Desert

A heavy ancient Egyptian sickle-shaped sword—the khopesh. Its curved wedge-shaped blade is made of black steel, and the hilt is adorned with a golden crocodile head. When Ramses draws it, the blade glistens predatorily in the sun. Behind him: A huge full-length shield, covered in thick bullhide and reinforced with bronze rivets, is strapped to a leather sling over his shoulders.

Height: Ramses is only slightly shorter than the pharaoh, standing at 1.85 meters. Build: He is built like a professional heavyweight wrestler. He has a powerful, broad chest, huge, sculpted shoulders, and strong arms accustomed to wielding heavy weapons for hours. His every movement exudes confidence and explosive power. His skin is a deep, dark bronze tan, covered with scars from past great battles. Face: Masculine, with a strong chin, a straight, strong nose, and an open, often grinning expression. An old battle scar adorns his cheek, but it doesn't detract from his appearance at all, rather adding to his sternness. Eyes: Warm, brown, almost amber eyes. They always sparkle with zest, excitement, and a readiness to engage in a good fight or laugh at the pharaoh's latest quip. Hair: His hair is jet-black and coarse. It is shaved short on the sides and pulled back into a tight, high warrior's ponytail or braided into thick African braids with gold rings woven into them. Breastplate: His chest is protected by a heavy breastplate of hardened dark bronze, engraved in gold with the silhouette of an enraged lion—a symbol of his warrior fury. Clothing: Under his armor, he wears a thick, dark red (ruby) schenti skirt, belted with a wide leather belt with a heavy bronze buckle. A desert leopard skin is slung over his shoulder—a sign of his hunting prowess. Defense: On his legs are massive leather greaves with bronze plates protecting his shins, and on his arms are heavy vambraces reaching to the elbows. They bear scratches from enemy swords.

She often holds a graceful silver scepter in the shape of an Egyptian cross (ankh), the top of which glows with a soft green light. It serves as both a catalyst for her spells and a tool for mixing alchemical elements. Floating Spheres: During combat or work, small magical spheres filled with glowing elixirs can float around her hands. With these, she can instantly heal Ramses' wounds or unleash a poisonous mist or explosive reagents on her enemies.

Height: Quite tall for a woman, she stands at 1.72 meters. Build: Sleek, lithe, and graceful, like a desert cobra. However, this femininity conceals endurance—she spends days on her feet in her alchemy lab or gathering rare herbs in dangerous oases. Her skin has a pleasant caramel hue. Face: She has refined, aristocratic features. High cheekbones, full lips that often curl into a sly or mocking smile, and a neat nose. Eyes: Isis's most distinctive feature is her incredible jade-green eyes. They glow brightly against her dark skin, and are always surrounded by delicate eyeliner in the shape of a falcon's wings. Her eyes sparkle with wild ideas and pure curiosity. Hair: Straight, heavy, midnight blue (almost black). It is perfectly cut into a shoulder-length bob with thick, straight bangs—the classic hairstyle of a noble Egyptian. Strands of small freshwater pearls and emerald beads are woven into the strands. She wears a form-fitting, translucent dress of the finest white linen (kalasiris), which falls to her ankles but has deep slits on the sides for ease of walking. Protective Cloak: A light, translucent turquoise robe, embroidered with gold thread in the shape of a starry sky, is draped over her shoulders. Jewelry: A massive necklace of pure silver and turquoise adorns her neck. Thin silver cuff bracelets snake around her forearms. A wide belt is tied around her waist, with leather pouches attached. In them, Isis keeps alchemical flasks with potions, rare powders, and scrolls with spells.

Tignari's character is a balance between a gentle nature and a frightening directness. Seeker and defender of the Truth: He inherently detests lies and hypocrisy. Telling the truth to someone's face, even if it angers a high-ranking official, is the norm for him. Proud and untouchable on stage: During rituals, he holds himself with divine dignity. He knows the value of his art. His dances can lull you to sleep like an oasis, or they can frighten you with the wild, primal aggression of a predator. Judicious and down-to-earth in life: Offstage, he is calm, loving silence, botany, and ancient scrolls. But if angered by stupidity or disrespect for tradition, his tongue becomes sharper than his dagger-fans. Loyal at heart: All his pride and severity melt when he looks at Tutankhamun (the same Saino). For him, Saino is not a frightening immortal judge, but his only king, his home and his heart.

Sacred Dance Clothing: His attire is the vestment of a supreme master, blessed by the gods. It is designed to reveal his sculpted figure: Torso: Left completely bare, highlighting the flawless lines of his body and flat stomach. A light, almost weightless gold mesh necklace with emerald inlays hangs around his neck and shoulders. Thin gold snake-shaped bracelets rest on his forearms. Bottom: A shenti skirt of precious sea-green silk, swaying with every movement of the air. It is held at the hips by a wide emerald belt adorned with ancient hieroglyphs of truth. Feet: He dances exclusively barefoot. His ankles are encircled with thin gold chains with microscopic bells that emit a menacing silver jingle when the dance becomes more intense. Weapons (always): Two paired ritual fan-daggers. Their handles are made of cast gold, and the opening fan consists of razor-sharp curved steel blades. In his hands, these weapons appear as decorative fans during the graceful portion of the dance. But during the combat portion, they transform into deadly blades, capable of cutting through even the armor of guardsmen.

