Archived-Fatimah al-Mu'allima

This article is about a character that is deceased or otherwise no longer in play.

At me, too, someone is looking
Of me, too, someone is saying
"(She) is sleeping, (she) knows nothing,
Let (her) sleep on."
-Waiting for Godot

Fatimah al-Mu'allima
Clan:	Gangrel (Requiem) ••
Covenant:	Lancea Sanctum •••
City:	Archived-Sydney ••••
Title:	Calipha
Sire:	Alder Tariq al-Rashid
Bloodline:	Taifa
Group:	N/A
Embraced:	1919
Player:	[mailto: Katie]
Storyteller:	[mailto: Archived-Sydney VST]

Personal Information

Fatimah debating the use of capital punishment in Kindred society, October 2013

Appearance

Fatimah is a short, slight woman, with golden olive skin, brown eyes, and dark hair, from what little can be seen of it. When in public, she wears a hijab and long flowing skirt, and heavily favours bright, vibrant colours and patterns. Her movements alternate between small and unassuming, and excited and energetic, depending on whoever she's talking to, but are very rarely without a certain grace.

Lineage

• Unknown

Known Sire

• Unknown

Known Siblings

• Unknown

Known Childer

• Unknown

Quotes

Quotes By

"You hear my covenant-mates speak of how they are Allah's wrath, His fear, His punishment. You see them forgetting that we are predators, and becoming monsters. You see them reveling in their damnation, and letting it give them license to sin- not all, alhamdulillah, but enough. That is why I am the smallest predator, and why I teach. Man cannot fear a God he does not understand or feel in their hearts, so I show Him to them. And if I do my job well, they will never need to know the ministry of my brothers and sisters."

"A good point, and well made, but have you considered the Rule of Golgotha, where..." - When debating, more often than not.

"I am the smallest predator, but it seems the manifestation of my damnation is the most perfect for my city right now. May Allah have mercy upon me, should He be so willing." - February, 2014, on taking up the mantle of Imam of Sydney

"Pffft, don't patronise me. My people invented mathematics." - To Ordo Dracul trying to baby her through certain concepts.

"May he burn in Jahannam slightly less than the rest of us." - What passes for 'May God bless you' whenever people are listening too closely

"This country takes more and more from me. My brothers, my sisters, my beloved daughters. My patience, my pride, and my purpose. But there is still too much to do here. Thus I remain."

Quotes About

"Sanctity and the purity of rose oil, spices and lightning, a voice that hides everything and nothing. Did you know she prays as she kills her enemies? I did not, until I met her ill starred by moonlight, with the gospel crackle of her efforts and the shrieks of the shrived souls eclipsed by the purity, sanctity, lightning and wrath. This young blood is going places, this one I shall keep half an ear for on the wind."
- Archived-Algol, after the Sydney War.

"Fatimah is doubly other. She is not like the rest of the Kindred as she professes the faith of Longinus, yet she is not like the rest of the Sanctified in that she rejects the Sanguineous Catechism. She is not as distant and archaic as Archived-Alim Al Rashid, she could have easily been a member of my parish. She is perhaps the closest to my equal in theological knowledge, and I find her discourse invigorating and a balm to my soul. I once encouraged her to supplant Archived-Fredrick Urquhart as Bishop in an effort to extend my own influence. God does indeed have a sense of humour, as it was her words and not those of Archived-Calvin Harper that saw me chastised in front of my brothers and sisters. She never did prove me wrong though. Like swords sharpening each other, we are destined to forever disagree and spar with each other, and in the process we will both be forged into the apex predators that God demands. And it is that fact, that inescapable truth, that I hate her and cherish her. Once the Crone, the Brood, the Livians and all the other threats to the Sanctified are removed, my attention will turn to her. And until that night, no one will harm her. I will not allow it. I will not be denied."
- Archived-Lupo, in a period of self reflection.

