Au cœur même de l'Egypte, il existe une grande structure à laquelle toutes les autres structures sont pâles : Akhetaten – le Palais de Lumière. Son origine est celle de mythes contradictoires. Certains disent qu'il s'est levé avec l'univers hors de la mer primordiale du chaos. D'autres prétendent qu'il a été construit par un grand chef qui régna longtemps avant le premier Pharaon. Quoi qu'il en soit, c'est maintenant une résidence sacrée dans laquelle les pèlerins qui se sont réveillés à Ma'at viennent se réunir avec les dieux. Akhetaten abrite un obélisque monolithique qui perce les cieux. Les runes sculptées dans son corps sont le langage des dieux, incompréhensible pour les hommes mortels. Le courant de l'essence de la vie qui se rassemble sur ce sol saint est le plus concentré de n'importe quel endroit existant en Egypte, même peut-être le monde.
L'or incruste l'extérieur du palais et ses murs sont sculptés avec l'histoire du grand créateur et son voyage à travers le ciel. Dans la grande salle, un homme vêtu d'une robe élégante et d'écharpes, portant un grand bâton, se tient devant huit géants vêtus de soleil; leurs apparences ne se distinguent que par leurs figures en forme et rien d'autre. "Celui qui a gagné notre faveur, nous vous accordons le titre le plus élevé de tout homme mortel. D'où vous serez connus par tous comme le roi des rois d'En'jer». La voix séduisante du géant masculin résonne dans toute la grande salle.
"En'jer hein? J'accepte humblement." L'homme, dont le visage est caché à la vue, s'incline dans la plus profonde gratitude et le respect.
"Je n'ai qu'une question, En'jer. Pourquoi avez-vous refusé notre offre de Dieu?» La voix d'une géante demande à l'homme.
"Parce que j'ai un seul désir que je n'ai pas encore accompli."
-- Et c'est ça?
"Je vais unir toute l'Egypte." L'homme proclame fièrement et sans un soupçon d'hésitation dans sa voix.
Le collectif des géants sourit. -- C'est vrai?


Chapitre 1 : Le Prince revient
Le prince exilé, Amenhotep, revient à Thèbes pour assumer le trône comme son nouveau pharaon. Ses Viziers nouvellement nommés sont chargés de le façonner en un souverain respectable. Mais sa réticence à se conformer leur prouvera - t - elle trop? Une grande aventure magique commence!
La grande salle du palais royal de Thèbes est remarquablement silencieuse aujourd'hui alors que les fonctionnaires du royaume attendent avec impatience l'arrivée de leur nouveau Pharaon. Un pharaon qu'ils savaient un jour être juste un garçon. Un enfant royal destiné à être Pharaon avant son exil malheureux du royaume il y a douze ans. C'est drôle comment fonctionne le destin : ignorant tous les autres événements. Malgré tout ce qui s'est passé, le garçon prendra toujours le trône après tout. Pas même un seul murmure n'échappe aux lèvres d'aucun des fonctionnaires. Puis, les magnifiques portes au bout de la salle en face du trône s'ouvrent, remplissant le long couloir de lumière du soleil. Ombres de plusieurs figures jetées sur le sol en pierre du hall. Comme les yeux des fonctionnaires s'ajustent enfin à la lumière, ils le voient: leur nouveau Pharaon.
Un garçon aux longs cheveux bleus et aux yeux ambres se tient devant eux, vêtu des chiffons d'un voyageur fatigué. Son expression n'est rien de moins qu'une pure admiration à la vue de la grande salle. Sa mémoire de l'endroit est floue, sans aucun doute, donc une telle réaction est à prévoir. Accompagner le pharaon, c'est une bande de soldats envoyés par son royaume pour le trouver et... un étranger. Un grand homme musclé couvert d'images étrangères. Il a l'air du genre guerrier. "Ouais! Veux-tu jeter un oeil à cet endroit? Joli coup de mâchoire, hein, Zamois?" Le jeune Pharaon demande à son compagnon étranger alors qu'il tape sa poitrine avec le dos de sa main.
"Tout le PHARAOH AMENHOTEP!" Le collectif des fonctionnaires chantait à l'unisson.
Le jeune Pharaon est immédiatement repris par leur chant soudain. Il n'est certainement pas habitué à une telle exposition. "C'est ça! Je devrais probablement répondre." Il pense à lui-même avant de s'incliner respectueusement. "S'il vous plaît, rencontrez-vous tous!" Les fonctionnaires commencent à murmurer entre eux. Est-ce que le Pharaon vient de se prosterner devant eux? Quelle vue étrange à voir. Ils ne savent même pas comment traiter un tel mouvement par leur pharaon. Amenhotep, plus communément appelé Amen, se tient debout et regarde autour, confus par leur réaction. -- Ai-je dit quelque chose de mal? Il se demande à haute voix.
"Ahhh, Pharaon Amenhotep. C'est du plus grand plaisir de vous avoir chez vous. » Une voix féminine émane de la foule des fonctionnaires. Une jeune femme semble se présenter devant Amen. Elle est habillée avec soin, encore plus que les autres.
