My heart pounded against my chest as I cautiously stepped into the eerie tomb. The air was thick with the scent of ancient dust, and the only source of light was the flickering flame on my torch. I was about to embark on a blood curdling adventure with the cursed mummy. Legend had it that the mummy, covered in ancient hieroglyphics, was cursed by an ancient Egyptian god for disturbing its sacred resting place. It was said that anyone who disturbed the mummy would face a terrible fate. Despite the warnings, my curiosity got the better of me, and I couldn't resist the allure of the cursed treasure hidden within the tomb.
What's more, because the power of a demigod is right there in the back of their skulls, this also means the Deceived are even more immortal than Arisen; completely destroy one, the temakh just seizes the soul of its host and possesses a new body. Their presence also means that Deceived cults are substantially packing in supernatural mojo-and are gradually brainwashed by the temakh's power as they advance. Their relics aren't physical objects either, but more like memes; I forget the term, but they're pieces of the stars that fall and ascend from Earth in a gradual cycle.
Killing or radiating millions of innocent, non-American, non-European people, effectively destroying a vampire clan, and the three kung-fu bad-asses, and the whole world goes, eh, so what. The magic that created you, though, prevents you from remembering your past with perfect clarity - forgetting even what it means to be human, as you ve been a lich for five thousand years.
Despite the warnings, my curiosity got the better of me, and I couldn't resist the allure of the cursed treasure hidden within the tomb. As I ventured deeper into the tomb, the temperature dropped significantly, sending shivers down my spine. The eerie silence was only broken by the sound of my ragged breaths.
Is the curse of the mummy REAL? Archaeologist claims he suffered a mystery illness that left him coughing up BLOOD and hallucinating after opening an Ancient Egyptian tomb
An archaeologist has claimed that he was left coughing up blood and hallucinating after he opened an Ancient Egyptian tomb. Ramy Romany was filming the TV show 'Mummies Unwrapped' for the Discovery Channel when he entered the crypt, which had been untouched for 600 years. A few hours later, on the way back to Cairo, he started feeling unwell, and the next day woke up with a 107°F (42°) fever and more severe symptoms. Doctors were called who gave him antibiotics, thinking he had picked up an infection from the dust or an animal, but he didn't recover fully for another four days. 'Whether it was a mummy curse or not, something in that tomb got me,' he told the Khaleej Times at the time.
Ramy Romany (pictured) was filming the TV show 'Mummies Unwrapped' for the Discovery Channel when he entered the crypt, which had been untouched for 600 years
A few hours later, on the way back to Cairo, he started feeling unwell, but the next day he woke up with a 107°F (42°) fever and more severe symptoms
In 2019, Mr Romany suffered his mystery illness after entering a tomb in the city of Amarna, where he was trying to find out more about the pharaoh Akhenaten.
WHAT WAS AMARNA?
The city of Tell el-Amarna, or Amarna, was built by the pharaoh Akhenaten as home for the cult of the sun god Aten and now contains thousands of graves. Akhenaten controversially placed much emphasis on the worship of the Egyptian sun, and away from Egyptian tradition of polytheism, the worship of multiple deities. Upon becoming Pharaoh, he ordered all the iconography of previous gods to be removed. After his death, his monuments were dismantled and hidden and his statues were destroyed. The city was abandoned around 10 years later, despite only being occupied for 15 years from 1347 to 1332 BC. One of Akhenaten’s sons was Tutankhaten, who went on to become pharaoh and took the name Tutankhamun, one of the most famous ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
AdvertisementHe said it was the 'closest to death [he's] ever been'. The TV presenter told the Khaleej Times: 'We were filming an episode trying to identify a mummy that we believe could be a figure from the Bible. 'And while we're filming that, we went into a tomb that hadn't been opened for years. 'We unlocked the door and the locals would stay away first to make sure there weren't any snakes or any curses. 'Not believing in curses, we just went straight through down staircases. 'The tomb was endless. We kept going down and it's quite dusty. And I was breathing it all in.' In January, he told The Jordan Harbinger Show that there were bats and snakes inside, as well as a strong 'ammonia bat urine smell'. He said: 'Your body is telling you stop breathing, this is not good. 'The dust is collecting, all that stuff is coming up, because we're walking in there for the first time and all that dust has settled. 'I'm a host on Discovery Channel, so I'm yelling at the camera and being very excited and I'm breathing all this c**p in.' That was when he started to feel unwell, and the next day was 'coughing blood' and 'hallucinating', and none of the doctors could work out what he had. He told the podcast: 'They put me on a bunch of antibiotics and I explained to them all where I was.
In January, he told The Jordan Harbinger Show that there were bats and snakes inside, as well as a strong 'ammonia bat urine smell' inside the tomb
'They said: "Well, bats, snakes, dust; it's not a very good combination, it could be anything. We have not seen this combination of symptoms, but hopefully these antibiotics work."' While he does believe that there is a 'curse of the mummies', Mr Romany says he thinks its related to the build up of mould rather than anything supernatural. 'It's not an actual ghost of King Tut that comes out,' he told Mr Harbinger. 'But leaving a tomb closed for thousands of years with live organic materiel inside and then opening it for the first time and going inside is not healthy. 'People didn't wear masks back at the time when they're finding these things. so a lot of that happened, people died after opening tombs for the first time.'
