Kingdoms: Domain of The Sun Pharoah

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Dreamform: Domain of The Sun Pharoah

This is a desert civilisation in the ancient world centred around a single life-giving river. The White Court are mortal men, but they wear the mantles of the gods and are worshipped by the people. The Domain of the Sun Pharoah represents a mythical version of Pharaonic Egyptin its infancy - the great pyramids have yet to be built, and the civilisation is still only a hundred or so years old, yet to establish its lasting identity. The seeds of greatness are there though - this is an ordered and pacifistic society that prides itself on tradition and obedience to the gods. It is a nation of thinkers, architects and sages. By its nature it may not be predisposed towards the warfare that the Game of Succession will require, but should the Sun Pharoah be victorious, the next millennium promises to be a time of peace, of just rulership and of great wisdom.

The Dominant Actors of the Court

ROOK: Neith, the Protective Mother

Though a war-goddess and a patron of medicine, Neith is also the guardian of all womenfolk, and this is where her true strength lies. Because the women of the kingdom look to her,

The Eight Armies

• Marynannu War Charioteers - Well suited to wide open terrain, these noblemen archers guide their one-man chariots, steering through reins attached to their waists, keeping both hands free to make their attacks.
• Nubian Spearmen - Lightly armed but versatile and stoic warriors.
• Falcon Swordsmen - Extravagant in appearance and armed with expensive bronze swords.
• Sekhmet's Lion Spears - Ultra-disciplined spearmen with a strong sense of honour.
• Mothu's Raging Bulls - Fanatical shock troops armed with heavy clubs.
• Trireme Hornbows - Equally skilled as boatmen and archers.
• The Temple Guard - Technically part of the priesthood, solidly built fanatics dedicated to the defence of holy places.
• The Slaves - Lack of quality is compensated for with quantity.