Wasim

Wasim was discovered by the Defiri clan when she was only a few hours old. Of all the Defiri clan, Wasim is the most likely to be pragmatic. She was teased for her "boyish" name as a child, and as a result has become somewhat defensive and abrasive.

Ilham joined the clan to try to woo her. At first she rejected him, not interested in romantic entanglements. Later, though still not interested in romance, she had children with him, because she desired a child.

Due to her natural practicality and tendency towards ends-justifies-the-means ethics, she and Lamya have formed a rather close friendship. Wasim has heard of Lamya's desire to overthrow Ghadir, and is fully supportive of her efforts. The two conspirators have also become lovers, and are raising their children (and their army) together.

After the success of Lamya's forces, Wasim has easily slid into her role as second-in-command. As Lamya's dearest consort, she has a great deal of power, and can basically make anything she wants to happen happen.

Wasim's eldest daughter, Khalida, is her pride and joy.