Amarna

The land of Amarna is rich with sand, sun worship, and pillars raised by the ancients who lived here long ago. Not just pillars, but tombs, monuments, and burial sites. A long history, perhaps the longest history in the world of any region known. The region is bordered on one side by a river that brings life to the arid desert, and on the other side by a mountain range which both protects it from invasion, but stops the rain from coming in from the ocean.
Akhetaten The city at the heart of the nation, the heart of civilization. The walls are made of sandstone, reinforced with magic, surrounding the city. The distance from the river would normally not make sense, but Akhetaten sits on a large oasis. The streets are lined with palm trees, and fountains. The Vizer who rules the city reigns from his palace, the very walls lined with pipes to keep the palace cool even on the hottest day. There is an open air market constantly open, even on festival days, selling such goods as carpets woven from spider silk, baubles, trinkets, and the curved blades known in the region as Ankhs. As often as possible, the residences are built into the ground, keeping the heat out of the homes in the blazing sun.
Kashamin Pyramid At the edge of the Mohaine Desert stands the Kashamin Pyramid, the tallest of all of the monuments in the land. Its entrance is said to be a secret, but legend says that one man entered it a thousand years ago to emerge with a mechanical piece of equipment. Its sides are slick with alabaster, creating the illusion of a shining white mountain. Those who have attempted to chip away at its outer layer have found themselves cursed with a wasting sickness, perhaps the curse of the ancient leaders entombed within.
Monument of Bastet An enormous statue of Bastet crouches in an open plain, and between the front legs sits an oasis. At this oasis resides a temple full of worshippers of Bastet, providing their wares. The high priestesses take the high they build from their festivals as worship and send it to their goddess.
Pillars of the Sun Three obelisks stand at the edge of the Sobek River, each a slightly different height. Near the top of each sits a crystal, which focuses and amplifies the suns rays as it passes through on the Solstice. That beam of sunlight heats the sand so much it turns into glass, which the worshippers of Ra take as signs from their god.

Sun and Sand

Alternative Names

Sultanate of Amarna

Demonym

Amarnan