Chapter 1 focuses on the prophecy that Ali is the "Legend of Kabul". As the evil Simsim works to break the curse on the 40 Thieves by cracking the moon, Ali must discover his own magical potential to protect Kabul and reunite two halves of a powerful magical pendant. Along the way, he crosses paths with Shehzaadi Mariam, the princess of Kabul, and together they embark on a quest to defeat the rising darkness.