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* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident:[[spoiler: To get rid of the plucky kid whose big heart threatens the continuation of the slavery-based economy, Grand Vizier Ay convinces Tutankhamun to personally ride into battle on behalf of the victimized Mitanni, intending for him to be killed in battle when the rest of the army retreats, leaving the Pharaoh exposed. When that doesn't work, but Tut does develop malaria, Ay manipulates the Chief Physician into dosing Tutankhamun with cyanide-based "painkillers" in the hopes that they will prevent his recovery and hasten his death in a way that is realistic enough to remain beyond suspicion.]]
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* AntiVillain: In his moral ambiguity, Horemheb dances with the role of antivillain.
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* TheConfidant: Various pairs of characters serve as faithful listening ears for their friends and loved ones-- both Ankhesenamun and Semerkhet serve as confidants for Tutankhamun, and both Ankhesenamun and Semerkhet confide in Meresankh, who is supported by her Granny Merneith.
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* EnigmaticMinion: Throughout the trilogy, [[spoiler: Horemheb's motives are in flux, their ultimate destination unknown either to himself or others, leaving him frequently in the category of AmbiguouslyEvil.]]
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* HonestAdvisor: Both kind and eloquent though she is, Ankhesenamun is ready and willing to straightforwardly explain to her brother what course of action he should take and why, and to strip away the trappings of any deceptive phrasing the Vizier has selected in an attempt to misguide Tut.
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* UriahGambit: [[spoiler: Precisely in the manner of King David offing Uriah, Ay commands Horemheb to summon the troops to retreat just as the Pharaoh has entered the thick of the battle, intending for him to be immediately killed but leaving room for PlausibleDeniability]].
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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh. Treasurer Maya and his wife Meryt, in particular, determined to cling to the luxuries that give their lives meaning, are willing to close their eyes to the suffering of the less-fortunate and justify Egypt's continued reliance on an economy based on slave labor.
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* AfterActionPatchupAfterActionHealingDrama: After Tutankhamun [[spoiler: is badly wounded in Kadesh, Semerkhet rushes to his side, comforting him as the other soldiers rush to lift the fallen chariot off his broken legs, then solicitously overseeing his return home by horse-drawn cart, feeding him porridge and offering him water, giving him painkillers to keep him as comfortable as possible, and doing everything in his power to keep the Pharaoh calm until they get home]].
* AfterActionPatchup: After Tutankhamun's [[spoiler: return from Kadesh]] Ankhesenamun lovingly joins his medical team, wholeheartedly participating in facilitating his recovery by bathing his face, applying the doctor's bruise salve, and [[spoiler: monitoring his bandages]].
* AfterActionPatchup: After Tutankhamun's [[spoiler: return from Kadesh]] Ankhesenamun lovingly joins his medical team, wholeheartedly participating in facilitating his recovery by bathing his face, applying the doctor's bruise salve, and [[spoiler: monitoring his bandages]].
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* CoolOldLady: The wise old healer Merneith can treat practically any known illness, and her timeless wisdom offers a lifeline of peace and stability [[spoiler: as things get more and more iffy]].
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* FamilyValuesVillain: In their own ways, Ay, Horemheb, and Maya justify their [[spoiler: propensity toward murdering political rivals]], warlike behavior, and reliance on Egypt's slavery-based economy as means of protecting their own families, their families' legacies, and the future good of Egypt.
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* {{Hunk}} As the biggest, most strapping soldier in the Pharaoh's army, Horemheb's strength lies in his physical prowess, and initially, his relationship with his wives is based primarily on mutual appreciation of one another's physical attractiveness.
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* NeverMessWithGranny: Yes, she may be as old as the pyramids, but Granny Merneith's many decades of experience as a midwife and doctor allow her to both support Tutankhamun as [[spoiler: he strives to recover from his wounds]] and deal out well-deserved [[spoiler: punishment to Nakhtmin by smiting him with digestive distress to distract his father the Vizier]].
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* RoyalFavorite: In honor of [[spoiler: his heroism in Kadesh and afterward]] Tutankhamun confers many new titles upon Semerkhet, including Royal Favorite and Sole Companion.
