Stygia
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Stygia is a country of the Hyborian Age.
Stygia is the Hyborian ancestor to Ancient Egypt. Much of the source material for Stygia emerges from Egypt's history, mythology, and culture.
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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 its history, its borders have extended very far, even encompassing Shem and farther north. Now, however, 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 Chronicals, 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 like that of the Egyptians,with Egyptian style pyramid and tombs. The people are dark skinned, like that of Ophir, Shem and the black kingdoms. Stygia is ruled by a theocreocy of sorcerer-kings. Slavery is very common in Stygia. 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.
Although upon a time Stygians worshipped the noble and peaceful heron god Ibis, Thoth-Amon banned the worship of Ibis and instituted the worship of the serpent god Set in its place.
[edit] Stories set in Stygia
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