"Bon de vous rencontrer. Et vous le seriez?"
"Je suis Iaret. Troisième femme à feu Pharaon Thoutmose. Je suis simplement un conseiller mineur maintenant."
"Elle a presque l'air de mon âge! Combien de pervers ce type était-il?! Crap, je ne devrais pas parler mal des morts! Désolé, désolé, désolé...
"Vous devez être fatigué de vos voyages. Un bain chaud et de nouveaux vêtements vous attendent dans votre chambre. Je serai bientôt avec vos Viziers."
"Oh, merci! Oh oui, ce grand gars, c'est Zamonth." Amen pointe son pouce vers le guerrier étranger. "Il est comme un... frère dans les bras. Si vous pouviez lui donner un endroit où rester et s'assurer qu'il est nourri, ce serait super."
"Je m'assurerai qu'un serviteur prépare une chambre pour notre invité." Iaret sourit chaleureusement.
Un peu plus tard, Amen termine avec son bain chaud après avoir jeté les servantes avec des atouts assez voluptueux là-bas pour aider à sa baignade. Il met ensuite ses nouveaux vêtements qui comprennent un peu de bijoux royaux. "Hé, j'avais l'habitude de voler ça. Maintenant, je dois m'habituer à les porter." Il a parlé des bijoux.
"Pharaoh Amenhotep." La voix apaisante et familière de Iaret l'appelle. Amen marche à l'avant de sa chambre et est accueilli par Iaret et quatre autres personnes. Une fille aux cheveux longs, habillée comme une prêtresse, un jeune homme aux cheveux blonds, et une fille aux robes sombres et lâches. Est-ce qu'elle cache quelque chose là-dessous? Enfin, il y avait un vieux gentleman dans la mer de jeunes visages. « Ces quatre-là seront vos enseignants, vos guides et vos gardes personnels. Ce sont tes Viziers." Iaret explique.
"Hmm...? Mais j'ai déjà quelqu'un comme ça : Zamois." Amen déclare à l'improviste.
"Tu veux dire cette brute tatouée? Non, non, non, non. Ça ne marchera pas! Vous avez besoin de vrais vizirs, formés dans les voies de la cour et connaissant les différents aspects de votre royaume. Permettez-moi de me présenter, mon pharaon. Je suis Aperel: architecte royal et scribe." Le vieux vizier qui a un air gonflé d'estime de soi se présente lui-même. Insulter Zamois dans son dos... c'est un lâche.
Name: Amenhotep
Alias: Pharaoh Amenhotep of Thebes, Amen (to his close associates/friends)
Sex: Male
Age: 15
Date of Birth: August 14
Personality: Once a pampered child who knows no world beyond the confines of the royal court, Amenhotep, or simply Amen as he prefers to be called by those who know him, has grown into a self-reliant young man who yearns for freedom and the thrill of adventure above anything else. His brashness and confidence are his most distinguishing personality traits; admittedly to a fault even. His brashness can translate into bluntness and rudeness which are frown upon characteristics unfit of a Pharaoh who is required to exemplify diplomacy. But perhaps his most glaring vice is his overconfidence which can easily transform into downright arrogance, most specifically in terms of his combat prowess.
He approaches battles with the mindset that he has already won and tends to taunt his opponents no matter the situation. In all fairness, he has seen his fair share and then some of battles, having spent a large part of his life as an enslaved gladiator. Still, his arrogance, if not kept in check, may prove to be his downfall one day. Another defining aspect of Amen's is his honor. He holds himself to a strict moral code and typically punishes himself for breaking a code by spending days at a time fasting and praying for forgiveness from the gods. At times, he can be quite stubborn but that plays into his generosity and kindness. He won't stand for any policy that he finds morally corrupt such as slavery, and he treats everyone, even those of lower birth, with the same respect and kindness.
Amen detests just about every aspect of court life, having grown accustomed to the life of a vagabond. He tends to sneak away from the royal palace to explore the city alone which is where he feels most comfortable. Amen has conflicting feelings regarding his late father, Pharaoh Thutmose. He was the one who exiled Amen and his mother in the first place which has been a grudge he held for so long, but to now find that his father, himself, lifted the exile and welcomes Amen back as a Pharaoh causes inner turmoil within him. But, perhaps he should use this gift given to him to become a just and respectable ruler for the sake of his people.
Biography: Amenhotep was born on the 14th of August to Pharaoh Thutmose and his minor wife, Mutemwiya. His mother was a servant to Queen Nefertari and shared a secret love with Thutmose. Nefertari, herself, could bear no children for Thutmose but Mutemwiya became pregnant shortly after their affair began. Learning of her pregnancy, Thutmose was overjoyed and immediately married her, designating her as a minor royal wife. She and the Pharaoh doted on Amen, grooming him to be the heir to the throne. That is until Queen Nefertari was murdered and the investigation pointed towards Mutemwiya who they accused of lusting after the Queen's position. They even convince the Pharaoh that she may attempt to wrest control of the throne to herself.
