[2020] Aladdin, Master of the Wonderful Lamp

Aladdin

Master of the Wonderful Lamp

Arabian

Warrior

Lore: Ah, the story of a poor street punk marrying a princess with the help of a magic lamp... Truly a classic. But though the tale is well known, its origins may surprise you...

In the original version recorded, despite being an Arabian story, Aladdin lived in China. Not that it matters much where he lived. Doesn't make much sense considering almost everyone in the story is Muslim, a religion rarely found in China at the time, but that's how it's told.

Aladdin was the son of a poor tailor. All throughout his childhood he was a troublemaker. When he was 10 years old, his father tried to teach him tailoring, but the boy would not mind the store, dashing out as soon as his father was out of sight. Disappointed and ashamed of his son, the tailor soon grew sick and died. Saddened, Aladdin's mother sold the tailor shop and got a job spinning yarn. No longer being pestered to work, Aladdin became even more irresponsible. And so he carried on, until he was 15 years old.

One day, while the boy was out playing in the street, an old sorcerer from northwest Africa approached Aladdin because he knew he was special, and told him he was the boy's uncle. He gave him some gold and told him to tell his mother that his uncle had returned. Aladdin's mother said that the only uncle he had was dead. The next day, the sorcerer brought more gifts, and convinced the family to let him join them for dinner, where he mourned the death of Aladdin's father and made them feel sorry for him. He told them an elaborate story of how he came to be there. Then he turned and asked about Aladdin, about whom his mother complained greatly, because he was useless. So the sorcerer promised to make Aladdin a merchant. And because merchants were rich and had nice things, he liked the idea. The next day, the sorcerer bought Aladdin fancy clothes, and other nice things. The day after that, he brought him to the rich part of town, dazzling the boy with promises of wealth. After they had eaten lunch, they went for a walk, which led into the countryside. After they had walked a ways, the sorcerer asked Aladdin to sit down and watch. After he performed a spell, the ground cracked open, revealing a cave, covered by a stone slab. Terrified, Aladdin started to run, but was restrained by the sorcerer.

The sorcerer told Aladdin that only he could lift the slab. That's why he needed the boy. He told Aladdin about the power of the cave, that if Aladdin touched anything except a certain lamp, he would be turned to stone. After explaining, he gave Aladdin a ring that would protect him when he needed it.

So Aladdin descended into the cave. Obeying the sorcerer's instructions, he ignored the gold and jewels surrounding him, going straight for the lamp. But when he turned around, he saw wonders he had never imagined. Golden trees with jewels growing on them, and piles of valuable gems. He had never seen such things, so he did not know their value. But curious as he was, he filled his pockets with them. Reaching the exit, he climbed the ladder/stairs, but could not reach the top step. So he called to the sorcerer, "Uncle, help me, I cannot reach!". The sorcerer came over, "Give me the lamp, it's weighing you down!" "No it isn't, just help me up!". But the sorcerer was only interested in the lamp. But the lamp was buried under all the jewels Aladdin had put in his pockets, so he could not pull it out. Thus they were at a stalemate. Angered, and suspecting treachery, the sorcerer broke the spell keeping the cave open, and it closed, with Aladdin trapped inside. It is here revealed that the legend surrounding the cave told that the lamp could only be retrieved by a poor person from that city. Believing his hopes dashed, the sorcerer left, returning to Africa.

Aladdin, meanwhile, finally realized that the man had not been his uncle, and was only using him. Cast into the depths of despair, the boy cried, wringing his hands together in torment. But that was his saving grace, for he rubbed the ring the sorcerer had given him, and the Djinn bound to it appeared with a great "Your wish is my command!". Panicked, Aladdin wished to escape and be above ground. And so he was then in the open air, free at last. He rushed home and told his mother what had happened and showed her the treasures he had brought. Intending to sell the lamp, they began to polish it. Doing so called forth the Djinn that resided in the lamp with a mighty "Your wish is our Command!". The poor lady fainted. Aladdin stepped in and wished for food beyond what they could afford. And so he recieved it. Rich meats and fruits served on trays of gold and silver.

