Horror of the Centuries (Scenario)

Details

Challenge, Issue 76

Pages: 5

Author(s): J.B. Hill

Artist(s): Mark Ryberg

Setting: 1890s, 1920s, Modern

Appears in: Challenge, #76.

Campaign: N/A

Summary

When examining the notes of the late Professor Lester-Smith (See: 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...

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References

Player Handouts: None provided in game.

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.

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