Numas is a minor faction of Tomb Kings introduced in the
Tomb Kings update for Total War: Warhammer II.
In both Eye of the Vortex and Mortal Empires, they start
just to the east of Khemri.
"In Numas they know my name and welcome me, but I am
one of a handful of people that is allowed passage through the city gates. In
Numas, life has returned to the desert and once again crops grow around the
city. Numas is a marvellous place, and over many centuries the pyramids have
been restored to their former glory."
—Trader Suli, Extract from the Tales from the Oasis
Numas, the Scarab City, is one of the few cities within
Nehekhara that still bear the living within its walls. It was built originally
before the time of Settra, thousands of years ago, by King Khesek. This dates
it as one of the first human cities ever to be built. It is located near
Khemri, further up the Great Mortis River towards its source. It was originally
built due to its proximity to very fertile lands just south of the Great Mortis
River and north of the Ash River. This location encouraged its foundation and
its people were fed in plenty.
Settra, during his reign, conquered Numas and forced it to
pay him tribute. As soon as Settra died, however, it rebelled against the grip
of its former master and succeeded in gaining freedom. Until the time of
Nagash, it was conquered and reconquered by Khemri but could never be held.
Then, when Nagash took hold of Khemri, an alliance of the cities of Numas,
Zandri, Mahrak, Lybaras and Rasetra fought together to free the land from his
tyranny. The king of Lahmia, King Lahmizzar, led this alliance but eventually
the allied cities fractured and fought against one another, seeking each others
wealth. Later in the sixth dynasty, under King Alkhazzar I, Numas was conquered
by Khemri again. From then on, it remained a part of the kingdom of Nehekhara
forever. After the awakening, the Tomb Kings of Numas fought amongst themselves
to regain the city. There was no peace in Numas until Settra had awoken, and
upon taking control, sent all of the lesser kings back to their tombs to await
his call.
Sometime afterwards, a nomadic tribe called the Scythans
came upon the city and saw Prince Tutankhanut of Numas as a manifestation of
their God. In reverence, the nomads pledged themselves to the Prince, tending
to the crops which feed their people and in return, Prince Tutankhanut now
rules over a living city which he guards ferociously. Such is their devotion to
Tutankhanut that they often fight in his service and should one of their
numbers die, their body would be ritually picked over by vultures and their
bones taken to the necropolis so that they may serve their God for all
eternity.
Type: Minor faction
Category: Tomb Kings
Ruler: King Nectanebo
Campaigns: Mortal Empires, Eye of the Vortex
Inhabitants: Liche Priests, Undead, Scythans
Type: Port-City
Location: Southlands, Nehekhara
Population: Unknown
Allegiance: Tomb Kings, Settra
Industry: Agriculture, Trade
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