Faisal Naji
Negus of Straka, Khedive of Kor-Ra (Former) Faisal Al-Raei Naji
Faisal Naji was once the humble but very influential Khedive of the Kor-Ra region of the Strakan Empire, well known and respected. But he was also, as was later discovered, one of the preeminent leaders of Al-Najin, the rebellious group that threatened Tarkus' reign. Through the chaos of 1009 3A, Faisal was arrested for treason, but managed to (through luck and politic) work his way into becoming the first Negus of the Strakan Empire since the last Fa'Ajasa centuries prior in the aftermath of Tarkus' death and the capture of Jayllin.
Naji finds his newfound rule threatened by Kukbo and the "Sons of Tarkus", which has ignited the currently ongoing Strakan Civil War.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Faisal suffers from a degenerative condition in his legs, causing him to require a wheelchair to move.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Faisal Naji was once the humble but very influential Khedive of the Kor-Ra region of the Strakan Empire. He was known for wisdom and good governance, and a kind heart. He is also the adoptive father of Arthu (Artie) of The Firestarters.
What most did not know, was that Naji was also a leader (to some degree) of Al-Najin, the loose coalition of rebellious groups that dot the Desert of Ulb and had resisted Tarkus' rule for centuries. His connection with the group was discovered during Jayllin's Terror, and Faisal, along with most of his household, was imprisoned.
As 1009 3A rolled on, and Tarkus was assassianted along with most of the Council and Khedives, Naji and his household were freed from imprisonment by Tarkus' former left-hand, Kukbo, to take part in the talks at Embrel. Naji did not arrive, and the Fall of Embrel and Desolation of Idiomaris took place. In the aftermath and with Kukbo vanished, Naji effectively took control of Straka and led the relief effort in the region, earning him much praise. Not long after, Naji took control of more of the headless Strakan state, and declared himself its new Negus, the first in centuries since the last Fa'Ajasa ruled.
While there was some grumbling at first, that grumbling grew into a roar with the return of Kukbo, who had survived Embrel despite initial theories. Soon, Kukbo began leading an organized resistance against Faisal, which has spiraled into the Strakan Civil War.
Social
Reign
Faisal's reign is new, and mostly consumed with the ongoing Civil War. What little lies beyond the war has mostly been in unraveling the various political institutions that once all fed to Tarkus and Tarkus alone. He seems to have an interest in delegating power back to local leaders wherever possible.
Family Ties
He is the adoptive father of Arthu (Artie) Naji of The Firestarters, and in fact risked much of his reputation during Jayllin's trial to make Arthu officially his son legally, instead of his "ward" as he was previously.
Religious Views
Faisal is a known and public worshipper of Hakir, but seems to espouse beliefs that may align him with the Supragens Movement.
Current Location
Species
Date of Birth
949 3A
Year of Birth
1723
66 Years old
Children
Current Residence
Straka
Pronouns
he/him
Eyes
Hazel
Hair
Slicked back and white
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Dark and sun-spotted
Aligned Organization
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