Kingdom of Tenkodogo

The Kingdom of Tenkodogo (Malian: Alaeze Tenkodogo) or simply Tenkodogo, is a West Afrikan nation located along the north coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It is a regional power and one of few indigenous nations to not be colonised, with the central province of Burkina Faso being the only uncolonised part of the continent. It is currently a regional power and seeks to recreate the ancient Malian Empire from which it originates.

History 1443-1650
The nation of Tenkodogo was born as a city state during the turbulent break up of the Malian Empire. It 'elected' its wealthiest family, the Fasos as the ruling family of the new kingdom. Mansa I was crowned king of Tenkodogo in October 1443 after his brothers death, would be king Isabis. Mansa ruled from age 22 until his death aged 88, sitting on the throne for the first 66 formative years of the young state. While Mansa I focused on rebuilding Tenkodogo and consolidating power within the city state, his son and successor Amare I instead looked to expand the kingdoms borders. Amare expanded the borders to encompass of of Burkina, borders that would remain unchanged until the 1700s. Amare I only ruled for 8 years, dying in battle. During the Battle of Hounde, Amare was shot by a poisoned arrow to the crotch and succumbed to infection and poisoning only 5 days later. Not having an heir of age, the closest friend of Amare, Mansa Abbaba, became crowned regent Mansa II. Amare's son, also named Mansa, was crowned Mansa III however, Mansa II refused to step down. The true king Mansa III waged war against his regent and rallied popular support, easily defeating Mansa II at the Battle of Gam-Obo, with his forces outnumbering the defeated's 3 to 1. Following the First War of the Two Kings, the nation of Tenkodogo became isolationist and the Faso dynasty built a cult of personality that would later become the Church of Faso. This period of isolation shaped Tenkodogan culture however severely delayed its development. This isolationist stance however is thought to have saved the nation against colonising forces who paid it no attention.