The Alchemist Review

3. Chieftain The leader at the oasis who believes Santiago's vision of the invading hawks.
4. A sign or signal from the universe that helps guide someone on their path.
5. The ultimate destination where Santiago's treasure is supposedly buried.
9. The massive desert oasis where Santiago meets Fatima and the Alchemist.
11. Merchant A kind but risk-averse shopkeeper in Tangier who dreams of visiting Mecca.
14. A bookish traveler searching for the Alchemist to learn the secrets of the craft.
16. The North African country where the Pyramids are located.
18. The major African river associated with the region of the Pyramids.
19. The European country where Santiago’s journey originates.
21. Legend – A person's destiny or true mission in life, which they must pursue.
22. The Spanish town where Santiago meets the Gypsy and the King of Salem.
23. The vast, harsh desert that Santiago and the caravan must cross.

1. The Moroccan port city where Santiago is robbed and forced to work for a year.
2. The ancient spiritual and scientific practice of transforming base metals into gold.
6. The beautiful region in southern Spain where Santiago starts his journey as a shepherd.
7. The holy city that the Crystal Merchant dreams of visiting as part of his Muslim duty.
8. The young Andalusian shepherd boy who goes on a journey to find his treasure.
10. The mysterious King of Salem who introduces the concept of the Personal Legend.
12. The powerful, 200-year-old master of the desert who guides Santiago toward the Pyramids.
13. Daughter The raven-haired girl Santiago initially thinks about marrying before his journey begins.
15. The woman in Tarifa who interprets Santiago's recurring dream for the price of one-tenth of his treasure.
17. The desert woman Santiago falls in love with at the Al-Fayoum oasis.
20. An Arabic word meaning "it is written," signifying fate or destiny.