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Ancient [[Africa]]n country. Current capital: [[Axum]]. Current ruler: Queen [[Yodit]]. | Ancient [[Africa]]n country. Current capital: [[Axum]]. Current ruler: Queen [[Yodit]]. | ||
| − | A [[Judaism|Jewish]] kingdom since Queen [[Makeda]], the famed [[Queen of Sheba]], returned from [[Israel]] with the [[Falashas]] in tow and [[Solomon]]'s child, the future King [[Baynalehkem]], in her womb; largely converted to [[Christianity]] in the fourth century by [[Abuna]] [[Frumentius]]. | + | A [[Judaism|Jewish]] kingdom since Queen [[Makeda]], the famed [[Queen of Sheba]], returned from [[Israel]] with the [[Falashas]] in tow and [[Solomon]]'s child, the future King [[Baynalehkem]], in her womb; largely converted to [[Christianity]] in the fourth century by [[Abuna]] [[Frumentius]]; now officially Jewish again. |
Possibly the first [[Christianity|Christian]] country (except maybe [[Armenia]]), currently the world's only independant [[Judaism|Jewish]] state (except maybe the [[Khazars]]). Religious minorities include [[Islam|Moslems]] and pagans; ethnic minorities include the [[Daku]]. | Possibly the first [[Christianity|Christian]] country (except maybe [[Armenia]]), currently the world's only independant [[Judaism|Jewish]] state (except maybe the [[Khazars]]). Religious minorities include [[Islam|Moslems]] and pagans; ethnic minorities include the [[Daku]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:08, 26 October 2006
Ancient African country. Current capital: Axum. Current ruler: Queen Yodit.
A Jewish kingdom since Queen Makeda, the famed Queen of Sheba, returned from Israel with the Falashas in tow and Solomon's child, the future King Baynalehkem, in her womb; largely converted to Christianity in the fourth century by Abuna Frumentius; now officially Jewish again.
Possibly the first Christian country (except maybe Armenia), currently the world's only independant Jewish state (except maybe the Khazars). Religious minorities include Moslems and pagans; ethnic minorities include the Daku.
Local marvels include: Ancient, 100'+ tall obelisks; statues from Perseus' wedding.
Possible location of the Ark of the Covenant
Prominent citizens include:
- Miriam, deposed princess
- Nelenteyos, vizier
- Adaraz, court rabbi
- Hadneya, prophetess
- Karmi, champion, watchman
- Mehum, local rabbi
- Jan Seyoum, rebel leader
Passing through:
- The Bab al-Nasr (The Gate of Victory)
Known dangers include:
- kaggen
- trogodytes
- dinosaurs
- all sorts of ferocious animals
- the disease table
- the White Ghost
