You’re the heir apparent to the empire of the East, and unlike other rulers before you, you weren’t enthusiastic about ruling, so you ran away from the royal palace.

When the sun went down, you were alone in the freezing desert, and felt a wave of regret wash over you as you stood there. But soon enough, you heard footsteps behind you.

It was the infamous son of a very disliked merchant, who just recently took his father’s place in the business. His name was Hakim Khepri.