Kadumi

Kadumi was a young man of the Bedine people of Anauroch and the last surviving warrior of the Qahtan tribe.

"I am a Bedine warrior. I have killed three men!"

- Kadumi, proving his manhood to the sorceress Ruha.

Description
Kadumi looked very much the youth that he was, with strong features that had not been weathered by the desert climate.

Personality
While he tried to carry himself as a honorable warrior that followed the tradition of his people, his deeds were often a bit misguided. Due to his youth and lack of experience, he often "acted the part" of a noble Bedine warrior without the wisdom that accompanied considerable life experience. Ultimately though, Kadumi did what he felt was right to serve his family and honor the memory of his tribe.

Relationships
"Ruha is my brother's wife. You may not have secrets with her!"

- Kadumi, to Lander.

Kadumi had one known brother Ajaman who was son of the Qahtani sheikh. The two had the same mother, the sheikh's second wife. By Ajaman's marriage, Kadumi was step brother to Ruha, the exiled sorceress formerly of the Mtair Dhafir. Kadumi had mixed feelings towards Ruha; on one hand he was honored to serve as the protector of his brother's widow, but also resented her for her sorcerous powers, as magic was outlawed by Bedine tradition.

He was also resentful Lander, the outlander agent of the Harpers with whom Ruha became quite close. Kadumi was angered by the fact they shared a connection so soon after the death of Ajaman.

History
In the, Kadumi completed the rite of manhood to became a true warrior of his tribe by claiming his first kill of another person. He then embarked upon his el a'sarad, the solitary ride across the desert on a camel that marked the momentous occasion, even managing to wrangle three camels from the Bordijas tribe. While Kadumi was on his journey, the entire Qahtani tribe save for a single other member was slain by the Zhentarim. Upon his return Kadumi met the tribes only other survivor, his sister-in-law Ruha. As tradition mandated, Kadumi swore to protect his brother's widow.

The pair traveled the desert searching out the camp of the Mtair Dhafir, Ruha's former tribe. After they met the Zhentarim agent Zarud, and Ruha encountered the outlander member of the Harpers called Lander, Kadumi was told be Sheikh Sabkhat his dedication to Ruha's safety was no longer needed. The young warrior was not deterred and remained by Ruha's side, escaping the wrath of the Zhentarim along with Lander when they launched an assault El Rahalat oasis.

The trio traveled across the Sword uniting the tribes of the Anauroch people against the Zhentarim invaders, from the home of the Bait Mahwa tribe at the Colored Waters oasis, across At'ar's Looking Glass to the Well of the Chasm, home of the Raz'hadi. Tension arose among the three, almost coming to a duel of honor between Kadumi and Lander. Ruha had none of their petty disagreements and made sure Kadumi knew that he only to act in a manner so as to earn her respect.

Kadumi fought bravely during the Battle of the Chasm, the first major combat between the Bedine and the Zhentarim, but suffered an injury to his head and fell. His unconscious body was recovered by Lander and brought to safety during the melee. After the battle, Kadumi was given the opportunity to ride with the Bedine warriors while Ruha and Lander continued on their own, but told the sheikhs of the Bedine he would remain with her and Lander, and travel across the Shoal of Thirst to Elah'zad and recover the spellbook of Ruha's mentor Qoha'dar. When they reached the oasis Kadumi sensed an intruder in their camp and acted quickly to protect the vulnerable Lander from a Zhent assassin. Kadumi was cut down with a fatal blow from the killer's blade.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Parched Sea