Tahmakht

Tahmakht is a small peninsula east of Khemit and west of Numeda that links the northern and southern parts of the continent of Libynos. It has a small area of land in the northeast suitable for dryland farming, but most is either desert or mountainous. Politically, it is a governate of Khemit and has been since at least the 17th Dynasty. The current governor general is Lord Ergol Zigith; his rank is higher than the viziers of the three divisions of Khemit, though not as high as the prince of the Nubiar Oversight. For Khemit, Tahmakht represents a conquered area and an important buffer zone against any possible invasion from Numeda to its east. Olive oil is an important product of the northeast area, as are wine and beer. Although the Takmakhtim all speak Khemitian, some still keep their own ancient language alive. Likewise, Khemitian deities are worshipped throughout Tahmakht (which is no surprise, after 3,000 years in that country’s control), but the old gods of the ancient kingdom of Peleshtia are still quietly venerated in small pockets, mostly in isolated rural areas.