Notes from Bayek's travels - Revision history

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	\|Title=[[Ampelius]] of Capitolinus		\|Title=[[Ampelius]] of Capitolinus
	\|Text=Ampelius was trained on the Roman trade routes with the {{Wiki\|Usipi}} and {{Wiki\|Tencteri}} and was mandated to use violence as a means of ensuring secure trade. This was effective with the Northern {{Wiki\|Germanic peoples\|barbarians}} based on information from [[Amunet]]'s [[Rome]] bureau and he intends to bring the same methods here to the [[Sinai]]. He blocks and clogs the Way of [[Horus]] as he sees fit and uses dismemberment as his preferred method of discipline and fear mongering. If the Walls-of-the-Ruler does not change hands, or get emptied of [[soldier]]s, his rule will remain forever.}}		\|Text=Ampelius was trained on the Roman trade routes with the {{Wiki\|Usipetes\|Usipi}} and {{Wiki\|Tencteri}} and was mandated to use violence as a means of ensuring secure trade. This was effective with the Northern {{Wiki\|Germanic peoples\|barbarians}} based on information from [[Amunet]]'s [[Rome]] bureau and he intends to bring the same methods here to the [[Sinai]]. He blocks and clogs the Way of [[Horus]] as he sees fit and uses dismemberment as his preferred method of discipline and fear mongering. If the Walls-of-the-Ruler does not change hands, or get emptied of [[soldier]]s, his rule will remain forever.}}
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	\|Title=Dear Tahira		\|Title=Dear Tahira

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	\|Text=For the Divine one, King [[Menkaure]]. He of the Golden Eyes, Beloved of his people, Herald of the Saffron Sun. Take these gifts that they may quieten your spirit. May you grant those who offer them forgiveness for letting your sleep be disturbed. You brought prosperity to our people and peace to our land, [[Cleopatra]], Queen of Egypt, Mother of the [[Nile]], honors you. Grant us your blessing.}}		\|Text=For the Divine one, King [[Menkaure]]. He of the Golden Eyes, Beloved of his people, Herald of the Saffron Sun. Take these gifts that they may quieten your spirit. May you grant those who offer them forgiveness for letting your sleep be disturbed. You brought prosperity to our people and peace to our land, [[Cleopatra]], Queen of Egypt, Mother of the [[Nile]], honors you. Grant us your blessing.}}
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	\|Text=[[Ra]], Creator, He who steers {{Wiki\|~~Atet~~\|Mandjet}}, Slayer of the serpent [[Apep]], Wearer of whiskers, Guardians of the Sacred Tree {{Wiki\|Persea\|Ished}}, who fought hard in [[Heliopolis\|Annu]] on the night when the foes of Nebertcher were destroyed. We offer your son Menkaure so he may walk at your side.}}		\|Text=[[Ra]], Creator, He who steers {{Wiki\|Solar barque\|Mandjet}}, Slayer of the serpent [[Apep]], Wearer of whiskers, Guardians of the Sacred Tree {{Wiki\|Persea\|Ished}}, who fought hard in [[Heliopolis\|Annu]] on the night when the foes of Nebertcher were destroyed. We offer your son Menkaure so he may walk at your side.}}
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	\|Text=The is the saffron showered chamber of Menkaure. For when his ka returns to speak with the mortal world, he will see how greatly we love him.}}		\|Text=The is the saffron showered chamber of Menkaure. For when his ka returns to speak with the mortal world, he will see how greatly we love him.}}

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	\|Title=[[Ptahmose]] the Mason		\|Title=[[Ptahmose]] the Mason
	\|Text=Ptahmose is a traitor to [[Egypt]], a two-faced man. With ties to Rome and to Cleopatra he has played all sides to his favour. His pillage of our sacred sites appears motivated by a deeper purpose, not just pleasing the [[~~Last war~~ of ~~the Roman Republic~~\|war]] effort of Cleopatra and the coffers of Rome. Our informants feel he has a deeper goal, possibly related to the [[Shard of a Star\|Shards of Star]] Legend, which holds the populace in awe. His ease with which he is liquidating the lands is terrifying.}}		\|Text=Ptahmose is a traitor to [[Egypt]], a two-faced man. With ties to Rome and to Cleopatra he has played all sides to his favour. His pillage of our sacred sites appears motivated by a deeper purpose, not just pleasing the [[War of Actium\|war]] effort of Cleopatra and the coffers of Rome. Our informants feel he has a deeper goal, possibly related to the [[Shard of a Star\|Shards of Star]] Legend, which holds the populace in awe. His ease with which he is liquidating the lands is terrifying.}}
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	\|Title=[[Ampelius]] of Capitolinus		\|Title=[[Ampelius]] of Capitolinus

