This guide describes the contents of all 150 Lore Pages in Forewarned.
Introduction
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Lore pages 1-10
Page 1
During the Eighteenth Dynasty, Pharaoh Petemet II grew paranoid of conspiracies forming to overthrow his rule.
Page 2
With snakes lurking in every corner of his temple, Petemet only confided trust with Totoun, his top general.
Page 3
The pharaoh summoned the general to his quarters, demanding he provide a solution to quell all threats against his power.
Page 4
Around this time, the elite Mejai force had reached its peak of strength throughout Egypt. Guardians of royal crypts, palaces, borders and pharaohs themselves, the Mejai were tactfully placed to serve protection where needed.
Page 5
They served honorably with unparalleled skill in battle. As such, General Totoun quickly gathered seven of the most powerful Mejai across Egypt, bringing them to the court chamber of Petemet to gain audience at nightfall.
Page 6
Entering the chamber, The general exclaimed “Great Pharaoh, these warriors will protect you with their lives and strike down all who dare oppose you.
Page 7
They are the most powerful Mejai of the land, though each of them follow rather unconventional means of battle.
Page 8
The pharaoh stirred in his throne and said “Unconventional? Present them to me so that I may know who guards my life.”
Page 9
The general cued for the Mejai to align themselves for the pharaoh to bear witness to their might.
Page 10
Rathos approached the throne first, bowing to the pharaoh while meeting his gaze.
Lore pages 11-20
Page 11
“Move closer to the torch light,” the pharaoh commanded, “I cannot discern your face from the shadows!”
Page 12
When Rathos hesitated, the pharaoh prepared to dismiss him in anger, but Totoun interjected: “Great Pharaoh, Rathos has suffered great burns in battle; proximity to fire is not his strength.”
Page 13
Rathos suddenly took a large step closer to the pharaoh’s throne regardless, revealing his full form in the torchlight, covered entirely in linen wraps.
Page 14
“He’s mummified?” asked the shocked Pharaoh. “How can he possibly be swift in battle?”
Page 15
“As I had said Great Pharaoh, the burns were great,” answered Totoun, “…but his bindings do not slow him down.”
Page 16
It is said that Rathos was ordered to find and kill a group of merchants who hired assassins to eliminate competing merchants.
Page 17
When he had successfully discovered their hideout, Rathos soon realized he walked into a trap as the ground and walls were covered in cedar oil and the doors became blocked off with large stone slabs behind him.
Page 18
Suddenly, a lit torch was squeezed through a small window space, igniting flames around him. Townsfolk had said they could hear Rathos screaming while smoke erupted from the house.
Page 19
Mystery shrouds the events surrounding what happened next, but it is believed Rathos called upon the strength of the Ogdoad, the eight primal deities of the Old Kingdom.
Page 20
A primordial roar was heard from inside the entrapment, and as quickly as the flames had ignited, they extinguished with an abrupt hiss.
Lore pages 21-30
Page 21
Next to approach was Dekan, famed for his physical strength and accuracy in battle.
Page 22
While he did bow to the pharaoh, Dekan did not lift his head to meet the pharaoh’s gaze as Rathos had.
Page 23
“Look at me,” ordered Petemet. “My king, Dekan is blind and cannot see you,” Totoun quickly clarified.
Page 24
Greatly insulted by this offering of a warrior, the irate Petemet roared, “You dare suggest this sightless mongrel defend me?”
Page 25
The pharaoh then hurled his chalice of wine directly at Dekan, who caught it midair and growled.
Page 26
The pharaoh noticed Dekan’s eyes possessed a dull haze as he lifted his head to reveal his face.
Page 27
General Totoun then explained, “Great Pharaoh, while Dekan does not see as you and I do, his awareness of the environment around him exceeds that of any warrior I’ve ever known.”
Page 28
Dekan believed all of his power derived from Ra, deity of the sun.
Page 29
He had often stripped himself of his garments and stood under the hot Saharan sun, seeking more from Ra.
Page 30
This eventually led to boils forming across his skin, as well as blindness as he would stare directly into what he believed to be Ra himself.
Lore pages 31-40
Page 31
Ouphris presented himself before the pharaoh next, boldly appearing in the torch light to reveal his figure.
Page 32
The pharaoh, dismayed, asked, “What sort of trickery is this?” For what Petemet had seen was a replica of his own self looking back at him.
