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* DeadpanSnarker
* EstablishingCharacterMoment
* GentlemanAndAScholar
* NonActionGuy
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
* SiblingYinYang
* WiseBeyondHisYears
* TheWisePrince

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* DeadpanSnarker
DeadpanSnarker: As befits his more cultured nature, he the verbal jabs he delivers are dry and understated.
--> '''Yusuf''': Trust grows as slowly as a palm tree, but falls at the speed of a coconut.
* EstablishingCharacterMoment
EstablishingCharacterMoment: He’s introduced reading in the inner courtyard of the palace of Zaragoza before engaging in a brief battle of words with Ruy, establishing him as a more scholarly, calm, and thoughtful individual than his brother Mundir, who is more of a HotBlooded man of action brother.
* GentlemanAndAScholar
GentlemanAndAScholar: In contrast to Mundir, Yusuf is more intellectual and interested in scholarly pursuits. He’s also undeniably intelligent, and more affable than his brother.
* NonActionGuy
ReasonableAuthorityFigure: [[spoiler: When Abu Bakr is unable to convince Mundir to call off the hit on Ruy, he goes to inform Yusuf of the situation. Despite Ruy having had an affair with Amina – something even [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure al-Muqtadir]] [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness is unhappy about]] – Yusuf still informs his father of Mundir’s ploy at the same time and his mother intercede on Amina’s behalf, saving Ruy from further assassination attempts]].
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
SiblingYinYang: To his brother, Mundir, who is a HotBlooded WarriorPrince who, aside from some PetTheDog moments, is usually a {{Jerkass}}. Yusuf, on the other hand, is a GentlemanAndAScholar who (for now) has not fought in battle, yet appears to have more smarts and a calmer nature.
* SiblingYinYang
WiseBeyondHisYears: Gives off his vibe, as despite his youth he’s able to make sharp observations to others in conversation, and appears to have a keen understanding of whatever situation he’s presented with, despite his otherwise quiet nature.
* WiseBeyondHisYears
* TheWisePrince
TheWisePrince: The heir to the ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza and an intellectual who, unlike Mundir, isn’t ruled by HonorBeforeReason.
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* {{Ambadassador}}
* {{Astrologer}}
* BewareTheNiceOnes
* CoolOldGuy
* GentlemanAndAScholar
* LightIsGood
* TheMedic
* NiceGuy
* OddFriendship
* PassiveAggressiveKombat
* TheSmartGuy
* SpottingTheThread
* WhatTheHellHero

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* {{Ambadassador}}
{{Ambadassador}}: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]], but present. He acts as al-Muqtadir’s ambassador in the first season, and while he’s not a physical {{Badass}}, he’s able to successfully represent his ''Taifa’s'' interests while in León, and in the second season more than holds his own when he [[PassiveAggressiveKombat verbally spars]] with [[PoliticallyIncorrectVillain Bishop Bernardo]].
* {{Astrologer}}
{{Astrologer}}: As well as being al-Muqtadir’s physician, he’s also an astrologer. It’s he who discovers Ruy’s unusually strong ''Baraka'', and is adamant that he not be harmed, as he believes that not only is the young man destined to do great things, and that by doing so he will help Zaragoza.
* BewareTheNiceOnes
BewareTheNiceOnes: [[spoiler: As much of a CoolOldGuy he is, it’s demonstrated in Season 2 that he’s not above dirtying his hands to further Zaragoza’s {{Realpolitik}}. He tells Sancha that Fernando was poisoned, knowing that it would aggravate the already-visible tensions within the Leonese royal family, and with the intention of provoking a war between Fernando’s sons]].
* CoolOldGuy
CoolOldGuy: A wise scholar, a capable physician, and an astrologer. He’s also genuinely kind to Ruy and impeccably courteous with everyone he deals with.
* GentlemanAndAScholar
GentlemanAndAScholar: He’s a very well-educated man, being both a physician and an astrologer, and in general appears to be one of the most learned individuals in the show. The “Gentleman” part is also evident in how flawlessly polite he is with everyone.
* LightIsGood
LightIsGood: He’s a CoolOldGuy who dresses primarily in white or light-tan robes.
* TheMedic
TheMedic: Al-Muqtadir’s personal physician. Unsurpisingly, he’s shown to be an experienced and skilled doctor, as in Season 1 it’s he who accurately spots that Ruy’s stiletto wound is in danger of becoming infected, and is able to cure it.
* NiceGuy
OddFriendship: With Ruy. The young, Castilian warrior and the aging Zaragozan sage appear to strike up a genuine understanding and friendship in Season 1 that is still alive and well in Season 2. Abu Bakr even calls Ruy by an AffectionateNickname, ''Chico de los pájaros'' (“Boy of the Birds”), in reference to Ruy’s affinity for them.
* OddFriendship
PassiveAggressiveKombat: He’s not afraid to engage in this with Bishop Bernardo in Season 2, when they encounter each other at Sancho’s wedding feast.
--> '''Bernardo''': Young Ruy. Do not trust Arab wisdom. Never forget that the devil is also very wise.
--> '''Abu Bakr''': Then I must be very foolish. For me, nothing is more dangerous than living in ignorance.
* PassiveAggressiveKombat
TheSmartGuy: Physician, astrologer, diplomat… Season 2 also shows he’s capable of navigating Zaragoza’s political environment [[spoiler: and even taking part in its {{Realpolitik}}]].
* TheSmartGuy
SpottingTheThread: Seems to have a talent for it. When he spots Ruy washing his stiletto wound in water in Season 1, he surmises that the wound is becoming infected and needs immediate treatment. [[spoiler: Later, at the end of the season, he spots Fernando’s favourite hound lying dead with foam around its mouth. This prompts him to secretly examine its organs, thus discovering that Fernando – who would regularly feed his dog his table scraps – was poisoned]].
* SpottingTheThread
* WhatTheHellHero
WhatTheHellHero: [[spoiler: Delivers a justifiably angry lecture at Ruy on the return from Zaragoza for sleeping with Amina, which was the ''one'' thing he warned him not to do. He also warns him that Mundir now intends to have Ruy killed]].

