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	'''Senmet''' is a [[Greater Mummy \| greater mummy]] and the main [[villain]] of the [[adventure]] [[module]] [[Touch of Death]] (ToD). Senmet also receives a detailed [[NPC]] writeup in [[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]].<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Finally, Senmet is also an important background feature for the [[werejackal]] [[Abu al Mir]], though Senmet does not make an appearance in Abu's adventure in [[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49-51">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49-51</ref>		'''Senmet''' is a [[Greater Mummy \| greater mummy]] and the main [[villain]] of the [[adventure]] [[module]] [[Touch of Death]] (ToD). Senmet also receives a detailed [[NPC]] writeup in [[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]].<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Finally, Senmet is also an important background feature for the [[werejackal]] [[Abu al Mir]], though Senmet does not make an appearance in Abu's adventure in [[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49-51">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49-51</ref>

	Unlike most greater mummies, Senmet cannot cast [[spell]]s, having [[sacrificed]] his [[spellcasting]] abilities in order to execute his machinations in ToD. However, he is knowledgeable of the creation of [[mummy\|mummies]] and [[desert zombie]]s. He makes particular use of the latter, sending them to attack in waves during the events of ToD. Senmet's ultimate goal was (and may still remain) to usurp the power [[Anhktepot]] has over the domain of Har'Akir. Over the course of ToD, Senmet conspires with [[Isu Rehkotep]], the woman ~~whom~~ made him one of the [[undead]], to achieve power over [[Har'Akir]]. Though Isu thinks Senmet to be her [[minion]], he actually manipulates her for his own purposes.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref>		Unlike most greater mummies, Senmet cannot cast [[spell]]s, having [[sacrificed]] his [[spellcasting]] abilities in order to execute his machinations in ToD. However, he is knowledgeable of the creation of [[mummy\|mummies]] and [[desert zombie]]s. He makes particular use of the latter, sending them to attack in waves during the events of ToD. Senmet's ultimate goal was (and may still remain) to usurp the power [[Anhktepot]] has over the domain of Har'Akir. Over the course of ToD, Senmet conspires with [[Isu Rehkotep]], the woman who made him one of the [[undead]], to achieve power over [[Har'Akir]]. Though Isu thinks Senmet to be her [[minion]], he actually manipulates her for his own purposes.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
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	Centuries later, Senmet was awakened from his slumber of death and bound into service by [[Isu Rehkotep]] through the use of a potent magical [[scroll]]. It contained nothing less than Anhktepot's own recipe for the creation of the [[Children of Anhktepot]]. As a young priest of [[Osiris]], Isu had found and attempted to destroy the scroll, but this proved to be beyond her capacities. Her initial exposure to the scroll planted a seed of desire for dark power that ultimately [[corrupted]] her and brought her into the secret service of [[Set]]. Isu foolishly believed Senmet was under her complete control, but Senmet was fact only minimally bound by [[Isu Rehkotep]]. In truth, she could only hold power over him for but a few brief moments in any one [[day]]. Senmet bids his time, gathering power for an attempt to usurp Ankhtepot's power.<ref name="ToD p. 3">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3</ref><ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref>		Centuries later, Senmet was awakened from his slumber of death and bound into service by [[Isu Rehkotep]] through the use of a potent magical [[scroll]]. It contained nothing less than Anhktepot's own recipe for the creation of the [[Children of Anhktepot]]. As a young priest of [[Osiris]], Isu had found and attempted to destroy the scroll, but this proved to be beyond her capacities. Her initial exposure to the scroll planted a seed of desire for dark power that ultimately [[corrupted]] her and brought her into the secret service of [[Set]]. Isu foolishly believed Senmet was under her complete control, but Senmet was fact only minimally bound by [[Isu Rehkotep]]. In truth, she could only hold power over him for but a few brief moments in any one [[day]]. Senmet bids his time, gathering power for an attempt to usurp Ankhtepot's power.<ref name="ToD p. 3">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3</ref><ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref>

