF died young) (2039 Ma/551 MR- ) EL-RESHID (2032-2039) Jl ,. Supp mmmmm

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O * -S \ - i HOLDINGS Ber Law Holdings are hi blue. They belong to the regent except as noted. Dairas Guild Holdings are hi red. Level 8 Fortification el-Ghouref ETT: Extraordinary Traders of Turin el-Zagora 0 - © oo Hyd: the Hydra oo a SC: Saera Consortium 0 500 c Temple Holdings are hi green. Bin: Binsadan Temple of Leira Feet el-Tasri ZTA: Zikalan Temple of Avani el-Saldiah he many-headed Hydra slithers in the Harrowmarsh on your western border. TThe Sphinx prowls its blasted lands, breathing a venomous wind upon the lush savan- nah. The Harpy's birds of prey circle in coastal salt breezes, raiding laden ships. It seems as if Bin- sada, your land of simple, nomadic cattle herders, binsada is hemmed in by monstrous enemies on all sides. Although your subjects face horrors beyond imagining, their loyalty and fervor do not falter. table of contents The holy flame of Leira burns in every heart, and her High Priest's vision of conquest drives the thundering hoofbeats of your zealous cavalry. The High Priest's Exhortation 2 They shall slash a scimitar swathe through the History 4 lands of the infidel, and pitch your Red Tent over The Land and Its Nomads 7 their so-called Iron Throne. A Wandering People 11 Soon, by divine right, all Cerilia will be yours! The Fortress of the East Wind 16 Notable Nomads 18 Holdings 25 what you need Rumors, Secrets, and Plots 28 Strategy and Advice 32 to play •• 'is This guide is an accessory for the BIRTHRIGHT™ campaign setting. You or your Dungeon Master need the BIRTHRIGHT boxed set to play, as well as the AD&D® Player's Handbook and DUNGEON Written by Allen Varney MASTER® Guide. Your DM will find the Edited by Suzanne M. Kugath BIRTHRIGHT supplements Cities of the Sun and Creative Direction by Karen S. Boomgarden Blood Enemies helpful but not essential. Cover Art by Tony Szczudlo Interior Art by Karolyn E.M. Guldah Cartography by Diesel Typesetting by Nancy J. Kerkstra Sampleho filew to use this book Art Coordination by Bob Galica Player's Secrets of Binsada details the people, Page Backgrounds & Frames by Dee Barnett provinces, customs, and landmarks of the domain Production by Dee Barnett and Sue Billings of Binsada, a Khinasi state on the south central

ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, AD&D, and DUNGEON MASTER coast of Cerilia. You may play either Queen are registered trademarks owned by TSR, Inc. BIRTHRIGHT, Banira, the ruler described in Cities of the Sun; MONSTROUS MANUAL, and the TSR logo are trademarks owned by Banira's younger sister, Medina el-Reshid, TSR, Inc. All TSR characters, character names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks owned by TSR, Inc. described in the "Notable Nomads" section of this Copyright ©1996 TSR, Inc. All rights reserved. book; or a new regent character of your own, Printed in the U.S.A. Random House and its affiliate companies preferably a Khinasi female fighter or thief. This have worldwide distribution rights in the book trade for English- language products of TSR, Inc. Distributed to the book and hobby pack assumes Queen Banira has appointed you her trade in the United Kingdom by TSR Ltd. Distributed to the toy lawful successor and abdicated—though, for rea- and hobby trade by regional distributors. sons that will become clear, few of your subjects This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction or unauthorized use of the realize this! This pack is also useful for nonregent material or artwork contained herein is prohibited without the characters who live in or come from Binsada. express written permission of TSR, Inc. Change anything about this domain that you don't like. Then, lend the book to your DM, pointing out specific details about the kingdom and the plotlines that suit your character. 3119XXX1501 ISBN 0-7869-0375-9 Remember, if anything doesn't fit the campaign, TSR, Inc. TSR Ltd. the DM is free to reject it. 201 Sheridan Springs Rd. 120 Church End Player's Secrets of Binsada is designed to show Lake Geneva, WI Cherry Hinton a regent's rise to power through her courage, her 53147 Cambridge CB1 3LB USA UNITED KINGDOM positive attitude, and, above all, her flair for the dramatic. Go forth and conquer! reetings, my lady, on this wet night. No could spread the truths of Leira across the world. doubt you wonder why an old priest asks And we will! My goddess-granted vision tells me to meet with you alone. I shall tell you, this is true! but you must solemnly swear by the "You are well aware of the risks involved. Gen- Flame Goddess not to reveal what I say—not for eral Vorduine has always commanded our armies. many years, at least. His loyalty is to Queen Banira alone, and I think "My deputies, the mullahs and imams, occupy he would leave in a heartbeat if our ruse were the tent next to this one. They saw me come here discovered. Those Anuireans are temperamental as they were preparing tomorrow's invocation to and fickle, and his departure would mean no Leira. Perhaps they wondered if aged Haswan, good for Binsada. Your ambitious cousin, Prince for all his years and piety, hides immoral yearnings for Queen Banira's lovely sister. Hah! I only wish I were visiting for a reason the hi