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* MassageOfLove: Tutankhamun is very grateful for his valet Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist. Wistfully remembering times past when he had looked after his own younger brother, Semerkhet is sincerely glad to be able to bring his friend comfort, and, at times, help him fall asleep at all.
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* RulingCouple: Although Ankhesenamun is technically the Queen Consort, she is Tutankhamun's most trusted advisor and the source of many of his most important political decisions. Perhaps the society of Ancient Egypt will not look back on "the reign of Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun," but they serve their country together as true partners, the Queen offering her wisdom and the Pharaoh putting her plans into motion with his authority.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for [[bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch.]] He faithfully tends his Master and friend [[spoiler: during his convalescence, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet.]] Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for [[bringing [[spoiler: bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch.]] He faithfully tends his Master and friend [[spoiler: during his convalescence, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet.]] Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
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* AltarDiplomacy: Facing a SuccessionCrisis, Ankhesenamun reaches out to the Hittites, requesting to marry Prince Zannanza, in a heroic effort to keep their country stable and keep the Vizier off the throne.
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* BattleButler: When called upon by the Pharaoh to go into battle alongside him as his charioteer, Semerkhet is more than able to serve in combat at Kadesh.
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* CuddleBug: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun frequently cuddle up together, and as the pain of his unhealed wounds worsens, Tut deeply appreciates Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist.
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* IronWoobie: Tut's parents, grandmother, and five of his sisters died before he'd turned nine, and before he was nineteen, he and his wife had lost two infant daughters. Furthermore, the Pharaoh has mobility issues requiring the use of a cane, and deals with daily pain in his foot. As the trilogy progresses, he rides into battle, comes home with two broken legs, and later develops malaria. See also Main/TraumaCongaLine.
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* IronWoobie: Tut's parents, grandmother, and five of his sisters died before he'd turned nine, and before he was nineteen, he and his wife had lost two infant daughters. Furthermore, the Pharaoh has mobility issues requiring the use of a cane, and deals with daily pain in his foot. As the trilogy progresses, he [[spoiler: rides into battle, comes home with two broken legs, and later develops malaria. malaria.]] See also Main/TraumaCongaLine.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as [[spoiler: he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, recovering,]] Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou.
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* IronWoobie: Tut's parents, grandmother, and five of his sisters died before he'd turned nine, and before he was nineteen, he and his wife had lost two infant daughters. Furthermore, the Pharaoh has mobility issues requiring the use of a cane, and suffers from deals with daily pain in his foot. As the trilogy progresses, he rides into battle, comes home with two broken legs, and later develops malaria. See also Main/TraumaCongaLine.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, convalescence, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
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* DistressedDude: After returning from battle badly wounded, Tutankhamun spends the majority of the book confined to bed.
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* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou.
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* TearfulSmile: As things go from bad to worse, Tutankhamun, Ankhesenamun, and Semerkhet manage to keep smiling... even if it is often through tears.
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* UsefulNotes/TheBechdelTest: This book provides examples of named female characters discussing topics other than men.
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* InterclassFriendship: Over the course of the trilogy, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his faithful valet Semerkhet become best friends, eventually coming to look upon one another as brothers, and Queen Ankhesenamun and her handmaiden Meresankh share a similar journey.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep AppealToTradition: Those who disagree with the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.and the Queen usually justify their perspective "because it's traditional."
* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
* BrotherSisterTeam: Tut and Ankh function as a nearly-seamless team, brother and sister united against the world.
* TheBully: Nakhtmin is an incorrigible bully.
* CatchPhrase: As the Pharaoh's food-taster, Semerkhet checks each meal for poison with the same ritual phrasing. Also, other characters from fellow politicians to palace servants end every conversation they have with the Pharaoh with the words "all life, prosperity, and health."
* TheChessmaster: Characters on both sides of the conflict must view the political decisions with which they are faced as moves within a larger game.
* CuddleBug: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun frequently cuddle up together, and as the pain of his unhealed wounds worsens, Tut deeply appreciates Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Various characters in this work have been shaped by challenging, and in some cases, tragic, events in their pasts.
* BrotherSisterTeam: Tut and Ankh function as a nearly-seamless team, brother and sister united against the world.
