The Red Sand Empire

In 331 BCE a Persian leader named Bahram, decided to declare the Red Sand Empire (Emperatori-ye Shon-e Sorkh).

Red City art by Angus Mcbride

## The Red Sand Empire

### Location

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# Red Sand Empire

The Red City, became a melting pot of cultures and traditions. The San people, the Nok nomads, and the Persian bloodline rules lived in peace embracing various faiths without conflict.

West voyages into the Atlantic Ocean led the Red Sand Empire's explorers to islands and peoples they had never encountered before. Villages sprang up, serving as outposts of trade and diplomacy. These journeys contributed to an ever-expanding network of connections, with the Red City at its heart.

To the south, the Red Sand Empire established villages in the jungles of West Africa, where they interacted with indigenous communities and engaged in the exchange of goods and ideas. These southern forays deepened the Empire's influence and demonstrated its commitment to exploring and understanding the region.

# Roman Empire Lost Legions

However, as the years passed, a formidable threat emerged to the north. Roman legions, during the Punic Wars, invaded the lands of Modern-day Morocco.

As the Roman legions ventured southward from their newly founded settlements, they clashed with the defenders of the Red Sand Empire in the desert. A fierce battle ensued, leaving both sides exhausted and depleted.

The Red City remained standing, and the Romans, recognizing the challenging nature of the desert, chose to withdraw.

# Wagadou The Great

In the midst of the tumultuous years when Roman legions and Carthaginians clashed in the Mediterranean, a great leader emerged in the heart of the Red Sand Empire. His name was Wagadou.

Wagadou was born around 80 BCE in a small village where he proved his mettle when faced with a rampaging elephant, driven to madness by unknown reasons. With unwavering bravery, he intervened, protecting his fellow villagers and ultimately killing the elephant.

Word of his bravery reached the Red City, where the rulers recognized his potential. Wagadou was invited to the city, and he soon became an integral part of the Empire's army. His strategic brilliance, unwavering courage, and ability to lead set him apart as a mastermind.

As the years passed, the people of Erythraspolis began to see Wagadou as the embodiment of their collective vision. They longed for a leader who represented their values, a change from the Persian bloodline rule that had been in place. A popular revolt, driven by the desire for new leadership, led to the elevation of Wagadou as the first non persian leader of the Red Sand Empire.

Under his rule, the Empire flourished. Wagadou's commitment to diplomacy, cultural exchange, and peaceful coexistence strengthened the bonds between the Red City and its surrounding regions. The Red Sand Empire became a beacon of multiculturalism and unity, a testament to the power of leadership that respects and embraces diversity.

Wagadou's rule continued for several decades, around 8 BCE, at the age of 72, he passed away, leaving behind a legacy of positive change within the Empire. His name lived on as Wagadou The Great, a symbol of hope, unity, and progress in the heart of West Africa.

# Rise of the Ghana Empire

Wagadou's legacy continued to echo through the annals of the Red Sand Empire, as the years passed, the influence of Wagadou's wise rule continued to guide the Empire, fostering a spirit of hope and progress among its people.

During this time, trade routes continued to flourish, with caravans from across the known african west world arriving to exchange exotic goods and ideas. The Red City's influence extended far beyond its walls, with villages and settlements along trade routes contributing to the growth and diversity of the Empire.

Around 300 CE. The King known as Kaya Magar Cissé, recognized the immense wealth held within the land's gold fields and decided to gather gold from three major sources. This transformative action led to the renaming of the Empire as "the Land of Gold," and its rulers came to be known as "the Lords of the Gold."

Gold was called as "Ghana," King Kaya renamed the name of the empire, as The Gold Empire. "Ghana Empire"