Encouraged by the king, Santiago sells his flock and travels to Tangier, Morocco.
The first part concludes with Santiago taking a job with a crystal merchant to earn enough money to either return home or continue his quest. The Character of The Alchemist The Alchemist - Power of Page One - Holly Lynn Payne The Alchemist 1 The Alchemist
The story begins with Santiago tending his sheep in the Spanish countryside. Despite his training for the priesthood, he chose to become a shepherd to fulfill his desire to travel. Encouraged by the king, Santiago sells his flock