* TheBully: Nakhtmin is an incorrigible bully.
* CatchPhrase: As the Pharaoh's food-taster, Semerkhet checks each meal for poison with the same ritual phrasing. Also, other characters from fellow politicians to palace servants end every conversation they have with the Pharaoh with the words "all life, prosperity, and health."
* TheChessmaster: Characters on both sides of the conflict must view the political decisions with which they are faced as moves within a larger game.
* CuddleBug: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun frequently cuddle up together, and as the pain of his unhealed wounds worsens, Tut deeply appreciates Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Various characters in this work have been shaped by challenging, and in some cases, tragic, events in their pasts.
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* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: As Queen Ankhesenamun observes her brother's poor recovery from his wounds and the malaria he has developed, she develops multiple contingency plans with which she will be able to keep her country afloat in the event that he does not recover.
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
* SpiritedYoungLady: Queen Ankhesenamun, while embracing her femininity, is not afraid to make decisions on a level not traditionally associated with Queen Consorts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet.
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
* SpiritedYoungLady: Queen Ankhesenamun, while embracing her femininity, is not afraid to make decisions on a level not traditionally associated with Queen Consorts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet.
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* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: As Queen Ankhesenamun observes her brother's poor recovery from his wounds and the malaria he has developed, she develops multiple contingency plans EvilChancellor: Grand Vizier Ay's priorities do not line up with which she will be able to keep her country afloat in those of the event benevolent, altruistic Pharaoh and Queen.
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes thathe does not recover.
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstratingthe pinnacle of womanhood is found in marrying a big, strong man and giving him sons, and that leadership has nothing it is improper for women to do with one's physical strength seek secondary education or agility.
* SpiritedYoungLady: Queen Ankhesenamun, while embracing her femininity, is not afraid to make decisions on a level not traditionally associated with Queen Consorts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet.careers.
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes that
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating
* SpiritedYoungLady: Queen Ankhesenamun, while embracing her femininity, is not afraid to make decisions on a level not traditionally associated with Queen Consorts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet.
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* IntrovertedCatPerson: Tutankhamun loves his pet cat Bastet, and is often content to spend a quiet afternoon reading with her at his side.
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* IntrovertedCatPerson: Tutankhamun loves his pet cat Bastet, and is often content to spend a quiet afternoon reading with her at his side.
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* TheReliableOne: As the Pharaoh's valet, Semerkhet capably handles the tasks of manservant, secretary, and CNA.
* RoyalInbreeding: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun were married as children to maintain the royal bloodline.
* UndyingLoyalty: Semerkhet's faithfulness to his Pharaoh is unwavering.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Various characters in this work have been shaped by challenging, and in some cases, tragic, events in their pasts.
* EvilChancellor: Grand Vizier Ay's priorities do not line up with those of the benevolent, altruistic Pharaoh and Queen.
* TheChessmaster: Characters on both sides of the conflict must view the political decisions with which they are faced as moves within a larger game.
* RoyalInbreeding: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun were married as children to maintain the royal bloodline.
* UndyingLoyalty: Semerkhet's faithfulness to his Pharaoh is unwavering.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Various characters in this work have been shaped by challenging, and in some cases, tragic, events in their pasts.
* EvilChancellor: Grand Vizier Ay's priorities do not line up with those of the benevolent, altruistic Pharaoh and Queen.
* TheChessmaster: Characters on both sides of the conflict must view the political decisions with which they are faced as moves within a larger game.
* NonActionBigBad: The battles Tutankhamun fights with his political adversaries take place in the form of boardroom conversations.
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
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* SupportingProtagonist: Multiple characters serve as point-of-view characters.
* TrueCompanions: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet, and Ankhesenamun and her handmaiden Meresankh, find their friendships continuing to deepen over the course of the book.
* IntrovertedCatPerson: Tutankhamun loves his pet cat Bastet, and is often content to spend a quiet afternoon reading with her at his side.
* BrotherSisterTeam: Tut and Ankh function as a nearly-seamless team, brother and sister united against the world.
* TrueCompanions: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet, and Ankhesenamun and her handmaiden Meresankh, find their friendships continuing to deepen over the course of the book.
