
Sphynxx — The Empire of Questions
Leader: High Oracle Nekhara
Government: Theocratic monarchy led by the Temple of Truth
Population: ≈ 10 million
Religion: The Riddle of Life — enlightenment through inquiry
Economy / Trade:
Exports: incense, parchment, prophecy, glasswork.
Imports: metals, grains, artisans.
Military:
~90 000 disciplined desert soldiers. Skilled in endurance and deception.
Elite Sector: The Sandbound Order — silent riders who vanish beneath dunes, appearing where least expected.
Oracles:
Entire governance guided by The Circle of Whispered Sand, a council of seers who answer every question with another.
Myths & Legends:
The Mirror of Nekhara supposedly shows not faces but possible futures; those who stare too long go mad believing all are true.
International Reputation:
Feared for intellect; sought after for prophecy.
Organized Crime:
Information-traders operate in gray legality; secrets are their only currency.
Anti-Crime:
Temple Inquisitors purge false prophets and rogue scribes.
Population Philosophy:
Truth exists only in contrast; ignorance is the true sin.
Foreign Policy:
Strict neutrality; prefers manipulation by knowledge over arms.
Allies / Enemies / Neutral:
Officially neutral; holds sway through counsel in all courts.
Intelligence:
The Eyes of Dust — a network of spies disguised as caravan guides and storytellers.
