In particular, acolytes who doubt the God-Pha. Lacking in the virtues necessary to secure entry into theĪfterlife. Two suns and are deemed unworthy of either course, Others are selected by individual gods to takeĪn alternative route to the afterlife, becoming viziers in Their journey toward the afterlife as the God-Pharaoh’s Those who are judged worthy are asked to continue Solidarity, a crop of acolytes is finally prepared to standīefore the five gods in the Ceremony of Measurement. #Planeshift amonkhet trial#Of the obelisk that will be defended during the Trial of The beginning of their journey toward the afterlife.Īfter completing their training and the construction Ny serves as a rite of passage for these youths, marking Children as young asįive years old are invited to become acolytes-the first The citizens of Amonkhet begin training for the trials of Each looks forward to death in theįinal trial, hoping to find a glorious end at the hand of aĬlose friend, so that together, they can live as Eternals It marks the beginning of the most wondrous part of an Slain are loaded onto funerary barges and sent through Ing the initiate a place in the afterlife. Tle is proof of worthiness, with a glorified death earn. The trials culminate in the Trial of Zeal, Initiates who pass one of the trials are awarded aĬartouche-a magical emblem they will take with them Will rise to overcome any obstacle in the way of earn. Of zeal, teaches that the worthy shall rush toward theĪfterlife with unhesitating fervor. Hazoret the Fervent, the jackal-headed god Bontu the Glorified, the crocodile-head-Įd god of ambition, teaches that the worthy shall striveįor greatness, as supremacy will be rewarded in the af. Strong body that can endure throughout an endless life.Īmbition. Rhonas the Indomitable, the cobra-head-Įd god of strength, teaches that the worthy shall hone a Wonders beyond imagining that await in the afterlife Tivate a nimble mind-one capable of perceiving the God of knowledge, teaches that the worthy shall cul. For in the afterlife, all will be together in purpose Spect all others whom the God-Pharaoh deems as wor. Solidarity, teaches that the worthy shall know and re. Tiates who prepare to face that trial by helping themĬultivate one of the five aspects of mortal perfection. The people who follow that path and undergo its trials.Įach god oversees one of five trials, instructing the ini. The gods are custodians of the path to the afterlife,Įstablished by the God-Pharaoh to purify and perfect Perfect, the people who enter it must also be perfect. The people to devote their lives to proving they are While he is gone, the God-Pharaoh expects The inhabitants of Amonkhet, mortal and divine alike,īelieve that the God-Pharaoh left the five gods as stew-Īrds of the populace when he departed to prepare theĪfterlife. People of Amonkhet for transformation into an undead To be made worthy-all of this is meant to prepare the And all the preparationĪnd training, all the trials and contests, all the effort The malevolent dragon Planeswalker whose schemes Lent God-Pharaoh, said to be busy preparing the won-ĭrous afterlife for the worthy, is actually Nicol Bolas. On the surface, Amonkhet seems like a marvelous Permitted to die in combat and leave this world behind. Yet they eagerly anticipate the time when they will be Rier called the Hekma, and they spend their lives inįocused training, honing body and mind to perfection. They are protected from the des-Įrt heat and wandering mummies by the magical bar. Ac-Ĭursed, desiccated mummies roam that desert, whileĬarefully embalmed mummies attend to the needs of Lush river valley spreads endless scorching desert. Lude to the perfection that awaits them in the afterlife,Īmonkhet is a plane of dichotomy. Wonderful as it might be, is just the beginning-a pre. Ples dedicated to their benevolent gods, addressing Happy, hopeful people offer sacrifices in grand tem. A wide, life-giving river offers itsĪbundant bounty, providing for every physical need. The people, offering them care and protection from the Awe-inspiring, animal-headed gods walk among Towering, gold-encrusted monuments break the un-Įnding monotony of a horizon formed of sun-blasted Prohibited without the express written permissionĮurope: +32(0) 70 233 277 Contents The World of Amonkhet Races of Amonkhet Trials of the Five Gods An Amonkhet Bestiary Appendix: Planeswalkers and the Multiverse Use of the material or artwork contained herein is This book is protected under the copyright laws of the United The stories, characters, and incidents mentioned in this Tive logos, Magic, Amonkhet, D&D, Player’s Handbook ,ĭungeon Master’s Guide, Monster Manual, and characters’ĭistinctive likenesses are property of Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons, their respec.
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