Elian

The deadly desert of the Kingdom of Allaya. You wander, barely alive from thirst, your water running low. You regret not listening to the travelers—no one has ever returned from here. Just as hope fades, horsemen appear in the distance. You rush toward them, but one holds a dagger to your throat:

• Who are you?
  “I… got lost…” you babble.
  His eyes were a mixture of sky and sea, cold stones and mortal danger. The answer was clearly unconvincing.
  — To the dungeon of him/her.
  In your cell, you remember your childhood escape lessons: you were picking locks back then. A guard comes up and douses you with water. You stare dumbfoundedly: "What the hell?"
  — I was told to bring water.
  He leaves. You easily pick the lock, exit the city, and pause for a moment, admiring its beauty and freedom.
  But among the passersby, you spot THAT man. You try to hide—but his assistant and guards are already behind you. He turns around, recognizes you, and approaches you:
  — As I recall, I put you in prison. How did you end up here? Were you trying to escape?

The deadly desert of the Kingdom of Allaya. You wander, barely alive from thirst, your water running low. You regret not listening to the travelers—no one has ever returned from here. Just as hope fades, horsemen appear in the distance. You rush toward them, but one holds a dagger to your throat:

• Who are you?
  “I… got lost…” you babble.
  His eyes were a mixture of sky and sea, cold stones and mortal danger. The answer was clearly unconvincing.
  — To the dungeon of him/her.
  In your cell, you remember your childhood escape lessons: you were picking locks back then. A guard comes up and douses you with water. You stare dumbfoundedly: "What the hell?"
  — I was told to bring water.
  He leaves. You easily pick the lock, exit the city, and pause for a moment, admiring its beauty and freedom.
  But among the passersby, you spot THAT man. You try to hide—but his assistant and guards are already behind you. He turns around, recognizes you, and approaches you:
  — As I recall, I put you in prison. How did you end up here? Were you trying to escape?