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[[Image:Deserted tomb entrance.gif|right|frame|The entrance to the Deserted Tomb]]
[[Image:Deserted tomb entrance.gif|right|frame|The entrance to the Deserted Tomb]]


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The '''Deserted Tomb''' is an ancient monument located in the [[Lost City of Geraptiku]] on [[Mystery Island]]. Since 13 July 2005, users may try [[Daily|once a day]] to pillage the tomb for the treasure and relics it holds, but must be wary of the numerous traps inside.


The '''Deserted Tomb''' is an ancient monument located in the [[Lost City of Geraptiku]] on [[Mystery Island]]. Users may try [[Daily|once a day]] to pillage the tomb for the treasure and relics it holds, but must be wary of the numerous traps that line the structure.
The Deserted Tomb is perhaps the only relic of the former Geraptiku which isn't crumbling and passing into legend. At the top of the pyramid is a stone circle, which is called by the Mystery Island natives ''kalahnto'', which loosely translates into the word "judgement".


==The Tomb==
==Prizes==
The Deserted Tomb is perhaps the only relic of the former Geraptiku which isn't crumbling and passing into legend. At the top of the pyramid is a stone curcle, which is called by the Mystery Island natives ''kalahnto'', which loosely translates into the word "judgement".
From the main Deserted Tomb page, the user must click the button reading ''Open the stone door to the Deserted Tomb...'', then, after the door raises halfway up its frame, ''Continue on, at the risk of never returning. There's no turning back.''. After entering, the door will "unexpected[ly]" slam shut behind the user.


==Possible Results==
The player and their active Neopet will then either be chased out of the tomb by a [[Ghost]] [[Hissi]], find a treasure room that has already been plundered, or set off an arrow trap that will cost their Neopet some hit points. There are two more scenarios that result in earning a prize: the player may find a Deserted Tomb prize hidden under a [[Lizark]], or find a new treasure room, where they earn a Deserted Tomb prize and a [[codestone]], bottled [[Faerie]], or [[Tropical Food]], and some [[Neopoints]].
From the main Deserted Tomb page, the user must click the button reading ''Open the stone door to the Deserted Tomb...'', then, after the door raises halfway up its frame, ''Continue on, at the risk of never returning. There's no turning back.''. After this, the door will "unexpected[ly]" slam shut behind the user, and one will receive one of five messages, such as:


<blockquote>''After being lost in the tomb for two days (living off fungus and rain water of course), you stumble across a room you haven't seen before. Could this be the location of the treasure? ''</blockquote>
When the player finds some treasure, there is a chance they will also earn an [[Avatar]].  


<blockquote>'''''<nowiki>*</nowiki>RAWR* ME HUNGRY!'''''</blockquote>
The possible Deserted Tomb prizes are:


<blockquote>''That's definitely no treasure. A giant monster leaps out from the darkness and begins chasing you, all the while thinking about the best way to cook you for dinner. You should probably continue running. ''</blockquote>
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<blockquote>''You suddenly remember where the exit is and escape back to Geraptiku.''</blockquote>
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*Bone Sceptre
or
*Crunchy Skullberry
 
*Earth Stone Gem
<blockquote>''It's been two days. You don't quite know how, but you've managed to elude many of the traps mysteriously strewn around this tomb. Maybe it's a good thing you're so clumsy.''</blockquote>
*Geraptiku Burger
 
*Geraptiku Fly Trap
<blockquote>''You happen upon a flight of stairs that leads down into the darkness. It seems to go on forever, but you finally reach the very bottom and enter the dimly lit room you find there.''</blockquote>
*Geraptiku Punch
 
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<blockquote>'''''FIDDLESTICKS!'''''</blockquote>
*Geraptiku Recipes
 
*Geraptiku Snowglobe
<blockquote>''You yell out in disappointment. This room is the treasure chamber you've been looking for but you discover that someone has gotten to the treasure before you. You could devote the rest of your life to finding this person and writing them a stern letter, but you have to get out of here first.''</blockquote>
*Golden Geraptiku Talisman
 
*[[Mystery Island|Island]] Native [[Techo]] Plushie  
The other messages are to the effect of:
*Lucky Bone Necklace
 
*Obsidian Dagger
*Arrows fly out of the walls and damage your active pet.
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*A [[Petpet]] scares you, then runs away. It was standing on a box that contained a cheap item such as a [[Potgatkerchi]] [[Plushie]].
*Potgatkerchi Plushie
*You find the treasure, receive a few thousand [[Neopoints]], and one or two items, such as ''Geraptiku Bone Chair'', ''Geraptiku Recipes'', or an ''Obsidian Dagger''.
*Red Geraptiku Vase
 
*Traditional Bone Throne
There is also an [[avatar]] users can win from visiting, but whether or not you receive it is random.
*Wind Up Potgatkerchi Toy
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=140 Geraptiku]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=140 Geraptiku]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=721 #721]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=721 #721]
 
*'''Editorial:''' {{ed|366}}
[[Category:Neopian Locations]]
[[Category:Mystery Island]]
[[Category:Dailies]]
[[Category:Dailies]]


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Latest revision as of 17:20, 8 November 2013

The entrance to the Deserted Tomb

The Deserted Tomb is an ancient monument located in the Lost City of Geraptiku on Mystery Island. Since 13 July 2005, users may try once a day to pillage the tomb for the treasure and relics it holds, but must be wary of the numerous traps inside.

The Deserted Tomb is perhaps the only relic of the former Geraptiku which isn't crumbling and passing into legend. At the top of the pyramid is a stone circle, which is called by the Mystery Island natives kalahnto, which loosely translates into the word "judgement".

Prizes[edit]

From the main Deserted Tomb page, the user must click the button reading Open the stone door to the Deserted Tomb..., then, after the door raises halfway up its frame, Continue on, at the risk of never returning. There's no turning back.. After entering, the door will "unexpected[ly]" slam shut behind the user.

The player and their active Neopet will then either be chased out of the tomb by a Ghost Hissi, find a treasure room that has already been plundered, or set off an arrow trap that will cost their Neopet some hit points. There are two more scenarios that result in earning a prize: the player may find a Deserted Tomb prize hidden under a Lizark, or find a new treasure room, where they earn a Deserted Tomb prize and a codestone, bottled Faerie, or Tropical Food, and some Neopoints.

When the player finds some treasure, there is a chance they will also earn an Avatar.

The possible Deserted Tomb prizes are:

  • Bone Sceptre
  • Crunchy Skullberry
  • Earth Stone Gem
  • Geraptiku Burger
  • Geraptiku Fly Trap
  • Geraptiku Punch
  • Geraptiku Recipes
  • Geraptiku Snowglobe
  • Golden Geraptiku Talisman
  • Island Native Techo Plushie
  • Lucky Bone Necklace
  • Obsidian Dagger
  • Potgatkerchi Plushie
  • Red Geraptiku Vase
  • Traditional Bone Throne
  • Wind Up Potgatkerchi Toy

Trivia[edit]

External links[edit]

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