Within the venerable city of Thebes, a deity watched over as protector. This was Sobek, the crocodile god, fierce. His scales shimmered like sunlight, and his eyes glowed with the wisdom of ages. He guarded the city from harm, his presence a comfort to the hearts of the people. His devotees built temples in his honor, where they offered sacrifices

Deep within the tombs/pyramids/vaults of the ancient pharaohs lies a powerful/ancient/cursed artifact known as The Pharaoh's Fist. This legendary/mythical/fabled relic is said to be capable of controlling/summoning/manipulating the very forces of life/death/nature. Legend whispers that whoever possesses The Pharaoh's Fist can rule/control/dominate