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	\|Text=For the Divine one, King [[Menkaure]]. He of the Golden Eyes, Beloved of his people, Herald of the Saffron Sun. Take these gifts that they may quieten your spirit. May you grant those who offer them forgiveness for letting your sleep be disturbed. You brought prosperity to our people and peace to our land, [[Cleopatra]], Queen of Egypt, Mother of the [[Nile]], honors you. Grant us your blessing.}}		\|Text=For the Divine one, King [[Menkaure]]. He of the Golden Eyes, Beloved of his people, Herald of the Saffron Sun. Take these gifts that they may quieten your spirit. May you grant those who offer them forgiveness for letting your sleep be disturbed. You brought prosperity to our people and peace to our land, [[Cleopatra]], Queen of Egypt, Mother of the [[Nile]], honors you. Grant us your blessing.}}
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	\|Text=[[Ra]], Creator, He who steers {{Wiki\|Atet\|Mandjet}}, Slayer of the serpent [[Apep]], Wearer of whiskers, Guardians of the Sacred Tree {{Wiki\|Persea\|Ished}}, who fought hard in ~~{{Wiki\|~~Heliopolis ~~(ancient Egypt)~~\|Annu}} on the night when the foes of Nebertcher were destroyed. We offer your son Menkaure so he may walk at your side.}}		\|Text=[[Ra]], Creator, He who steers {{Wiki\|Atet\|Mandjet}}, Slayer of the serpent [[Apep]], Wearer of whiskers, Guardians of the Sacred Tree {{Wiki\|Persea\|Ished}}, who fought hard in [[Heliopolis\|Annu]] on the night when the foes of Nebertcher were destroyed. We offer your son Menkaure so he may walk at your side.}}
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	\|Text=The is the saffron showered chamber of Menkaure. For when his ka returns to speak with the mortal world, he will see how greatly we love him.}}		\|Text=The is the saffron showered chamber of Menkaure. For when his ka returns to speak with the mortal world, he will see how greatly we love him.}}

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	\|Text=[[Ramesses II\|Ramesses]]—The Victor of [[Kadesh]]. The Great General and Conqueror of Lands}}		\|Text=[[Ramesses II\|Ramesses]]—The Victor of [[Kadesh]]. The Great General and Conqueror of Lands}}
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	\|Text=Let these {{Wiki\|~~ushbati~~}} serve Pharaoh Ramesses in his [[Aten (afterlife)\|afterlife]]. In his eternal fields he will command armies just as he did in life.}}		\|Text=Let these {{Wiki\|ushabti}} serve Pharaoh Ramesses in his [[Aten (afterlife)\|afterlife]]. In his eternal fields he will command armies just as he did in life.}}

	====Sealed Tomb North of Akhenaten's Tomb====		====Sealed Tomb North of Akhenaten's Tomb====

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	\|Title=Almighty Amun		\|Title=Almighty Amun
	\|Text=My prayers spoken in [[Karnak]] went unanswered. Therefore, I have come to ask your blessing. All my animals are dead or dying, my crops have dried and withered to dust. The water from my wells has become brackish and bring sickness. Oh, Amun, lift this curse from my farm! If not for me, for my small children who work in your honor. Hear me, Amun, humble though I be.}}		\|Text=My prayers spoken in [[Karnak]] went unanswered. Therefore, I have come to ask your blessing. All my animals are dead or dying, my crops have dried and withered to dust. The water from my wells has become brackish and bring sickness. Oh, Amun, lift this curse from my farm! If not for me, for my small children who work in your honor. Hear me, Amun, humble though I be.}}
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			\|Text=Here do you lie beneath the endless stars<br>Wind within your chest but breathless<br>Shrouded in the warmth of night, you live because I remember<br>I carved your name in my heart<br>I cried it till my throat was hoarse<br>You, my heart's feast, my loved one, my lost one}}