"When we fought the Brood, there were those that chose to end their Requiems rather than face me. When she challenged me for the position of Bishop, I chose the field of war. I chose the place, the time, and the weapons of the fight. I chose all that would aid me and be alien to her. We fought in my world, and she conquered it in minutes. Not because she desired power, but because it was her duty to God. If she feels she is right, you can no more stop her than you can extinguish the sun."
- Archived-Fredrick Urquhart, In a conversation about Fatimah's dedication to the cause.

"I'm not really a specialist with anything supernatural that isn't us. I tend to just ask Fatimah. I trust her, she shares the blood of my clan; she's got wisdom beyond anything I've got, and the power to kick arse and take names. Sure, we may have different perspectives on the Church, but that doesn't really matter to me."
- David Bradshaw

"This is going to get ugly and complicated, I wonder how I stop...."
- Archived-Murdoch Tyron, personal musings

"Alim gave me his blood to start my requiem this gift is why I call him sire, but Fatimah has given me a gift equally as precious. Without her guidence I know not where i would be, this is why i call her Ummi. Family is more then blood"
- Archived-Karlin

"For but a brief moment after Eira's death, she and I felt each others grief, each others loss, and each others rage. I have always looked up to her for strength and support, but perhaps for the first time I felt I truly understood her and she, I."
- Archived-Ella Harper after she was told by Fatimah the reason Archived-Eira was not coming to Canberra.

"Fatimah is… she is a kicaq - anchor; a weight to bear us down when we would move forward, but also one that would hold us still when the sea would see that we are set adrift… and yes, I would gladly give your life for hers."
- Archived-Kohana speaking to a neonate about her relationship with the Bishop.

"She is a contradiction. She emerges from the shadows of anonymity into the harsh light of power, but this is no ascent but a descent. For each step she takes into that world she will find herself surrounded by more ghosts. But she will be more than them, and will wear the mantle of her vitality with grace. Even when she forgets that, I will remember."
- Archived-Thrace

"Ahh Fatimah, a most wonderful, interesting and excellent example of a kindred, and one of my proudest Artifex members. She has the most facinating tales of her homeland and very much deserves to be a Virtuoso, if she isn't already in my eyes..."
- Archived-Wade Grayson

"Fatimah. Perhaps our greatest evangelist and teacher. If she just toed the line a little more she'd be a Kindred worth fearing but she isolates herself from the Hardliners in our covenant. I don't dislike her. I only wish she'd replace idealism with practicality."
- Archived-Timothy Ward

"Like her, I know the burden of having heathens amongst one's family, a blight she appears to be quite adept at managing. She would make a wonderful legate."
- Archived-Timothy Harland

"I have lived many centuries and few things bring much surprise to these old eyes. The depth of her concern for her flock and her calling is given, yet her concern for this damned monster is a surprise"
- Archived-Melieke

"She is a good noodle. I like Fatimah. Wait, shit, I'm supposed to say Imam Mu'Allimah. Shit. I tried"
- Archived-Ariana Trentworth

"She's, like, super smart. I totally respect her as a Kahuna. Plus she totally feels me on the name thing. White people just can't pronounce names, ya know"
- Archived-Sarah Lake

"She's not like other Imams. She's a cool Imam."
- Archived-Lucky, with another groaner.

"Mama, unlike many, is a free spirit, even if she does chain herself to many more unfortunate than herself. Some have called her Heretic, others a Livian. But if there is one thing I'll call her- aside from her faith and gender- it is friend. And I'd cast off all I was if she was ever in danger. We all need that one person in our unlife who can pull us from the Beast when it all goes dark."
- Archived-Manx

"Fatimah, Salami. I will strike the blow which kills you. You know this. I know this. I deserve to have that pain forever, and I hope you don't let me forget it, because even if you do, I won't forget you. You always had my back and now you have mine, even if you don't see my sire like I wish you did. I'm gonna fucking miss you Salami."
- Archived-Nyx, showing her back to Fatimah

"Tomorrow you'll either be Ash or in Torpor, I hope it is the latter. Because although your sentence is eternity eventually they will forget about you, or we shall both see eachother again at the end of days no matter which one of us was right"
-Archived-Manx to Fatimah on her last night at Conclave 2016

"I miss you but I don't forget you. Ever."
- Archived-Nyx, alone, June 2017

Conversations

"Fatimah, I have something for you. I understand Archived-Doubting Thomas wanted you to have this. It's the traditional reward for your services."
- Archived-Lupo, handing Fatimah thirty pieces of silver at the Sydney Conclave in 2014.

