Horror of the Centuries (Scenario) - Revision history

JS113 at 00:43, 20 May 2020

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Graham: /* Synopsis */

2019-05-03T00:57:27Z

‎Synopsis

Graham: /* Keeper Comments */

2018-12-19T10:22:23Z

‎Keeper Comments

Graham: /* Synopsis */ Added a detailed synopsis

2018-12-19T10:19:47Z

‎Synopsis: Added a detailed synopsis

Graham: /* References */

2018-12-19T10:10:03Z

‎References

Graham: Preliminary page created for this scenario.

2018-12-19T02:30:02Z

Preliminary page created for this scenario.

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==Details==
[[Image:Challenge76.jpg|thumb|200px|''Challenge, Issue 76'']]

'''Pages:''' 5

'''Author(s):''' [[J.B. Hill]]

'''Artist(s):''' Mark Ryberg

'''Setting:''' [[1890s]], [[1920s]], [[Modern]]

'''Appears in:''' [[Challenge, Issue 76|Challenge, #76]].

'''Campaign:''' N/A

==Summary==

When examining the notes of the late Professor Lester-Smith (See: [[Curse of the Centuries (Scenario)|Curse of the Centuries]] for details.), it is found that he may have located a lost Pharonic era tomb, but as it is located outside the borders of Egypt, the utmost secrecy is needed. So the Investigators are hired to locate the tomb and recover it's contents, for science of course...

==Links==
Link to outside reviews or helpful pages.
*[Link 1]
*[Link 2]

==Spoilers - Keepers Eyes Only==
'''Players should not read any further.'''


===Synopsis===
Describe the adventure in detail; no bias allowed.

===References===
'''Player Handouts:''' List the player handouts here.

'''Locations:''' Egypt, Libya, Sitra Oasis, Siwa Oasis, Phorcydes Oasis

'''Creatures:''' [[Sand-Dweller]] (Mummified), Sorcerer, etc.

'''Tomes and Artifacts:''' Key of Life, Papyrus Scroll

'''Campaigns / Scenarios:''' N/A

===Comments===

The Oasis the PCs journey to is based very loosely on the story of Zerzura, a mythical oasis said to lie in the Western Deserts of Egypt.

===Keeper Comments===
Comments to Keepers about this scenario;
Possibly how to run it successfully.
Keep general DISCUSSION on the talk page.

[[Category:CoC:Scenarios]][[Category:CoC:1890s scenarios]][[Category:CoC:1920s scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Modern scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Hired agent scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Treasure map scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Scenarios set in Egypt]][[Category:CoC:Scenarios set in Libya]][[Category:CoC:Sand-Dweller scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Sorcerer scenarios]]
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 {{spoiler|When examining the notes of the late Professor Lester-Smith (See: the scenario Curse of the Centuries for details.), it is found that he may have located a lost Pharonic era tomb, but as it is located outside the borders of Egypt, the utmost secrecy is needed. So the Investigators are hired to locate the tomb and recover it's contents, for science of course...
-After a harrowing journey the Investigators will reach the tomb, inside they will face many dangers only to find that the tomb is as much a trap intended one character, the one given the 'Key to life', an Ankh needed to penetrate the tomb safely. Once in the presence of the sorcerer buried in the tomb that character will be possessed by the mind of the sorcerer and their mind cast into the sorcerers mummified body.}}
+After a harrowing journey the Investigators will reach the tomb, inside they will face many dangers only to find that the tomb is as much a trap intended one specific character, the one given the 'Key to life', an Ankh needed to penetrate the tomb safely. Once in the presence of the sorcerer buried in the tomb that character will be possessed by the mind of the sorcerer and their mind cast into the sorcerers mummified body.}}
 ===References===

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 * Several of the encounters before reaching the tomb need to be handled carefully, as if overplayed they may cause the players to abandon the scenario.
-[[Category:CoC:Scenarios]][[Category:CoC:1890s scenarios]][[Category:CoC:1920s scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Modern scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Hired agent scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Treasure map scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Scenarios set in Egypt]][[Category:CoC:Scenarios set in Libya]][[Category:CoC:Sand-Dweller scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Sorcerer scenarios]]
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 Possibly how to run it successfully.
 Keep general DISCUSSION on the talk page.
 [[Category:CoC:Scenarios]][[Category:CoC:1890s scenarios]][[Category:CoC:1920s scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Modern scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Hired agent scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Treasure map scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Scenarios set in Egypt]][[Category:CoC:Scenarios set in Libya]][[Category:CoC:Sand-Dweller scenarios]][[Category:CoC:Sorcerer scenarios]]
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 ===Synopsis===
-Describe the adventure in detail; no bias allowed.
+{{spoiler|When examining the notes of the late Professor Lester-Smith (See: the scenario Curse of the Centuries for details.), it is found that he may have located a lost Pharonic era tomb, but as it is located outside the borders of Egypt, the utmost secrecy is needed. So the Investigators are hired to locate the tomb and recover it's contents, for science of course...
 ===References===
 '''Player Handouts:''' None provided in game.