Hwt-Ka-Ptah (ha ka tah)
A beautiful civilisation built in the fertile lands surrounding the Iteru river. A fertile land and rich in gold. The Qa’a dynasty has ruled for centuries, using the mountains to the east and the desert to the west and south as protection. They call the land Hwt-ka-Ptah, and the people are called the Kaptah.
The humans and halflings of the Kaptah are dusky skinned and dark haired, and usually stocky in build, even the elves are darker of skin than their other counterparts, and it’s due to the blazing sun that shines on these lands.
The Kaptah speak common, but most also know the local dialect called Takalah.
The Kaptah tend to wear lightweight clothing, billowing silks and linens in white and pale sandy tones accented with vibrant colours, and adorn themselves with gold and precious stones. Most also tend to keep their heads shaved and wear wigs. And it’s a tradition for male children to only have a single lock of hair on the side of the head, called a youth-lock, only shaved off once they reach 12.
All genders wear makeup, and it is very common for everyone to be wearing eyeliner and nail stains, partly out of beauty, but also a little for protection against infections. Even high ranking servants were allowed to wear makeup sometimes.
Most wealthy Kaptah own slaves, with the King Antep Qa’a and his family owning over a thousand courtesans, servants and entertainers.
Kaptah slaves are often identified by the iron band around their necks, sealed by magical means, and requires a magic seal called a Khatam to remove.
The Kaptah military is rather large, consisting of loyal slaves that are trained to be extremely skilled soldiers. They are best trained in horseback and chariot archery, as well as skilled polearm masters, and they are known as The Asads .
The Kaptah believe in the The Kaptah Deities The Divine Family , who are said to give divine right to rule to the royal bloodline.
Qara
Tethi
Turi - limestone quarry
Terenu
Renethet
Hinna
Qantir
Atribis
Notable Cities in Hwt-ka-Ptah
Khasut
The capital city of Hwt-ka-Ptah. This is the centre of trade and commerce and also home to the Qa’a Imperial Palace. It’s the second largest city after Khem Thalas. This city is located at the Iteru delta and spans both sides of the river.Khem Thalas
An elven city, the greatest and largest of the cities in Hwt-ka-Ptah. It’s incredibly beautiful, and some other races live there as well, but not many dwarves. The architecture at first glance seems like all others in Hwt-ka-Ptah, but there is an elegance and a look to them that makes them clearly the oldest of the cities. The population here is largely Kha Elf.Iseum
Iseum is the sacred city of the goddess Isis, and is fairly large. It contains the main temple to Isis and is located along the Iteru river.Dahshura
Elyria’s greatest necropolis. A city of tombs and their watchers, Dahshura is renowned for being the best place to go for funerary procedures and rites. The funerary services are largely catered to the local population and their traditions, but the rites and traditions of other cultures are also performed here. Embalmers, priests and necromancers come here to train and study, and by the end of the 20 year apprenticeship, they can become masters who are able to perform any and all funerary rites anywhere that’s needed.Almuqadas
A large city, home to the dragonborn. This is the largest dragonborn city in Elyria, equal only to Seiru in the Han Territories.Larger Towns:
NefereQara
Tethi
Smaller Towns:
KhantirTuri - limestone quarry
Terenu
Renethet
Villages:
SaftHinna
Qantir
Atribis
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