The Damu Empire

## History

**The Damu Empire**, a formidable and war-mongering kingdom, is a relentless force that leaves a trail of assimilation and destruction in its wake. The Damu forces, under the leadership of their ambitious rulers, embarked on a relentless campaign to expand their dominion. **The Damu Empire's** conquests reached far and wide, subjugating numerous subspecies and cultures. Among the notable victims were the Tsavo, Marozi, and Piet lions—distinct subspecies that once roamed freely across various territories. **The Damu Empire** swiftly overpowered these unique cultures, leaving little room for defiance.

In the wake of their conquests, the **Damu Empire** implemented a policy of assimilation, imposing their governance on the subjugated peoples. Many once-independent cultures were erased or subsumed into the grand tapestry of the **Damu** way of life. The conquered lands became integral parts of the empire, contributing to its economic and military might.

Despite the **Damu Empire's** dominance, pockets of resistance persisted. Some subjugated clans and kingdoms clung to their traditions and sought ways to resist assimilation, like the Ndona and Mbala kingdoms.

## Societal Features

**The Damu Empire** operates like most other societies, with trades and jobs to keep everything running smoothly. Some notable jobs are:

* Trader
* Dye-maker
* Metalworking
* Leatherworking
* Textile/Fabric-maker (recently invented in-universe)
* Stylists (Makeup artists, hair stylists, etc...)

## Espionage

As a very vast empire, Damu incorporates a few jobs to keep things running smoothly, as it's top leaders can't be everywhere at once. One of these jobs is the spy network, headed by Sparrow, who just so happens to be Lord Thiqa's father. Sparrow heads all of the intelligence for the continent, and therefore has regional heads who are in charge of their own areas. Everyone ultimately reports back to him. Spies might have their individual loyalties to whoever it is they work for directly but they all do have to answer to Sparrow. The odds of meeting him in-person isn't high for the average spy though, not unless they have really screwed up or if they're on assignment to something that's big enough for him to be personally involved.

Becoming a spy isn't easy, and is based on recruitment alone. If an existing spy sees potential in someone they might recruit them and get permission to mentor them. It's also possible to become a 'bird' which is just shorthand for an informant. Some will do this willingly (out of loyalty to the Empire, for personal gain, etc...) and some are blackmailed or threatened.

Along this thread also comes with assassins. here are ones who are trained by the Empire and ones who were previously criminals. It's not uncommon for high-profile criminals to be offered deals to work for the Empire as an alternative to execution, depending on what kind of crimes they committed.

## Notable Comic-Canon Members

* Emperor Aram †
* Empress Shireen †
* Empress Dani (Former Member)
* Emperor Javed (Formerly Lord Javed)
* Lord Thiqa
* Sparrow
* Lady Nyah
* Lady Corundum
* Lord Ramadhani
* WIP

## Trivia

### Interesting Facts

* The Emperor and Empress of the Damu Empire share equal power when they rule together.