PCBaller World/Sahara

The Saharan Empire, once envisioned as a dominant force across the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, has now been reduced to a mere fragment of its grand ambitions. The nation emerged from the ashes of French colonial rule with a volatile period of regional instability, as various tribes and groups sought to establish control over the resource-rich desert lands. With its capital in the city of Nouakchott, later renamed to Zephyria, the Saharan Empire became a beacon of hope for those seeking order and prosperity in the otherwise harsh and unforgiving desert.

The causes of the Saharan Empire's civil war can be traced back to a combination of internal issues and government failures. As the empire expanded its influence, the central government struggled to maintain control over the vast and diverse territories. Corruption, power struggles, and economic disparities fueled widespread discontent among the population. The government's inability to address the people's grievances and provide adequate reforms sowed the seeds of rebellion.

Frustrated with the central government's ineffectiveness and its failure to fulfill its promises of prosperity, various factions within the empire began to vie for power and influence. These factions emerged with different ideologies, each believing that they held the key to the empire's future. The resulting clash of ideologies and struggle for control has plunged the Saharan Empire into a state of constant civil war, with no faction able to decisively establish dominance.

The initial trigger for the civil war was the rise of the Saharan Restorationist movement. A movement started with the ambition to bring the Saharan Empire to it's true glory, the movement was ignored by the government on a better day and brutally repressed on the average day. Support for the movement was fueled when the government attempted to nationalize land ownership, bring rural folk and libertarians to the the reformed SRC's side. As tensions rose a large portion of the military joined the SRC in it's rebellion against the government, while a fight was expected the rest of the military did not stand by the government, they fled to fight along side other emerging factions.



The Saharan Restoration Council, now fully reformed, stands as the nominal de facto government within the Saharan Empire, exerting the most significant influence in the region. The faction exhibits a strong attachment to Romano-Hellenic aesthetics, driven by a relentless obsession to hunt down and destroy the wizard, a figure who poses a significant threat to their vision of the empire.

The SRC traces its origins to a coalition of military leaders and influential figures who sought to restore order, bring freedom to the Saharan people and reclaim the entire Saharan Desert. Led by General Marcus Aurelius Renatus, a charismatic and stern commander, the SRC emerged from the chaos of the initial stages of the civil war and managed to consolidate power in the western provinces. The council believes in the inherent strength and superiority of the Romano-Hellenic culture and seeks to establish a unitary state that assimilates and subjugates other cultures under Saharan dominion.

Renatus and his loyalists have built a series of disciplined militia forces, collectivily known as the Saharan Phalanxes. This formidable army is known for its strategic prowess, utilizing advanced weaponry salvaged from various conflicts. The SRC's supporters primarily consist of SRC zealots, former military personnel, and disillusioned individuals seeking stability amidst the chaos. The faction maintains control over key resources, such as oil and mineral deposits, which provide them with a significant advantage over their rivals.