The Fisherman
A poor fisherman who releases a Jinnee from a bottle.
Core Belief
"Intelligence and faith can overcome even the most powerful adversaries."
Worldview
The world is a challenging place where one must rely on their wits and faith to survive. Even seemingly impossible situations can be overcome with cleverness and divine intervention.
Personality
Resourceful, clever, and initially fearful, the fisherman uses his wit to outsmart the Jinnee and save his own life. He is also deeply religious and aware of his place in the world.
In Their Own Words
"Verily to God we belong, and verily to Him we must return! There is no strength nor power but in God, the High, the Great! If I killed him, I did it not intentionally, but without knowing it; and I trust in thee that thou wilt pardon me."
"Pardon me, and kill me not, and so may God pardon thee; and destroy me not, lest God give power over thee to one who will destroy thee."
"This is a Jinnee, and I am a man; and God hath given me sound reason; therefore, I will now plot his destruction with my art and reason, like as he hath plotted with his cunning and perfidy."
Other Characters from The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I.: Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments
Shahrazad
The vizier's daughter who volunteers to marry King Shahriyar and tell him stories each night to delay her execution.
King Shahriyar
The King who vows to marry and execute a new virgin each day after discovering his wife's infidelity.
The Wezeer
King Shahriyar's loyal advisor and Shahrazad's father, torn between obedience to the king and love for his daughter.
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