Overview
The final part of the Thrice-Damned campaign brings our heroes back to Egypt once more! How nostalgic…
Introduction
“This ancient city is the only place the Curse can be stopped. I’m afraid I don’t have any new information for you – the specialists have come up empty handed about this place – but take care, Brigade. I’ve a feeling there are darker forces at work here than we yet know!“
Below you will find some helpful hints for finding the final piece of the Shield of Bes, but be warned! There will be spoilers…
Collectibles:
- 4 Jars
- 4 Antique Figures
- 5 Diaries
- 6 Cats
The Lost Ruins
“Head to the ruins of the pyramid.“
Make you way down among the ruins. You are informed of a film crew going missing in the area, and there are already signs that they did not fare well…
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Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Antique Figure
- 1 Cat
- 1 Jar
The Royal Entry
After fighting off the ambush and opening the gate, you find yourself in a large plaza with a daunting pressure pad puzzle.
Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Cat
The Pyramid of Bes
When you complete the puzzle the statue seems to come alive, sending a beam of light into the middle of the pyramid. Better follow it, Brigade!
Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Cat
- 1 Diary
Hidden area: The Blazing Hallway
Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Antique Figure
Contender’s Courtyard
Ah yes, the film crew. Oh dear…
Survive the siege and take in the sights before proceeding.
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Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Jar
The Gardens of Life/Nile’s Path
Such lush tranquility – albeit slightly infested with the undead…
Watch out for the Treasure Mummy prancing about amongst the fountains here.
You need a scarab key to make it through here, but it’s never straightforward, is it?
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Collectibles in this area:
- 2 Jars
- 1 Cat
- 1 Diary
Reflection’s Sanctuary
An arena with some sort of beam-based brainteaser, a sight for sore eyes!
When you’re finished exploring, it’s time to head for the final statue!
Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Antique Figure
The Shattered Walkway
Sand pours down on this perilous pathway as you make your way towards the final statue. We must be getting close to that shield fragment!
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Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Cat
- 1 Jar
Hidden area: The Riddle of the Ancients
Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Antique Figure
- 1 Diary
Gateway to the Beyond
With the four statues all activated, there is the small matter of a puzzle to be solved before you can stand on what we can only assume is a teleporter to another realm!
Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Diary
Sanctuary of Bes
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Called it! We find ourselves once more in the Afterlife. Let’s not hang about, in case we can’t return home!
The Shield of Bes is predictably guarded by some hardy henchmen, but make short work of them and simply reassemble the relic!
“Wait… Something is wrong…
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Collectibles in this area:
- 1 Cat
- 1 Diary