	Senmet implemented several ideas in preparation for his scheme. In [[738 BC]], Senmet visited the [[werejackal]] [[priest]]s of the secret [[Temple of Anubis]] seeking an alliance against Anhktepot. Before the werejackals could be of much use, a horrible [[fire]] consumed all those inside, save for the young Abu, ~~whom~~ fled into [[the Mists]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>		Senmet implemented several ideas in preparation for his scheme. In [[738 BC]], Senmet visited the [[werejackal]] [[priest]]s of the secret [[Temple of Anubis]] seeking an alliance against Anhktepot. Before the werejackals could be of much use, a horrible [[fire]] consumed all those inside, save for the young Abu, who fled into [[the Mists]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>

	Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make himself their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a lingering gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>		Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make himself their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a lingering gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>

	The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, his defeat is called out in ToD itself.<ref name="ToD p. 17">[[Touch of Death]] p. 17</ref>		The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, his defeat is called out in ToD itself.<ref name="ToD p. 17">[[Touch of Death]] p. 17</ref>

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Before Anhktepot's fall from grace, Senmet was a [[~~priest~~]] ~~already a priest already quite~~ [[~~corrupt~~]]. He [[rebelled]] against Anhktepot and sought to claim power over the then [[prime material plane]] Har'Akir for himself.<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref><ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> However, Anhktepot discovered Senmet's schemes and ordered his secret abduction ~~to be~~ [[mummified]] and [[entombed]] alive. In order to keep his realm secure, Anhktepot covered up Senmet's treachery and murder by casting him as a [[martyr]] and a [[hero]].<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref>		Before Anhktepot's fall from grace, Senmet was already a [[corrupt]] [[priest]]. He [[rebelled]] against Anhktepot and sought to claim power over the then [[prime material plane]] Har'Akir for himself.<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref><ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> However, Anhktepot discovered Senmet's schemes and ordered his secret abduction, after which he was [[mummified]] and [[entombed]] alive. In order to keep his realm secure, Anhktepot covered up Senmet's treachery and murder by casting him as a [[martyr]] and a [[hero]].<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref>

	Centuries later, Senmet was awakened from his slumber of death and bound into service by [[Isu Rehkotep]] through the use of a potent magical [[scroll]]. It contained nothing less than Anhktepot's own recipe for the creation of the [[Children of Anhktepot]]. As a young priest of [[Osiris]], Isu had found and attempted to destroy the scroll, but this proved to be beyond her capacities. Her initial exposure to the scroll planted a seed of desire for dark power that ultimately [[corrupted]] her and brought her into the secret service of [[Set]]. Isu foolishly believed Senmet was under her complete control, but Senmet was fact only minimally bound by [[Isu Rehkotep]]. In truth, she could only hold power over him for but a few brief moments in any one [[day]]. Senmet bids his time, gathering power for an attempt to usurp Ankhtepot's power.<ref name="ToD p. 3">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3</ref><ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref>		Centuries later, Senmet was awakened from his slumber of death and bound into service by [[Isu Rehkotep]] through the use of a potent magical [[scroll]]. It contained nothing less than Anhktepot's own recipe for the creation of the [[Children of Anhktepot]]. As a young priest of [[Osiris]], Isu had found and attempted to destroy the scroll, but this proved to be beyond her capacities. Her initial exposure to the scroll planted a seed of desire for dark power that ultimately [[corrupted]] her and brought her into the secret service of [[Set]]. Isu foolishly believed Senmet was under her complete control, but Senmet was fact only minimally bound by [[Isu Rehkotep]]. In truth, she could only hold power over him for but a few brief moments in any one [[day]]. Senmet bids his time, gathering power for an attempt to usurp Ankhtepot's power.<ref name="ToD p. 3">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3</ref><ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref>

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	'''Senmet''' is a [[Greater Mummy \| greater mummy]] and the main [[villain]] of the [[adventure]] [[module]] [[Touch of Death]] (ToD). Senmet also receives a detailed [[NPC]]] writeup in [[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]].<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Finally, Senmet is also an important background feature for the [[werejackal]] [[Abu al Mir]], though Senmet does not make an appearance in Abu's adventure in [[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49-51">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49-51</ref>		'''Senmet''' is a [[Greater Mummy \| greater mummy]] and the main [[villain]] of the [[adventure]] [[module]] [[Touch of Death]] (ToD). Senmet also receives a detailed [[NPC]] writeup in [[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]].<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Finally, Senmet is also an important background feature for the [[werejackal]] [[Abu al Mir]], though Senmet does not make an appearance in Abu's adventure in [[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49-51">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49-51</ref>