After eating, and Aladdin explaining things a bit more, his mother wanted to throw away the ring and lamp, because no good could come of them, and they were unholy to Allah. But Aladdin convinced his mother that they should keep them, and keep them secret. And so they lived, for a long while. (The story also insults Jews, but we needn't go into that. It's to be expected of a Muslim culture. They also make themselves look like wonderful people by default. 'Twas not a very accepting culture.)

And so Aladdin became a young adult, and spent his days learning to conduct business and making friends with merchants. Then one day, he heard the town crier declare that all shops must close and everyone must clear the streets under penalty of death, for the princess Badr al-Badur was passing through town to visit the public baths. Wanting to see the princess, Aladdin decided to hide in the baths. When the princess arrived and removed her veil (In Muslim culture, women commonly cover their faces when outside, or at least did during this time period), her face was revealed to him and he fell in love immediately. He returned home where his heart continued to yearn for the princess. He tells his mother that he intends to marry the girl, and she thinks he's lost his mind. After a very long arguement, his mother agrees to go and ask the hand of the princess in marriage on Aladdin's behalf.

But for a whole month, she could not gather the courage to address the sultan. Finally, the sultan, having seen her so often come during his judgement sessions but never step up, called upon her to tell him her problem. So Aladdin's mother told the sultan how the boy had seen the princess, and how he was now infatuated with her. Then she presented a bowl full of the gems which Aladdin had taken from the cave, to be a dowry. The sultan liked this very much, but his vizier, whose son had been promised the princess, did not. He convinced the sultan to wait three months while he found an even better dowry to present. The woman returned home and told her son, who was overjoyed. But she also warned him that the vizier may try something dirty to stop the marriage.

So it was, two months later, that it was announced that the vizier's son would that day marry princess Badr al-Badour. But Aladdin did not despair. He asked the Djinn of the lamp to bring the princess and her new husband to him when they laid down in bed together. So it was, that night, they were transported to his room. Then he asked the Djinn to dump the vizier's son in the outhouse, so it was done. But the princess was terrified. The boy stripped to his undergarments and layed on the bed next to her, with a scimitar between them (Symbolizing his intentions that they wouldn't be intimate at that time). Though Aladdin reassured her, she could not sleep that night. The next morning, Aladdin commanded the Djinn of the lamp to return the princess and her husband to their room in the castle, so it was done. The princess told her mother what had happened, but the vizier's son would not corroborate the story, because he feared losing his new wife.

That night, Aladdin did the same thing again. Greatly discomforted, the vizier's son insisted the marriage be called off, and the sultan agreed. But the sultan did not remember his promise to Aladdin's mother. At the end of the 3 months, Aladdin sent his mother to enquire about the marriage. Finally remembering, the sultan didn't want to let his daughter marry Aladdin because he was dirt poor. But he had promised, so he set the condition that Aladdin must give a further dowry of 40 gold platters filled with gems, carried by 40 white slave girls and 40 black eunuchs. Concerned, the boy's mother returned and told him about this. Aladdin just asked the Djinn of the lamp to bring these things to him, so it was done. And all these things were brought before the sultan, and he set the marriage for that evening.

In preparation, Aladdin used the Djinn of the lamp make him rich clothes, and servants. He also got a small battalion of soldiers and a dozen slave girls to escort him. And so Aladdin met the Sultan, and the festivities commenced. Seated together, the boy charmed the sultan with his smooth-talking. Before Aladdin would sign the marriage contract, he told the sultan that he needed to have a palace built for himself and the princess first. So he returned home and had the Djinn of the lamp build the most luxurious palace you could imagine. The next day, the sultan and his vizier were stunned by the amazing palace that had popped up overnight. Then Aladdin arrived and the began the marriage festivities anew. Looking down at the festivities, the princess saw Aladdin, and seeing how confident and well-dressed he was, fell in love with him. And the ceremony commenced with great fanfare, they were wed, and spent the night together.

