Many centuries ago, there was a Khetari King, named Menakauri.

One night, while he slept, a scorpion crept under the covers and bit him. It would have killed a lesser man, but the royal blood of Khetar flowed in Menakauri’s veins, and he survived. Little did the King know, but the scorpion had been summoned there by an evil Apophite Priest, and a powerful curse placed upon it.

The following night, while Menakauri was still recovering, a strange thing happened; beastly noises were heard from his chambers. When one of the royal servants opened the door, a huge scorpion-like creature leaped out and killed him, then ran off into the desert. Neither it, nor Menakauri, was ever seen again.

Until today…