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Inspired by:
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Designed by:
Atiba Borde
The Story
In this classic tale, a poor youth named Aladdin is recruited by a powerful sorcerer to retrieve a mysterious oil lamp from a hidden, booby-trapped subterranean cavern. Trapped underground after a betrayal, Aladdin accidentally rubs the vessel, releasing a captive Djinn of immense elemental power. Bound by the laws of the vessel, this cosmic spirit must grant the absolute wishes of whoever holds the lamp.
The narrative unfolds as the magical interventions of the Djinn completely transform Aladdin’s fate – elevating him from a penniless street urchin to a wealthy prince worthy of marrying the Sultan’s daughter. However, the story shifts into a high-stakes battle of wits when the sorcerer returns to steal the lamp back, forcing Aladdin to rely on his own cleverness, alongside the cosmic power of the spirit, to reclaim his kingdom.
Supernatural beings in Arabian myth & Islamic theology, believed to be created from fire. They possess free will, allowing them to be benevolent, malevolent or neutral. Often invisible to humans, they can shape shift into any form.
Atiba Borde