Damascus was an Earth city in the Middle East. During the 1st century, it was part of the Roman Empire. Paul of Tarsus underwent a conversion near Damascus. By the year 64, Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. (PDA: Byzantium!)
In the year 730, Abdul Alhazred was in Damascus where he wrote Al Azif, which would later be known as the Necronomicon. (EDA: The Banquo Legacy)
Damascus steel was renowned as the finest in the world. In 1238, Guy de Carnac was in Damascus where he commissioned a smith known as Wayland to forge a longsword. (NA: Sanctuary)
In the 22nd century, Damascus was the made the planet's capital. (NA: Lucifer Rising)
