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<blockquote data-quote="Celebrim" data-source="post: 6985315" data-attributes="member: 4937"><p>Naflah Basimah Sabr Hanania (“Naflah Sabr Hanania”, “Rip Tide”): Naflah Basimah Sabr Hanania is the true name of the infamous criminal known as “Rip Tide”. “Rip Tide” is the head of a small informal militia called The Liberators, which she rules over by force of her considerable personality. Naflah is the younger daughter of a great and noble house of the city, famed for their skill as potion makers and vintners – whose wines are said to be more magical than their alchemical droughts. As a younger daughter in a house with many children, whose tastes were decidedly bookish, and whose tongue was decidedly sharp, she was not deemed particularly marriageable material and has been indulged to be left to her own devices – which her parents believe to be largely academic in nature. In fact, Naflah has shaped around herself what amounts to a cult, with her as the cult leader. Although a few of her closest friends within the The Liberators know her true identity, by the use of masks and her own natural magical talents as a shape-shifter (Jann Vizier, Sor4), she has concealed the true identity of “Rip Tide” from the larger public sufficiently that even divination has yet to reveal the true name of this “public menace”. Indeed, the vast majority of the city believes Rip Tide to be male, owing to Naflah’s tendency to use magic to alter her appearance when she must be seen. Naflah is a lithe willowy Jann woman with dark blue eyes and slick black hair, who is fond of accentuating her faintly blue tinged skin with blue body paint and makeup, and favors various dark blues for garments. She is normally cowled and masked, except in private and not in character. In character, she is more often than not male, although this charade is not maintained when only amongst her allies. In public, when not appearing as “Rip Tide”, she affects the demeanor of an innocent and slightly bumbling overgrown child, whose childish tastes are matched only by her devotion to frivolous books and esoteric debates. She pretends to have no interest in politics whatsoever, and would rather discuss particulars of astronomy or poetry. In character, she is a dangerous and magnetic individual, with the surety of a fanatic, who is not to be lightly trifled with. </p><p>The Liberators number about a score of fighters and are composed of disaffected elves, water genasi, and a few Jann - mostly students who were schoolmates of Naflah. They believe that Efreet influence on Jann culture is sinister, widespread, and unfortunately not well recognized - and must be rooted out – by violence if necessary. They would certainly seek action against The Brotherhood of the True Flame if they could penetrate its secrets, and are at all but open war with The Fire Bugs. The Liberators began about 15 years ago as a semi-independent group that resisted the puppet government of the Efreet, and staged various acts of defiance – and some would say terror – against any fire aligned being that fell into their grasp. Although initially seen as simply Qaybar partisans, their activities have continued even after the death of Al-Zahran and the return of Qaybar to the relative safety of the Prime Material plane. In particular, they believe that slavery is Efreet work, and that it is time that slavery is outlawed in Qaybar - a view that is considered quite radical and makes many uncomfortable, including at least some slaves. They have a waged a two pronged campaign first against anyone that they feel harbors secret pro-Efreet sentiment, whom they view as traitors deserving only of death, and to free slaves from their chains. The first sentiment, however lawless, is one that has widespread sympathy in the city. The second however prompts much debate as to the actual mechanics of said liberation even were it to be reasonably considered or acknowledged as an ultimately good end. What good is it to a slave to cast them out of their house and shelter? Without property of their own, wouldn’t their new lives be little different than their old ones, differing only now in the lack of security that comes from being a houseless hireling? It is not at all clear to many that the hireling would not be as exploited as the slave, differing only in that they might take the false choice to leave with nothing so as to be exploited elsewhere. And what of the very young or very aged? If deprived of their status as slaves, then they would be valued only according to their utility, and would have no employment. Many point to the fact that the slaves of wealthy and noble households live better lives than the poor and indigent of the city, and if clever and hardworking often arise to high station. These would argue that there is no shame in being a slave to the Emir or similarly great household, and are not slaves of great houses sometimes masters and overseers over free persons? Is slavery then so bad? And should