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Days of the Scorching Sun 3/5

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The sun continued its relentless reign over the desert, draining Calimshan of life and hope. On this third day of their journey, the adventurers—Anton, Camroan, Kali, Laurence, and Kaz—faced not only the wrath of Set but the mounting toll of exhaustion and despair. The desert itself had become a crucible, testing their resolve at every step. The Judgment of Sobek Their journey began with the promise of answers and judgment. A sudden, unnatural sandstorm roared across the dunes, its winds howling like the fury of an ancient god. Within the storm, the voice of Sobek boomed: "You have stolen what is mine. You will be judged." The storm battered the adventurers, stripping them of provisions and forcing them to fight against its overwhelming force. It was in this chaos that Kaz, their steadfast fighter, was separated from the group. As the sands swirled around him, shadows descended—Set’s envoys, sent to capture him. Mounted on flying carpets, they swept Kaz into the air, his crie...

Days of the Scorching Sun 2/5

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Having freed the statuette of Shar from the clutches of the Cult of Set, the weary adventurers—Anton, Camroan, Kali, Kaz, and Laurence—found respite in the desecrated temple. The weight of their mission bore heavily upon them, yet the long rest within those dark, sacred walls renewed their strength. Abu, the ever-watchful albino monkey, guided them onward as the unsetting sun continued its relentless reign over the desert. The Journey Begins Anew Setting off into the burning dunes, the adventurers braved the oppressive heat once more. Hours into their trek, vultures began circling above, their shadows slicing across the golden sands. With a sudden screech, the carrion birds dove, their talons aimed at the adventurers’ precious water skins. Blades flashed and arrows flew, driving most of the scavengers away. Yet one daring vulture snatched a water skin from Laurence. Undeterred, he took aim with his longbow and shot the creature down, reclaiming the vital water before it could be lost t...

Days of the Scorching Sun 1/5

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A grim curse now hangs over the kingdom of Kalimshan. It all began when the Priest of Set cast his terrible spell, sealing the sun high above the desert, preventing nightfall, and threatening to scorch the kingdom into oblivion. Desperate, the King of Calimshan summoned brave volunteers to stop this curse before it destroyed his land. Five heroes stepped forward: Anton, Camroan, Kali, Kaz, and Laurence. With Abu, the King’s small albino monkey, as their guide, the adventurers set off on royal camels into the relentless desert heat, already feeling the effects of the curse.  The lack of nightfall quickly became a burden, and Kaz, weighed down by his armor, was forced to shed it. Their journey had barely begun when they were ambushed by desert bandits in a canyon, nestled between rocky outcrops. After a swift battle, Anton and Kali took the opportunity to strip the bandits of their clothing, perhaps as a disguise if they would later need to pass as members of the Cult of Set. Searchi...