In this tense and intriguing session of Masks of Nyarlathotep, the investigators found themselves navigating the complexities of Cairo and the mysterious pyramids of Giza. The team decided to investigate further by visiting the pyramids. Their attempts to interact with Dr. Henry Clive of the Clive Expedition quickly turned sour, leading to an awkward confrontation and forced retreat.
After regrouping, the investigators cleverly disguised themselves as tourists, scouting the pyramids’ vicinity and discovering hidden footprints leading to a secluded location. Determined to uncover more secrets, the team planned a stealthy return under the cover of night, preparing themselves for whatever ancient horrors await beneath the Egyptian sands.
Key Characters Introduced
- Dr. Henry Clive – The stern leader of the Clive Expedition encountered at the Giza dig site who swiftly dismissed the investigators and demanded they leave. Also found his signature on some of the paperwork stolen by Ezekiel.
- Martin Winfield – One of the individuals whose signature appeared in the financial documents Ezekiel took from Dr. Clive’s office.
- James Gardner – Another name discovered on financial paperwork stolen by Ezekiel from the Clive Expedition’s administrative building.
Key Events
- Confrontation with Dr. Henry Clive
- Bessie attempts unsuccessfully to guide diggers toward discovering something noteworthy.
- Dr. Henry Clive, leader of the Clive Expedition, confronts the investigators about trespassing at the dig site.
- Alejandro humorously tries and fails to bluff his way in, claiming authority from a nonexistent “Pyramid Inspection Bureau.”
- Emerson and Virginia attempt to smooth things over by mentioning Jackson Elias and the Carlyle Expedition, noticing subtle, suspicious reactions from Dr. Clive.
- The team draws attention quickly, prompting a direct encounter with authorities.
- Ezekiel Steals Important Documents
- Amid the confrontation, Ezekiel stealthily slips away into the Clive Expedition’s administrative building.
- Successfully grabs financial documents and signatures belonging to Dr. Clive, Martin Winfield, and James Gardner.
- Ezekiel narrowly escapes detection and rejoins the group just as authorities force them to leave.
- Team Regroups and Discusses Next Steps
- Returning briefly to Cairo, the investigators examine Ezekiel’s stolen documents, finding mostly financial records.
- Mahmoud joins them again, though Emerson grows suspicious and bluntly questions Mahmoud’s allegiance to the Brotherhood, creating tension.
- Team discusses forging signatures from documents but acknowledges their lack of skill to do so convincingly.
- Second Visit to Pyramids as Tourists
- Investigators disguise themselves as tourists to avoid earlier detection issues.
- Alejandro humorously interacts with a local tour guide, who invents bizarre stories involving aliens and teleportation to earn money.
- Omar stealthily graffiti-tags one of the pyramids without being noticed.
- Discovery of Secret Footprints and Planning Night Raid
- Bessie discovers hidden footprints leading away from the main tourist area toward an isolated building.
- Realizing they cannot investigate openly during daylight without suspicion, the group decides to return under cover of night.
- Ezekiel skillfully conceals the team as tourists depart, successfully positioning the investigators to explore unnoticed after dark, thus finding secret tunnels in the desert.
- Navigating the Pyramid Tunnels
- Investigators cautiously moved through winding, disorienting tunnels beneath the pyramids, marking their path with shoe polish to avoid becoming lost.
- The group encountered an overpowering stench of decay, causing several members to become nauseated.
- Encounter with the Children of the Sphinx
- The party was attacked by two creatures, one of them looked like a crocodile-headed humanoid and an eagle-headed humanoid.
- Alejandro decisively ended the threat, skillfully dispatching the creatures with precise gunfire.
- Entering the Great Chamber
- After surviving their harrowing battle, the group emerged into an enormous and eerie chamber.
- They saw a vast hall with black marble floors, columns twisted into unsettling shapes, and a mysterious central pool with a raft moored nearby.
- At the chamber’s far end, a large dais and a monumental throne carved from black marble loomed ominously, behind which lay a massive hole of impenetrable darkness, indicating deeper mysteries to uncover.
Standout Moments
- Ezekiel – Skillfully infiltrated Dr. Clive’s administrative building, stealthily stealing valuable financial records without being detected.
- Alejandro – Humorously attempted to bluff Dr. Clive by claiming authority from the fictional “Pyramid Inspection Bureau,” though he failed spectacularly.
- Bessie – Sharply spotted hidden footprints leading toward a concealed location near the pyramids, setting the stage for the night mission.
- Virginia – Observed Dr. Clive’s subtle, suspicious reaction upon mentioning Jackson Elias and the Carlyle Expedition, revealing his deeper connections.
- Omar – Managed to graffiti the pyramids covertly, humorously leaving his mark without drawing attention.
- Alejandro (Combat Moment) – Took charge during the deadly encounter beneath the pyramids, swiftly and effectively eliminating the monstrous Children of the Sphinx.
- Emerson – Created awkward tension at lunch by openly questioning Mahmoud’s allegiance to the Brotherhood, reflecting growing paranoia and suspicion within the team.
As the investigators stand before the foreboding throne and peer into the abyssal darkness beyond, one thing is clear—what awaits them is more sinister and dangerous than anything they’ve faced before. Will their bravery carry them through the terrors beneath Giza, or will the ancient evils finally prove too much? Find out in our next chilling chapter of Masks of Nyarlathotep.
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