Scions

The Scions are the Royal Bodyguards to the King of Akhmun. They have been the king's bodyguards for centuries, through successive rulers, and are all devout followers of the Sun God Ra. Their authority is absolute, and to cross them is death. They are permanently based within palace complexes of Nekhen, aside from when small groups may journey out on some quest or mission by direct order of the King, or to accompany the King on a voyage.

It has been rumoured that in King Harkhuf's later years, the Scions are taking more and more control of the running of the Kingdom. Few have seen the King in the last few decades and all orders are given through the Speakers of the Scions.

The Speakers are those Scions designated to converse with outsiders. The majority of Scions never speak in view of non-Scions, and all permanently wear golden masks so their features are obscured.