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In the palace of the Sultan are many rooms. In these rooms are many people, and the people have many stories. Most intriguingly for our tale, these people cannot leave these rooms. The ornately carved walls surrounding the fragrant pools and exotic gardens are high; the lace-like doors are webs of iron; the delicately cool tones and publicly refined manners raise the significance of an arched brow by
feverish degrees. This 'place apart' holds the Sultan's peace, for to disturb it would be foolish indeed. But without the ability to laugh or cry or shout, the prisoners of the court have found other means to pursue their heart's desires. In their stories are found their daily pains, frustrations, hopes, and desires, and through the stories these things might be realized or relieved.
1001 Nights is a game for 2-5 players, focused on storytelling in the court of an oppressive Sultan. Players should be ready to freely
improvise and think flexibly.
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