#for everything except the tunisian stuff take my interpretation with a grain of salt as im not as familiar with them

[noxious-fennec]

The ponderer's gift in the wonders of lands and the marvels of travels, "Salama Arrahala"

Entery #4: Fares, Fahlamais.

In the capital's rich and varied streets, Salama stumbles into souk Da'ak, the poets market, and accidentally enters an improvisation competition. The goal is to impress Al Yamama, a pragmatic scholar and scientist who does not believe in the romantic philosophy of the arts. Salama, flustered, recites an ancient sonnet from her tribe passed down by her mother. The novelty wins Al Yamama's favour, beating Badr ibn Amma Al-maghribi, the Sultan's sha'ir and the best in the trade, making Salama, allegedly, his rival.

Al Yamama, mesmerised by her apparent skill, hosts Salama during her stay in Fares, in exchange for a poem every night. Being that she isn't a poet, Salama seeks help from Badr. Every night, Salama recites a poem; every day, Badr writes a new one, growing more complex and sentimental. At the end of her stay, Al Yamama professes her love for her, only further complicated by Badr's own feelings, leaving Salama with a few hard decisions to make.