* IntrovertedCatPerson: Tutankhamun loves his pet cat Bastet, and is often content to spend a quiet afternoon reading with her at his side.
* BrotherSisterTeam: Tut and Ankh function as a nearly-seamless team, brother and sister united against the world.
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* CuddleBug: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun frequently cuddle up together, and as the pain of his unhealed wounds worsens, Tut deeply appreciates Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist.
* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
* NonActionBigBad: The battles Tutankhamun fights with his political adversaries take place in the form of boardroom conversations.
* AppealToTradition: Those who disagree with the Pharaoh and the Queen usually justify their perspective "because it's traditional."
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes that the pinnacle of womanhood is found in marrying a big, strong man and giving him sons, and that it is improper for women to seek secondary education or careers.
* TragicStillbirth: Ankhesenamun and Tutankhamun have endured the losses of two infant daughters.
* WrittenByTheWinners: In the historical works that Tutankhamun studies, he finds few references to the strange events that surrounded the sudden disappearance of his grandfather's Hebrew slaves.
* SpoiledBrat: Nakhtmin, the son of Grand Vizier Ay, is an entitled spoiled brat incapable of respecting others.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.
* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
* NonActionBigBad: The battles Tutankhamun fights with his political adversaries take place in the form of boardroom conversations.
* AppealToTradition: Those who disagree with the Pharaoh and the Queen usually justify their perspective "because it's traditional."
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes that the pinnacle of womanhood is found in marrying a big, strong man and giving him sons, and that it is improper for women to seek secondary education or careers.
* TragicStillbirth: Ankhesenamun and Tutankhamun have endured the losses of two infant daughters.
* WrittenByTheWinners: In the historical works that Tutankhamun studies, he finds few references to the strange events that surrounded the sudden disappearance of his grandfather's Hebrew slaves.
* SpoiledBrat: Nakhtmin, the son of Grand Vizier Ay, is an entitled spoiled brat incapable of respecting others.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.
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* CuddleBug: TheReliableOne: As the Pharaoh's valet, Semerkhet capably handles the tasks of manservant, secretary, and CNA.
* RoyalInbreeding: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamunfrequently cuddle up together, and were married as the pain of his unhealed wounds worsens, Tut deeply appreciates Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist.
* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet. Semerkhet has the capacitychildren to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members ofmaintain the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
* NonActionBigBad: The battles Tutankhamun fights with his political adversaries take place in the form of boardroom conversations.
* AppealToTradition: Those who disagree with the Pharaoh and the Queen usually justify their perspective "because it's traditional."
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes that the pinnacle of womanhood is found in marrying a big, strong man and giving him sons, and that it is improper for women to seek secondary education or careers.
* TragicStillbirth: Ankhesenamun and Tutankhamun have endured the losses of two infant daughters.
* WrittenByTheWinners: In the historical works that Tutankhamun studies, he finds few references to the strange events that surrounded the sudden disappearance of his grandfather's Hebrew slaves.
* SpoiledBrat: Nakhtmin, the son of Grand Vizier Ay, is an entitled spoiled brat incapable of respecting others.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.bloodline.
* RoyalInbreeding: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun
* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well as a valet. Semerkhet has the capacity
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of
* NonActionBigBad: The battles Tutankhamun fights with his political adversaries take place in the form of boardroom conversations.
* AppealToTradition: Those who disagree with the Pharaoh and the Queen usually justify their perspective "because it's traditional."
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes that the pinnacle of womanhood is found in marrying a big, strong man and giving him sons, and that it is improper for women to seek secondary education or careers.
* TragicStillbirth: Ankhesenamun and Tutankhamun have endured the losses of two infant daughters.
* WrittenByTheWinners: In the historical works that Tutankhamun studies, he finds few references to the strange events that surrounded the sudden disappearance of his grandfather's Hebrew slaves.
* SpoiledBrat: Nakhtmin, the son of Grand Vizier Ay, is an entitled spoiled brat incapable of respecting others.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.
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* CatchPhrase: As the Pharaoh's food-taster, Semerkhet checks each meal for poison with the same ritual phrasing. Also, other characters from fellow politicians to palace servants end every conversation they have with the Pharaoh with the words "all life, prosperity, and health."
