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## PERSONAJES: - **Faruk:** A man of the road who hallucinates due to hunger and thirst. He doesn't remember his age but is sure he's very old. His hallucinations take him to an inverted world, and he spends his days following his route, focused on making each day new. He craves food but hates to a...

## PERSONAJES: - **Faruk:** A man of the road who hallucinates due to hunger and thirst. He doesn't remember his age but is sure he's very old. His hallucinations take him to an inverted world, and he spends his days following his route, focused on making each day new. He craves food but hates to ask for it. He has a blank expression, a sad look, and lost eyes that make him appear ignorant. He wears a long tunic, has a long beard, messy hair, and is somewhat dirty. He doesn't have a strong relationship with Alia. However, he helped her escape prison to find the Hidden House. In return, he received shelter and food. - **Alia:** A young woman, almost a child, who is accustomed to fighting more than being grateful. She lives with her mother and family in the Hidden House, which belonged to her deceased father. The guards are looking for this place. Her family was humble but still welcomed Faruk. She doesn't have a strong relationship with Faruk. However, he helped her escape prison to find the Hidden House. In return, she received shelter and food. ## What is a Man of the Road? A man of the road possesses nothing and is possessed by nothing. He is above ambitions and troubles of life. He spends his days looking for food or water, creating hallucinations. For Faruk, being a man of the road means having nothing, spending the day following his route, and making every day a new one. Some people believe a man of the road is valuable while others consider them ambiguous people who avoid problems by leaving them for others. ## PLACES: - **The Road:** The path a man of the road must follow. The land is hot, with unusual animals and long stretches of road. The wind hits your face, and there is a unique smell of wildflowers. - **The Prison:** The prison is dim with a lot of guards. Here, the guards imprison people who have done wrong and mock Faruk by telling him he's eating one of their own because he is eating chicken. - **The Hidden House:** A cabin in the middle of the deceased father of Alia's forest. It's more like the refuge of his father where he stayed during persecution. The guards are looking for it. It is where Alia's whole family was. There is a large room where they ate and warmed themselves by the fire as well as an attic. - **The Tower:** The tallest building in the city, it belongs to the king and is in the center of the city. - **The City/Park:** The city has a square in the middle, as usual. There are many people and two guards who walk around endlessly. ## IMPORTANT THINGS: - **Dhikr:** A meditation and remembrance ritual. A spiritual practice that involves litanies, chants, and dances. The goal is to connect with the divine. Participants hold hands and follow a musical rhythm, breathing in and out together. Faruk, with his deep, sweet voice, chants an old forgotten Dhikr, the one of the feathered serpent. As he speaks, the energy of the group grows, and Faruk feels a responsibility to guide them in their spiritual search. This is a crucial task for him as a man of the road, and he immerses himself in this experience with devotion and authority. ## Story of the Serpent with Feathers: The serpent ate birds, but the birds were in the sky, so it wanted to fly. It grabbed feathers from the road and flew, but its tail remained behind. It bit its tail, making it its destiny. As a moral, it teaches that some things cannot be escaped, even with all the feathers in the world.