Blinded by anger from the death of his still-beloved queen, Thutmose exiled Amen and Mutemwiya, being unable to sentence her and the child to death. Amen and his mother made a new home in a far off city but his mother soon contracted a plague and passed, leaving Amen on his own. It seemed the end for the once-royal child. But Amen learned to live by his own hands. He had to. He wanted to survive. He wanted revenge on Thutmose. So as a street urchin, he stole to survive. Until he was promptly captured at the age of ten and sold as a slave. A gladiator troupe bought him. The troupe itself was infamous for conducting battles using slave children, making them kill one another for entertainment. Amen spent the next three years of his life as a gladiator. Again, he had to survive, so he killed to do so; children just like himself, even younger... their blood is stained on his hands.
His gladiator days ended when he and the other children were rescued by a band of thieves who wanted to steal from the troupe but ended up rescuing the children as well. With nowhere else to go, Amen joined up with them. One day, he stole several scriptures from a traveling merchant: magic scriptures of the god, Amun. He's heard tales of Magicians doing great things with their powers so he decided this was fate calling out to him to become a Magician. And so he did. He studied and trained vigorously, day in and day out. He had to. He wanted revenge on Thutmose. Amen learned fast. Perhaps all of his diligent training and learning paid off, perhaps it was natural talent. Whatever the case may be, he now had powers he never imagined he would come to acquire. So, he planned his revenge.
But then, one day, a group of messengers and warriors found him and stated that his exile has been lifted and he is to return to Thebes to assume the mantle of Pharaoh. He was in utter shock. He would come to find out that Thutmose has died and his last wish was to bring Amen back home to become Pharaoh. The nights leading to his return to Thebes was fraught with unrest as he struggles to come to terms with everything. And now, he's back to the place he once called home...
Combat Information
Magician: Yes
Deity: Amun
Equipment: The Mystic's Ankh Scepter (as pictured above) is the only notable piece of equipment Amen carries. When not in use, he typically fastens it horizontally behind his waist. Bequeathed to him along with the throne and title of Pharaoh, the scepter is a part of Pharaoh Thutmose's royal arms. It is unique in that it is reactive to essence. When imbued with essence, it can grow, shrink, and change shape. Essence also reinforces the scepter, making it highly durable and unlikely to break or sustain major damage. Casting magic through the scepter as a medium also enhances the potency of the spells used. Due to its versatility and overall usefulness, Amen has come to rely solely on the scepter as his weapon of choice.
Ability:
Wind Magic: With his patron deity, Amun, being a Wind God, Amen has acquired the ability to use Wind Magic. Not only can he manipulate wind that is already present, he can create new wind by increasing the speed of the flow of life essence ever present in the air. Furthermore, he can mold wind into varying shapes with his magic.
Hunting: Life on the move often forces Amen to spend weeks at a time out in the open desert where the only way to get food is to hunt or fish for it, aside from gathering what little edible vegetation is available in the harsh desert environment. Thus Amen has honed his hunting and fishing skills which consists of tracking and trap making as well.
Thievery: Having spent a part of his life with a band of thieves, Amen has picked up some useful skills such as pickpocketing, lockpicking, and stealth. Although he can't claim to have mastered these skills, he is quite proficient in their use. He just isn't going to rob the royal treasury any time soon.

Spells/Techniques:
Soul Shield: A basic spell. It places a barrier of one's Life Essence around oneself to absorb and deflect attacks.
Amun's Breath: Amen slashes horizontally with his scepter, causing a powerful gust of wind to release in a forward arc, blowing back his enemies. The spell rarely causes serious damage and is more of a crowd control method.
Amun's Sword: Slashing vertically or diagonally this time with a more condense concentration of essence creates white wind blades that have been known to carve deeply into thick boulders. Against flesh unprotected by essence, it could sever limbs or even prove fatal.
Wind God's Fist: First, Amen takes a sideways stance with his feet together and one hand is held behind his back. He then twirls his scepter in the air and gathers/creates a large amount of essence-infused wind and thrusts his scepter forward, unleashing an enormous drill-shaped projectile of wind that is easily able to completely destroy large boulders.
Wind God's Familiar: Amen can create up to three falcons composed of wind to attack his enemies. These falcons can move on their own accord and also follow Amen's commands. Alternatively, he can create one giant falcon instead of three. Although this takes a much larger amount of essence to pull off.
Wind God's Hammer: Pointing his scepter into the air, essence-infused wind gathers into an elongated tornado. Amen then slams the tornado into the ground, damaging anyone in its path.
Wind Orbs: Amen can create up to twelve wind orbs around him that he can individually launch at his target.
Amun's Chariot: Essence-infused wind gathers at his feet and allows Amen to move much faster in battle. Unfortunately, this consumes a lot of essence and can't be used for extended periods of time as it's difficult to sustain.

Parameters
Essence: 4 / 5
Attunement: 4 / 5
Magic: 4 / 5
Strength: 3 / 5
Speed: 3 / 5
Body: 3 / 5
Wisdom: 2 / 5
Misc. Information
Amen is based on Pharaoh Amenhotep III whose reign was a period of unprecedented prosperity, earning him the name of Amenhotep the Magnificent.