**Title: The Mummy: Rise of Imhotep**
**Act 1: The Awakening**
In ancient Egypt, High Priest Imhotep is deeply in love with Anck-su-namun, the Pharaoh's mistress. When the Pharaoh discovers their affair, Imhotep is cursed for his betrayal, and Anck-su-namun is sacrificed to give her spirit to the gods. In a desperate act, Imhotep steals her body and performs a forbidden ritual, but is captured and mummified alive, buried in the City of the Dead