Le Blanc et le Noir

In the bustling province of Candahar, a young heir named Rustan is poised to fulfill his family’s expectations with an arranged marriage. When he spots the radiant princess of Kashmir at the great fair of Kabul, his world tilts toward a love that feels both inevitable and forbidden. The princess entrusts him with a priceless diamond and a legendary javelin—treasures that could seal or shatter his destiny.

Rustan’s two trusted retainers—Topaze, the fair‑skinned, thoughtful adviser, and Ebene, the dark‑skinned, resourceful companion—each press him toward different choices. While Topaze cautions against reckless ambition, Ebene procures the funds Rustan needs, even swapping the genuine gem for a flawless counterfeit. Their journey begins under the cryptic warning of an oracle: “If you go east, you will be west.” The trio sets out, loaded with hopes, doubts, and the weight of secrets that promise an adventure far beyond the fair’s glittering stalls.