Your friends Vanessa and Brian lead you to The Palace of Bast. The entire area is set up in the style of ancient Egypt, dominated by a magnificent golden temple.
Countless statues of cats and cat people dominate the décor.
Vanessa informs you that Bast, sometimes called Bastet, was the Egyptian goddess of cats. Hieroglyphics along the interior walls depict her as half woman, half
feline, with variations in the feline aspect. Brian mentions that cats were considered sacred to the Egyptians.
As you make your way along the gilded floor, a scratching sound draws your attention. The three of you turn, surprised to encounter a…