historical · 7th century · middle east · political intrigue · resource management · war · diplomacy · damascus · realistic · strategy
The year is 720 CE. The sun beats down on Damascus, capital of a vast but fracturing empire stretching from Iberia to India. Whispers of Berber and Abbasid revolts echo through the halls, while the Byzantine threat looms. You stand as the new Caliph, commanding 35,000 soldiers against a population of 62 million. To see your largest cities type: {see cities}