* TheBully: Nakhtmin is an incorrigible bully.
* SmugSnake: disdainful Nakhtmin is intolerably smug and a DeadpanSnarker.
* TheBully: Nakhtmin is an incorrigible bully.
* SmugSnake: disdainful Nakhtmin is intolerably smug and a DeadpanSnarker.
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* TheBully: Nakhtmin is an incorrigible bully.
* SpiritedYoungLady: Queen Ankhesenamun, while embracing her femininity, is not afraid to make decisions on a level not traditionally associated with Queen Consorts.
* SpoiledBrat: Nakhtmin, the son of Grand Vizier Ay, is an entitled spoiled brat incapable of respecting others.
* SupportingProtagonist: Multiple characters serve as point-of-view characters.
* TragicStillbirth: Ankhesenamun and Tutankhamun have endured the losses of two infant daughters.
* TrueCompanions: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet, and Ankhesenamun and her handmaiden Meresankh, find their friendships continuing to deepen over the course of the book.
* UndyingLoyalty: Semerkhet's faithfulness to his Pharaoh is unwavering.
* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: As Queen Ankhesenamun observes her brother's poor recovery from his wounds and the malaria he has developed, she develops multiple contingency plans with which she will be able to keep her country afloat in the event that he does not recover.
* WrittenByTheWinners: In the historical works that Tutankhamun studies, he finds few references to the strange events that surrounded the sudden disappearance of his grandfather's Hebrew slaves.
* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
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The Things We Can Change is a historical novel, published by Kyah Merritt in 2020. It is the second book of the trilogy {{A Legacy of Light}}. Set in the Eighteenth Dynasty of {{Ancient Egypt}}, it follows Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his wife and sister Ankhesenamun, and their royal court through political twists and turns as the young Pharaoh steps into his authority as king.
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The Things We Can Change is a historical novel, published by Kyah Merritt in 2020. It is the second book of the trilogy {{A {{Literature/A Legacy of Light}}. Set in the Eighteenth Dynasty of {{Ancient Egypt}}, it follows Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his wife and sister Ankhesenamun, and their royal court through political twists and turns as the young Pharaoh steps into his authority as king.
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The Things We Can Change is a historical novel, published by Kyah Merritt in 2020. Set in the Eighteenth Dynasty of {{Ancient Egypt}}, it follows Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his wife and sister Ankhesenamun, and their royal court through political twists and turns as the young Pharaoh steps into his authority as king.
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The Things We Can Change is a historical novel, published by Kyah Merritt in 2020. It is the second book of the trilogy {{A Legacy of Light}}. Set in the Eighteenth Dynasty of {{Ancient Egypt}}, it follows Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his wife and sister Ankhesenamun, and their royal court through political twists and turns as the young Pharaoh steps into his authority as king.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well asa valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well asa as a valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDon'tHateAboutYou}}.{{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{The One Thing I Don't Hate About You}}.{{TheOneThingIDon'tHateAboutYou}}.
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* Matriarchy: Queen Ankhesenamun looks to her powerful female lineage for inspiration and strength.
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* Matriarchy: {{Matriarchy}}: Queen Ankhesenamun looks to her powerful female lineage for inspiration and strength.
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To Claim What is Ours is a historical novel, published by Kyah Merritt in 2020. Set in the Eighteenth Dynasty of {{Ancient Egypt}}, it follows Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his wife and sister Ankhesenamun, and their royal court through political twists and turns as the young Pharaoh steps into his authority as king.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
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* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.{{The One Thing I Don't Hate About You}}.
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* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
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* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.agility.
* SpiritedYoungLady: Queen Ankhesenamun, while embracing her femininity, is not afraid to make decisions on a level not traditionally associated with Queen Consorts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet.
* HandicappedBadass: Tutankhamun has a clubfoot and uses a cane, but learns that being a powerful politician has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
* Matriarchy: Queen Ankhesenamun looks to her powerful female lineage for inspiration and strength.
* TheReliableOne: As the Pharaoh's valet, Semerkhet capably handles the tasks of manservant, secretary, and CNA.
* RoyalInbreeding: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun were married as children to maintain the royal bloodline.
