The Tomb of Pharaoh Ankhaten

Description

Adventure Summary

This encounter is designed for 3–5 characters of levels 3–5. In the desert town of Khemish, locals whisper of disappearances every full moon. Village elder Rahm Hotep begs the party to investigate the tomb of Pharaoh Ankhaten, a sand-buried mausoleum he blames for the vanishings. But Rahm is the true culprit—using the tomb’s undead guardians to eliminate rivals and collect magical artifacts for his own dark ambitions.

Background

Pharaoh Ankhaten was a cruel ruler entombed with treasures to serve him in the afterlife. His tomb was sealed and buried by magic, only becoming accessible during full moons due to ancient lunar tides. Rahm Hotep, a descendant of the tomb’s original priests, discovered the secret decades ago. Each full moon, he spreads rumors of treasure to lure adventurers—and their magic items—into the tomb, where guardians slay them. The disappearances are his harvest.