Surlamin

Sultanah Surlamin

Surlamin is the Sultanah of the Malgian Empire. Her powerful army and strategic location make her an influential player on the world stage.

Personality and Behavior

Surlamin is not very bold, but often declares friendship with others. She is quite easy to befriend and is a trustworthy ally, given that she is also quite loyal.

Surlamin is focused on developing her people's culture and improving the infrastructure of her territory, as well as building a defensive militia consisting primarily of fast-moving mounted and armored units.

She is suspected of utilizing espionage as part of her abilities and success as a expert diplomat.

Surlamin will frequently try to befriend and protect city-states.

History

As one of the most influential leaders in the history of central Kai, Surlamin is in the process of making a pivotal impact on the future of the Malgian empire. Serving as the Sultanah she is known as a cunning diplomat who leverages her territory's strategic location to position her kingdom as a major player on the world's stage.

Early Life

As the fifth and youngest child of Sultan Ashmorrah, Surlamin's path to the throne of Malgia was not assured. Her oldest brother, Bilgha was the designated heir, and he ascended the throne following their father's murder. Unfortunately for Surlamin, her older brother believed eliminating his siblings was the simplest means of securing his throne, and so Surlamin and her brother Malik fled the country, living within the edges of the Undersun Empire for nearly two decades.

Rise to Power

Following the death of Sultan Bilgha, his son Abumorrah ascended the throne despite the rightful heir being Malik. Raising an army with the assistance of the Undersun (where Surlamin and her brother had remained in exile), Malik invaded the Malgian empire and successfully deposed the usurper Abumorrah. Unfortunately for the two warring claimants to the Malgian throne, they both died in battle, leaving Surlamin to ascend as Sultanah.

The Mayronin Empire had sent armies to support Abumorrah, thousands of whom were captured with the usurper's defeat. Surlamin demonstrated her superb diplomacy skills when she negotiated a steep ransom for returning the prisoners to Mayronin.

Reign

Once firmly established on the throne, Surlamin enjoyed newfound prestige as the leader of an emboldened Malgian empire flush with wealth. She immediately began efforts to reform the administrative system of her nation, implementing new forms of taxation. She also looked to expand the reach of her empire through trade and further resource development.

Surlamin has various projects including military and territorial expansion, outlays for new construction, and grand displays of cultural and artistic expression. Some question whether all the expenses involved could lead to the eventual depletion of Malgia's vast treasury. Some advisors are already suggesting she tighten the purse strings, and restrict her great ambitions for the kingdom. Surlamin is also faced with a difficult task in maintaining control over the distant territories it manages (namely Fessime), as well as many of the wild-land areas in between that are technically out of Malgian control.

Surlamin worries that if something should happen to her, Malgian's power and influence could began to wane. The Undersun empire has been getting bolder and more aggressive under the leadership of Tiltania. Malgian trade routes could be usurped by others, and fiscal troubles could have a domino effect on everything she has fought to build. With all the advances garnered by Surlamin's exceptional administrative and diplomatic skills, what could end up becoming lost by her successors?

Popular Opinion & Legacy

Surlamin is widely viewed today as one of history's greatest diplomats, excelling in the art of balancing friend and foe, Celestial and Infernal. Her carefully crafted diplomatic schemes are credited with allowing Malgia's continued independence despite the scheming of many neighboring kingdoms as well as the powerful Undersun Empire. So far, her reign is marked by religious tolerance, scientific learning, and an artistic flowering in central Kai that has not been known for many decades.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Very tall and physical fit.

Body Features

Taller than your average Tielfing, she is also quite muscular and toned. Her physique aligns with what you might expect from vigorous sword and horseback training.

Facial Features

Her pointed nose and chin give her a slightly longer looking face. As royalty, she benefits from access to an incredible skin routine. She often wears makeup as part of her overall presentation.

Identifying Characteristics

While her thick, curled horns often catch attention from a distance, her fierce yellow eyes will ensnare you.

Special abilities

As an expert diplomat, she uses her words very carefully. A few foreign dignitaries once started a rumor that she was a sorceress who enchanted people with her voice. She found the story very amusing.

Specialized Equipment

She carries a saber that looks very ornamental, possibly ceremonial.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

She identifies as a woman and uses the pronouns she/her.

Sexuality

Although her intimate relationships are kept very private, she identifies as pansexual.

Alignment

Neutral Good

Current Status

Ruling the Malgian Empire

Current Location

Kachmorah

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Sultanah, Ruby of Kai, Ilmater's Chosen

Birthplace

Kachmorah

Current Residence

The Grand Palace of Kachmorah

Pronouns

She/her

Gender

Femme

Eyes

Yellow, large, wide

Hair

Very dark brown, long, styled behind her head, very well maintained

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Deep crimson

Height

7' (not including horns)

Aligned Organization

The ‌Tiefling Malgian Empire

Known Languages

Fluent in Common, Infernal, Draconic, Eleven, Gnome, and Halfling.

Ruled Locations

• Barrath
• Fessime
• Kachmorah