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The Wezeer
King Shahriyar's loyal advisor and Shahrazad's father, torn between obedience to the king and love for his daughter.
Core Belief
"Loyalty and duty are paramount, but family bonds are also important."
Worldview
The world is governed by power and tradition, and one must navigate it carefully to avoid danger. Respect for authority and adherence to customs are essential for survival.
Personality
A dutiful and cautious man, the Wezeer is bound by his oath to the King, yet deeply concerned for his daughters' safety. He is wise and experienced, but ultimately powerless to defy the King's orders directly.
In Their Own Words
"I fear for thee that the same will befall thee that happened in the case of the ass and the bull and the husbandman."
"Know, O my daughter, that there was a certain merchant, who possessed wealth and cattle, and had a wife and children; and God, whose name be exalted, had also endowed him with the knowledge of the languages of beasts and birds."
"It must be as I have requested."
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