The Double Crown, rod, and scepter of the Pharaohs
The Pharaoh is the absolute divine monarch of Dasurkat. It is an ancient and distinguished title, dating back several millennia to the reign of Davshad.
The most important symbol of the Pharaoh is the Double Crown. It is a combination of the White Crown of the Priesthood and the Red Crown of the King, the combination representing the dual religious-secular role of the Pharaoh.
"Pharaoh" is one of many titles of rulership from Dasurkat. Though there were many ruling kings in Dasurkat, the ascendancy of the Nemishite Empire meant that the Pharaoh became the most important and most remembered by history. Each kingdom in Dasurkat styled itself a separate title, of which Nemish's "Pharaoh" was one of many.
Phar-
"Phar" is the root of the titles of rulership, meaning "Lord" or, more commonly, "Lord of the Palace." Despite the translation literally meaning "lord" or "one who governs," it was exclusively used for monarchs, not subordinate lords, which was "Phan."
Pharaoh
"Pharaoh" combines the root "Phar-" with the suffix "-aoh," meaning "temple," creating the title "Lord of Palace and Temple." Due to the religious significance of Nemish, rulers of the city have long been called Pharaohs since the days of Davshad.
Pharaohs
- Davshad, reigned as Deshmesses, the first Pharaoh
- Tutankh’woon I Davshad & Safbeld I Davshad, Davshad's son and daughter respectively, married each other and jointly reigned as Pharaohs
- Odionhotep I Davshad, an early Pharaoh
- Beldhorush I Davshad, Odionhotep's daughter and successor, a noted Pharaoh of the Early Nemishite Period, believed to have constructed the First Lesser Pyramid
- Beldhorush II Davshad, Beldhorush's daughter and successor
- Zothotep I Davshad, a notable Pharaoh of the Nemishite Kingdom period
- Zotneferu II Davshad, led a series of campaigns which established the Nemishite Empire
- Sirdahorush I Davshad, called "the Magnificent," considered one of the most powerful Pharaohs of the Nemishite Empire
- Sekhaenbeld V Davshad, whose assassination led to a period of civil war and extreme territorial retraction
- Interregnum - following the death of Sekhaenbeld V, the throne remained unoccupied as factions warred for supremacy
- Beldhorush V Davshad, who emerged victorious and became Pharaoh of a greatly diminished Nemishite state
- Beldhotep XXII Davshad, the Pharaoh during the Death Walker Crisis
- Zotneferu XXV Davshad, a late Pharaoh of Dasurkat
- Safhotep V Davshad, the penultimate Pharaoh of Dasurkat, executed by Datula the Conqueror after she subjugated his realm
- Tutankh’deshen III Davshad, the client Pharaoh of Datula the Conqueror, sided and formed a marriage pact with Pelegon I in exchange for vengeance for her father, through her House Pelegon claims descent from Deshen
- Since the Pelegonic Conquest, the title of Pharaoh has been held by the Shahanshah
Pharh'tah
Combining with the word for river mouth, "h'tah," creates the title of Pharh'tah, or "Lord of the River's Mouth," which was the ruling title of the Nechepso Dynasty of Djereset.
Pharwad
Combining with the word for green, "wad," creates the title of Pharwad, or "Green Lords," which was the ruling title of the Nefernai Dynasty of Wad-wamunt.
Pharbik
Combining with the word for falcon, "bik," creates the title of Pharbik, or "Falcon Lords," which was the ruling title of the House Tacanis of Soleb Castle.
Phar'nesrut
Combining with the word for serpent, "nesrut," creates the title of Phar'nesrut, or "Serpent Lords," which was the ruling title of House Sepuntepet of Sere-Abma Keep.
Pharwaxabwas
Combining with the word for night sky, "waxabwas," creates the title of Pharwaxabwas, "Lords of Night," which was the ruling title of House Sirdmusim of Nighthall.
Pharwitasna
Combining with the word for rainbow, "witasna," creates the title of Pharwitasna, "Lord of the Rainbow," which was the ruling title of House Hui'apos of Qisbwa.
Pharyim
Combining with the word for sea, "yim," creates the title of Pharyim, or "Sea Lords," which was the ruling title of the Hemsu Dynasty of Wasais.