	====[[Workers' Necropolis]]====		====[[Workers' Necropolis]]====
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	===[[Waset Desert]]===		===[[Waset Desert]]===
			====[[Disputed Well]]====
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			\|Title=Request or Reinforcements
			\|Text=We need at least two more squadrons. The bandits are many, cunning and resourceful. We cannot defeat them without superior numbers. The merchants bitterly complain that their caravans are lost, sometimes as many as three in a week. Send the word to whoever is now the general in [[Yebu]]. Without reinforcements, the oasis will be lost.}}

	====Unmarked Well West of [[Snake\|Cobra]] Lair====		====Unmarked Well West of [[Snake\|Cobra]] Lair====
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	\|Text=When [[Ra]], the sun god, leaves the sky at night, he goes to the Duat. There he travels back to dawn's beginning. It is in the Duat where Ra defeats Apep each night to bring light to the world.}}		\|Text=When [[Ra]], the sun god, leaves the sky at night, he goes to the Duat. There he travels back to dawn's beginning. It is in the Duat where Ra defeats Apep each night to bring light to the world.}}

			====North of [[Funeral Parlor]]====
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			\|Text=This monument commemorates all those or [sic] bravery who have served under our Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Blessed are they. Offerings are made for them by the pharaoh's High Priest.}}

	====East of [[Funeral Parlor]]====		====East of [[Funeral Parlor]]====
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	\|Text=We are grateful to the gods for filling our hills with natron. It is this that allows us to preserve the liver and intestines, the stomach and lungs of the dead. Without natron, we could not preserve our bodies as a house of our ba from wich to fly to meet our ka in the afterlife. Blessed we are.}}		\|Text=We are grateful to the gods for filling our hills with natron. It is this that allows us to preserve the liver and intestines, the stomach and lungs of the dead. Without natron, we could not preserve our bodies as a house of our ba from wich to fly to meet our ka in the afterlife. Blessed we are.}}

			====[[Temple of Tutankhamun]]====
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			\|Text=Our beloved pharaoh, [[Tutankhamun]], has brought joy to his people. He has turned Egypt away from the false worship of [[Aten (deity)\|Aten]] and, instead, guided up all back to the knowledge of our ancestors. We revere [[Horus]], [[Osiris]], [[Iset]]. [[Apep]], [[Egyptian mythology#Nut\|Geb]] and [[Nut]] and all the rest of the old gods. To them we pray, to them we owe our thanks.}}

	===[[Heb Sed]]===		===[[Heb Sed]]===

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	\|Title=Body Pit		\|Title=Body Pit
	\|Text=We have discovered an excellent place to hide the bodies. Just dump anyone you kill with the others. Keep a look out in case anyone wanders too close to the entrance into the ruins by the water. If anyone discovers our hiding place, simply murder them and hide the body wih the others.}}		\|Text=We have discovered an excellent place to hide the bodies. Just dump anyone you kill with the others. Keep a look out in case anyone wanders too close to the entrance into the ruins by the water. If anyone discovers our hiding place, simply murder them and hide the body wih the others.}}

			====[[Gamilat]]'s [[Bandit]] Camp====
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			\|Title=Five Lookouts
			\|Text=The supply lines to the five lookouts in the mountains must be secured. The Romans have been more aggressive as of late.}}

	====[[Hyena]] Lair====		====[[Hyena]] Lair====

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	\|Title=The Warehouse		\|Title=The Warehouse
	\|Text=I curse the Romans and the so-called Egyptians who work with them. Yesterday, Nour's son was injured and then beaten for not completing his tasks. Sheer cruelty. Were I not lame, I would set fire to the oil warehouse west of here. The conflagration would be sure to wreck chaos on these barbaric masters!}}		\|Text=I curse the Romans and the so-called Egyptians who work with them. Yesterday, Nour's son was injured and then beaten for not completing his tasks. Sheer cruelty. Were I not lame, I would set fire to the oil warehouse west of here. The conflagration would be sure to wreck chaos on these barbaric masters!}}

