The Game of Deceit

Fate never forgets its promises. The fire that spared the Pandavas only led them toward

another kind of blaze — one born not of wax or oil, but of pride, deceit,

and greed. From the ashes of Varanavata, the five brothers and Kunti wandered

through forests and towns, unknown, unrecognized heroes hiding as hermits.

And destiny was quietly preparing their next trial. In the kingdom of Panchala,

King Drupada held a contest a Swayamvara for his daughter Draupadi, born of sacred fire

herself. Warriors from every land gathered, but the challenge was near impossible:

to string a mighty bow and strike a revolving target by looking only at its reflection