In 1923, more than 20 people linked to the opening of Tutankhamun's burial chamber in Luxor died in bizarre circumstances , six of them in London. Pictured: British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874 - 1939) at Tutankhamun's tomb, March 1 1923
A frenzied public blamed the 'Curse of Tutankhamun' and speculated on the supernatural powers of the ancient Egyptians. Pictured: Egyptologist Howard Carter watches as porters carry a throne from King Tutankhamun's Tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt
In 1923, more than 20 people died in bizarre circumstances, linked to the opening of Tutankhamun's burial chamber in Luxor - including six in London. Legend has it that when one man - Lord Carnarvon - died after the tomb's opening, there was a short power failure and all the lights throughout Cairo went out. His son reported that back on his estate in England his favourite dog howled and suddenly dropped dead. A frenzied public blamed the 'Curse of Tutankhamun' and speculated on the supernatural powers of the ancient Egyptians. In 2002, a study was conducted that analysed the deaths related to the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun between 1923 and 1926. Researchers looked at how long 25 people survived after the date of their potential exposure. They found that there was no significant increase in mortality rates among those who were involved in tomb excavations, dispelling the myth of the curse. Indeed, Lord Carnarvon died five months after he first entered the tomb, and during that period did not have any symptoms. This has led some scientists to argue that his death was unrelated to his archaeological work. However, in 2003, two London doctors wrote to The Lancet and explained that he could have been infected after inhaling spores of the fungus Aspergillus . This fungus has been detected, amongst many others, on other ancient artefacts, including the mummy of Ramses II.
Lord Carnarvon died five months after he first entered the tomb, and during that period did not have any symptoms. This has led some scientists to argue that his death was unrelated to his archaeological work. Pictured: Lord Carnarvon, his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert and Howard Carter at the top of the steps leading to the tomb of Tutankhamun, November 1922
Aspergillus (pictured) preys on people whose immune systems are seriously weakened by illness. When it invades humans, it causes a condition called aspergillosis
Aspergillus preys on people whose immune systems are seriously weakened by illness. When it invades humans, it causes a condition called aspergillosis, which primarily affects the lungs. There, the fungus can grow into a lump up to the size of a tennis ball that can be extremely difficult to eradicate. The infection can develop into invasive aspergillosis, where it spreads to the skin, brain, heart or kidneys. The doctors said that Lord Carnarvon may have inhaled dormant spores in the dust which could have been activated later, and his prior chest infections made him vulnerable to infection. While his cause of death was registered as pneumonia, the symptoms of aspergillosis are similar, so the possibility remains that this is the true 'curse'.
So at any rate, you play one of the Arisen, a mummified citizen of a mythical ancient Egypt. You serve the sorcerous, demonic god-kings of the underworld, wielding cosmic magic and powerful artifacts to protect the tombs and legacies of that forgotten Empire. The magic that created you, though, prevents you from remembering your past with perfect clarity - forgetting even what it means to be human, as you've been a lich for five thousand years.
Each step I took felt like a step closer to my doom, but I couldn't turn back now. Suddenly, the walls started to close in, trapping me in a narrow corridor. Panic surged through my body, and I desperately tried to find an escape route. Just as I thought all hope was lost, I noticed a faint carving on the wall. It depicted a series of symbols and a cryptic message. With trembling hands, I deciphered the ancient text and uttered the incantation aloud. To my astonishment, the walls ceased closing in and a hidden passage was revealed. I cautiously made my way through the maze-like tunnels, guided by an inexplicable force. The deeper I went, the more I felt the presence of the cursed mummy bearing down on me. Finally, I reached the heart of the tomb, where the cursed mummy lay in its ornate sarcophagus. Covered in gold and jewels, it was a sight to behold. But the treasure was not what I sought; I wanted to break the curse and set the mummy's soul free. As I approached the sarcophagus, a chilling wind swept through the chamber, extinguishing my torch and plunging me into darkness. Fear gripped my heart, but I knew I had to continue. With trembling hands, I touched the surface of the sarcophagus and recited a prayer for redemption. In that moment, the mummy's rigid form trembled, and its eyes flickered open. It spoke to me in a hollow, raspy voice, expressing gratitude for my bravery. It revealed that it had been waiting for someone worthy to break the curse and release its soul. The mummy extended its hand, and I took it without hesitation. A burst of golden light engulfed us, and I could feel the curse lifting. The mummy's body disintegrated into dust, and a sense of peace washed over me. As I emerged from the tomb, I held the cursed treasure in my hands. But the real treasure was not the gold or jewels; it was the courage I had discovered within myself and the bond I had formed with the cursed mummy. This blood curdling adventure had tested my resolve, but it had also taught me the power of redemption and the importance of facing our fears head-on. The cursed mummy had found its freedom, and I had found a newfound strength that would stay with me for the rest of my life..
Reviews for "The Pharaoh's Curse: A Blood Curdling Adventure of the Cursed Mummy"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I found "Blood curdling adventure with the cursed mummy" to be rather disappointing. The plot was predictable and lacked any originality. The characters were one-dimensional and had no depth to them. Overall, it felt like a generic horror story with a mummy thrown in for good measure. I was hoping for a thrilling and engaging read, but instead, I was left feeling underwhelmed and unimpressed.
2. Ryan - 1 star - I couldn't even finish reading "Blood curdling adventure with the cursed mummy." The writing was incredibly amateurish and filled with grammatical errors. The dialogue between the characters was forced and unrealistic. Furthermore, the pacing was painfully slow, and the story lacked any sense of tension or suspense. I was expecting a gripping adventure, but what I got was a poorly executed and uninspiring book.
3. Emily - 2 stars - "Blood curdling adventure with the cursed mummy" failed to capture my attention from the beginning. The narrative was dull and lacked any excitement. The author's attempts at creating suspense were feeble and predictable. Additionally, the character development was lacking, making it difficult to connect with any of the protagonists. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an enthralling and captivating story.