Three days passed, and the king’s desire grew with each passing sunrise, eroding the sanity and patience of all involved. Letters were sent to Carthage, using the excuse of creating a trade agreement rather than a trip to steal a sacrificial goat. The strain and stress of travel was felt by all, particularly Wedjahor, who […]
Wedjahor walked solemnly into the war room of the palace. A giant table lay in the center with a map of the known world on it. Cambyses stood above it, placing tiny animal figurines on various kingdoms, empires, and nations. The king looked up and grinned a haughty grin, “Ah, Wedjie! You’re back! How’s your […]
“I can’t believe that didn’t work…” Cambyses, king of Persia, groaned in his bed as Wedjahor sat next to him in a chair, sipping herbal tea. “I told you a thousand times, no one can defend against ancient priestly tickle magic,” Wedjahor said, exasperated. “Please drink your tea. You’ll feel better.” “But it tastes so […]
The king arose from his feather bed as the sun began to bake the sands, and at once he was vigorous and eager to claim the meat of the Apis for his dinner. He raced to the armory, and immediately donned his bronze scale armor. Wedjahor was already awake, having a simple breakfast of bread, […]
The next day, Phillip sat on his throne, with Olympias seated next to him. He slouched in a comfortable position, and scratched at his beard. He said to the guards, “Summon the priests of the temple of Zeus.” The guard nodded, and left the palace. Within the hour, he returned. Five old men in white […]
Part two of Cambyses’ quest for sacred cow meat. Check out part one while you’re at it!
Phillip II of Macedon lay in his royal bedchambers with his newly wedded wife, Olympias. The light of the torches was extinguished, and moonbeams shone on his sun-tanned head through the palace windows. He yawned, tired from consummating the marriage, but was firmly awake as ghosts of anxiety haunted his mind. He sat upright in […]
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