not the masters, who have paid fair sums in good faith for their property, not be provided with recompense for their losses? Who would pay these sums? And what of the animals of Qaybar, most of whom are the property of houses? If they lose the dignity of slaves and the safety of having owners in the city, aren’t they likely to be simply carted off to become dumb brutes outside the cities confines? Since most of these are considered open questions, which reasonable persons regardless of viewpoint might quarrel over, The Liberators hard fanatical and sometimes violent line draws little sympathy, often derision, and sometimes outright horror. It must be said that some of this derision might be warranted, for not every attempt to liberate someone from the state of slavery has gone smoothly or produced the desired outcome. The Liberators are still in the process of figuring out the logistics of freedom themselves. Unlike some of the other informal militias that draw disaffected youths to them, the liberators are all about business, and do not brawl for pleasure. They are extremely secretive, with codes and hand signs for communicating with each other subtly, and will die rather than betray their comrades – especially their leader.</p><p>Naflah does have some friends in the city, both when presenting as her real self and when in the character of “Rip Tide”. Her family is friends with the Salib, and are often guests in the house of the Sheik. She is also on speaking terms with Beyg Tuma, whose mannerism Naflah subtly mimics to aid in creating her public disguise as the airy intellectual bookworm. As “Rip Tide”, she has some quiet support from within the Equality Party, and at least some members there of would turn a blind eye to any activities of the Liberators and a few would aid them if they could. Likewise, “Tip Top” does not completely agree with her, but admires her as a fellow idealist and ally in the same cause. He is also one of the few persons outside her circle of friends that knows “Rip Tide” is female, although he will not divulge this information. An informal truce exists between The Chimney Sweeps and The Liberators, and The Chimney Sweeps will not work against The Liberators and vice versa. And, although he secretly abhors their cause, Wazir Al-Saqui has made contact with “Rip Tide” and pretends admiration and a desire to support and further their efforts. Thus, “Rip Tide” believes she has an ally in the Wazir, but does not yet trust him sufficiently to reveal her true identity.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Celebrim, post: 6985315, member: 4937"] Naflah Basimah Sabr Hanania (“Naflah Sabr Hanania”, “Rip Tide”): Naflah Basimah Sabr Hanania is the true name of the infamous criminal known as “Rip Tide”. “Rip Tide” is the head of a small informal militia called The Liberators, which she rules over by force of her considerable personality. Naflah is the younger daughter of a great and noble house of the city, famed for their skill as potion makers and vintners – whose wines are said to be more magical than their alchemical droughts. As a younger daughter in a house with many children, whose tastes were decidedly bookish, and whose tongue was decidedly sharp, she was not deemed particularly marriageable material and has been indulged to be left to her own devices – which her parents believe to be largely academic in nature. In fact, Naflah has shaped around herself what amounts to a cult, with her as the cult leader. Although a few of her closest friends within the The Liberators know her true identity, by the use of masks and her own natural magical talents as a shape-shifter (Jann Vizier, Sor4), she has concealed the true identity of “Rip Tide” from the larger public sufficiently that even divination has yet to reveal the true name of this “public menace”. Indeed, the vast majority of the city believes Rip Tide to be male, owing to Naflah’s tendency to use magic to alter her appearance when she must be seen. Naflah is a lithe willowy Jann woman with dark blue eyes and slick black hair, who is fond of accentuating her faintly blue tinged skin with blue body paint and makeup, and favors various dark blues for garments. She is normally cowled and masked, except in private and not in character. In character, she is more often than not male, although this charade is not maintained when only amongst her allies. In public, when not appearing as “Rip Tide”, she affects the demeanor of an innocent and slightly bumbling overgrown child, whose childish tastes are matched only by her devotion to frivolous books and esoteric debates. She pretends to have no interest in politics whatsoever, and would rather discuss particulars of astronomy or poetry. In character, she is a dangerous and magnetic individual, with the surety of a fanatic, who is not to be lightly trifled with. The Liberators number about a score of fighters and are composed of disaffected elves, water genasi, and a few Jann - mostly students who were schoolmates of Naflah. They believe