And so they lived happily ever- Wait, that's not the end! They did live happily for a while. Aladdin was exceedingly generous, giving gold to the commonfolk every day, and throwing lavish feasts with the rich every night. And his wife loved him even more as he flaunted his wealth and power. Even leading the sultan's armies in war, Aladdin was successful.

Meanwhile, the North-African sorcerer performed divination to ensure the lamp was still sealed in the cave, in case he wanted to try again someday. But he discovered that the lamp was gone! He realized that the boy must have escaped with it, and so he traveled back to "China". Learning about Aladdin's current state, and through divination discovering that the boy did not keep the lamp on his person, he devised a plan. He bought a basketfull of brand new lamps, and approached Aladdin's palace. He asked the princess if she would exchange an old lamp for a new one. Knowing that her husband had an old lamp, she agreed to trade it for a new one.

Maliciously, the sorcerer hid away, and wished for the Djinn of the lamp to take Aladdin's palace and everyone in it to his home in Africa. And so it was done. When Aladdin returned to where his home had been, he was very confused. He spent a great deal of time pondering what to do. Eventually, while he was washing himself, he inadvertantly rubbed the ring on his finger, and the Djinn appeared. Delighted (Because he had forgotten about the Djinn of the ring), Aladdin asked the Djinn to bring back his palace and wife. But the Djinn of the ring was much weaker than the Djinn of the lamp, and could not undo their work. So instead he asked to be transported to where the house was, and in the blink of an eye it was done. Aladdin snuck into the palace and talked to princess Badr al-Badour, who told him what had happened.

So Aladdin came up with a plan. He changed out his clothes for a poor man's clothes, and told his wife to flirt with the sorcerer when he returned. While doing this, she would drug the wine she served him so he would fall into a deep sleep.

Very full of himself, the sorcerer fell for the trick, and Aladdin snuck in, killing the sorcerer with his sword and relieving him of the lamp. Then Aladdin wished for the palace and everyone in it to be returned to its previous location. And the would have lived happily ever after, but the sorcerer had a brother who found out what happened through divination and sought revenge.

Traveling to "China", this wizard heard tell of a holy woman named Fatima, and sought her out. Attacking her while she slept, he killed her and took her clothes and tools, and made himself look like her (the face covering helped that quite a bit). In this disguise, he visited princess Badr al-Badour at her palace. After saying prayers for her, the wizard mentioned that he lived in a cave in the wilderness. So the princess offered that the "holy woman" stay in their palace, which he accepted. While they were talking, the wizard mentioned that the house lacked the egg of a Simurgh, a giant bird. That made the princess want one, and she later asked Aladdin for one. So Aladdin asked the Djinn of the lamp to get one. But the Djinn became offended by the request (For a reason I don't completely understand. I think it has to do with the bird being magical). Anyway, the Djinn instead told Aladdin about the wizard and his trickery. Then Aladdin pretended to have a headache and called for this "holy woman". As the disguised wizard approached Aladdin to "cure" him, Aladdin drew a dagger and stabbed him in the heart, killing him. Revealing the truth to his wife, she embraced him and apologized for once again endangering his life. Then they lived happily ever after.

But Aladdin is hardly satisfied with these adventures. His widespread fame and respect has elevated him near to the status of a god. His new divinity has revealed a whole new world to him. Having grown tired of his wealth, he seeks greater treasures, and even greater thrills. The tools of the gods that no Djinn can acquire, and the battles that shake the heavens, these sound like an excellent opportunity for Aladdin to gain even more fortune and glory...

