Les insultes de l'ancien vizier ont été rapidement répondues comme Zamesh apparaît et menace l'homme. Aperel se râpe les dents en réponse. Même lui, il sait ne pas frapper une bête agitée. Zamois s'adresse ensuite au reste des vizirs, leur disant son but ici et ne pas l'insulter davantage avec leurs paroles et leurs actions impitoyables. La prêtresse – qui se présenterait un peu plus tard comme Nabet – fait une tentative diplomatique pour répondre aux deux parties. Malheureusement, Zamonth n'aurait guère de satisfaction de ce qu'elle a dit et déciderait de faire en sorte que sa position sur la question soit bonne et claire pour une deuxième fois. Ensuite, Qar – le médecin royal – fait son introduction et donne son avis sur la question actuelle. Comme Nabet, il se conduit d'une manière nivelée et offre une solution.
Un rire de la vizir restant coupe dans la tension car elle lui donne des pensées assez simples tout en insultant Aperel qui elle décide qu'un nom plus approprié serait "Apple". Elle continue ensuite à se présenter elle-même et son rôle dans le contexte du groupe de viziers. Nebet décide alors de donner son dernier conseil sur la question à Amen, lui demandant de faire ce qu'il veut mais de considérer toutes les conséquences à l'avance. Pendant tout ce temps, Iaret se tient là avec un sourire à demi-coeur sur son visage. Elle ne pensait pas que les choses finiraient si rudes déjà. Amen s'éclaircit la gorge pour attirer l'attention de tout le monde.
"D'abord, assez avec le 'Pharaoh' ça et 'Pharaoh' ça. En voyant comment nous allons tous dépenser un peu de l'avenir prévisible en travaillant ensemble, j'aimerais que vous m'appeliez Amen, du moins quand ce n'est que nous. » Il se dit calmement. La façon dont il parle ne semble pas être sous la forme d'un ordre. Il se tourne ensuite vers Nabet et Qar. "Vous avez l'air d'être du genre raisonnable. Donc je vais prendre vos mots en compte. En ce qui concerne la question cependant, vizier ou non, Zamonth est ici pour rester. Il sait quelque chose ou deux sur le combat que je veux apprendre de plus," Amen s'arrête et regarde Satiah, "Vous êtes sûr de pouvoir vous battre? Vous avez l'air de peser 10 livres trempés. Une rafale de vent pourrait probablement t'ébranler, et encore moins quelqu'un d'aussi puissant que moi." Il y a l'arrogance de marque que l'on peut attendre d'Amen. "Oh, et ne m'appelez pas "kid", "boy", ou toute autre variation de ce genre à partir de maintenant, l'a compris?"
Honnêtement Satiah, comment osez-vous parler du Pharaon en tant que tel? C'est une raison suffisante pour vous faire tomber dans les donjons si ce n'est enchaîné. » Aperel profite de l'occasion pour provoquer la jeune femme.
"Aperel", Amen l'appelle.
"Oui mon pharaon-" Aperel est choqué de trouver Amen le regardant avec des yeux perçants. C'est presque comme si le jeune Pharaon voulait sa mort.
"Ne menace plus jamais personne avec des 'chaînes' autour de moi. Ou la prochaine fois, je te jetterai moi-même dans les donjons." Ses paroles étincellent d'une férocité calme.
"Mes excuses, Pharaon..." Aperel répond avec crainte.
Alors que les tensions s'amenuisent, le groupe passe à l'étude privée du pharaon où tout le monde prend place à l'une des nombreuses tables latérales. Amen, lui-même, est assis au siège central à l'arrière de la pièce. Iaret marche au centre de la pièce pour s'adresser à tout le monde. "Pour la première tâche des viziers, vous aurez besoin de préparer un discours pour le Pharaon-"
Amen interrompt pour la corriger. "Je t'ai dit de m'appeler Amen."
J'ai des clins d'œil. "Un discours pour l'adresse de Pharaon Amen aujourd'hui au royaume."
"Huh? Je suis censé faire un discours aujourd'hui?"
"Bien sûr. Le peuple attend avec impatience l'adresse du Pharaon. Il faut veiller à ce que le nouveau Pharaon fasse de son mieux pour le peuple de Thèbes et pour l'ensemble du royaume. En raison des circonstances, vos viziers seront en charge de l'élaboration du discours. Il devrait être concis, perspicace et, surtout, il devrait mettre les citoyens à l'aise. »
-- D'accord... et que vais-je faire avec Zamois?
"Maître Zamonth peut rester s'il le souhaite. Ou il peut se sentir libre d'explorer le terrain de la cour. Familiarisez-vous avec le nouveau cadre. Le Pharaon, cependant, restera pour surveiller ses vizirs et donner ses pensées sur le contenu de la parole. »
"Qu'est-ce qu'il y a? Je ne sais rien de l'écriture de discours! »
"Avec ça, je vais prendre ma permission pour l'instant. Bonne chance à tous. Oh, l'adresse est prévue dans cinq heures." Iaret quitte la pièce.
Aperel se lève avec un regard sourd sur son visage. "Très bien! Nous, vos humbles vizirs, élaborerons les meilleurs discours... étant donné le temps qui leur est imparti. En tant que scribe, je vais abattre nos discussions. » Il installe son papyrus et sa plume.
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.