In 12th Dynasty Egypt, 4000 years ago, Prince Amentep is imprisoned by the evil magician the Black Pharaoh, his rival, because Amentep, a.k.a. Ibis, is not as powerful a magician as the Black Pharaoh. However while Ibis is imprisoned a relative gives him the "Ibistick," a magic wand with which the user can control or create any object. Ibis uses his newly gained powers to escape from jail and then defeat the Black Pharaoh. Unfortunately Ibis' beloved fiancé, Princess Taia of Thebes, was wounded during the final battle by an enchanted arrow. Ibis learns this puts her under a spell, she will not die but will sleep for 40 centuries so Ibis puts himself in a trance as well, to be with her when she awakens.