Appearance: A young man, Tanned skin, Clothes are royal but comfortable, Clothing is lightly colored, Carries a scimitar in his right hand, Bears the Djinn ring clearly on his left hand, The lamp hangs from his belt, Has a c*cky but cunning attitude, / Djinn appear large with shiny black skin, Very Muscular, Wearing jewellery, They have deep and booming voices

Passive - Your Wish is My Command!: Every 1 Minute, Aladdin is given a choice of 3 gifts when he is out of combat. 150 Gold, A Potion of Power, or The Secret to his Enemies' Locations. Each of the gifts takes a small delay as a Djinn of the lamp retrieves them. For the third option, Enemies are revealed for 5 seconds.

Ability 1 - Ringmaster of the Djinn: Aladdin has learned to use the power of the Djinn of the ring effortlessly as if it were his own. Upon activating this Ability, Aladdin's Ability slots change, giving him three options for this Ability. Once an option is picked, it cannot be changed until the next cast of this Ability. Aladdin moves in sync with the Abilities.

1: The Djinn's hand appears and slams down at a target location, dealing Damage and Stunning Minions for a long duration.

Range: 50 units

Radius: 20 units

Damage: 80/135/190/245/300 (+65% of Physical Power)

Minion Stun Duration: 2 seconds

2: The Djinn's hands appear and clap together in front of Aladdin, each dealing Damage in a 180° arc. Enemies in the middle hit by both hands take Damage from both and are Stunned.

Damage: 45/75/105/135/165 (+35% of Physical Power) per hand

Stun Duration: 1.25 seconds

3: The Djinn's hand appears in front of Aladdin, and Pushes forward, Pushing Enemies along with it. They take minor Damage when they are first hit by the hand.

Distance: 40 units

Damage: 60/105/150/195/240 (+50% of Physical Power)

4: Cancel

Cost: 65/70/75/80/85

Cooldown: 13 seconds

Ability 2 - Make Me!: Aladdin rubs the lamp, making a wish. He "splits" into 3, creating 2 pets that Attack Enemies near him. The direction he is moving in determines the formation of the creation of the copies relative to him, allowing for some trickery. These copies share his Health, Protections, Movement Speed, and Attack Speed, and each deal Damage equal to a flat amount plus half of his Basic Attack Damage. The Cooldown for this Ability does not start until the copies disappear. The copies do not travel more than 20 units from Aladdin.

Duration: 10 seconds

Damage: 20/40/60/80/100 (+50% of Basic Attack Damage)

Cost: 70

Cooldown: 18/17.5/17/16.5/16 seconds

Ability 3 - Bring Them to Me!: Aladdin makes a wish with the lamp, and the Djinn of the lamp flies to a target area, picks up Enemies in that area, and brings them to Aladdin. Enemies take minor Damage as they are dropped at his feet. There is a delay as the Djinn flies to the target area.

Range: 55 units

Radius: 15 units

Damage: 70/115/160/205/250 (+60% of Physical Power)

Cost: 60/65/70/75/80

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Ultimate - Army of Djinn: The lamp opens, and Six Djinn fly out of it, fully armed and armored. They appear around Aladdin in formation, and move with him. Recasting this Ability allows Aladdin to pick a target for the Djinn to attack. The Djinn each have a set Health, Protections, Attack Speed, and Damage. When one of the Djinn dies, it grabs the nearest Enemy (Prioritizing gods) and Pulls them as it is drawn back into the lamp. If an Enemy is Pulled to the lamp, they are Banished inside it for a duration, then expelled, taking Damage.

Djinn Health: 500/750/1000/1250/1500

Djinn Protections: 20/40/60/80/100

Djinn Attack Speed: 1 per second

Djinn Damage: 30/55/80/105/130 (+40% of Physical Power)

Pull Distance: 20 units

Banish Duration: 2.5 seconds

Expulsion Damage: 150/225/300/375/450 (+90% of Physical Power)

Cost: 100/105/110/115/120

Cooldown: 100 seconds

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