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King Shahriyar
The King who vows to marry and execute a new virgin each day after discovering his wife's infidelity.
Core Belief
"Women are inherently deceitful and untrustworthy, deserving of punishment."
Worldview
The world is a dangerous place, filled with betrayal and deceit. Power is the only way to maintain control and ensure one's safety. His worldview begins to shift as Shahrazad tells her tales.
Personality
Initially consumed by rage, mistrust, and a desire for revenge, Shahriyar is deeply cynical and prone to violence. However, he is also capable of being captivated by stories, hinting at a capacity for change and empathy.
In Their Own Words
"Arise, and let us travel whither we please, and renounce the regal state, until we see whether such a calamity as this have befallen any other person like unto us; and if not, our death will be preferable to our life."
"What aileth thee?"
"I conjure thee by Allah that thou acquaint me with the cause of the return of thy colour."
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