Qadira (faction)
- See also: The Exchange (faction)
- For another meaning of "Qadira (faction)", please see Qadira.
The Qadira faction within the Pathfinder Society represented Qadiran satrapy of the Keleshite Empire, particularly its trade interests in the Inner Sea region.
Background
The westernmost satrap of the Padishah of Kelesh, Qadira is a kingdom with the power of the sprawling Casmaron empire at its back. Qadira is Kelesh's doorway to Avistan, and is perhaps the single most valuable piece of real estate on Golarion. Rivers of spice and gold flow through its capital of Katheer, and Xerbystes II, the Satrap of Qadira, boasts correctly that his kingdom holds the wealth of any other three on the Inner Sea.
Qadira has long been a power to be reckoned with. Taldor has felt the bite of their scimitars and nearly lost their entire empire in the struggle. Osirion bowed before them for over three thousand years. The war drums of Katheer have been silent for an age, but they never stopped waging their wars. Gold is their weapon now, spices are their shield, and their incredible trading power is their armor.
Qadirans value wealth above all else and they seek to make their fortunes abroad. The wealth of Absalom, and more importantly the trading opportunities proffered by control of the great city, has long drawn the gaze of the satrap's most powerful merchant princes. Many Qadirans are ready to leave their deserts behind for the promise of lustrous Absalom gold.
Goals: No Life without Trade
The world is small and gets smaller everyday. The key to power is trade. Qadira couldn't care less who sits on the Grand Council of Absalom, so long as the Qadiran trade fleet dominates the harbor. Qadira plans to rule the Inner Sea's trade and then bleed their enemies' coffers dry. Collecting debts and supplying the demands of other nations' peoples is how Qadira plans to rule. If their kingdoms slave to send gold east, the satrapy remains contented.
Methodology: All that Glitters is Power
The Qadiran faction seeks trade and economic advantage above all else. They seek to break their enemies' monopolies and enforce their own. They offer wares and goods no one else can supply and destroy competition with a ruthlessness that put the devil-bowing Chelaxian to shame. Qadiran missions involve a greater plan, usually embarrassing or defaming an economic rival, or ruining the business of another nation's trade companies.1
Leadership
Pasha Muhlia al'Jakri retired after a controversial killing related to a Pathfinder Society mission in 4711 AR.2 She was replaced by Trade-Prince Aaqir al'Hakam.3
Retirement
Aaqir al'Hakam bought this faction's assets after the Year of the Demon and partnered with former Sczarni faction leader Guaril Karela to create an independent trade cartel known as The Exchange.4
References
- ↑ . Exploring Paizo's Pathfinder Society Organized Play, Part 4. Paizo blog, 2008
- ↑ . The Dalsine Affair. Paizo Inc., 2011
- ↑ . To Delve the Dungeon Deep, 6. Paizo Inc., 2011
- ↑ . Pathfinder Society Guide to Play, 14. Paizo Inc., 2019 (v6.0)