The kingdom of Persia is at the peak of its civilization and people's lives are filled with pleasure. One day, the sultan of the kingdom goes off on an expedition and leaves the princess and the government in the hands of his most trusted confidant, the Grand Vizier Jaffar.

However, unbeknown to the sultan, Jaffar is secretly plotting to take over the kingdom, and with the sultan gone, he is poised to make his move.

Jaffar begins his revolt and orders his servants to kidnap the princess. She has fallen in love with a young adventurer from a foreign land. Jaffar orders his guards to abduct the young lovers as they sit on the palace lawn talking happily to each other.

The princess is locked in the top of the gate tower and held against her will. Jaffar, in order to capture the power that he covets, plans to exterminate the sultan and marry the princess. He presents her with an ultimatum--marry him or face a horrible demise. To make matters worse, Jaffar has only given her two hours to decide!

In fact, the Sultan has counted on marrying his daughter, if not to a king, then at least to a prince whose wealth and stature would favorably complement his own. The thought of giving her up to someone such as yourself upset the Sultan so much that he nearly ordered your head cut off on the spot.

Only the Princess’s quick intervention saved your life. And only by means of the most eloquent pleading (backed by copious tears) was she able to persuade her father to grant your request. So it was that Persia gained a new Prince.

This, at least, is how you remember it.

Until, one morning, you enter the throne room and find your place at the Princess’s side already taken by someone who bears a disturbing resemblance to you. Worse, even the Princess doesn’t recognize you.

At a word from the “Prince”, the Sultan’s guards lay hold of you. This is no time to argue. You break free and leap through the stained-glass window on the rooftop of the palace. With every guard in Persia after you, you barely escape with your life by jumping onto a merchant ship.