Death In Luxor (A Classic Call of Cthulhu Scenario)
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:31 pm
- Luxor, Egypt - 1924
The University of Chicago establishes the Oriental Institute, better known as Chicago House. The institute performed architectural and epigraphic surveys of Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III. Under the auspices of the Egyptian Antiquities Service, the epigraphic team and a small army of laborers set about unearthing the temple that had sat undisturbed for over 3,000 years.
Late summer, 1926: The team uncovers inscribed reliefs depicting Ramesses’ defeat of “the Sea Peoples.” Further excavation yields even greater finds of pottery, hieroglyphics, and more inscriptions. On August 18th, working late into the night, Professor Aaron Bollacher succeeds in translating the inscriptions that he believed would establish the Oriental Institute’s preeminence in the field of archaeology:
“the unruly Great Green, whom no one had ever known how to combat, came boldly from the midst of the sea, and none could stand against them.”
By Bollacher’s discovery, the staff redoubles their efforts, pouring over inscriptions and ordering round-the-clock excavations. Bollacher calls in old friends and old favors, assembling a team of experts to be flown in from across the pond.
The mysteries of ancient Luxor are stirring.
I'm looking for 2 to 5 players for this scenario. I would like to make one requirement…
Players are required to post at least once a day, preferably more. (This might seem like a strict requirement, but I want to keep this game moving at a brisk pace. If for any reason you are unable to post for a short period of time (say over a weekend) just PM me and let me know. If you do not notify me, and you are absent from the game for several days straight, I will take over your character until when and if you return.
Just let me know if you'd like to take part, and then we will discuss character generation once the game thread gets made.