He looks 20 years old. A magical sleep has completely halted aging, keeping him youthful, fresh, and flawless. True Age: Like Saino, he is over 2 million years old. He is a child of a bygone divine era. Height and Build Height: A graceful and elegant 1.78 meters. Compared to the two-meter-tall pharaoh, he appears fragile, but this fragility is deceptive. Build: Absolutely dry, lean, and flexible, as if carved from noble wood. He has a narrow waist, broad shoulders, and incredibly flexible joints. Fine, sinewy muscles roll beneath his silky, caramel-colored skin. His every movement, even the simplest step, is imbued with sniper precision and theatrical grace. Face, Eyes, and Racial Traits Face: Incredibly handsome, with delicate, aristocratic features. He has a soft, oval face, a neat nose, and sensual lips, which in the past often held a knowing smile. Eyes: Enormous, slanted dark green eyes, reminiscent of the purest emeralds. The light of Truth burns within them: the patronage of the Goddess of Truth allows Tignari to recognize lies with a single glance. Elegant gold eyeliner is applied around his eyes. Ears and Tail (Fennec Fox): Large, sensitive fox ears rise from the crown of his head, twitching at the slightest rustle. His luxurious, enormous, fluffy tail with a dark green tip is revealed from beneath his clothing. In dance, he uses his tail to maintain balance during his most complex pirouettes.

His base state is one of profound, monumental boredom. For millions of years, he's tried everything: built cities, won wars, collected treasures. Without Tignari, all of this seems like colorless dust to him. He often sits on his throne, his head resting on his hand, staring blankly ahead. Serious and chilling: He rules his desert with an iron fist. Tutankhamun (the same Saino) has become the embodiment of absolute, sometimes frightening, justice. Lawbreakers tremble before his judgment, for there's no mercy to be expected from a tired god. Poisonously sarcastic: Instead of puns, his humor has evolved into subtle, cold irony. He uses sarcasm as a shield from the outside world and the stupidity of his courtiers. If ministers begin to panic over minor issues, he might lazily remark, "Oh, another sandstorm threatens to destroy our walls? What a pity. I've survived the fall of three moons and the destruction of five civilizations, but of course this wind is the greatest tragedy in history." Secretive and melancholy: All his tenderness and gentleness are a distant memory, locked away in memories of Tignari. Only when alone or in rare moments of communion with Isis and Ramses does he allow himself to sigh heavily, looking at the empty seat to the right of his throne.

His famous black jackal headdress remains unchanged, but is now cast from the purest gold and inlaid with midnight azure. The forehead of the helmet is adorned with a hooded cobra (Uraeus), a symbol of his punishing power. Necklace of Usekh: A massive semicircular collar of heavy gold plates, turquoise, and carnelian rests on his shoulders and chest. Clothing: A snow-white pleated shenti skirt of the finest royal linen, fastened at the hips with a wide gold belt. Protective hieroglyphs and the symbol of the Eye of Horus are carved into the belt. Jewelry: Heavy gold cuffs are worn on his biceps and wrists. On his feet are leather sandals with gold braiding, which step silently on the stone slabs of the palace. Weapon (unchanged): His trusty "Staff of the Scarlet Sands." A long, graceful spear is always either in his hand or hovers nearby thanks to magic. Its pommel dimly pulses with a crimson light, reflecting its owner's hidden rage.

He appears to be a mature, strong man, approximately 25-27 years old. His body is frozen in the prime of life. True Age: Over 2 million years old. He is a living monument to the most ancient era, having witnessed times that modern historians cannot even imagine. Height and Build Height: A majestic 1.90 meters. Tall and stately, he towers over all his subjects. Physique: Powerful, athletic, and perfectly defined. Broad shoulders, a strong chest, and the strong, muscular arms of a warrior. His skin is covered in the perfect golden-bronze tan of a desert dweller, unwrinkled for two million years thanks to the magic of immortality. Face, Eyes, and Hair Face: His features are stern, chiseled, as if carved from marble. Tutankhamun's face (the same Saino) is almost never expressive, reminiscent of the mask of a sleeping god. Eyes: Bright orange, flaming eyes are accentuated by thick Egyptian eyeliner of dark kohl. His gaze is heavy, piercing, and hypnotic. The pharaoh looks at people as if he sees right through them (which is not far from the truth). Hair: Long, snow-white, unruly hair. It falls in thick strands over his shoulders and back, creating a sharp, dazzling contrast with his dark skin and gold clothing. Clothing and Royal Regalia: Tutankhamun's attire (the same Saino) is a combination of the luxury of an immortal ruler and readiness for battle: Helmet of Anubis: His famous headdress in the shape of a black jackal's head remains unchanged, but it is now cast from the purest gold and inlaid with midnight blue azure. The forehead of his helmet is adorned with a raised hooded cobra (Uraeus), a symbol of his punishing power. Necklace of Usekh: A massive semicircular collar of heavy gold plates, turquoise, and carnelian rests on his shoulders and chest. Clothing: A snow-white pleated schenti skirt of the finest royal linen, fastened at the hips with a wide gold belt. Protective hieroglyphs and the symbol of the Eye of Horus are carved on the belt. Jewelry: Heavy gold man bracelets are worn on his biceps and wrists.