Sabazan

Sabazan is a fictional location, character, or concept primarily associated with the works of science fiction and fantasy author Jack Vance, most notably in his Dying Earth series. It is described as a decadent and ancient city in the far-future Earth, characterized by bizarre customs, peculiar technologies, and a population steeped in arcane knowledge and forgotten lore. Sabazan is often depicted as a place of intrigue, sorcery, and moral ambiguity, where individuals pursue personal gain and eccentric passions amidst the crumbling remnants of a once-great civilization. The city frequently serves as a setting for encounters between Vance's protagonists and the eccentric, often dangerous, inhabitants of the Dying Earth. The name "Sabazan" itself evokes a sense of the exotic and the archaic, contributing to the atmosphere of Vance's unique fictional world.