Thread: Restoration of the Sands

Neyths, first Pharaoh of the Accadian Dynasty, the founder of the empire that would cover most of the known world, self made God of Magic. The descendants of this God have since rules this empire throughout the ages, expanding and creating great wonders. The golden age ended when the Elemental Calamity started, the strong population of elementals that inhabited the wilds, worked along people the bound them to their will, all at once all the elementals went on a rampage. The ruling Pharaoh, the 'Song Prince' died that night, though no one knows how, other states and barbarians rose up in rebellion, seeing weakness. The Empire broke, shattered apart. But it did not destroy them. On the banks of the great River Hapi, the Holy Accadian Dynasty still rules... In the city of Eda'kal, great seat of the Pharaohs where the 'Ruby Princess' currently rules, our journey begins. Around the many taverns and guild halls around the town there are job boards, where you can find simple mercenary work, from guarding caravans, to killing goblins, to diving into abandoned tombs and shrines. Here each of you, some individually, some together, would find a rather finely scribed piece of papyrus, much finer quality than the typical rough parchment one usually found posted, it read. 'Looking for skilled adventurers and aspiring treasure hunters for a task of utmost importance. Applicants should be willing to fulfill a long contract and to work well with others of a varied skill set. Initial contract, if completed in a timely and efficient manner, will open the door for further employment later down the road. If interested, come for an interview at the River Gate Guardhouse, where you will ask for Veteran Geraldi. If successful, you will be directed to my home for further instructions. Payment on completion of Quest 1,000 Golden Pyramids Signed, Lady A' If the quality of the posting hadn't gotten your attention, the amount of money would have. Most unskilled work in the city would get you Copper Bulls or Silver Suns, Golden Pyramids was a lot for the common person, let alone a thousand of them. So, even if you doubted you'd get picked, you applied, taking your chances that such a payment could be yours. The interview was an in depth thing, where each person in turn was brought to a face to face meeting with Veteran Geraldi, a grizzled old brute who's every fiber showed him to be a career soldier. Despite his rough appearance he was friendly, welcoming, talking over tea as he asked about your life, your experience, your aspirations and most of all, your skills. He turned away most of the applicants here, but for you, he handed you an ivory ring, with the symbol of a twinkling star upon it. He told you to present this at the estate of Lady A, and gave the address for you to follow. Arriving at the address you'll find yourselves faced with a rather modest looking estate on the edges of the parts of the city the nobility typically had their townhouses. A fine looking sandstone structure, it was smaller than most in the area, less grand, with just a engraved wall dominated by a pair of double doors and some second floor windows. Knocking a slender, pale elvan woman would answer the door, dressed in fine silken shift, long white hair flowing down to the small of her back and a very slender silver band with a ruby set into its front, far more fashion statement than the typical slave collars one found. She would lead each of you to a large sitting room, the space lined with comfortable chaise lounge and chairs, as well as book shelves and a few modest paintings, depicting landscapes from across the world. In then center was a low table where a platter of food sat, cheeses, fruits, other light appetizers, though certainly not a full meal on its own. There was even a couple of decanters of wine, one red, one white and plenty of glasses to pour out. In turn you each would be guided to this room, sitting together while the girl stands by the door, saying. My mistress will be with you all shortly, please, relax.