Kheherat



"An ideology that has existed for 50 years cannot hope to match a state that has existed for 5,000. We will not bow to upstarts."

- The old king

Kheherat (Keh-herat) is a very old state - in fact, it is the oldest state, having existed for the better part of 5,000 years with a somewhat unbroken cultural history. While not exactly the same as it was in the beginning, one can look upon modern and ancient Kheherat and see similarities in all aspects of culture. Kheherat exists solely around a single great river that originates far inland and runs through the great desert. Its capital is Ba'atef.

The Kheherati are known for their incredible wealth and architectural wonders, large marble and limestone temples and palaces, which puts the rest of eastern Magni to shame even in the modern age. It is not without its problems however, as the Age of Turmoil brought forth political strain and conflict within the country.

General information
The flag of Kheherat is one of the oldest still-used flags in the world. It's true symbolism isn't known, but it is believed the gold colour represents both wealth and the desert sands, whereas the white pattern represents purity and order. The wartime "blood banner" replaces the white with a blood red colour, probably to signify the desert running "red with blood".

Kheherat has a long-standing positive relationship with Druthenia in trade and diplomacy. While never formal allies, the two countries have signed multiple trade agreements, and rulers have often visited the other country. For example, in 1911, the Druthenian Archmagos visited Ba'atef on a diplomatic meeting with Kheherat's Archmagos and Queen Neferhotep. Caroline accompanied this trip.

The first kingdom
Despite it's continuation for 5,000 years, Kheherata has existed in multiple forms. Historiography mostly divide these forms into multiple periods, the first of which began with the First kingdom around 2,500 P.C.

The second kingdom
Having cast off its chains beset upon them by foreign invaders, Kheherat rises again with the Second kingdom.