A lot of Tigers have been been rolling with Sphinx Mummy lately as an interpretation for her, something that we came up with over Grand Siesta to address some of the concerns about sensitivity with her previous lore. I've written a write-up of her lore to add to her page.
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Mummy Melcon is a tiger-sphinx who was born in Egypt sometime during the Old Kingdom period. Being exceptionally long lived, and exceptionally curious, she has devoted her life to the study of anthropology and history, particularly to the study of afterlives and different forms of death around the world.
Melcon has visited many places across the world, and is always excited to learn more about other cultures. She is fond of tea, and likes to try different culinary delicacies wherever she goes. She wears scrolls containing her notes on a utility belt around her tiger body, and is often seen writing down her observations.
Around the time of season 7, rumors of Necromancy in the league brought Melcon to the ILB, and Hades felt like a natural place for her to begin her exploration into the unique interaction with afterlives that occurs during the course of a Blaseball season. She joined the Tigers after witnessing the death of Yazmin Mason.
She has continued her boundless curiosity as a member of the Tigers, and likes to exchange cooking recipes with members of the team. Melcon has also been spotted interviewing similarly long-lived or time-traveling ILB players to learn more from them about their experiences during other time periods.
Umpire Incident in Season 13
The following is an account of the events of Season 13, Day 1, as detailed by Orpheus, chief Announcer for the Hades Tigers.
Mummy stands at the plate, lost in thought. The umpire snarls in its position, fire seething behind the grille, building and building, waiting for the pitch, waiting for its opportunity.
Suddenly, with a flourish she signs off her notebook. Snaps it shut. Looks over and across as the blaze reaches a fever pitch. The umpire howls.
"Ah. I do believe I've made a breakthrough."
(Waiting for confirmation on how to credit this part from Elena, its author.) --
After killing an Umpire in Season 13, Melcon was introduced to the Dale’s protector and ump slayer, Raúl Leal. The two of them traded kandi bracelets to commemorate their victory. After Leal’s death in season 13, Melcon has been seen still wearing the bracelet as a memento.
