Djinn of Time
Djinn as magical beings aiding the Prince, but does not describe a single 'Djinn of Time' as a conscious primordial being. The power of time manipulation in the series is tied to the Sands of Time and the Dagger of Time, not a specific djinn entity.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Power of the Hourglass; source of the Sands of Time and all temporal powers
- Affiliation
- Neutral force of nature; unaligned with the Prince or the Vizier
- First appears
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003)
- Associated artifact
- Dagger of Time
- Visual form
- Massive swirling figure of golden sand and light
- Threat level
- Cosmic; world-altering
Lore & Background
The Prince's magical powers in the main versions of The Forgotten Sands include a limited-use 'rewind' function that resets time if the player makes a mistake or the Prince takes damage. This power is not attributed to a 'Djinn of Time' but is a gameplay mechanic. In the PSP version, the Prince allies with Helem, a spirit of time, but does not describe Helem as a 'Djinn of Time' or a primordial being.
Reader's Guide
It describes the gameplay of The Forgotten Sands as revolving around platforming, puzzle solving, and magical powers based on time or elemental manipulation. The main versions include a rewind ability, water freezing, earth restoration, and wind/fire combat spells. The PSP version uses time manipulation to speed up or slow down the environment. The DS version uses a touch-screen stylus and a rewind ability limited by sand charges.
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