The Golden Chains of Zenobia
Legend contributed by: Bob Maibaum
Long ago in the ancient city of Palmeira there lived a very rich and
very beautiful queen named Zenobia. Caravans from the east traded
silks, ivory, and spices in Palmeira. With the wealth from this trade,
Zenobia built powerful armies and conquered Egypt, the home of her
beautiful ancestor Cleopatra. The pharaohs, who became her subjects,
sent her fantastic gifts of gold and marble. The Roman emperor was
afraid Zenobia was becoming too powerful, so he attacked Palmeira. As
the city was crumbling, Zenobia secretly escaped on a camel, but she
was captured by the Romans. Like all defeated leaders, she was brought
back as a slave to Rome. But, because of her great beauty, the emperor
had her bound in golden chains. She lived out her days as a captive in
a villa near Rome. The city of Palmeira, without its queen, was
abandoned and soon was buried in the desert sands, but Zenobia’s chains
survived. Your quest is to retrieve them and bring them here.

“Thank you Olmec! So where is the golden chain?” Kirk Fogg inquired.

“The golden chains can be found in the Shrine of the Silver Monkey.”
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