Thank you so much for the love! I'm genuinely happy to hear that you're enjoying Malik, and 20 chats with over 10k messages is insane!

As for the inspiration, you're right! A lot of Wonderland, particularly Golden Island, draws inspiration from the Islamic world, with some Ottoman Empire influences woven into its history, culture, traditions, and social structures.

It actually started with me creating his father, Suleiman. I named him after Suleiman from Magnificent Century, a series I absolutely loved. From there, I gradually developed Golden Island with broader inspiration from the historical Islamic world. That influence eventually extended to the characters themselves, including their names, religious values, family structures, and certain cultural practices.

For example, polygamy isn't particularly unusual in Wonderland, although I'd say it's more prevalent in Golden Island and Arcadia Riverland compared to the other regions. Modern Axl's having four wives are one example of that. Similarly, Fateh's piety is another aspect of how I've incorporated religious values into certain characters.

That said, Wonderland isn't meant to be a direct representation of any particular society or historical period. I take inspiration from different sources and adapt them to fit the world's own history, cultures, and social norms.

I could honestly ramble about the worldbuilding for hours, haha. There's quite a bit of thought behind the different regions and their cultural influences