As was commonplace in the late nineteenth century, artist Cyril Forrester's father has brought back an ancient mummy as a grim souvenir of his travels in Egypt. But this mummy is not destined to stay put. A mysterious figure calling himself Pharos shows up to reclaim the relic -- and to unleash a deadly plague that will bring humanity to its knees.
As was commonplace in the late nineteenth century, artist Cyril Forrester's father has brought back an ancient mummy as a grim souvenir of his travels in Egypt. But this mummy is not destined to stay put. A mysterious figure calling himself Pharos shows up to reclaim the relic -- and to unleash a deadly plague that will bring humanity to its knees.