Legends of Al-Andalus is set in “the Emirate”. In fact it could be any of the Taifa kingdoms of the period. That context defines the the locations of interest and the encounters you might have.
Map of the Emirate
I’ve made a stylised map of the Emirate showing all the locations of interest. Broadly speaking the Emirate is divided into the City, the Fort, the countryside. Although not shown explicitly on the map the Emirate is also divided into the plains (Vega) and mountains (Sierra). The City, the Port and some villages are in the plains. The Fort, more villages, the Ribat, and a generic Sierra location are all in the mountains. The mountains provide a protective barrier between the Emirate and other nations including other Muslim Emirates and the Christian Kingdoms. The city and the fort both include several small locations. For simplicity other Muslim Emirates are grouped together, as are the Christian Kingdoms. The thick black lines show the routes between locations.
Green regions are “Encounter Regions” i.e. these dictate the type of encounter you might have. Orange regions are specific locations within an “Encounter Region” and are significant for specific adventures.
Map of the Emirate
City
All of the Taifa Kingdoms of Al-Andalus had a capital city. This was the centre of power and splendour for the Emir.
Gate
Comparable to the “Gate Area” of “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 59.
Bazaar
See Legends of Araby, p. 42.
Hostel
See Legends of Araby, p. .
Stalls
See Legends of Araby, p. 42.
Stall holder is Rep 3, N, Improved Weapon. Stall holder’s assistant / daughter is Rep 2, N, Improvised Weapon.
Public Area
Combines the “Government Area (p. 45) and Public Area (p. 46) of Legends of Araby.
The Public Area is where the major public buildings are including the castle (Alcazar), Mosque and Bath House.
Mosque
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Alcazar
The palace castle is called the Alcazar. “It is a large maze like building, and heavily guarded” so players are unlikely to visit.
Alcazar Gardens
See Legends of Araby, p. 45.
Provide access to the Harem without going into the Alcazar itself. Of course you need to climb the wall (
Harem
See Legends of Araby, p. 45.
Bath House
See Legends of Araby, p. 46.
Wealthy Area
See Legends of Araby, p. 43.
Wealthy Houses
See Legends of Araby, p. 43.
Poor Area
See Legends of Araby, p. 44.
Thieves Guild
See Legends of Araby, p. 44.
Christian Quarter
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Church
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Inn
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Jewish Quarter
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Synagogue
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Fort
The name “Fort” does it a disservice as it is really a small town with a castle (Alcazar). The Fort’s primary purpose is to defend the Emirate from invasion by other Emirs or by the Christian Kings. It’s secondary purpose is to control the mountains (Sierra).
Caravaniserai
See “Tent City” of “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 61.
Most Caravans to and from the City pass through the caravaniserai just outside the walls of the Fort.
Gate
See “Gate Area” of “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 59.
Plaza
See “Plaza Area” of “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 59.
Hostel
Mix of the “Inn” and “Cafe” in “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 59-60.
Stalls
See “Local Shops” of “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 60-61.
Alcazar
Replaces “Army Barracks and Stables” within “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 61.
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Residential
See “Residential Section” of “Caravanserais Telaq” in Legends of Araby, p. 61.
Countryside
Port
Comparable to the “Docks” in Legends of Araby, p. 47.
The Emirate has direct access to a navigable river or the sea. Ships from the Muslim world come and go freely, and to a lesser extent merchantmen from Christian Europe also appear.
Villages (Vega)
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Sierra
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Villages (Sierra)
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Ribat
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Muslim Emirates
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Christian Kingdoms
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