The Kemetic Empire

The Black Sands of Life

Written by Manuel Godoy

Kemet was once an uncivilized savage land full of refugees and cannibals. A Kushite warlord name Anthos founded its first city but it wasn't until Rah, the first Pharaoh appeared. He crushed all opposition and forced peace among the many people across Kemet. With an unflinching dedication to duty, citizens of the kingdom do not try to elevate themselves past their family tradition, for all roles in Kemet are considered necessary and honorable.

I am faithful to my purpose as my people are to theirs.

The Black Sands

Most of the cities in Kemet are founded on the banks of the Nile river or along canals created from it. The Nile river causes the sand to turn black and extremely fertile. This is why food is so abundant in the Kingdom and why foreigners come to trade for their resources.

The Red Sands

It is rare to see anything other than tombs built in the red sand dunes of Kemet. The people dare not travel too deep into the abyss, for many tales are told of the curse of the red death.

The Nile Delta

The Delta is formed from many branching paths of the Nile River. The land is wild with jungle like topography. It is common for foreigners to settle in these lands and they are considered lawless regions by most of the citizens of Kemet. Only a few official cities reside in the Delta.

Structure

The Kemetic Empire is a monarch society where power is handed down from a ruler to his kin. Being mostly a patriarchy, most leadership roles fall in the hands of men but women in society are surprisingly powerful, especially in the household.
Power is broken down into three tiers, followed by a variety of lower level positions of equal worth.

• Pharaoh
• Cult of Nun
• Military

Public Agenda

Order is the top priority of the Kemetic Empire. The Pharaoh has set strict guidelines to control the people who come from many backgrounds and cultures. There is no mobility in society. One must live as he/she was meant to and they would be honored in this life and the next for fulfilling their duties.

Assets

Strategic Strengths

• Gold from Kush
• Food Abundance
• Beer Trade
• Quarry Stone
• Unified Populace

Strategic Weaknesses

• Foreign agitators
• Military Reliance on Kush
• Poor Wood Supply
• Weak Religious Cult
• Open to Naval Invasions from many points

History

Prior to Rah's reign, the lands of Kemet were in constant strife. Refugees from around the Mediterranean took solace in the Nile Delta, due to the fact that the lands to the south of the Mediterranean were untouched by the Titans and Anunnaki. This lead to constant culture clashes and even cannibalism. This was a savage time.

Demography and Population

The Delta

Population: 10,000

• Kushites
• Minoans
• Kushites
• Canaanites

Central Kingdom

Population: 100,000

• Kemites
• Kushites

Kushite Border

Population: 30,000

• Kemites
• Kushites
• Medjai

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom

Capital

Memphis

Training Level

Elite

Veterancy Level

Trained

Demonym

Kemite

Leader

Rah, the Dark Pharaoh

Head of State

Rah, the Dark Pharaoh

Head of Government

Geb, the Champion of Memphis

Government System

Monarchy, Theocratic

Economic System

Barter system

Currency

There is no official currency in Kemet. People traded in valued goods, typically of the food variety. Cattle and beer being of the highest regard.

Legislative Body

Most laws of derived from the sacred text of the Book of the Dead. Additional laws are handed down directly from the Pharaoh who has absolute authority over the law but typically follows tradition.

Judicial Body

The priesthood tends to handle grievances with the local populace while the royal family handles all foreign affairs.

Official State Religion

The Cult of Nun

Deities

• Nun, the Watcher

Location

Lower Kemet

Neighboring Nations

• Canaan
• The City of Byblos
• The Kushite Empire old
• The Minoan Isles

Notable Members

• Rah, the Dark Pharaoh

Related Ethnicities

• Canaanites
• Kemite
• Kushites
• Medjai
• Minoans