			====[[Duat Island]]====
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			\|Title=Damn [[Piracy\|Pirates]]
			\|Text=We must find another fishing spot. A pirate [[ship]] occasionally sails these waters, looking for new victims. They even attacked a ship carrying villagers just south of here. I could hear the screams! Like the rest of us, they're not foolish enough to attack the Romans.}}

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	\|Title=Mountain Trade		\|Title=Mountain Trade
	\|Text=We've established trade with a tribe up in the mountains. It's good trade, but risky. There are wild animals up there...}}		\|Text=We've established trade with a tribe up in the mountains. It's good trade, but risky. There are wild animals up there ...}}

	====[[Ibex]] Lair====		====[[Ibex]] Lair====
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	\|Title=The View		\|Title=The View
	\|Text=When dark thoughts weigh upon me and the spirit of [[Seth]] invades my dreams, I have discovered that an afternoon spent contemplating the vast landscape brings the spirit of [[Osiris]] into my ka, and once again ba and ka are in harmony.}}		\|Text=When dark thoughts weigh upon me and the spirit of [[Seth]] invades my dreams, I have discovered that an afternoon spent contemplating the vast landscape brings the spirit of [[Osiris]] into my ka, and once again ba and ka are in harmony.}}

			====[[Shur Quarry]]====
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			\|Title=Flooded Quarry
			\|Text=The flooding of the lower quarry has delayed production by several years. [[Tacito]] has responded by shifting work to the upper quarry, which requires much more labor for extraction. He has compensated by driving the workers more forcefully.}}

	====[[Vulture]] Lair====		====[[Vulture]] Lair====

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	===[[Klysma Nome]]===		===[[Klysma Nome]]===
	====~~Camp near Reaver's Canyon~~====		====Klysma Nome mountain range====
	{{IUNote		{{IUNote
	\|Title=Ka and Ba		\|Title=Ka and Ba
	\|Text=Those ''neks'' at the camp keep trying to convince me to come back to them. Never! They claim the ka is superior to the ba. That is just wrong!}}		\|Text=Those ''neks'' at the camp keep trying to convince me to come back to them. Never! They claim the ka is superior to the ba. That is just wrong!}}
			{{IUNote
			\|Title=[[Leopard\|Leopards]]
			\|Text=Warning to all! Leopards have been sighted near our camp. We have sent out patrols, but in the meantime, everyone should remain cautious.}}
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			\|Title=The Route North
			\|Text=We must get the goods to our friends to the north. The Romans around the quarry will certainly seize everything. Bandits are rumored to be roving to the east of the side road, but you must go that way nevertheless. You have no choice. May the wisdom of [[Thoth]] guide you, my son.}}
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			\|Title=Use It Against Them
			\|Text=To the Wanderer who finds this: know that it is yours with my blessing. I am too weak to wield this weapon. I leave it for any passing nomad to use against the vile Romans. Slay as many as you can, drive them from our land, spill their blood as an offering to the gods. May you kill many, O Wanderer.}}
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			\|Title=The Warehouse
			\|Text=I curse the Romans and the so-called Egyptians who work with them. Yesterday, Nour's son was injured and then beaten for not completing his tasks. Sheer cruelty. Were I not lame, I would set fire to the oil warehouse west of here. The conflagration would be sure to wreck chaos on these barbaric masters!}}

	====[[Hidden Ones Klysma bureau]]====		====[[Hidden Ones Klysma bureau]]====
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	\|Title=Disobedient Sailors		\|Title=Disobedient Sailors
	\|Text=[[Ship]]'s Log: Seamen Praxa and Mahut are under report. Given leave to rest, they instead decided to explore and abandoned mine to the North. They had gotten it into their heads that some sort of treasure lay hidden there, but fools that they are, they immediately walked into a nest of snakes. Praxa was bitten and Mahut had to carry him back to be seen by our healer. Foolish men must be disciplined: 12 lashes.}}		\|Text=[[Ship]]'s Log: Seamen Praxa and Mahut are under report. Given leave to rest, they instead decided to explore and abandoned mine to the North. They had gotten it into their heads that some sort of treasure lay hidden there, but fools that they are, they immediately walked into a nest of snakes. Praxa was bitten and Mahut had to carry him back to be seen by our healer. Foolish men must be disciplined: 12 lashes.}}

