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Conduit of Heavenly Knowledge מלץ שמיי (Mizbehi) الشفيع السماوي (Abbasian) המליץ השמימי (Ifrahi)
Flag Coat of arms of Mizbeh Coat of arms
Motto: TBA TBA
Capital	Sarulom
Largest city	Gebul
Official languages	Mizbehi Abbasian
Recognised regional languages	Ifrahi Turi Eshna
Demonym(s)	Mizbehi
Government	Unitary He'ara theocratic regime under an authoritarian dictatorship
• Yurush	XXX
• Nayib	YYY
Legislature	Harmonious Convocation
Population
• 2025 estimate	28,192,100
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$708 Billion
• Per capita	$25,120
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$324 Billion
• Per capita	$11,513
HDI (2025)	0.790 high
Currency	Mizbehi Thiqal
Driving side	right

Mizbeh (Mizbehi: מזבּח; hernicized: Mizbah), officially the Conduit of Heavenly Knowledge (Mizbehi: מלץ שמיי; hernicized: Malits Shamayiy), is a sovereign state located in Southeast Abaria. It borders twelve countries by land to its west, north and east, and the Almeraei Sea to the south. The capital is Sarulom and the largest city is Gebul.

Agricultural civilization has existed in Mizbeh since approximately 7000 BCE. From around 1300 BCE, Mizbeh was the center of the Ifrahi, Arshi, and Samiki cultures, which prospered through trade in the Almeraei sea. Following unification under the state of Mawan in 850 BCE, Mizbeh's influence only grew under the various Mizbehi kingdoms, extending its trade network all the way to modern Calesia and settling trade colonies on the Abarian and Hylanisian coasts. Following its conquest by the Shiraqic Qal'adesh and the growth of Himaya in the 8th century, Mizbeh fell under the rule of various foreign dynasties and powers, most notably the Eshaqim, under whom most of Mizbeh converted to He'ara Himaya, and the Hamimids, under whom Mizbeh began fall under the spheres of influence of Calesian powers.

Dissatisfaction among the lower classes and the Batin orders over corruption and foreign influence culminated in the Pegeyon Realignment, in which Iyyob Ben Yehieh, the proclaimed Masich promised in He'ara literature, led an organized force against the Hamimid monarchs. Following the fall of the monarchy in 1909, Mizbeh engaged in a period of millennial expansionism, waging war against Almeraei in the Second South Abarian War and funding He'ara revolts in neighboring nations. Following Iyyob's death in 1950, Mizbeh pivoted to developing its economy and creating beneficial arrangements with other regional powers such as Adanal. However, since 1990, Mizbeh has returned to an assertive foreign policy, notably in the Mizbeh-Almeraei rivalry, the Trans-Shiraq War, and the Samek Crisis.

Mizbeh is a theocratic regime governed under He'ara religious law. The Yorush, the designated successor of the Masich's line, is deemed to have absolute power, although the country's various Batin orders, organized under the Harmonious Convocation, have significant influence over domestic and foreign policy. The government has received criticism for violations of civil liberties and human rights. Regardless, Mizbeh is considered as a regional power due to its powerful navy, extensive military and political influence in neighboring countries, and religious significance as the center of He'ara Himaya.

Etymology

The name Mizbeh originates from Middle Mizbehi Mizbah "altar, place of sacrifice", which has been attested since the late 10th century BCE to refer to the coalition of city-states led by Mawan. The term has been correlated with the extensive role of Sacrificial Temples in the Samiki and Arshi cultures, which often served as the central building in a city and the location of state processions and religious festivals.

The term Conduit of Heavenly Knowledge is a stylization of the Mizbehi epithet Malits Shamayiy, literally "Heavenly Successor," which is a term first attested in the Avamir to refer to the role of Al-Hakam as a recipient of divine knowledge. Foundational He'ara texts then expounded on this role as being fulfilled by the Masich, who was promised to "open the gates of knowledge, and cover the world in divine ight." Following the Pegeyon Realignment, the name was adopted to emphasize the role of Iyyob ben Yehieh (and Mizbeh in general) in fulfilling this prophecy.

Demographics

Ethnic groups

The ethnic composition of Mizbeh is a matter of debate, especially since the government does not release official ethnicity statistics. However, it is estimated that Mizbehis constitute around 55% of the population, Ifrahis 21%, (!Assyrians) 14%, other (!Semitic) groups 7%, and others (including Shiraqis) constituting 2%.

Generally, Mizbehis are concentrated in the south of the country and many of the coastal cities, while Ifrahis are concentrated mainly in the north.

Languages

Mizbehi and Abbasian are the two official languages of Mizbeh; however, in practice Abbasian is mostly reserved for state religious ceremonies, and Mizbehi is the main language of state affairs, commerce, and education. The standardized version of the language, Standard Mizbehi, is based on the dialect of Gebul, and its usage in Mizbehi-speaking regions is encouraged by the state and regulated by the Agency for Linguistic Purity; however, in practice, regional dialects are predominant in informal communication.

Ifrahi is given special status by the Mizbehi government, and is an official language in the northern provinces of Qashyt and Tefrah, where it is the language of education alongside Mizbehi. Other minority languages include Eshna and Turi in the west, and Shiraqi along the border with (!Insert Shiraqi Country).

Religion

The Shrine of the Heavenly Sages, one of the holiest sites for He'ara Hamins. The Shrine features significiant Hamimid architectural influence.

He'ara, a Mutatariff sect of Himaya, is the official state religion and is practiced by approximately 83% of the population. Non He'ara Hamin sects are prohibited under the Edict of 1932. However, surveys conducted by the Abarian Factbook suggest that around 2% of the population follow Zafiri or Thalahi doctrines. Religiosity studies have also proven scarce; however, anonymous surveys conducted in 2-15 seem to suggest that around 8-10% of the population identifies as Hamin but non-religious.

Batin orders form a large part of religious life in Mizbeh; approximately 40% of the population lives in one of the territories directly under the administration of a Batin order, and 15% of the population has shown direct fealty to a Batin order represented in the Harmonious Convocation.

Palmerism is practiced by approximately 9% of the population, mostly by Ifrahi communities in the northern provinces. Palmerism has been classified as a protected religion since the 1940 Edict of Tolerance, with Palmerists being allowed to construct and expand temples and open Palmerist centers of education, although under high regulation, and are assigned a representative in the Masich's Office.

Images

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  Palmeri women in traditional dress.