Celebratory Victory at Carthage

September 1696.

The city of Carthage, now a vital colonial stronghold of the Elysean Empire, stood as a beacon of European power on the African continent. Two months after the final conquest of the northern half of the continent, General Armand Roux arrived in Carthage for a grand victory celebration.

The city had been transformed under Elysean rule—forts, stone roads, and factories had been established, ensuring that Carthage was not just a military outpost but a thriving economic hub. The docks were filled with merchant ships, bringing goods and supplies from Elysea and exporting gold, ivory, and spices from the newly conquered territories. Soldiers and officials walked proudly through the streets, their uniforms pristine, their posture confident. They were no longer just conquerors—they were rulers.