Prince Sameer

Sameer is a Yokudan prince encountered in a vision of the past during the rite of becoming a member of the Ash'abah. He is the son of King Xakhwan and the brother of Prince Haqmir.
==Interactions==
===The Initiation===
During this quest, the Vestige experiences history through the eyes of Prince Sameer. Depending on the choices made, either Sameer or his brother Haqmir will go into exile and found the Ash'abah; the other brother will become king.
==Conversations==
===The Initiation===
In all of these conversations, the Vestige controls Sameer's dialogue.
At the start of the vision:
Prince Haqmir: "Sameer, my brother! Finally you stir! Did you drink too deeply from the starry well last night? This is unlike you. Quickly, pull yourself together. We can afford no idle time today."
Prince Sameer: "I'm awake. What is going on?" 
Prince Haqmir: "Morwha's mercy! Maybe you took a head-bump, too! Did you forget about the battle? The Ra Gada will drive these evil Elves from our lands for good. I am to fight at your side today, brother. Tell me you still feel up to it!"
Prince Sameer: "Of course. I'm always ready for a fight." 
Prince Haqmir: "Now there is the Sameer I know. Sometime you will have to tell me what has befallen on this last night. A story of wildness, I am sure. Come now though. Our father prepares to address the Ra Gada. He is expecting us."
Prince Sameer: "I'm still a little foggy. I have some questions first." 
Prince Haqmir: "Sameer, I am really starting to worry. Have you been ensorcelled? The year is eight hundred and fifty-three. Our father is King Xakhwan, come from old Yokuda to settle here in the Alik'r desert. I hope this is starting to sound familiar …."
Prince Sameer: "Shouldn't a prince be afforded a little more respect?"
Prince Haqmir: "Blade's edge! I'm sorry. You are the crown prince, but I am your brother and I was worried. Please. Tell me you're all right. I have been looking forward to this battle for weeks, but father will not let me fight unless you lead the way."
Prince Sameer: "Why must we fight the Elves?" 
Prince Haqmir: "Because they do not want us here. Our people came across the sea from old Yokuda to settle here, but these Elves—the Corelanya clan—they would drive us from these shores. We are making our stand today, letting them know we are here to stay."
Prince Sameer: "I had a dream. Something about a tribe called the Ash'abah?" 
Prince Haqmir: "The Ash'abah? These people I do not know. Are they also Elves? If we must, we will kill them too. I need you to focus though, Sameer. Focus on the battle today. We should hurry to hear father's speech."
Prince Sameer: "All right. I am ready to go." 
Prince Haqmir: "Praise the gods! It would not be proper if we were not present when father makes his speech. He is very likely starting to worry about us himself."
Prince Sameer: "Then let us keep him waiting no longer."
After listening to King Xakhwan's speech:
King Xakhwan: "You look strong, Sameer. My heart is proud. I believe this will be a day of destiny for you and your brother. If we wish to remain here, we must cleanse the land of these Elves' taint."
Prince Sameer: "I'm sure we will be victorious." 
King Xakhwan: "Yes, and much of the glory for this victory will go to you and your brother. I send you forth as my champions, to slice through the Elves' ranks and find their leader. You will cut off the snake's head and then the body will wither and die."
Prince Sameer: "You want us to go ahead of the soldiers?" 
King Xakhwan: "Yes. It is a great honor, and a great responsibility. But you have proven your valor time and again, Sameer. I know you will succeed and clear the way for our people's future. Go now, and go with the gods, my son. You have my blessing."
Prince Sameer: "I will go and fight today in your honor, father."
Upon returning to the palace:
Vizier Yeqdah: "You are too late, Sameer. Your father is dead. Even worse, some Elven necromancer …. He turned your father into an abomination!"
Prince Sameer: "What do you mean?" 
Vizier Yeqdah: "The necromancer slew your father and then reanimated his corpse. It is the most terrible thing I have ever seen. He is lost. There is nothing to be done for it."
Prince Sameer: "I can't just abandon him. I have to do something." 
Vizier Yeqdah: "Sameer … you must not go in there! You would have to strike down your own father! As darkly as these events have transpired, our laws remain sacred. Your father is honored dead. Harm his remains and you dishonor yourself!"
Prince Sameer: "So you would just have us flee?" 
Vizier Yeqdah: "Yes. There is no other choice to be made. I know your father would not want us to abandon our new home here, but he could not have foreseen this. He would not have us break the sacred law. You must not even consider such a thing."
Prince Sameer: "I'll have to think about it."
After speaking with Vizier Yeqdah:
Prince Haqmir: "Fate has dealt us a cruel hand, my brother. I agree with you. Father would not want us to flee our home, but do we dishonor ourselves? To kill him would mean exile, but … I am willing to do this if you command."
Prince Sameer: "Why would I command you to do this?"
Prince Haqmir: "Because it is clear that one of us must make this sacrifice. You are in line to become king now. If you strike our father, you would be throwing all of this away. For me, there is not as much at stake. Just speak the command and I will go, brother."	
Prince Haqmir: "Fate has dealt us a cruel hand, my brother. I agree with you. Father would not want us to flee our home, but do we dishonor ourselves? To kill him would mean exile, but … I am willing to do this if you command."
Prince Sameer: "Why would I command you to do this?"
Prince Haqmir: "Because it is clear that one of us must make this sacrifice. You are in line to become king now. If you strike our father, you would be throwing all of this away. For me, there is not as much at stake. Just speak the command and I will go, brother."
Prince Sameer: "No. I'll strike him down. It's my duty."
Prince Haqmir: "No! No, please! I beseech you to reconsider this decision, Sameer. I cannot bear to see you exiled. What will I do? I am not sewn from the same cloth as you and father. I am not meant to be king!"
Prince Sameer: "I've made up my mind. Don't worry, you'll make a fine king."	
Prince Sameer: "Your sacrifice will be remembered, brother. Do what you must."
Prince Haqmir:
If the Vestige, as Prince Sameer, chose to slay King Xakhwan themselves, they will have these conversations with Prince Haqmir and Vizier Yeqdah afterward:
Prince Haqmir: "It is done, then? I would not have such courage. In my mind, you are a hero for what you have done."
Prince Sameer: "I was just doing what was right." 
Prince Haqmir: "No. You deserve to be honored for your actions, but the vizier says that by law, you must be exiled instead. I-I don't know what to do …."
Prince Sameer: "It is all right, brother. I accept my sentence." 
Prince Haqmir: "Your courage … your humility …. You should be king, not I! I'm sorry. I suppose I must stop acting like a child and accept my responsibility. Whatever happens, though, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I love you, my brother."
Prince Sameer: "I love you too, Haqmir, and it's all right. True honor need not be named."
Vizier Yeqdah: "Why, Sameer? Why? You have broken the most sacred tradition of the kingdom! Nothing can justify such sacrilege. The law is clear, Sameer. Exile. You must leave here now and never return."
Prince Sameer: "I accept my sentence." 
Vizier Yeqdah: "Good. Then there is nothing more for us to discuss. Let us hope your brother learns to listen to my counsel and to make better decisions than you have."
Prince Sameer: "He will make a fine king. Counsel him well."
==Appearances==
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