* UndyingLoyalty: Semerkhet's faithfulness to his Pharaoh is unwavering.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Various characters in this work have been shaped by challenging, and in some cases, tragic, events in their pasts.
* EvilChancellor: Grand Vizier Ay's priorities do not line up with those of the benevolent, altruistic Pharaoh and Queen.
* TheChessmaster: Characters on both sides of the conflict must view the political decisions with which they are faced as moves within a larger game.
* NiceGuy: Tutankhamun's deepest goals as Pharaoh spring from his fundamental kindness.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: The ways in which true friends can rely on one another is a major theme of the book.
* SupportingProtagonist: Multiple characters serve as point-of-view characters.
* TrueCompanions: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet, and Ankhesenamun and her handmaiden Meresankh, find their friendships continuing to deepen over the course of the book.
* IntrovertedCatPerson: Tutankhamun loves his pet cat Bastet, and is often content to spend a quiet afternoon reading with her at his side.
* BrotherSisterTeam: Tut and Ankh function as a nearly-seamless team, brother and sister united against the world.
* PromotionToParent: Since the deaths of their parents, Ankhesenamun has functioned more like a mother to Tutankhamun than his sister.
* CuddleBug: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun frequently cuddle up together, and as the pain of his unhealed wounds worsens, Tut deeply appreciates Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist.
* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well asa valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
* NonActionBigBad: The battles Tutankhamun fights with his political adversaries take place in the form of boardroom conversations.
* AppealToTradition: Those who disagree with the Pharaoh and the Queen usually justify their perspective "because it's traditional."
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes that the pinnacle of womanhood is found in marrying a big, strong man and giving him sons, and that it is improper for women to seek secondary education or careers.
* TragicStillbirth: Ankhesenamun and Tutankhamun have endured the losses of two infant daughters.
* WrittenByTheWinners: In the historical works that Tutankhamun studies, he finds few references to the strange events that surrounded the sudden disappearance of his grandfather's Hebrew slaves.
* SpoiledBrat: Nakhtmin, the son of Grand Vizier Ay, is an entitled spoiled brat incapable of respecting others.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.
* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: All of Nakhtmin's privilege and high status comes from his family connections-- none of it was earned.
* CatchPhrase: As the Pharaoh's food-taster, Semerkhet checks each meal for poison with the same ritual phrasing. Also, other characters from fellow politicians to palace servants end every conversation they have with the Pharaoh with the words "all life, prosperity, and health."
* TheBully: Nakhtmin is an incorrigible bully.
* SmugSnake: disdainful Nakhtmin is intolerably smug and a DeadpanSnarker.
* SpiritedYoungLady: Queen Ankhesenamun, while embracing her femininity, is not afraid to make decisions on a level not traditionally associated with Queen Consorts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet.
* HandicappedBadass: Tutankhamun has a clubfoot and uses a cane, but learns that being a powerful politician has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
* Matriarchy: Queen Ankhesenamun looks to her powerful female lineage for inspiration and strength.
* TheReliableOne: As the Pharaoh's valet, Semerkhet capably handles the tasks of manservant, secretary, and CNA.
* RoyalInbreeding: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun were married as children to maintain the royal bloodline.
* UndyingLoyalty: Semerkhet's faithfulness to his Pharaoh is unwavering.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Various characters in this work have been shaped by challenging, and in some cases, tragic, events in their pasts.
* EvilChancellor: Grand Vizier Ay's priorities do not line up with those of the benevolent, altruistic Pharaoh and Queen.
* TheChessmaster: Characters on both sides of the conflict must view the political decisions with which they are faced as moves within a larger game.
* NiceGuy: Tutankhamun's deepest goals as Pharaoh spring from his fundamental kindness.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: The ways in which true friends can rely on one another is a major theme of the book.
* SupportingProtagonist: Multiple characters serve as point-of-view characters.
* TrueCompanions: Tutankhamun and his valet Semerkhet, and Ankhesenamun and her handmaiden Meresankh, find their friendships continuing to deepen over the course of the book.
* IntrovertedCatPerson: Tutankhamun loves his pet cat Bastet, and is often content to spend a quiet afternoon reading with her at his side.
