The Story of the Amulet · Character
Rekh-marā
An Egyptian priest who seizes the children's Amulet as his own and must be roped to a bedpost before anyone will hear reason.
supporting
Also known as O Rekh-marā, the Reverend Rekh-marā
First appearance: iv eight thousand years ago
As a supporting figure in The Story of the Amulet, Rekh-marā is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Whispers joyously to Cyril about the Temple; is pardoned by Pharaoh after the children's magic display.
Rekh-marā belongs to the temple world of ancient Egypt, where the Amulet is his by right and the children are thieves. Bound and threatened with the guards, he trades curses for a treaty, promising to deal fairly while clearly meaning to get his relic back. His suspicion of the children's 'fair words' and his sulky, furious dignity make him the story's most unpredictable ally, forcing the four siblings to negotiate with a power older and angrier than themselves.
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See Rekh-marā in iv eight thousand years ago