"Vale of Kings" VK VI - Hem I

March 19, 1978 Original Concept

Hem's reign, according to the "Book of Kings", lasted 47 years. He was known for building multiple temples, and aided many villages throughout the realm by creating watermills. Ascending to the throne after killing Malshek III, he also had a fascination with death, shown by his deep belief in Osiris and the afterlife. 

His tomb is amongst the most regal in the Vale, and many undead were entombed to protect his secrets.

Presented below is the entrance to VK VI:

VK VI Overhead:

VK VI in various Isometric views:

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Fragment from the Scroll of Hem I: "Hidden deep, a passage flows to the Door to Nowhere"

VK VI Uncovered:

VK VI with waterfall and hidden descending passage in various Isometric views:

Cheers,

"Vale of Kings" VK V - Nebthet II

March 18, 1978 Original Concept

The second Pharaoh named for a Goddess, Nebthet II ruled for 49 years, and built the School of the Silvery Moon, a center for clerics and priests to receive their endowments. Of all the Pharaoh's of the 4th Dynasty, she remains a beloved leader due to her continuous battles with the Cult's of Set and Apep, respectively.

Her tomb was the first built in the Vale that features multiple levels built into a small footprint, and rumors persist of a deadly guardian.
 
Presented below is the entrance to VK V:

VK V Overhead:

VK V in various Isometric views:

Cheers,

"Vale of Kings" VK IV - Malshek III

March 18, 1978 Original Concept

In the "Book of Kings" it is recorded that Malshek had the shortest reign - just 230 days - prior to being murdered by his military adviser, Hem. History tells us that Malshek worshiped Osiris, but a tablet, found in 506 BE, tells another story, that he secretly worshiped the dark one, Set.

His tomb, while never finished, is rumored to contain deception and powerful guardians.

Presented below is the entrance to VK IV:

VK IV Overhead:

VK IV in various Isometric views:

Cheers,

"Vale of Kings" VK III - Seshem IV

March 17, 1978 Original Concept

Seshem IV enjoyed a 52 year reign, the second longest according to the "Book of Kings". His accomplishments include building two pyramids (Lux the Mad consulted him for her own structure), and multiple temples - the most famous being the Floating Temple of Memphis. He was well known for honoring Ptah, Opener of the Way, and kept many Apis Bulls as guardians for local shrines.

In death, like in life, his tomb shows delicate work and multiple passages covered with symbols of his life and greatest loves - the people of his kingdom.

Presented below is the entrance to VK III:

VK III Overhead:

VK III in various Isometric view:

Cheers,

"Vale of Kings" VK II - Mut I

March 17, 1978 Original Concept

Known as the King of Mire, Mut I led a violent life. She was best known for her attempts to pacify the powerful cult of Anubis, whom wished her to marry their high priest, Anpu-Nebhet. She took out her frustrations on the lesser cults, but was murdered in the 12th year of her reign.

Her tomb is a simple affair, but contains many dangers that are affiliated with her fascination for all things that slither.

Presented below is the entrance to VK II:

VK II Overhead:

VK II in various Isometric view:

Cheers,

"Vale of Kings" VK I - Hahmere II

March 17, 1978 Original Concept

According to partial text from "The Book of  Kings", Hahmere II had a deep appreciation for the rivers near his home, and when he ascended to the throne at the age of 12, spent the early years of his reign building temples befitting Sobek, the Crocodile God.

In later years of his life he became fixated on finishing his own tomb, and once he passed his personal priests and honor guard were sacrificed to secure the tombs secrets...

Presented below is the entrance to VK I:

VK I Overhead:

VK I in various Isometric view:

Cheers,

"Vale of Kings"

March 17, 1978 Original Concept

From my earliest recollections, I've been fascinated by Egypt's Valley of the Kings and the mysteries that have been uncovered by various archeologists through the ages. So, as part of the environs of the Castle, I decided to create my own Vale of Kings in mid-March 1978.

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Some 4 miles northwest of The Castle of the Bloated One sets an area that once was fertile land, but due to a shifting climate, is now barren. This valley, rich in marble and other minerals was used originally as a quarry, and also as the final resting place for the Pharaohs and their families. Some of the tombs were originally large in scope, but I also included smaller tombs that show a jump forward in design philosophy and personal taste of each King/Queen.

I created the contours in Sketchup by drawing lines at different heights, matching those from my original map, then I went back in and added some points of interest. Next I switched to Sandbox mode and used "FROM CONTOURS" to create the hills and vales. After that I simply drew in each tomb, running each into the hills and built on from there.

Presented below is an overview of the Vale in Isoview:

Layout of Vale:

VK I:

VK II

VK III

VK IV

VK V

VK VI

VK VII

VK IX

VK XIII

Cheers,