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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]]. | ||
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| + | 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]]. | ||
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]]. | ||
| − | Local marvels include: Ancient, 100'+ tall obelisks. | + | Local marvels include: Ancient, 100'+ tall obelisks; statues from [[Perseus]]' wedding. |
Possible location of the [[Ark of the Covenant]] | Possible location of the [[Ark of the Covenant]] | ||
Revision as of 22:39, 9 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.
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
