The Sekhemti Region
The southern region of Halruaal is a vast desert of blistering magical heat known interchangeably as Necobi Desert or the Sekhemti.
Beneath the shifting sands lay ruins of settlements long since forgotten, now nest for roaming undead and an assortment of Desert creatures. Natives are painfully aware of hordes of giant scorpions, colossal sandworms, and caravans of migrants who succumbed to the heat caused by the spellplague. Still, every year without fail, archaeologist and treasure hunters alike depart the port in Kinu into the desert eager to unearthed ancient wonders. But treasure seekers must be cautious, lest they awaken some ancient horror from eras past.
The region is region is home to the masked Pharaohs of House of Kamose, the only major house to hold a different title than Archon. While other Houses bent the knee to House Udaku, the Pharaohs of House Kamose entered into a pact to ally with them while retaining their sovereignty. Technically, they are a neutral country, although for all intent and purpose, they are officially members of the Halruaalan Magocracy and the Church of the Seven.
The wizards of House Kamose are practitioners and guardians of necromancy. Within their vast Necropolis they care for the dead of Halruaal. Those that have seen these crypts speak of tombs the size of cities, one or more dedicated to the other seven major Houses and their vassals. Otherwise, not much is actually known of House Kamose, though their masked wizards are seen in nearly every major city, dedicating the perseverance of the dead.
The following are the recognized settlements:
- Kinu
- The Necropolis
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