Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownis a game with a great story, filled with interesting characters. They are complicated people with conflicting motivations caught in the middle of a strange event, a perfect occasion to bring out deep and intriguing conversations. Be it former mentors, mysterious entities, or even Sargon himself, most characters in the game have something important to say.
As the relationships between the protagonist and the rest of the cast keep getting tested and developing, fascinating dialogues happen. Furthermore, these are all well voice-acted and often happen in gorgeous cutscenes. Here are the ten quotes that stick with you.
8"Well, Immortal. You Stand Before A True Immortal"
Said By Kaheva, The Blacksmith Of The Gods
A lot of the most memorable quotes in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown are filled with details you won’t notice on a first playthrough. The game utilizes the time-traveling concept really well, with multiple characters seeming both omnipresent and outside a linear timeline. Kaheva might not necessarily know the future, but she knows more about Sargon than he could understand.
The group the protagonist is a part of is called “The Immortals.” Kaheva’s line here, uttered by a goddess that is literally immortal, highlights the hubris Vahram and company showed when naming the group. They enter Mount Qaf, meddling with powers they don’t understand, thinking themselves stronger and wiser than they ever were, and they place the entire kingdom in danger because of it.
7"The World Does Not Revolve Around You, Young Man"
The Mage Gives Sargon A Lesson In Humility
Keeping with the same theme, the NPC, only known as The Mage, described by Fariba as her “maman bozorg” is an otherwise forgettable character. She mostly serves as your main merchant in the Haven,selling you amulets, potions, and potion upgrades. Yet, this sneaky line she utters as a response to your question aimed at Fariba is a crucial reminder for both the protagonist and you.
Before this line was said, Sargon asked Fariba if she was there waiting for him. The Mage’s response is filled with foreshadowing of what would come next and serves as a reminder that you might be playing the hero of the story, but that doesn’t mean that the story is built around you.
6"A Prince? There Hasn’t Been A Prince Here In So Long… I’ve Only Seen You"
Fariba Knows A Lot More Than She Lets On
Young Faribais perhaps the best example of the omniscient characters of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Additionally, this line might also be the best indication that the game’s lore only gets better when you start digging for it. The elephant in the room is that this entry in the Ubisoft franchise doesn’t have an actual Prince of Persia as a protagonist. Or does it?
If you 100 percent the game and pay attention to the more crucial lore bits, you will find out that it is heavily implied that Ghassan isn’t actually Queen Thomyris' son; he was swapped for Sargon, the true heir to the throne. This would mean that you’re actually playing a Prince of Persia, and Fariba’s quote here shows that she knew this all along.
5"Hmm, Are You Courageous Enough? And Clever Enough To Save Your Friend?"
Alkara, The All-Knowing Old Man
Alkara, the Old Man/Bird is The Lost Crown’s other example of an omniscient being. When we get to the end of the game, it isn’t even clear what kind of being he truly is. He seems impossibly old and aware of all things, both future and past. He is also disguised as a bird (or is that his true form?) when he shows up in the game’s last cutscene.
During one of his first interactions with Sargon, he drops this fantastic line that uses the limited knowledge that the player has to mislead him. Both Sargon and the player will read this line and think that the friend is Prince Ghassan. He can be saved through time-traveling shenanigans, and that will require both courage and cleverness. After you get to the end of the game, though, you’ll know that the friend Alkara is talking about here is Vahram, the game’s final boss.
4"Don’t Fight The Currents. Learn To Sail The High Winds, Kid"
A Lesson Taught By Orod, The Storm Master
Orodis a character that shouldn’t be judged by first impressions. He seemed like the stereotypical gentle giant, always smiling and in a good mood. Yet, in reality, he is a bloodthirsty warrior who is eager for the next fight. When misled by Vahram, or perhaps by his own judgment, he doesn’t hesitate in turning against Sargon, ready to kill him.
It’s at the end of that fight that he utters this line right before passing away. It works in two ways: it solidifies that Orod is not only a warrior but a sailor; it also attempts to teach Sargon a lesson, one that The Storm Master himself likely ignored. The Lost Crown’s narrative defies the protagonist’s expectations often and tries to teach him to accept his fate and to listen to those who know better than him. Sargon spends his whole life fighting against something, but it is only when he decides to help instead of fight that he becomes a hero.
3"A True Warrior… Needs No Weapon"
Menolias, The Wise Archer
Menoliasis one of the toughest losses for Sargon and one of the most interesting characters in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The incredibly talented archer isn’t as cutthroat as Orod. He tries to talk Sargon to his side while simultaneously trying to convince himself that siding with Vahram is the correct choice.
When his battle with Sargon ends in his inevitable death, Menolias utters the words you can read above. They might sound ironic, coming from an archer towards a character that spends the entire game using two swords, but they carry a lot of weight. Sargon’s true fight is inside him, which can’t be fought with weapons. He is only able to rise to the occasion when he understands that.
2"(…) And Bravery Is What Makes Us Immortals"
Vahram’s Line Was More Right Than He Could Know
Vahram is a fantastic villain. He is complex, has an excellent backstory, and a very complicated relationship with Sargon, the protagonist. He is the leader of The Immortals, the father of a murdered King, the true heir to the Persian throne, and the true savior of the story. Sargon saved Persia, but he couldn’t have done it without Vahram’s sacrifice.
The White Lion’s quote seems quite simple at first. He obviously means Immortals, the group he leads. Yet, he ends up becoming immortalized in a literal sense when The Lost Crown’s conclusion unfolds. The younger version of him, a scared child, is still inside Vahram the whole time, making rash decisions and motivated by fear. When he becomes truly brave, sacrificing his life and ambitions to give Persia another chance, he leaves all those fears behind and truly becomes immortal.
1"What’s At The End Of My Blade?"
The Game’s Most Pertinent Question
Sargon is the one saying it first, but Anahita is the true author of the quote. It is quite an important line and one that haunts Sargon until the very end. It is echoed multiple times throughout the game, but Anahita’s full version is the one that stands out due to its full context: “A warrior’s journey is always one in progress, and when there’s nothing left in one’s path, the warrior wonders” what’s at the end of their blade.
After losing close friends, being part of multiple betrayals, and interacting with literal gods, it still feels like the fight isn’t over for Sargon. Persia’s queen is a traitor; the kingdom is still under threat, and, according to Vahram’s visions, it will still face a lot of suffering. When the credits roll, we’re left to wonder: what’s at the end of Sargon’s blade now?
