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Kemhet (the Black Land, named for its fertile soil) is a great empire in the land that [[Achaeans]] call [[the South]]. It rests along the northern banks of the river [[Yter]], which nourishes it amidst the desert. Its capital is Mysraiim. | Kemhet (the Black Land, named for its fertile soil) is a great empire in the land that [[Achaeans]] call [[the South]]. It rests along the northern banks of the river [[Yter]], which nourishes it amidst the desert. Its capital is Mysraiim. | ||
| − | Though it was conquered by the [[Achaeans]] under [[Xandros I]], the Achaean line of Pharaohs has never submitted to the Emperor since, declaring Kemhet a sovereign nation - and they have so closely adopted Kemheti culture that they are no longer recognizable as Achaeans themselves. | + | Though it was conquered by the [[Achaeans]] under [[Xandros I]], the Achaean line of Pharaohs has never submitted to the Emperor since, declaring Kemhet a sovereign nation - and they have so closely adopted Kemheti culture that they are no longer recognizable as Achaeans themselves. The local rulers of Kemhet are called nomarchs, who rule over nomes. |
Kemhet is known for its enormous tombs full of riches and its formidable army backed by expert charioteers. It is also known for its exotic religion, with an ancient pantheon of animal-gods and great reverence for the dead. | Kemhet is known for its enormous tombs full of riches and its formidable army backed by expert charioteers. It is also known for its exotic religion, with an ancient pantheon of animal-gods and great reverence for the dead. | ||
Revision as of 01:56, 15 May 2015
Kemhet (the Black Land, named for its fertile soil) is a great empire in the land that Achaeans call the South. It rests along the northern banks of the river Yter, which nourishes it amidst the desert. Its capital is Mysraiim.
Though it was conquered by the Achaeans under Xandros I, the Achaean line of Pharaohs has never submitted to the Emperor since, declaring Kemhet a sovereign nation - and they have so closely adopted Kemheti culture that they are no longer recognizable as Achaeans themselves. The local rulers of Kemhet are called nomarchs, who rule over nomes.
Kemhet is known for its enormous tombs full of riches and its formidable army backed by expert charioteers. It is also known for its exotic religion, with an ancient pantheon of animal-gods and great reverence for the dead.
A large population of dwarves lives here, called the desert dwarves, who have gained a surprising level of respect in Kemeheti society.
