Within the venerable city of Thebes, a deity stood as protector. This was Sobek, the crocodile god, formidable. His scales glistened like moonbeams, 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 worshipers built temples in his glory, 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