"What are we going to do about Archived-Lupo?"
"It doesn't matter to me. Fatimah is my bishop now."
- Grim and MASH, during the conflict among the Canberra court over the fate of Archived-Rieger

"You refuse to accept your role in God's plan, childe."
"No. I just question a God that condemns our souls for actions out of our control. Have you ever met Archibishop al-Mu'allima, Bishop?"
"Yes."
"And that's why I question God. I can't believe that he'd damn someone like her to hell."
- Archived-Eira and Archived-Aeron Sebrus.

"Where will you go?"
"My home. Istanbul."
"I know I was mean and I kinda-"
"It's not your fault."
"I'll... uh, Grayson will miss you, and the others. Can you come to Canberra to say goodbye?"
"Yes. I can do that. But they might try talking me into staying."
"Good."
- Archived-Nyx and Fatimah, September 2015

"So, I've heard of this Archived-Samuel Parker. I will be glad to meet him."
"Don't get too excited, he's pretty pathetic. Like, Grayson levels of pathetic."
"Nyx, don't be rude about Grayson. Besides, I think you mean Fatimah levels of pathetic, hmm?"
"... you're right. Get excited. He's just like you."
- Fatimah and Archived-Nyx, about Fatimah's prospective new student.

"Don't call him a C##t, that is the feminine. A c##t is warm, delicate and sensitive. It is the giver of life and ultimate pleasure. You should call him a scrote, they are small and shrivelled and hurt when kicked. A c##t can take a pounding."
- Fatimah explaining gender appropriate insults to Archived-Nyx and a bewildered Archived-Melieke, October 2015.

"Have you changed your mind?"
"I change it a dozen times each day, but this needs to happen this way"
- Fatimah denies Archived-Glaux the last time they see each other, at Conclave, 2016.

Rumours

• Apparently she's obsessed with learning how to fly, but refuses to learn any more Protean. What does she expect?
• She's constantly seen hobnobbing with the Crone. What's up with that?
  • Probably an ugly L-word that some people don't want mentioned.
    • Lesbians?
      • Well, yes, probably also that.
• Why does she call everyone brother or sister?
  • Because she can't remember their names :P
    • She doesn't do it all the time though, the important bit is to note when she does.
      • Or to note the people she doesn't call her sib.
• Really doesn't like Toreador
  • Apparently it's a family thing?
• Does... does she have a Tumblr?!
• She can't be chaste as all that, have you seen how she acts around Archived-Lupo?
  • But doesn't everyone act that way around him?
• She sure does travel a lot... is she really that restless? Or is she running from something?

Inspirations and Soundtrack

• Ode to my Family by The Cranberries: Understand what I've become, it wasn't my design, and people ev'rywhere think I'm something better than I am.
• Déjà Vu by Something for Kate - The Crone vs The Sanctified: Light globes wash up all along the beach, and they light me up with, they light me up with certainty... Yeah we drift here alone with nothing to do, until one of us makes the other one come true.
• Cosmic Love by Florence and the Machine - Lorenzo: I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too- so I stayed in the darkness with you.
• Special Ones by George - Archived-Lupo: You probably think I'm threatened by you, but your illusionary power doesn't threaten me... Do you think I'm asking too much- A kind of respect and trust that shouldn't even be questioned? How can I open my heart with dishonesty sitting next to me?
  • Pillar - Bring me down - Archived-Lupo on Fatimah: See today isn't back in the day anymore, I know a little more than I did before, So don't forget before you start bringing me down, What goes around always comes back around.

- Lucky's opinion.

OOC Information

Member Information
Player:	[mailto: Katie]
Number:	2003100552
Domain:	Sydney