Kingdom of Melma

The Kingdom of Melma is the oldest known human kingdom in the world. It was once home to a mysterious high elven civilization, who built massive monuments and pyramids, and took humans as slaves. After the Magical Collapse, the slaves rose up and took over the land for themselves, leading to a human civilization that predates even the Dwarven Empire of the Second Age.

History
The Melman elves of the First Age were among the most advanced, and created some of the most impressive architectural wonders of the world, using human slaves as a resource.

Although the Melman elves survived the Magical Collapse better than most, they were weakened enough for their human slaves to rise up and take over their kingdom. The half-elf Ra-Aton lead the revolt, and is worshiped as a demi-god by the people of Melma to this day.

After Ra-Aton's death, his adopted daughter, Ca-Partha became the first Pharaoh of the Melmans, and her unbroken line rules to this day.

Recently, the Novan Empire has established colonies west of Melma, and they have began to try and exert influence over the ancient kingdom.

The Melmans are also the most magically advanced human kingdom in the world, and were the first to begin exiling prisoners to the Rocklands.