	Unlike most greater mummies, Senmet cannot cast [[spell]]s, having [[sacrificed]] his [[spellcasting]] abilities in order to execute his machinations in ToD. However, he is knowledgeable of the creation of [[mummy\|mummies]] and [[desert zombie]]s. He makes particular use of the latter, sending them to attack in waves during the events of ToD. Senmet's ultimate goal was (and may still remain) to usurp the power [[Anhktepot]] has over the domain of Har'Akir. Over the course of ToD, Senmet conspires with [[Isu Rehkotep]], the woman whom made him one of the [[undead]], to achieve power over [[Har'Akir]]. Though Isu thinks Senmet to be her [[minion]], he actually manipulates her for his own purposes.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref>		Unlike most greater mummies, Senmet cannot cast [[spell]]s, having [[sacrificed]] his [[spellcasting]] abilities in order to execute his machinations in ToD. However, he is knowledgeable of the creation of [[mummy\|mummies]] and [[desert zombie]]s. He makes particular use of the latter, sending them to attack in waves during the events of ToD. Senmet's ultimate goal was (and may still remain) to usurp the power [[Anhktepot]] has over the domain of Har'Akir. Over the course of ToD, Senmet conspires with [[Isu Rehkotep]], the woman whom made him one of the [[undead]], to achieve power over [[Har'Akir]]. Though Isu thinks Senmet to be her [[minion]], he actually manipulates her for his own purposes.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref>
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	==Role in Touch of Death==		==Role in Touch of Death==
	Senmet's call of [[outlander]]s into Har'Akir. is ~~ironically~~ what brings the [[player character]]s and [[Dulcimae's Family]] into Har'Akir at the start of the module. As Senmet discovers the player characters and their [[Vistani]] allies are more trouble alive than dead, he conspires with Isu Rehkotep for their demise. Senmet orders his multitude of desert zombies to kill the PCs.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref>		Ironically, Senmet's call of [[outlander]]s into Har'Akir is what brings the [[player character]]s and [[Dulcimae's Family]] into Har'Akir at the start of the module. As Senmet discovers the player characters and their [[Vistani]] allies are more trouble alive than dead, he conspires with Isu Rehkotep for their demise. Senmet orders his multitude of desert zombies to kill the PCs.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref>

	Senmet also particularly wishes the capture of [[Dulcimae]], for her abilities as a [[seer]] represent a threat to his plans. The desert zombies eventually capture Dulcimae. Senmet transforms her into a [[standard mummy]], though her unquiet spirit reveals Isu's corruption to the PCs in retaliation.<ref name="ToD p. 12-16">[[Touch of Death]] p. 12-16</ref> At this point, Senmet removes his protection from her and leaves her to her fate.<ref name="ToD p. 10">[[Touch of Death]] p. 10</ref>		Senmet also particularly wishes the capture of [[Dulcimae]], for her abilities as a [[seer]] represent a threat to his plans. The desert zombies eventually capture Dulcimae. Senmet transforms her into a [[standard mummy]], though her unquiet spirit reveals Isu's corruption to the PCs in retaliation.<ref name="ToD p. 12-16">[[Touch of Death]] p. 12-16</ref> At this point, Senmet removes his protection from her and leaves her to her fate.<ref name="ToD p. 10">[[Touch of Death]] p. 10</ref>

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	738 Senmet recruits the [[werejackal]] priests of [[Anubis]] to aid him in his plans to usurp control of Har’Akir. However, that very night, a mysterious fire wipes out the entire priesthood, except for the young [[Abu al Mir]]. Abu flees, and the [[Mists]] transport him to [[Nova Vaasa]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>		738 Senmet recruits the [[werejackal]] priests of [[Anubis]] to aid him in his plans to usurp control of Har’Akir. However, that very night, a mysterious fire wipes out the entire priesthood, except for the young [[Abu al Mir]]. Abu flees, and the [[Mists]] transport him to [[Nova Vaasa]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>

