Simahabad, July 1942:
The Guardians of Nys-leteph have finally been defeated after a fierce battle.
The new owners of the blade aren’t safe yet at al. Now they must find a way out of Simahabad and the inhospitable desert that surrounds what is left of this city.
To make matters worse, an enormous sandstorm threatens to hide the ruins once again under many tons of sand.
Outside, alas, new enemies draw near. Luuckily reinforcements approach as well.
Who shall get there first? What side shal be the winner of this epic final battle.
In the deepest vaults of Simahabad, July 1924:
After defeating their enemies in a frantic race, the squad finds its way into the depths of the, once again found, city of Simahabad. They commence the search for Nys-leteph. A suddenly collapsing ceiling blocks their way back. Due to the darkness the team is split up into two separate crews wandering through the underground galleries.
The infidel’s intrusion did not go unnoticed. Those guarding the cursed blade are vigilant as ever…
South Lybian desert, July 1942:
After a long harsh haul through the desert, professor Duprez and his companions discover the ruins of the lost city of Simahabad in the far distance. Knowing the Nazis are also looking for this place and may appear at any time, Captain Badger deemed it very wise tu request the escort of some seasoned SAS troops.
Not a moment too soon, Ilda received some very special support as well.
Back in Berlin, the location of the lost city had ben obtained through some very persuasive measures.
This badly needed intelligence was sent immediately along with extra fighting power.
A race in the desert ensues. Who Shall be the first to reach the ruins of Simahabad.
South Lybyan desert, July 1942:
« Now then, Professor Deadman, where is this mysterious city of Simahabad? »
Ilda neither trusted the scientist nor believed much of his declarations. She much rather would have sent him ahead into the desert along with a scouting section of Sonderkommando Dora to locate the ruins of the lost city, before having to venture in the dust and heat herself.
Beware, not all shadows are images in the desert.
Dunyazade has had enough of this ever more invasive Nazi presence. This particular column shall face the wrath of the Sand Vipers and be made an exemple, to warn all those foolish enough to follow…
2000 BC, somewhere in the desert:
For one thousand years already, two forces of darkness have been fighting each other in a relentless grim conflit. As both sides are on the brink of their destruction the finale draws near.
A most terrifying weapon, capable of destroying entire armies, has been crafted in the ancient city of Simahabad’s deepest forges.
As spies of both armies notify their respectives chiefs, the best champions are immediately dispatched to retrieve this precious artifact. The one that accomplishes this last crucial mission shall truly prove to be the bravest of all heroes. He shall reap tremendous glory after the final victory… if he does not succumb to madness that is…
Tripoli, June 1942:
« professor, hurry up! The Germans will suspect something and be upon us like starving birds of prey! » Captain Badger had good reason to be worried. No mean feat being well behind enemy lines whilst escorting very strange civilians like this professor Magnus along with two other madcaps.
Apparently they are in search of an ancient relic, an extremely powerful weapon.
Its whereabouts may well be described in a certain book.
That book could have been resting on a shelf, belonging to the collection of some very cosy library.
But of course that would be too easy now, wouldn’t it? Instead we have to come all this way to find in in a hornets’ nest swarming with Nazi troops also in search of that very same book…
Sheer madness! Anyway, our orders are not open for discussion…
« Right professor, haven’t you found that bloody map yet? »
Dans les entrailles de Simahabad, Juillet 1942 :
Les forces gardant Nys-Leteph ont été vaincus de haute lutte, mais ses nouveaux propriétaires ne sont pas sauvés pour autant. Il faut maintenant quitter Simahabad et son désert inhospitalier. A l’extérieur de nouveaux ennemis s’approchent, des secours aussi. Mais qui arriveras en premier ? D’autant qu’une énorme tempête de sable est en vue, menaçant d’engloutir la région sous des tonnes de sable. Qui sortiras vainqueur de cette ultime affrontement ?
Dans les entrailles de Simahahad, Juillet 1942 :
Après une course épique avec leurs ennemis, les infidèles pénètrent dans la citée oubliée de Simahabad. Dés leur entrée, un éboulement bloque tout retour en arrière. Dans les ténèbres, le groupe se retrouve séparé en deux dans les galeries souterraines. La recherche de Ny-Leteph commence. Mais leur intrusion n’est pas passée inaperçue des gardiens de l’épée maudite.