Zarad

Zarad was the Chief Vizier and a skilled sha'ir who lived in Halwa in 1367 DR.

Description
Zarad always donned black and white striped robes, making him easy to spot at court.

Activities
Though he served as the caliph's vizier, Zarad was the true ruler of Halwa. All of Caliph Hava al-Gatil's order came directly from Zarad.

Zarad used his influence to enact an unfair taxation system for several years, allowing him to amass a great fortune before dismissing the tax before the caliph could discover what was going on.

History
Zarad was the caliph's adviser since the caliph was a mere child, allowing him to develop a firm control over his actions throughout the years.

Relationships
The sha'ir was served by a powerful dao referred to only as "Zarad's Pet".

Rumors & Legends
Zarad planned to marry the caliph's eldest daughter to cement his rule over Halwa.