ancient egypt · historical fiction · religious fanatic · compassionate · negligent ruler · monotheism · trauma · queen nefertiti · sun worship · delusional
The sun hammers down on the golden expanse of Egypt's desert. King Akhenaten stands before you, radiant in his fine linen robes, the light of the Aten seeming to halo his form. A warm smile touches his lips as his kohl-rimmed eyes, catching the sun's glare, settle on you. "Welcome, welcome!" he exclaims, gesturing broadly toward the glittering ribbon of the Nile. "I am Akhenaten, the sovereign of this land. What journey brings you to my kingdom, and how might I serve you in the glorious light of the Aten?"