* BrotherSisterTeam: Tut and Ankh function as a nearly-seamless team, brother and sister united against the world.
* PromotionToParent: Since the deaths of their parents, Ankhesenamun has functioned more like a mother to Tutankhamun than his sister.
* CuddleBug: Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun frequently cuddle up together, and as the pain of his unhealed wounds worsens, Tut deeply appreciates Semerkhet's skills as a massage therapist.
* BigBrotherInstinct: Semerkhet is responsible for bringing the wounded Pharaoh home safely, and is ashamed that his "little brother" was injured on his watch. He faithfully tends his Master and friend during his recovery, quickly becoming a nurse as well asa valet. Semerkhet has the capacity to develop into a KnightTemplarBigBrother.
* TheHighQueen: Wise and poised, Queen Ankhesenamun teaches, guides, and supports her young brother/husband as he continues to grow as a leader.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: The Vizier, as well as a number of other members of the royal court, justify continuing to rely on slavery because "that's the way things have always been." They also disrespect and belittle the Queen, or simply encourage her to remain within the traditional feminine sphere, and look down on Tut, as a person with a disability, as someone who will never become a strong Pharaoh.
* NonActionBigBad: The battles Tutankhamun fights with his political adversaries take place in the form of boardroom conversations.
* AppealToTradition: Those who disagree with the Pharaoh and the Queen usually justify their perspective "because it's traditional."
* FemaleMisogynist: Meryt, the wife of Treasurer Maya, believes that the pinnacle of womanhood is found in marrying a big, strong man and giving him sons, and that it is improper for women to seek secondary education or careers.
* TragicStillbirth: Ankhesenamun and Tutankhamun have endured the losses of two infant daughters.
* WrittenByTheWinners: In the historical works that Tutankhamun studies, he finds few references to the strange events that surrounded the sudden disappearance of his grandfather's Hebrew slaves.
* SpoiledBrat: Nakhtmin, the son of Grand Vizier Ay, is an entitled spoiled brat incapable of respecting others.
* OverlordJr: Cruel and selfish, Nakhtmin is proud to follow in his father's footsteps.
* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: All of Nakhtmin's privilege and high status comes from his family connections-- none of it was earned.
* CatchPhrase: As the Pharaoh's food-taster, Semerkhet checks each meal for poison with the same ritual phrasing. Also, other characters from fellow politicians to palace servants end every conversation they have with the Pharaoh with the words "all life, prosperity, and health."
* TheBully: Nakhtmin is an incorrigible bully.
* SmugSnake: disdainful Nakhtmin is intolerably smug and a DeadpanSnarker.
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To Claim What is Ours is a historical novel, published by Kyah Merritt in 2020. Set in the Eighteenth Dynasty of {{Ancient Egypt}}, it follows Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his wife and sister Ankhesenamun, and their royal court through political twists and turns as the young Pharaoh steps into his authority as king.
This book provides examples of:
* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
* BattleButler: When called upon by the Pharaoh to go into battle alongside him as his charioteer, Semerkhet is more than able to serve in combat at Kadesh.
* DistressedDude: After returning from battle badly wounded, Tutankhamun spends the majority of the book confined to bed.
* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: As Queen Ankhesenamun observes her brother's poor recovery from his wounds and the malaria he has developed, she develops multiple contingency plans with which she will be able to keep her country afloat in the event that he does not recover.
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
This book provides examples of:
* WorthyOpponent: Even as he repeatedly takes violent action to keep the Pharaoh from recovering, Ay shows an ironic respect for him. See also {{TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou}}.
* BattleButler: When called upon by the Pharaoh to go into battle alongside him as his charioteer, Semerkhet is more than able to serve in combat at Kadesh.
* DistressedDude: After returning from battle badly wounded, Tutankhamun spends the majority of the book confined to bed.
* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: As Queen Ankhesenamun observes her brother's poor recovery from his wounds and the malaria he has developed, she develops multiple contingency plans with which she will be able to keep her country afloat in the event that he does not recover.
* NonActionGuy: Even with his physical mobility even more limited than before, Tutankhamun continues to operate as an increasingly wise politician, demonstrating that leadership has nothing to do with one's physical strength or agility.
