historical · 7th century · middle east · political intrigue · resource management · war · diplomacy · damascus · realistic · strategy
The sun of 720 CE bakes the white stone of Damascus, capital of an empire stretched thin. From the markets, whispers carry tales of Berber defiance in the west and Abbasid conspiracy in the east. Across the northern mountains, the shadow of Byzantium grows long. You are the Caliph now. Thirty-five thousand soldiers stand ready at your word, their loyalty a thin line against the discontent of sixty-two million souls. To learn the strength of your greatest cities, type: {see cities}.