that Efreet influence on Jann culture is sinister, widespread, and unfortunately not well recognized - and must be rooted out – by violence if necessary. They would certainly seek action against The Brotherhood of the True Flame if they could penetrate its secrets, and are at all but open war with The Fire Bugs. The Liberators began about 15 years ago as a semi-independent group that resisted the puppet government of the Efreet, and staged various acts of defiance – and some would say terror – against any fire aligned being that fell into their grasp. Although initially seen as simply Qaybar partisans, their activities have continued even after the death of Al-Zahran and the return of Qaybar to the relative safety of the Prime Material plane. In particular, they believe that slavery is Efreet work, and that it is time that slavery is outlawed in Qaybar - a view that is considered quite radical and makes many uncomfortable, including at least some slaves. They have a waged a two pronged campaign first against anyone that they feel harbors secret pro-Efreet sentiment, whom they view as traitors deserving only of death, and to free slaves from their chains. The first sentiment, however lawless, is one that has widespread sympathy in the city. The second however prompts much debate as to the actual mechanics of said liberation even were it to be reasonably considered or acknowledged as an ultimately good end. What good is it to a slave to cast them out of their house and shelter? Without property of their own, wouldn’t their new lives be little different than their old ones, differing only now in the lack of security that comes from being a houseless hireling? It is not at all clear to many that the hireling would not be as exploited as the slave, differing only in that they might take the false choice to leave with nothing so as to be exploited elsewhere. And what of the very young or very aged? If deprived of their status as slaves, then they would be valued only according to their utility, and would have no employment. Many point to the fact that the slaves of wealthy and noble households live better lives than the poor and indigent of the city, and if clever and hardworking often arise to high station. These would argue that there is no shame in being a slave to the Emir or similarly great household, and are not slaves of great houses sometimes masters and overseers over free persons? Is slavery then so bad? And should not the masters, who have paid fair sums in good faith for their property, not be provided with recompense for their losses? Who would pay these sums? And what of the animals of Qaybar, most of whom are the property of houses? If they lose the dignity of slaves and the safety of having owners in the city, aren’t they likely to be simply carted off to become dumb brutes outside the cities confines? Since most of these are considered open questions, which reasonable persons regardless of viewpoint might quarrel over, The Liberators hard fanatical and sometimes violent line draws little sympathy, often derision, and sometimes outright horror. It must be said that some of this derision might be warranted, for not every attempt to liberate someone from the state of slavery has gone smoothly or produced the desired outcome. The Liberators are still in the process of figuring out the logistics of freedom themselves. Unlike some of the other informal militias that draw disaffected youths to them, the liberators are all about business, and do not brawl for pleasure. They are extremely secretive, with codes and hand signs for communicating with each other subtly, and will die rather than betray their comrades – especially their leader. Naflah does have some friends in the city, both when presenting as her real self and when in the character of “Rip Tide”. Her family is friends with the Salib, and are often guests in the house of the Sheik. She is also on speaking terms with Beyg Tuma, whose mannerism Naflah subtly mimics to aid in creating her public disguise as the airy intellectual bookworm. As “Rip Tide”, she has some quiet support from within the Equality Party, and at least some members there of would turn a blind eye to any activities of the Liberators and a few would aid them if they could. Likewise, “Tip Top” does not completely agree with her, but admires her as a fellow idealist and ally in the same cause. He is also one of the few persons outside her circle of friends that knows “Rip Tide” is female, although he will not divulge this information. An informal truce exists between The Chimney Sweeps and The Liberators, and The Chimney Sweeps will not work against The Liberators and vice versa. And, although he secretly abhors their cause, Wazir Al-Saqui has made contact with “Rip Tide” and pretends admiration and a desire to support and further their efforts. Thus, “Rip Tide” believes she has an ally in the Wazir, but does not yet trust him sufficiently to reveal her true identity. [/QUOTE]
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