Mythic Egypt

In 1220, Egypt is in Ayubbid hands, ruled by the sultan's son and viceroy al-Malik al-Kamil. He is currently embroiled with Papal Legate Pelagius and the forces of the Fifth Crusade, who have just taken Damietta and are moving inland towards Cairo. In the meantime, trade with Christian Europe continues unabated in Alexandria, where the Venetian embassy has been comfortably established. Disguised as merchants, the magi have no trouble blending into the ancient city although any blatant use of magic draws the attention of local mundane authorities or Islamic hedge wizards. Further details on the Gifted and unGifted sahir of the Order of Suleiman are given in The Cradle and the Crescent.

Once the characters arrive in Alexandria they have no trouble getting sup-