	738 Senmet’s plot to overthrow Anhktepot is foiled; Ankhtepot’s 7th awakening. The third verse of Hyskosa’s Hexad is fulfilled.<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]]] p. 13 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> Senmet survives the failure and flees into the [[Mists]].<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>		738 Senmet’s plot to overthrow Anhktepot is foiled; Ankhtepot’s 7th awakening. The third verse of Hyskosa’s Hexad is fulfilled.<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> Senmet survives the failure and flees into the [[Mists]].<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>

	739 {{Spec\|In the wake of Isu’s defeat during Senmet’s coup attempt, another woman takes Isu’s place as high priestess of Osiris: [[Snefru]]. Like Isu, Snefru is secretly truly a servant of [[Set]].}}<ref>Speculation from [[John W. Mangrum's Ravenloft Timeline]], based on [[Domains of Dread]] pg. 102</ref>		739 {{Spec\|In the wake of Isu’s defeat during Senmet’s coup attempt, another woman takes Isu’s place as high priestess of Osiris: [[Snefru]]. Like Isu, Snefru is secretly truly a servant of [[Set]].}}<ref>Speculation from [[John W. Mangrum's Ravenloft Timeline]], based on [[Domains of Dread]] pg. 102</ref>

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	Senmet implemented several ideas in preparation for his scheme. In [[738 BC]], Senmet visited the [[werejackal]] [[priest]]s of the secret [[Temple of Anubis]] seeking an alliance against Anhktepot. Before the werejackals could be of much use, a horrible [[fire]] consumed all those inside, save for the young Abu, whom fled into [[the Mists]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>		Senmet implemented several ideas in preparation for his scheme. In [[738 BC]], Senmet visited the [[werejackal]] [[priest]]s of the secret [[Temple of Anubis]] seeking an alliance against Anhktepot. Before the werejackals could be of much use, a horrible [[fire]] consumed all those inside, save for the young Abu, whom fled into [[the Mists]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>

	Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make ~~him~~ their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a ~~linger~~ gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>		Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make himself their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a lingering gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>

	The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, his defeat is called out in ToD itself.<ref name="ToD p. 17">[[Touch of Death]] p. 17</ref>		The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, his defeat is called out in ToD itself.<ref name="ToD p. 17">[[Touch of Death]] p. 17</ref>

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	Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make him their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a linger gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>		Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make him their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a linger gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>

	The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, ~~Canon~~ leaves Senmet's exact fate uncertain, handing it over to the [[player character]]s and [[Dungeon Master]] to ~~figure out~~, though some suggestions are made ~~in RLMC I&II~~.<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Although left entirely open in MCI&II, Senmet still lives and wanders the deserts of [[Har'Akir]] according to [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>		The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, his defeat is called out in ToD itself.<ref name="ToD p. 17">[[Touch of Death]] p. 17</ref>

			[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] leaves Senmet's exact fate uncertain, handing it over to the [[player character]]s and [[Dungeon Master]] to decide, though some suggestions are made should he survive.<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Although left entirely open in MCI&II, Senmet still lives and wanders the deserts of [[Har'Akir]] according to [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>

	==Role in Touch of Death==		==Role in Touch of Death==

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	Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make him their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a linger gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>		Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make him their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a linger gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>

	The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]]j and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 17 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, Canon leaves Senmet's exact fate uncertain, handing it over to the [[player character]]s and [[Dungeon Master]] to figure out, though some suggestions are made in RLMC I&II.<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Although left entirely open in MCI&II, Senmet still lives and wanders the deserts of [[Har'Akir]] according to [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>		The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]] p.17 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, Canon leaves Senmet's exact fate uncertain, handing it over to the [[player character]]s and [[Dungeon Master]] to figure out, though some suggestions are made in RLMC I&II.<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Although left entirely open in MCI&II, Senmet still lives and wanders the deserts of [[Har'Akir]] according to [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>

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	738 Senmet recruits the [[werejackal]] priests of [[Anubis]] to aid him in his plans to usurp control of Har’Akir. However, that very night, a mysterious fire wipes out the entire priesthood, except for the young [[Abu al Mir]]. Abu flees, and the [[Mists]] transport him to [[Nova Vaasa]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>		738 Senmet recruits the [[werejackal]] priests of [[Anubis]] to aid him in his plans to usurp control of Har’Akir. However, that very night, a mysterious fire wipes out the entire priesthood, except for the young [[Abu al Mir]]. Abu flees, and the [[Mists]] transport him to [[Nova Vaasa]].<ref name="CotN:W p. 49">[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p.49</ref>