Page 33
Ouphris briefly took a step outside the torch light, returning into view then with the liking of General Totoun.
Page 34
“That is enough Ouphris,” said the general. “Great Pharaoh, as you can see, this warrior flourishes in the skill of depicting those around him.”
Page 35
“Interesting,” stated Petemet. “But what use does this have in guarding me? Surely my enemies will recognize the deception rather quickly.”
Page 36
Totoun explained, “Ouphris is a master of infiltration, my king, and will snuff out dangers before they even manifest themselves.”
Page 37
Totoun was correct in his description of Ouphris, for the warrior had deterred many threats against the royal family and upper-class aristocrats throughout his service.
Page 38
One such instance was during the plot against Shakir, a silk trader from Nagaa Ash Shalabab.
Page 39
Shakir’s twin brother, Herben, had grown envious of his accumulated wealth and success, so he planned to murder his brother and take his place.
Page 40
One day, Herben led Shakir outside of a bazaar in Nagaa Ash Shalabab, promising to introduce him to an interested buyer of silks in bulk.
Lore pages 41-50
Page 41
When far enough from the bazaar and isolated in an alley, Herben moved to stab Shakir with a serrated blade, but the attack was blocked by Shakir with a smile on his face.
Page 42
Herben suddenly witnessed who he thought to be his brother transform into Ouphris. Herben was found with large puncture wounds, slayed in the alley.
Page 43
The pharaoh leaned forward in his throne, scanning the chamber around him. “You told me I would have seven guardian Mejai, General, but I only see six.”
Page 44
Just then, a face appeared seemingly out of thin air from the shadows, mere feet from the pharaoh’s throne.
Page 45
Speechless, the pharaoh looked towards the general for an explanation, who smiled proudly and said, “This warrior is known as Necreph the Shadow.”
Page 46
The general continued, “Necreph uses darkness to his advantage to strike enemies from the shadows. His stealth is unmatched, and by the time his foes see him, it is too late for them.”
Page 47
It remains unclear as to how Necreph gained his power. Rumors suggest Necreph entered an unholy covenant with a dark priesthood of Setekh worshippers.
Page 48
The priesthood offered Necreph the speed of a jackal and strength of an ox, so long as he moves in darkness. However, they demanded the life of Necreph’s lover in exchange for these powers.
Page 49
Necreph, thinking he could trick the priests, brought forth a sarcophagus with a long-rotting corpse from a nearby crypt. After his powers were granted, the Setekh worshippers became privy to the deception, and bound the false sarcophagus to his back with chains with a permanent spell.
Page 50
Despite this, Necreph had grown so powerful that the extra burden did not slow him down. He slay the priests for their transgression and continued his service as Mejai.
Lore pages 51-60
Page 51
After these events transpired, Necreph’s foes always heard the rattling of chains shortly before their demise, although they still could never quite see him coming.
Page 52
“Allow me to introduce the fifth Mejai,” started Totoun, but Petemet interrupted, “I’ve seen enough, these warriors will do.”
Page 53
Just then, a knock on the chamber door echoed throughout the hall, and each Mejai turned, posed for battle.
Page 54
From the darkness crept in Akar, high priest and ritual master of the pharaoh. The general gave a signal and the Mejai stood down.
Page 55
“What is it, priest, that you should interrupt this audience?” demanded Petemet.
Page 56
Akar answered, “My king, as skilled as these warriors may be, they are still mortal coils made but of flesh and bone.”
Page 57
He continued, “Allow me to perform a ritual that will extend their lives to protect you for eternity, at the cost of one drop of your royal blood. So long as your blood flows, these warriors will not fall.”
Page 58
Totoun remarked in anger, “No Akar, I am aware of your reputation in blood magic, and I will not allow these warriors to undergo your abominable ritual!”
Page 59
Pharaoh Petemet arose from his throne, and roared “Silence general! I will hear what this ceremony entails.”
Page 60
Akar proceeded to explain, “Each of these Mejai are to bring their most prized possession to the ritual chamber. A circle of protection shall be marked on the ground, with one rune per warrior.”
Lore pages 61-70
Page 61
Akar then withdrew an ancient dagger from his robes, presenting it as well as golden chalice to the pharaoh.
Page 62
He continued, “Performing this rite with their beloved possessions will ensure their bodies are bound to our physical realm, while the drop of your blood will ensure their souls remain in service to you.”
