The Awakening

An ambitious archaeology professor whose obsession with Kara drives him to pursue resurrection, often at the expense of his family. His single-minded pursuit blends scientific curiosity with a dangerous appetite for control.

Matthew's partner and moral counterweight; she initially supports the dig but grows wary of the obsession's toll. She embodies loyalty and caution, trying to protect her family from the encroaching supernatural threat.

Matthew's wife who feels distressed by the relationship with his assistant and the long absence of attention. Her premature labor, the stillbirth, and subsequent departure with the baby become pivotal in the family's fracture.

The daughter who enters England as a result of her mother's departure and finds herself caught between Matthew's fixation and the mysterious powers at Kara's tomb. As she matures, she experiences personality changes that hint at a looming possession.

A physician-scientist whose actions influence the fate of the mummy; his involvement underscores the collision between medical ethics and occult forces.

A scholar with knowledge of Kara’s history who provides context about the queen and the possible consequences of the ritual.

An Egyptian specialist who opposes moving Kara's mummy to England, highlighting cultural and ethical tensions between preservation and exploitation.

A colleague involved in the scientific aspects of the dig and the mummy’s fate, contributing to rising tension surrounding the ritual.

The ancient queen whose mummy holds a restless, vengeful spirit; the ritual to resurrect her demonstrates the danger of reviving past power through living vessels.