The Dragon and the Djinn

You hold a djinn in a bottle. Will you wish to slay the dragon, or save it?

You hold a djinn in a bottle. Make a wish! Will you slay the dragon, or overthrow the emir? Or will you free the djinn, and accept the consequences?

The Dragon and the Djinn is a 710,000-word interactive Arab epic fantasy novel by Athar Fikry, where your choices shape the destiny of an entire world. This richly woven narrative unfolds entirely through text—no graphics, no sound effects—powered only by the limitless scope of your imagination.

A dragon ravages the great city of Ghariba—the very beast that ended the life of the city's beloved Emira. Now, Emir Alaaeldin rules in her place, hosting extravagant feasts for the nobility while unrest simmers among the people—and with each passing day, the dragon’s fury grows more destructive.

You arrive in Ghariba searching for your sister, who fled with the enchanted sword you forged, declaring it her fate to defeat the dragon. But fate has other plans for you. Jaafar, the Grand Wazir, bestows upon you a mysterious gift—the most powerful and perilous treasure of all—a djinn who will grant your every wish. (You may make as many wishes as you like—but beware when your djinn tires, twists your words, and turns your desires into ruin.)

With your djinn at your command, every faction in the land seeks your allegiance. You must rely on your wit, your strength, your words, and your magic to navigate palace intrigue, city politics, and the secrets of lands far beyond.

How will you use your wishes? Will you aid your sister in protecting Ghariba from the dragon? Will you take on the beast yourself? Will you heed those who believe it sacred and must be protected? Can you uncover why the dragon appeared so suddenly? Or will you exploit the chaos for personal gain, becoming the wealthiest person in Ghariba?

• Choose your identity: play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, or bisexual; cis or trans; aromantic, asexual, or both—with diverse expressions of identity and orientation.
• Ride across the skies on a magic carpet.
• Use your djinn to wish for knowledge, riches, and power—or set the djinn free and unlock even greater mysteries.
• Slay the dragon—or save it, and help it speak so it can reveal its deepest secrets.
• Fulfill your destiny as a master sorcerer, a silver-tongued poet, a guardian of the realm, or something far greater.
• Strengthen Emir Alaaeldin’s rule or join those who seek to dethrone him—even claiming the throne for yourself!
• Find love with a fierce dragon-slayer, a charming court poet, a visionary prophet, a noble priestess, a wealthy aristocrat—or even a djinn.

Be careful what you wish for…

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Last updated: August 4, 2024 – Includes bug fixes and performance improvements. If you enjoy The Dragon and the Djinn, please consider leaving a written review. Your support makes a real difference!