Kem-Duati

The Kem-Duati of Kemara are one of the most ancient of all the divine pantheons, and are one of the few who can claim to have been founded by one of the Primordials. That founder is none other than Ra, the Primordial of Light, and one of the most infamous tyrants and conquerors of Creation. It should come as no surprise then, considering their origins, that the Kem-Duati are one of the most autocratic pantheons in existence, with all power flowing from the Pharoah, their leader.

The Kem-Duati have always been one of the most prominent pantheons, though at the height of their power under Ra, their expansion was curbed by the numerous Serpent Wars, brought on by the forces of Apophis and his chaospawn. Despite being later vassalized by the Olympians, the Kem-Duati remained a formidable force, and were among the last of the pantheons to be subjugated by the Ynochim during the Angelic Conquest. They are also one of the few pantheons who survived and rebuilt after the Great Maelstrom, and exist largely intact in the modern Iron Age, and adhere strictly to the tenets of Divine Law.

The Pharoah
While many pantheons have a singular ruler, there is none who wields the same degree as absolute power as the Kem-Duati Pharoah, and the royal family that surrounds them. Thanks to the long ages of Ra's rule, the gods and mortals under Kem-Duati rule have been bombarded with propaganda professing the Pharaoh's absolute power and superiority. Countless savagely crushed revolts have long taught the price of defiance to would be rebels. Not only that, but it has been tradition since ancient days for individuals of prominence to swear magically binding oaths of loyalty to the Pharaoh before the Throne of Fire. No other lesser ruler's vassals may give such an oath. Such loyalty may belong to the pharoah alone.

In the Kem-Duati's history, four individuals have ruled as Pharoah. First was Great Ra himself, the Primordial founder of the pantheon. Next was Osiris, his grandson, who succeeded him after he departed Creation. Osiris was in turn usurped by his brother Set. The throne was taken back by Osiris's son, Horus, who has ruled the pantheon ever since.

The Royal Viziers
The Pharoah's Royal Viziers are gods appointed by the Pharoah to serve as councillors, and to oversee various aspects of the running of their domain. The War Vizier is the Pharoah's top general, leading the armies of Kemera in the Pharoah's name. The Labour Vizier was responsible for overseeing various mundane affairs within the Pharoah's domains, such as construction and agricultural projects. The Lore Vizier is responsible for recordkeeping, and maintaining a mastery of all manner of historical, logistical, and magical knowledge.