The game's protagonist, the prince, was a complex character with a rich backstory. His relationships with his brother, Malik, and the beautiful princess, Tamina, added depth to the narrative. Rohan found himself invested in the prince's journey, eager to uncover the secrets of the Forgotten Sands and help him achieve his goals.

Kavir was not a prince. He had once been a palace mason who repaired mosaics and listened to the old eunuchs telling stories of kings who bargained with storms. He had the lean hands of a man who had learned to climb stone instead of using a ladder, and a scar that traced his left eyebrow like a question mark. When the eastern caravans began to arrive with tales of a sentinel who walked the dunes at midnight, Kavir thought it was a superstition — until the day the east gate melted.

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