Asiyah Nejem

*"They are my meaning and my purpose. My love."*

Asiyah Nejem is a devout humanitarian who has dedicated their life and work to aiding the mortal races of Mythgate. Following their sabbatical after discovering their Chosen destiny, they have come to realize that the free will of mortals is the most important aspect of humanity.

## History

Asiyah grew up in a small town in the outskirts of Ashsuru. As a wannabe songstress she made her living aiding the temple's choirs or taking requests in taverns. When her village was caught between a bloody feud of a merchant clan and bandit tribe, she tore open the local wardstone to evacuate her people, permanently injuring her hands and arms in the process.

After a month of helping to resettle her village in the city, Asiyah took some time for herself, utilizing her newfound power to its fullest as she toured all that Mythgate had to offer. This year of sightseeing led to the formation of her new mindset and philosophy. The things that brought her the most joy in all her journeys were not the wondrous vistas or exotic adventures, but the humble, tender moments she shared with the many people she came across and aided in her day-to-day life.

Amongst it all was the common troubles that plagued people each and every place she visited; war, corruption, prejudice, inequality. The true monsters that faced humanity were not the beasts and barbarians at the gates, she realized. Since then she has devoted herself to helping the downtrodden to help themselves, to establish new systems of power that would protect and enable the lower classes.

## Appearance

Asiyah is a relatively tall woman with an average build and a tawny complexion. Her hair is usually kept in a pleated bun with a golden diadem depicting the Dawnflower's symbol upon her brow. Her eyes are a pale amber color, with a thin scar crossing the right side of her face. Her usual attire is a long, sleeveless crimson robe, with matching dyed leather gloves concealing her blackened arms.

## Personality

Asiyah tends to maintain a social façade of composed eloquence and boundless wisdom most of the time, dispensing verbose paradigms and insightful commentary as necessary. When faced with a stressful situation or a tense moment, she will continue her performance until the first reprieve is offered, letting her mask fall away to reveal the sharp-tongued, pragmatic woman underneath as she recuperates.

## Friends

Carolynne Vannegan - An elf scholar who was initially hired to serve as a manager and assistant to Asiyah's budding apothecary, who has since turned to a close friend and confidant.

Anala - An ifrit alchemist who proved her skill and devotion in the timeless halls of a mage's forlorn memories. Her boundless optimism and big heart have since inspired Asiyah to continue her quest.

Hrungnir - As a fellow Shelynite, the Big Guy and Asiyah were relatively quick to find common ground with each other, with Asiyah investing her own pool of talent to aiding him with his experiments.

Lucien Blackwood - A young aspiring knight, Asiyah sees within him the potential for greatness as she aims to mentor and guide him to realize his potential.

## Goals

*"In a perfect world, the Chosen would need not exist."*