Sir Cophagus

Hello, again! I have consulted the oracle and she has given me the first clue. You know how this works. I don't know what she's saying, but maybe all of you can figure it out!

Here is the first riddle:

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What’s left to time, I take its place
This word describes my modern face

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How mysterious! Remember, I will only reveal the correct guess in private to the one who guesses it correctly first. In addition, they will receive 500 points as a reward.

Now, let the guessing begin! 

*cough cough!*

Hello, everyone!

While it has been a delight to be here and meet you all, there is a reason why I'm here.

You see... my mummy is missing. She has been resting inside me for many millennia, but somehow she has managed to get out without me noticing, and I miss her dearly already. So now I need your help, if you are willing to give it!

Here's how this will work: Beneath this tomb is a powerful oracle where the dead can keep in touch with the living. She can find anyone you wish and tell you where they are. However, she only speaks in riddles, and I must admit... I'm not that good at decyphering those.

So that's where you come in! The oracle is willing to give one clue at a time in the form of a riddle, so I will post those here, all of you can post your guesses, and I will forward them to her. If you are correct, you will be rewarded with points! That's right, she is also willing to reward you all! Isn't that nice of her?

So the first person who guesses correctly will be rewarded 500 points! However, correct guesses will not be announced publicly. That's right, I will notify anyone who guesses correctly in private, and they will save their correct guesses for the final round, where they will all come together for all of you to guess the location where my mummy is. The first person to guess her location correctly on that final night will be rewarded 1500 points! Wow!

That sound fun? I hope you enjoy it! I will consult the oracle at a later date to give you all the first clue. Thank you all for your participation and have a wonderful rest of the month!

1 hour ago, LordCowCow said:

Do you know any pharaohs?

I've heard stories of many in my time. I've only ever seen the people who crafted me and the people who brought in other ones like myself, but they would tell each other anecdotes about some of the rulers of their time. Unfortunately, I don't recall the details, for it's been quite a long time that I've been asleep, but I do remember hearing them.

I apologize for the lack of specifics, my friend!

1 hour ago, radio414 said:

What does your mother look like? Any identifying features we can use to track her down?

Oh, you couldn't miss her! She has beautiful eyes! Such an uplifting smile!

Oh, and she's also wrapped in bandages.

25 minutes ago, Jigsaw said:

Hello Sir Cophagus. I don't believe we've met. My name is John. Tell me, how much does getting your mummy back mean to you?

Why hello there, John!

It means the world to me! She tells such wonderful stories and she has such a delightful singing voice. Can you help me find her? I would very much appreciate it!

25 minutes ago, Chuck Tingle said:

hello sir name of cough sorry to hear about mother cough it reminds me of my sweet wife barbra trapped in the frozen lake oh sweet barbara why did you have to go

the way i cure cough is with healthy amount of chocolate milk, son jon says this is not correct way to cure cough but i don't have a cough now jon

Greetings, friend!

I must say, this drink sounds quite delightful! I will have to give it a try, sometimes. Well met!

It's been several thousand years! Ask me whatever you wish to know. I'm all ears! (...or at least ones crafted into my case.)

Yes, hello! Salutations, ladies and gents! My most humble apologies for deleting this from the... status bar, do you call it?

*cough cough!*

Dear me, please excuse the coughing. It is quite dusty in the tomb (no one ever comes in to clean it anymore.) Also, not to worry - I am not infected with this new plague that's going around and neither am I sealed to contain one...

...which reminds me, has anyone seen my mummy? I noticed she let herself out earlier and I'm looking for her. I have sought help from the powerful oracle that resides beneath my tomb and she has led me to this place in hopes that all of you can help!

Either way, such a delight to meet you all! Hopefully we can all be good friends!