Page 63
Before the general could argue, Petemet exclaimed “These Mejai will be granted immortality so long as I breathe, a blessing and honor. We shall proceed with this ritual and I will not be overtaken by usurpers!”
Page 64
The Mejai returned the next evening, each bringing their own most treasured relic, placing it atop the pre-drawn rune in Akar’s ritual chamber.
Page 65
They organized themselves around the circle, and the pharaoh’s blood was drawn from the tip of his finger with the dagger into the chalice.
Page 66
Akar began to chant, at which point the general almost interceded if not for the raised hand of the pharaoh.
Page 67
The circle around them began to glow a faint red, growing brighter as the blood from the chalice was poured into the crevices of each rune on the ground.
Page 68
The torches in the chamber suddenly extinguished, and each Mejai let out a blood-curdling scream…
Page 69
The general quickly relit a torch to find the warriors looking taller, fuller, and bowing their heads to the pharaoh.
Page 70
And so the seven warrior’s destinies were sealed with the pharaoh’s life, sworn by blood and bound to the world by their relics.
Lore pages 71-80
Page 71
After this event transpired, General Totoun remained wary of Akar’s intentions, as well as the warriors themselves.
Page 72
Therefore, Toutoun had founded the Order of the Mejai, tasked with keeping track of the warriors whereabouts and routines.
Page 73
We who write these pages belong to this sacred order. For a time, there was peace.
Page 74
The Mejai had thwarted all threats against Petemet, and even assisted in reinforcing and expanding control throughout Egypt.
Page 75
As Pharaoh Petemet lived out a long life during his reign, his bloodline had spread far and wide. So did the mortality of the cursed Mejai.
Page 76
The duty of our Order has persisted through generations; seven centuries have passed since the dark ritual took place, with Pharaoh Petemet long deceased, yet the Mejai still live…
Page 77
As the general suspected, the ritual was not a blessing, but a curse. During the ritual, Akar had said to the pharaoh, “So long as your blood flows, these warriors will not fall…”
Page 78
The ritual bound the Mejai to this plane so that even if the blood of the pharaoh’s kin still flowed, the warriors were cursed to serve and protect them.
Page 79
For centuries, the seven Mejai continued to fight for the descendants of Petemet, although the lineage continued to proliferate, the Mejai seemed to feel the burden of immortality on their bodies and minds.
Page 80
It wasn’t too noticeable at first, but each Mejai grew increasingly grotesque in appearance, with some commonfolk claiming the warriors took on a monstrous appearance during battles.
Lore pages 81-90
Page 81
The battles themselves were fought more fiercely and mercilessly, until eventually the cursed Mejai struck down innocent civilians.
Page 82
We believe that having lived hundreds of years as servants protecting the pharaoh’s kin, the Mejai were driven mad.
Page 83
Some in the Order believe it was due to living beneath the hot Sahara sun for too long.
Page 84
Some say the human mind is not meant to bear witness to centuries of death.
Page 85
Regardless of the cause, the cursed warriors began slaying those to whom they were blood-sworn to protect, perhaps in hopes of ending their cursed existence.
Page 86
While on their unholy crusade, they brought death and ruin to all who stood in their way, regardless of bloodline.
Page 87
Therefore, for the safety of Egypt and its citizens, it was the undertaking of our Order to seal the Mejai away from society so they could not continue their bloodrage.
Page 88
Unfortunately, without the [NO TRANSLATION], we could not completely lay these once great warriors to rest, and instead needed to trap them.
Page 89
Seven of us were assigned to recover the Mejai’s relics from the burial site of Akar, and hastily depart to distinct locations to lead the cursed beings away from populated areas.
Page 90
We had received word that the Mejai were aware of this transgression and were on their way to take back their respective relic, as we had hoped.
Lore pages 91-100
Page 91
Each of the seven of us traveled to remote abandoned temples previously used for dark rituals in service of Apep, Lord of Chaos.
Page 92
We had each taken the relic to the innermost chamber and placed them in a sarcophagus.
Page 93
Now, we each wait for the cursed Mejai to descend upon us, a sacrifice we’re willing to make to save humanity from their evil.
Page 94
If everything goes according to plan, once the Mejai enter the temples, others in our Order will seal each entrance behind them with a Haka spell of warding to prevent the Mejai from escaping.
