After reaching Baghdad, Sokurah performs magic at the pre-wedding festivities, temporarily turning Parisa's handmaiden into a serpent woman, but despite his prowess and a dark prophecy about war between Baghdad and Chandra, the Caliph of Baghdad (Alec Mango) refuses to help the magician return to Colossa. Later that night, Sokurah secretly shrinks the princess, enraging her father, the Sultan of Chandra (Harold Kasket), who declares war on Baghdad. Sinbad and the Caliph give in to Sokurah, who explains that the eggshell of a Roc is needed for the potion to restore Parisa, and it can be found only on Colossa.