In 1960s Egypt, archaeologist Damien Hayes unearths a tomb hidden in the Valley of the Kings, sealed for millennia and shrouded in cryptic warnings. Against better judgment, he opens it—awakening Neferkare, the Refused One, an ancient entity condemned by the gods themselves. Cursed with a mystical mark, Damien becomes the vessel for Neferkare’s return.

Charlotte Winters, a brilliant researcher searching for her long-lost father, believes the tomb is linked to his mysterious disappearance. Her pursuit leads her to Damien, just as Neferkare begins unleashing chaos on Cairo. Together with a reluctant ally, Marcus, they seek the help of the Medjai—a secretive order guarding against such supernatural threats.

To stop Neferkare, they must journey through Duat—the Egyptian underworld—passing through treacherous gates and facing divine trials crafted by gods like Thoth, Hathor, and Wadjet. Each gate tests their minds, hearts, and souls, forcing them to confront personal truths, illusions, and fears. Along the way, Damien fights against Neferkare’s growing psychic influence, while Charlie searches for a glimpse of her father’s fate.

As they approach the mythical Field of Reeds—the Egyptian paradise—they are offered peace and eternal rest. But the mission demands sacrifice. Ahead lies the Sea of Oblivion, the Seventh Gate, and the final confrontation with second death and cosmic annihilation.

Can Damien resist the darkness within? Will Charlie uncover the truth about her father? And can either of them survive a journey that threatens both their world and the afterlife?