Page 95
Once done, the Order will be tasked with burying the temples deep in the Sahara sand so that no one will enter or unleash the Mejai within.
Page 96
It won’t be long now. I hope these pages will never be read and these temples will remain buried for all eternity.
Page 97
If someone is reading this, it means something went wrong and the temples were uncovered…
Page 98
It means the Mejai will have been sulking in rage, yearning for the opportunity to wreak havoc on humanity as revenge for their physical and spiritual imprisonment.
Page 99
If you have unsealed the temples of the Mejai and freed them, civilization is about to face unparalleled destruction.
Page 100
It is now your responsibility to gather all seven relics and [NO TRANSLATION].
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
Lore pages 101-110
Page 101
With the time I have left before the Mejai descend, I must give notice of other dangers to overcome in the trials ahead.
Page 102
Shortly after the formation of our Order and learning of dark priest Akar’s ritual, a few among our ranks became allured by the notion of eternal life.
Page 103
While our Order was intended to maintain a watchful eye on the Mejai, these dissenters wished to join them in their immortality, viewing the dark priest as a god.
Page 104
What started as a few dissidents spread to dozens as they spread the word of Akar’s blood ritual to anyone tempted enough to listen. We in the Order refer to them as the Zealots of Akar.
Page 105
Once amassed, the zealots had entered the dark priest’s temple to promise servitude in exchange for ever-lasting life, just as the Mejai had been granted.
Page 106
Elek, one of the first men to dissent from our Order and seek out those eager to join Akar, approached the dark priest with his head bowed.
Page 107
Elek exclaimed, “Lord Akar, the Order of the Mejai was formed by General Totoun in mistrust of your powerful acts. Those of us gathered here have abandoned the misguided Order to demonstrate our loyalty to you!”
Page 108
The dark priest, enticed by the notion of servants, replied, “I suppose you hope I might bestow upon you the same blessing I had granted the Mejai?”
Page 109
All heads in the chamber bowed to Akar, and a grin formed on his face. “Very well,” Akar started, “you know what the blood rite requires…”
Page 110
As with the ritual performed on the Mejai, each zealot was asked to bring one item they held close to heart in order to bind their souls to the earthly plane.
Lore pages 111-120
Page 111
Having won many battles and conquering innumerous feats, the Mejai possessed invaluable relics which were used for their ritual. The zealots possessed lesser, but still rare, artifacts that they had kept in their families for generations.
Page 112
Akar began the necessary preparations, forming the ritual circle with red ochre and malachite. To start, seven of the zealots approached with their rare artifacts and placed them accordingly.
Page 113
With nearly a hundred zealots gathered within the dim ritual chamber, Akar sliced his own hand with an ancient dagger, letting the blood flow into the now glowing red runes.
Page 114
The seven zealots partaking in this ritual began to tremble as they felt their blood running hot, muscles tightening uncontrollably, and bones beginning to fracture. Screams echoed through the chamber.
Page 115
When the torches in the chamber were relit, the onlooking zealots were horrified to witness the carnage that remained of the first seven zealots.
Page 116
Bones, guts, and other unidentifiable masses were scattered around the ritual circle, with Akar covered in blood himself.
Page 117
Many zealots shrieked at the gruesome sight and fled from the ritual chamber, never to return to Akar. Some even attempted to rejoin our Order, but General Totoun had them executed for their betrayal.
Page 118
Initially puzzled by the disastrous outcome of the blood ritual, Akar came to realize that the bodies of the zealots were much weaker than those of the Mejai and therefore could not withstand the power placed on their beings.
Page 119
To make up for this, Akar theorized that combining the bodies of the zealots with those of wild beasts might be enough to sustain the physical strain on their physical form and soul during the ritual.
Page 120
And so Akar tasked his loyal follower, Elek, with capturing some of the most vicious beasts he could find.
Lore pages 121-130
Page 121
With a small group of zealots, Elek ventured out at dawn for the hunt. They had captured ferocious canines, savage birds of prey, fierce reptiles, and more.
Page 122
Akar once again prepared the ritual chamber, this time with the beasts assembled in cages around each rune.
Page 123
Only a couple dozen zealots remained after the grisly failure of the first ritual, and those left were hesitant to volunteer for this next attempt.