			====[[Klysma Quarry]]====
			{{IUNote
			\|Title=Obelisk Manufacture
			\|Text=Romans ... they think they know everything and know nothing. How many obilisks have they made? None! Yet they believe that adding more firewood will speed the extraction process. Imbeciles! It will only cause the obelisk to crack! Years of hard work could be lost if these idiots insist on larger fires. I will not sign this note, as it would cost me my position and possibly my head.}}

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	\|Title=Orders from Legatus: Rebel Infiltration		\|Title=Orders from Legatus: Rebel Infiltration
	\|Text=Captain,<br>I am summoned to welcome our new deliveries of laborers. I hope I can rely on you to keep the camp secure and prevent any form of rebellion.<br>The investment from Rome has been generous and this operation must not fail under any circumstances.<br>I have seen with my own eyes that rebel scum try to infiltrate this quarry and to some extent, you have let them succeed.<br>'Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error.' – [[Marcus Tullius Cicero]]<br><br>–Tacito}}		\|Text=Captain,<br>I am summoned to welcome our new deliveries of laborers. I hope I can rely on you to keep the camp secure and prevent any form of rebellion.<br>The investment from Rome has been generous and this operation must not fail under any circumstances.<br>I have seen with my own eyes that rebel scum try to infiltrate this quarry and to some extent, you have let them succeed.<br><br>"Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error." – [[Marcus Tullius Cicero]]<br><br>–Tacito}}
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	\|Title=Orders from Legatus: Escaped Rebels		\|Title=Orders from Legatus: Escaped Rebels
	\|Text=Commander,<br>It is one thing to capture rebels but it would be best if you kept them in their cages. Every other night, some of them escape by mysterious means.<br>I have inspected the cages and it appears the doors are not secure. A single [[arrow]] could rip them to shreds.<br>Nonetheless, continue your hunt against the vermin of the mountains.<br><br>'Peace is obtained by war.' – [[Cornelius Nepos]]<br><br>–Tacito}}		\|Text=Commander,<br>It is one thing to capture rebels but it would be best if you kept them in their cages. Every other night, some of them escape by mysterious means.<br>I have inspected the cages and it appears the doors are not secure. A single [[arrow]] could rip them to shreds.<br>Nonetheless, continue your hunt against the vermin of the mountains.<br><br>"Peace is obtained by war." – [[Cornelius Nepos]]<br><br>–Tacito}}

	====[[Paratiritirio]]====		====[[Paratiritirio]]====

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	==Sinai Peninsula==		==Sinai Peninsula==
	===[[Arsinoe Nome]]===		===[[Arsinoe Nome]]===
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			\|Title=Supplies for the Cause
			\|Text=Nappa, these supplies are for those who help our cause. Keep them secreted away and watch over them with vigilance. Farmers and laborers have gathered these goods to be used by any man or woman who opposes the rule of [[Gaius Julius Rufio\|Rufio]]. Take them with [[Amun (deity)\|Amun]]'s blessing.}}
	====[[Arsinoe]]====		====[[Arsinoe]]====
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	\|Title=Roaming Crocodiles		\|Title=Roaming Crocodiles
	\|Text=Warning! A few days ago, a trireme crashed against the rocks on the beach near here. As tempting as it may be to loot the ship, stay away! It was carrying caged crocodiles. Their cages have broken and they roam the area freely!}}		\|Text=Warning! A few days ago, a trireme crashed against the rocks on the beach near here. As tempting as it may be to loot the ship, stay away! It was carrying caged crocodiles. Their cages have broken and they roam the area freely!}}

			====[[Temple of Thoth, Arsinoe\|Temple of Thoth]]====
			{{IUNote
			\|Title=Notes on [[Herodotus]]
			\|Text=I have been attempting to use the Grecian text of Herodotus to guide some of my searches. However, his history of Egypt appears to be filled with misinformation and odd anecdotes. For example, he makes the obtuse claim that here in Egypt the women urinate while standing and the men while squatting. Granted, he wrote this four hundred years ago, but one must doubt that customs have changed since his day. But does this mean all of his claims are to be dismissed?}}

	===[[Klysma Nome]]===		===[[Klysma Nome]]===