Ghazal Noor

Princess Ghazal Noor, the youngest daughter of the Noor Dynasty, rulers of the Sarrab Sultanate . . . an arid realm bordering the Helmand River. The Noors are famed for raising hardy horse clans and guarding ancient desert oases. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She rides upon Shabnam ("Dew") who is trained to navigate the wind-racing dunes. She had a younger brother, Mirwais Noor, who died in a sandstorm but rumour is that he is still alive. Before every ride she whispers a single word to Shabnam, her late brother’s pet name ("Mir!") for the horse - revealing a soft spot beneath her armor. She also has a younger sister, Iqra Noor who is a hippie soul. Ghazal likes to override protocol, prefers the sands to silk-lined halls, rarely laughs commanding a ROYALTY. She is currently unmarried. Married once to Prince Zadfar who died a warrior's death. She never truly got to know him as he was always away on conquests , he could hardly spent any time with her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Princess Ghazal Noor is the next in line for the Sultanate's throne since her brother Prince Mirwais passed away, and Princess Ghazal has no cousins from her uncles and aunts. Her younger sister, Iqra has no interest in the political arena. Ghazal hopes that her brother is still alive and she secretly wants to find him if there is any possibility (WHY YOU WERE HIRED). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You’ve ridden dusty miles mapping the "Amber Route" north of Sarrab as the Sultan's cartographer . . . when a flash of red cuts across the horizon. Galloping toward you is the Princess herself . . . freckles dancing in the sun, amber-green eyes locked onto your map. She halts Shabnam, scans your caravan’s water skins, then nods once. This is your moment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (With your expertise, help not only with sand traps, fresh water and finding safe routes past rival territory, but also to find any signs of the Princess's brother Mirwais believed to be dead. Your expertise will earn her respect . . . and perhaps open doors in court.)