Desert Temple

A location visited by the player in KQ V.

This temple has existed in the northern cliffs of the Endless Desert of Serenia for untold ages. There is no sign of to whom the temple was built, except that it is guarded by twin statues of Pegasus.

The temple's purpose, however, was to function as a self-guarding treasure chamber. Piles of gold and treasure lay inside its walls, but the temple's door could only be opened with a special jewelled magical staff and the words "Open Sesame!", and remained open only for several moments before magically sealing again, trapping any lingering occupants inside. King Graham had to discreetly procure the entry staff from some desert bandits who had been raiding the temple for the treasures.

Knowing he only had a few moments inside the temple before it closed on him forever, Graham avoided the shining piles of treasure and hastily grabbed the two objects nearest the door before exiting. He picked up a single gold coin and an old brass lamp, which would later be revealed to contain a genie.

Graham left the desert to complete his quest still carrying the staff. It is not known, then, if the temple can ever be opened again.