Stygia
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Stygia is a country of the Hyborian Age.
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[edit] Geography
Stygia is located south of Shem and north of the Black Kingdoms. Much of its borders are defined by the river Styx. Stygia's terrain is a mix of mountains, desert, plains, and marshes.
[edit] History and politics
Stygia is an intensely insular country. Though at times throughout history, its borders have extended very far, even encompassing Shem and farther north, now its power has diminished, and its rulers hold the borders very strictly.
Stygia is technically a monarchy, with a ruling family and line of noble succession. However, sorcerors such as Thoth-Amon have long held great power in the affairs of the nation.
One of the most notable features of Stygia's ancient history is the former kingdom of Acheron. Though in the time of the Nemedian Chronicles, Acheron is long forgotten by most, in its day it was a truly powerful and terrifying land ruled by black sorcery.
[edit] Population and culture
The Stygian culture is inspired by the ancient Egypt. Stygia is ruled by a theocracy of sorcerer-kings. Slavery is very common in Stygia.
The people are dark skinned. Most of the common people are descendants of the various races across the world, including men of Shem, Koth, the Black Kingdoms, and the Hyborian kingdoms.
Stygians worshipped the noble and peaceful heron god Ibis, but Thoth-Amon banned the worship of Ibis and instituted the worship of the serpent god Set in its place.
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