The Tomb Confrontation

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos

This thread follows the final contest among Theodosia, the conspirators, and the tomb’s protective magic.

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The Unwanted Company The Unwanted Company from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Unwanted Company Trapped in the chamber Theodosia hears German voices and realizes that Von Braggenschnott’s men have entered the tomb.

The Unwanted Company from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Unwanted Company Trapped in the chamber Theodosia hears German voices and realizes that Von Braggenschnott’s men have entered the tomb.

The Unwanted Company Trapped in the chamber Theodosia hears German voices and realizes that Von Braggenschnott’s men have entered the tomb. With no easy exit, she hides among the statues. An improvised defense She gathers tomb dust and discovers an execration figure. The scholarly knowledge she has accumulated becomes a potential weapon against armed pursuers.

The Enemy Named The Enemy Named from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Enemy Named A painful recognition Theodosia sees Nigel Bollingsworth alongside Von Braggenschnott and Tetley.

The Enemy Named from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Enemy Named A painful recognition Theodosia sees Nigel Bollingsworth alongside Von Braggenschnott and Tetley.

The Enemy Named A painful recognition Theodosia sees Nigel Bollingsworth alongside Von Braggenschnott and Tetley. Her trusted curator has been helping the enemy and disguising his allegiance. A betrayal made personal Bollingsworth’s reveal shakes her more deeply than the physical danger. The conspiracy has entered the museum through someone she once admired.

Tetley’s Broken Legs Tetley’s Broken Legs from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Tetley’s Broken Legs Magic used defensively Theodosia inscribes an execration figure with Tetley’s name and breaks its legs while speaking the rite.

Tetley’s Broken Legs from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Tetley’s Broken Legs Magic used defensively Theodosia inscribes an execration figure with Tetley’s name and breaks its legs while speaking the rite.

Tetley’s Broken Legs Magic used defensively Theodosia inscribes an execration figure with Tetley’s name and breaks its legs while speaking the rite. Tetley collapses, showing that she can direct ancient magic against an attacker. Power has consequences The act is effective but frightening. Theodosia must use magic under pressure without becoming careless about what it can do to another person.

The Heart’s Setting The Heart’s Setting from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Heart’s Setting A recess understood Theodosia discovers a heart-shaped hollow in the hidden chamber and realizes it is designed for the Heart of Egypt.

The Heart’s Setting from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Heart’s Setting A recess understood Theodosia discovers a heart-shaped hollow in the hidden chamber and realizes it is designed for the Heart of Egypt.

The Heart’s Setting A recess understood Theodosia discovers a heart-shaped hollow in the hidden chamber and realizes it is designed for the Heart of Egypt. Von Braggenschnott reaches for the artifact as she acts. The curse sealed She presses the Heart into its place. The chamber’s magic flares, and Von Braggenschnott’s hand becomes stuck to the wall, thwarting his immediate attempt to recover it.

Escape and Rescue Escape and Rescue from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Escape and Rescue The remaining threat Nigel attacks Theodosia with a knife, and she strikes him with the disguised Was Scepter.

Escape and Rescue from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Escape and Rescue The remaining threat Nigel attacks Theodosia with a knife, and she strikes him with the disguised Was Scepter.

Escape and Rescue The remaining threat Nigel attacks Theodosia with a knife, and she strikes him with the disguised Was Scepter. Von Braggenschnott remains armed, so the fight is not safely over. Family arrives Theodosia calls to her parents and Nabir, who reach the hidden shaft and help her escape the chamber. She suffers a dislocated shoulder, but the conspirators lose their chance to stop the artifact’s return.

Inside Amenemhab’s Tomb

Moments later in the burial chamber

During Theodosia’s first counterattack

Moments after the fall into the hidden annex

Immediately after the Heart is restored