Fatima al-Rashid

Status

Major NPC - Wife/Concubine of the Emir of Valencia

Overview

Fatima is the Emir of Valencia's wife or main concubine, a woman caught in a dangerous web of forbidden love, political intrigue, and criminal conspiracy. She is having a secret affair with Halfdan the Red and is complicit in embezzling wealth from her husband.

Key Details

Personal Relationships

• The Affair: Conducting a secret romance with Halfdan the Red, a Norseman in her husband's service
• The Marriage: Wife or main concubine to the Emir of Valencia, whom she and Halfdan are betraying
• Communication: Writes to Halfdan in crude Norse runes, suggesting she has learned some of his language

Criminal Activities

• Embezzlement: Actively stealing wealth from the Emir alongside Halfdan
• Hidden Treasure: Has helped hide stolen wealth in old Roman Ruins
• Escape Plans: Planning possible escape to the North with Halfdan

The Compromising Letter

Fatima wrote a letter to Halfdan (now in the party's possession) that contains:

• Confirmation of their affair
• Details of the embezzlement scheme
• A map to the Roman Ruins where treasure is hidden
• References to escape plans

Vulnerability

The party currently possesses Fatima's Letter, making both her and Halfdan vulnerable to blackmail. If this information reaches the Emir of Valencia, the consequences would be severe - likely execution for both conspirators.

Current Situation

With the party holding the letter and having just assassinated the Emir of Zaragoza's nephew, Fatima is in an extremely precarious position. Her secret may be the party's best leverage against Halfdan the Red, who is actively hunting them.

Connections

• Halfdan the Red - Secret lover and co-conspirator
• Emir of Valencia - Husband/master being betrayed
• Fatima's Letter - Incriminating evidence
• Roman Ruins - Location of hidden treasure