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Clan Novel:Assamite
Fatima al-Faqadi
the Hand of Vengeance
Background: Fatima al-Faqadi was born into a family
of devoted Almohad Moorish warriors. When the barbaric Christians invaded
her homeland, she struck back any way she could. First, she assassinated
drunken knights in the guise of a young camp girl. Later, as the First
Crusade drew to a close, she fought openly alongside the defenders of
Allah.
Her passion and skill drew the attention of the Assamites. After much
debate, the clan agreed to break its ages-old precept of not Embracing
women and brought her to Alamut. There, she trained to become the ultimate
assassin.
A devout Muslim, she fought against the invaders in the subsequent Crusades.
Eventually, she helped regain her people1s holy lands. It was upon those
battlefields she met the vampire who would influence much of her destiny:
the Lasombra Lucita. Fatima and Lucita fought a night-long battle that
left them both severely wounded and huddling together in a shallow cave
to avoid the coming dawn. Out of respect for the only worthy opponent
she had ever faced, Fatima spared Lucita as a matter of honor.
The two became friends and eventually lovers.
As the Crusades came to a close, Lucita returned to Europe. Through
the years, the Assamite's goals have conflicted with the Lasombra's,
and Fatima and Lucita have fought on both the same and opposite sides
of various conflicts. They have also worked together, namely when the
Lasombra set about destroying their own elders in the Anarch Revolt.
Their relationship has become a torrid love/ hate affair that always
stops short of sending them both to Final Death. Fatima has appeared
from nowhere just in time to save Lucita on several occasions.
The Assamite elders once gave Fatima a contract for the assassination
of Lucita. Torn by mixed loyalties, she vowed to fulfill her duty to
her clan.
Fatima leaked news of the contract to Lucita through various mortal
agents, however; when Fatima showed up, Lucita was ready and sent the
Assamite into torpor. Upon awakening, she reported her failure to Alamut.
It is the only contract Fatima has ever failed to complete.
Throughout the centuries, Fatima has become one of the Assamites' star
operatives. She has killed numerous elders, troublemakers and even entire
Sabbat packs.
Fatima is fanatical in her support of the Assamite cause. She goes to
any lengths to fulfill a contract or impress a clan elder, and her work
has not
gone unnoticed. After the lifting of the clan1s curse, Fatima has taken
every opportunity to commit diablerie. Her power has increased greatly,
and she now stands as one of the Assamites' most powerful members. Her
challenges of her clanmates suggest that she wants to become the clan's
first female caliph, which the conservative Assassins are unlikely to
permit.
Image: With her lush form and large, almond-shaped eyes, Fatima
is the definition of beauty. A graceful five feet, six inches in height,
she possesses a lean, muscular build and the dusky complexion ubiquitous
among her clan. She adapts her looks and clothing as required by the
current contract she is pursuing. When left to her own devices, she
dresses in traditional Arab garb and carries an ancient damascene scimitar.
Roleplaying Hints: The world sees you as a heartless killer;
make the most of it. Change your demeanor to fit the current situation,
and to get close to your victim. Inside, you are a deeply obsessive
creature. Your love for Lucita, your Muslim faith and your belief in
your clan sometimes vie for your loyalties and attentions. Inner turmoil
drives you, but you use it as a fuel instead of letting it paralyze
you. Always remember that the goals of the Assamite clan are ultimately
the most important and must be accomplished at all costs.
Clan: Assamite
Sire: Thetmes
Nature: Fanatic
Demeanor: Loner
Generation: 6th
Embrace: 1102
Apparent Age: mid-20s
Physical: Strength 4, Dexterity 5, Stamina 4
Social: Charisma 3, Manipulation 4, Appearance 4
Mental: Perception 4, Intelligence 3, Wits 4
Talents: Acrobatics 3, Alertness 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 5, Dodge
3, Leadership 1, Masquerade 3, Streetwise 2, Subterfuge 4
Skills: Drive 1, Etiquette 2, Firearms 4, Melee 5, Performance
3, Repair 1, Ride 2, Security 3, Stealth 4, Survival 3, Vamp 3
Knowledges: Academics 3, Camarilla Lore 2, Clan Knowledge (Assamite)
3, Investigation 3, Linguistics (a plethora) 5, Medicine 3, Occult 2,
Politics 2, Sabbat Lore 3, Science 1
Disciplines: Auspex 1, Celerity 4, Fortitude 2, Obfuscate 4,
Potence 3, Quietus 5
Backgrounds: Alternate Identity 3, Contacts 4, Resources 4, Status
2
Virtues: Conviction 4, Self-Control 2, Courage 5
Morality: Path of Blood 7
Willpower: 6
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