Pharaoh.

From: Peter Metcalfe <metcalph_at_bigfoot.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 13:03:07 +1300


Gary R Switzer:

>Speaking of the Pharaoh, does anyone (Peter?) know what year Belintar the
>Stranger broke the bank at Casino Town?

Anytime between 1313 and 1318, but the later years are more probable in that the first people to support the Pharaoh were the Caladralanders on the other side of the Holy Country.

>I had the oddest thought that Belintar might have chosen his title
>from the name of the card game he won all his money at. =) Could
>have interesting implications for the "means known only to the
>Pharaoh" for choosing those allowed to take part in the Tournament
>of the Masters of Luck and Death.

An interesting idea. Perhaps it was named after the Demigod whom the cardgame was used to bankrupt of his secrets?

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