The Pharaohs of the Burning Sands

The Pharaohs of the Burning Sands were a collection of ruling figures that once spanned the great land of Yamira. They ruled what was once a vibrant and fertile land, which had an abundant outpouring of life and magic. The Pharaohs became corrupt and decadent, delving into all sorts of hedonistic practices and learning blasphemous rituals in order to expand their power and lives. Their evil ways eventually attracted the attention of the Gods, who cursed their lives and the land in which they dwelled.

The Dust Courts
Each of the Pharaoh had their own courts of lords that helped to manage and rule the kingdom. These courts all had their own names, but eventually, after the Pharaohs were cursed, their courts were dubbed 'The Dust Courts', as all the leaders of the courts were all undead and cursed beings themselves.

Rites of Becoming
The Pharaohs, after their cursing by the Gods, would raise up their followers from the rank and file undead when they proved themselves in various ways. These events would become known as the Rites of Becoming, as with each act of recognition, the undead would become a more powerful being, able to speak, cast magic, and other acts that their former cohorts could not do.

The Rites were celebrated by the marking of the individual, often with precious metals like gold, to denote their growth into a being of station and power.

Known Pharaohs

 * Hash'na'tek - Known as the Sand King, was said to be the last of the Pharaohs.
 * Anaxemekh - The Exiled Prince