	738 Senmet’s plot to overthrow Anhktepot is foiled; Ankhtepot’s 7th awakening. The third verse of Hyskosa’s Hexad is fulfilled.<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]]j and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 17 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> Senmet survives the failure and flees into the [[Mists]].<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>		738 Senmet’s plot to overthrow Anhktepot is foiled; Ankhtepot’s 7th awakening. The third verse of Hyskosa’s Hexad is fulfilled.<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]]] p. 13 and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 13 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> Senmet survives the failure and flees into the [[Mists]].<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>

	739 {{Spec\|In the wake of Isu’s defeat during Senmet’s coup attempt, another woman takes Isu’s place as high priestess of Osiris: [[Snefru]]. Like Isu, Snefru is secretly truly a servant of [[Set]].}}<ref>Speculation from [[John W. Mangrum's Ravenloft Timeline]], based on [[Domains of Dread]] pg. 102</ref>		739 {{Spec\|In the wake of Isu’s defeat during Senmet’s coup attempt, another woman takes Isu’s place as high priestess of Osiris: [[Snefru]]. Like Isu, Snefru is secretly truly a servant of [[Set]].}}<ref>Speculation from [[John W. Mangrum's Ravenloft Timeline]], based on [[Domains of Dread]] pg. 102</ref>

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	Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make him their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a linger gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>		Senmet's other preparations perhaps seemed more successful, albeit highly costly, for a time. Through some unknown means, Senmet relinquished his [[spellcasting]] abilities for the ability to create [[desert zombie]]s and a limited mastery over Har'Akir. Senmet's scheme hinged on the acquisition of [[worshiper]]s, both in [[Muhar]] and beyond. Their [[faith]]] would allow him to accrue enough [[power]] to challenge Anhktepot without awakening him prematurely. To this end, Senmet used his partial control over Har'Akir to draw in new potential worshipers and keep the borders closed to escape attempts. He also [[manipulated]] Isu into subverting the faith of the Muhar villagers. Although she wished to slowly indoctrinate them into the [[Cult of Set]]<ref name="ToD p. 29">[[Touch of Death]] p. 29</ref>, Senmet wished to make him their (false) deity.<ref name="ToD p. 3-4">[[Touch of Death]] p. 3-4</ref> In preparation for his attempted coup attempt, Senmet conceived of, and raised, many [[Desert Zombie \| desert zombies]], a linger gift that the people of [[Har'Akir]] could have lived without.<ref name="ToD p. 32">[[Touch of Death]] p. 32</ref>

	The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]]j and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 17 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, Canon leaves Senmet's exact fate uncertain, handing it over to the [[player character]]s and [[Dungeon Master]] to figure out, though some suggestions are made in RLMC I&II.<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Although left entirely open in MCI&II, Senmet still lives and wanders the deserts of [[Har'Akir]] according to [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>		The above developments bring the start of Touch of Death. Although individual details are not spelled out, the fulfillment of the [[3rd Verse of Hyskosa's Hexad]] happened in in [[738 BC]]<ref name="Hexad explanation">[[Domains of Dread]]j and [[Ravenloft Campaign Setting]] (Red Box) p. 17 date the 3rd Hexad; see ToD p. 11-12 for details on why ToD is connected to the Hexad.</ref> (and the continued existence of Anktepot as darklord<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>) demonstrates Senmet's plan ultimately failed. Indeed, Canon leaves Senmet's exact fate uncertain, handing it over to the [[player character]]s and [[Dungeon Master]] to figure out, though some suggestions are made in RLMC I&II.<ref name=rmci&iip.106-107>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium I & II]] p. 106-107</ref> Although left entirely open in MCI&II, Senmet still lives and wanders the deserts of [[Har'Akir]] according to [[Domains of Dread]]<ref name="DoD p. 103">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 103</ref>

	==Role in Touch of Death==		==Role in Touch of Death==