Page 124
Elek approached the ritual circle. “Lord Akar, allow me to be the first to undergo this ritual and be blessed with immortality!”
Page 125
Akar grinned a dark smile and commenced with the blood ritual, reciting the sinister ceremonial words. When the torches extinguished, the beasts roared in harmony with Elek’s own screams, and all zealots in the room gasped with what they saw next.
Page 126
Elek arose as half man, half beast. The will of his human soul and the might of the wild beast upheld his form. While he walked on two legs, his face was that of a beast. He turned to face Akar and bowed.
Page 127
Each subsequent ritual with the remaining zealots succeeded, with all of them transforming into terrifying combinations of man and beast.
Page 128
The tasks Akar assigned to the zealots in his service remain a mystery to those of us in the Order, so there is not much that can be said about the events that occurred between the rituals and Akar’s disappearance…
Page 129
One day, a few zealots entered the Undercroft of Akar in hopes of new orders or commands. When they could not find their master, they searched in every temple and dark cave the blood priest was known to frequent, all to no avail.
Page 130
Even those of us in the Order of the Mejai searched for years for the dark priest, but there had been no sign of Akar in all of Egypt.
Lore pages 131-140
Page 131
Some claim Akar fled in fear that one day his followers, as well as the Mejai, would realize their immortality was more of a curse than a blessing. Others believe a ceremony performed by the dark priest went awry and led to his own demise.
Page 132
It wasn’t until three decades after his disappearance that our Order located a hidden chamber within one of Akar’s temples, giving us another clue as to his whereabouts.
Page 133
Inside the chamber, we found the corpse of Soref, a member of our Order, with a scroll of papyrus tightly held to his chest. He had attempted to infiltrate the Zealots of Akar to learn of their motives but was apparently found out before he could escape.
Page 134
We had carefully opened the scroll to discover Soref had gotten close enough to Akar to learn that the dark priest had left Egypt to find more civilizations to spread his influence in blood magic.
Page 135
Soref’s notes also seemed to imply Akar was in search of other powerful warriors like the Mejai, but ones who would swear fealty to himself instead of the pharaoh.
Page 136
Since the dark priest was gone, the zealots found themselves without a leader. They turned to the Mejai themselves in the meantime, hoping that Akar would one day return to seek them out.
Page 137
Just as the minds of the Mejai had grown mad over the years, the zealots grew to forget who they had served and for what purpose.
Page 138
However, the instinct and desire to demonstrate loyalty remained, and now all that the zealots are capable of knowing is service to the Mejai. To this day, the Mejai warriors call upon zealots during their hunts, even training them in combat to thwart their foes.
Page 139
Should you hear the footsteps of man and the guttural screams of beast, the Zealots of Akar will soon be upon you…
Page 140
It is imperative I share what I can regarding the remaining Mejai that served Pharaoh Petemet II in hopes that I can prepare those who must face them.
Lore pages 141-150
Page 141
Given the hinderance to criminal activity, bounties were occasionally placed on Mejai, though few were ever successfully carried out.
Page 142
That is, until the fateful day the Mejai Talgor was sent to investigate rumors of a band of thieves forming to raid royal crypts within Alexandria.
Page 143
Arriving at the outskirts of a decrepit temple in the desert far south of Alexandria, Talgor had caught a glimpse of a large group of men armed with khopesh blades and bludgeoning clubs.
Page 144
Not one to care about the odds, Talgor had perilously entered the structure ready for a fight, when he was ambushed by sell-swords who were not planning a coup, but instead staging one to lure Talgor inside.
Page 145
When Talgor came to, echoes of voices screaming in torment surrounded him, rendering him unable to move or act.
Page 146
The voices finally quieted, allowing Talgor to look up and see none other than Anubis, god of the underworld, glaring into Talgor’s very soul.
Page 147
One day, years after this occurred, General Totoun claimed to have heard the sound of smoldering lava, with the room drastically heating up.
Page 148
Totoun jumped when Talgor spoke to him, despite being nowhere in sight, explaining that he struck a deal with Anubis to depart from the underworld.
Page 149
This deal seemed to come at a price, for while Talgor believed he had escaped intact, he was forever from that day concealed from the nak*d eye and blistering-hot to the touch.
Page 150
Talgor was forced to bid farewell to his family as his presence would only harm them. However, General Totoun ensured Talgor his service would be most valuable as one of the elite Mejai.
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