"Daughters of Isis"
By: Heikou & Janime
Prologue
A terrible sandstorm plagued Egypt for three days, and during that time, I was unable to go the Temple of Isis. When the storm had lifted, I and my other priest went to the temple to survey the damage and to appease Isis for our lack of respect.
I was the first to arrive, and my ears were greeted by the sound of the cries of a baby. Following the sound, I was shocked to see a newborn wrapped in a white cloth inside a finely woven basket at the feet of the statue of our beloved goddess.
The child, I soon discovered, was female. I believed that Isis herself had left me this child, for my wife and I never had received such a blessing from our union. My wife was overjoyed when I brought her home, immediately naming her Aziza; for to us, she was precious as water.
That first night, the goddess Isis came to me in my dreams. She told me that the child was her Daughter and her Daughter alone. Isis had left her for me so that my wife and I could raise her and teach her the ways of mortals.
This child would be a protector of Egypt. Through her Daughter, Isis would help to guide all of Egypt.
Many moons passed and Aziza, my beloved daughter and very daughter of Isis herself, had grown into a beautiful and wise woman. Like I she joined the order of the priesthood but she only bowed to Isis and none other. Other priests claimed it was a terrible omen and that she would cause the gods to turn their backs on Egypt. Part of me was afraid but I understood her actions.
Aziza was the daughter of Isis alone and so she would serve her mortal life as a priestess to her mother and none else. Many did not agree but they let us be. The pharaoh came to her for advice when he knew not want to do. More years passed and once more Isis came to me in a dream.
She said that her daughter would soon give birth to three daughters of her own but their fathers were not mortals but gods. I was confused but that was all she told me. Time passed and the dream I had came true. Aziza was with child but did not mention who the father was. Priests and priestesses tried to see with their powers but did not find an answer. So we waited and one day, Aziza had three daughters of her own.
Each looked just like their mother so we did not know who their fathers could be but my wife and I were overjoyed to have some beautiful granddaughters. Once more Isis blessed us and we left offerings of gratitude in her temple. As I slept I had another dream and once again Isis visited me but with her were three gods: Anubis, Osiris, and Ra. I feared I had done something to displease them but they did not wish to harm me or my family.
Ra told me that the fathers of my three granddaughters were the gods themselves and each one bestowed a gift upon them. I asked why and it was Anubis who spoke. He said that their children would continue to protect Egypt and guide our land in prosperity. I promised I would teach them all I knew but before they left Isis told me that is was forbidden for the royal family to marry any of the daughters. I thought their union would make Egypt grander but the gods forbid it. Osiris said that Aziza knew of this and in time so would their daughters. I was unsure but made a vow as well. The next morning we named the gifts the gods bestowed onto us once more.
Ain, the Daughter of Anubis.
Olabisi, the Daughter of Osiris.
Rehema, the Daughter of Ra.
My daughter and all three of my granddaughters are very beautiful and intelligent. I am very proud of them. I know in some strange way that they and their descendants will bring Egypt into an age of glory.
Papyrus scroll found in Karnak Temple. Composition estimated Circa 3450 B.C.
Currently in possession of Halima Ishtar.
Heikou: Break? What break?
Janime: The original Children of the Gods' Name and Meanings
Aziza means "precious"
Ain means "priceless"
Olabisi means "brings joy"
Rehema means "compassionate"
Characters' Names Past and Present and Meanings (so all of you don't get confused, and that goes for us too)
Keriam - Theliane (made up)
Joey - Kasuyan (made up)
Marik - Sadiki means "faithful"
Duke - Deunoro (made up)
Téa - Peisimemne (made up)
Yugi - Hanif means "believes"
Thomas - Thabit means "strong"
Tristen - Gyasi means "wonderful"
Cheri - Agalameia (made up)
Seto - Khalfani means "shall rule"
Bakura - Mosi means "born first"
Ryou - Manu means "born second"
Yami - Tumaini means "hope"