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* {{Foil}}: To Fernando I of León: Both men are the rulers of their respective states, responsible for guiding them into an age of prosperity and power, and are the heads of families where relations are not always amicable, and with a complicated relationship with their daughters. However, Al-Muqtadir has far fewer moments of being {{Jerkass}} and an UngratefulBastard than Fernando, is more careful and measured in his political dealings, and appears to favour [[{{Realpolitik}} Realpoliticking]] over displays of military might.

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* {{Foil}}: To Fernando I of León: Both men are the rulers of their respective states, responsible for guiding them into an age of prosperity and power, and are the heads of families where relations are not always amicable, and with a complicated relationship with their daughters. However, Al-Muqtadir has far fewer moments of being {{Jerkass}} and an UngratefulBastard than Fernando, is more careful and measured in his political dealings, how he deals with others, and appears to favour [[{{Realpolitik}} Realpoliticking]] over displays of military might.



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* PetTheDogPetTheDog:
** After the Battle of Graus, he thanks his Castilian allies and rewards Ruy and his companions generously: He gifts Ruy a magnificent sword, while his friends are rewarded with a… [[{{Fanservice}} memorable night with]] ''[[FanserviceExtra many]]'' [[FanserviceExtra beautiful women]].
** It’s stated in Season 2 that he was surprisingly progressive when it came to Amina’s education, allowing her to be a free spirit as well as a very well-read and intelligent woman. [[spoiler: But as he states, her being a free spirit doesn’t mean she’s free from the responsibilities of her actions. Thus, when he learns of her affair with Ruy, he has her locked up in the palace]].
** In Season 2, [[spoiler: he berates Mundir for ordering Ruy’s assassination without his consent and calls it off, making clear that Ruy is not to be harmed]].
** [[spoiler: He agrees to release Amina from her imprisonment and allows her to travel unharmed to Castile as Ruy’s hostage, and later in the season asks that she be returned, implying he misses her. However, this is undercut by the fact that he wants her to spy on his behalf while in Castile, and that [[DeliberateValuesDissonance he’ll disown her if she lets Ruy touch her again]]]].



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* {{Realpolitik}}{{Realpolitik}}: Engages with this far more than the Christian monarchs, which is part of what makes him so formidable. In season 1, he forces León to come to Zaragoza’s aid against Aragon by suspending the payment of tribute and explicitly threatening to switch allegiance to Aragon if León does nothing. In Season 2, apart from initially reneguing on the payment of tribute to Castile in favor of León (which Urraca was also responsible for), [[spoiler: he’s also responsible for helping push the three brothers to war with one another in a bid to keep them weakened and divided while Zaragoza remains intact]].
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* DeadpanSnarker: He has definite moments of this. One of the clearest examples is during his first appearance, when he interrupts his wife and concubine having a heated discussion over the succession rights of their children:
-->'''Al-Muqtadir''': I see harmony reigns in my house.

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* DeadpanSnarker: He has definite moments of this. One of the clearest examples is happens during his first appearance, when he interrupts his wife and concubine having a heated discussion over the succession rights of their children:
-->'''Al-Muqtadir''': I am happy to see harmony reigns in my house.home.

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* AbusiveParentsAbusiveParents: [[spoiler: Despite his FairForItsDay Far For His Time parenting, when he learns that Amina slept with Ruy, he has her [[GildedCage locked up in her rooms]]. It’s implied that, had Ruy not demanded her as a hostage, she would have remained locked up for a ''long'' time]].



* BatmanGambit: Towards Sancho in Season 1. He laces his courtesy with subtle and not-so-subtle jabs at the ''Infante'' aimed at wounding his pride and riling him up enough to ensure he and the Castilians will lead the charge against the Aragonese at Graus, ensuring that Zaragoza’s smaller forces remain intact until a critical point in the battle. [[spoiler: It pays off, with the result being Ramiro’s death and Aragon’s defeat]].
* BewareTheNiceOnes

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* BatmanGambit: Towards Sancho in Season 1. He laces his courtesy with subtle and not-so-subtle jabs at the ''Infante'' ''Infante'', aimed at wounding his pride and riling him up enough to ensure he and the Castilians will lead the charge against the Aragonese at Graus, ensuring that Zaragoza’s smaller forces remain intact until a critical point in the battle. [[spoiler: It pays off, with the result being Ramiro’s death and Aragon’s defeat]].
* BewareTheNiceOnesBewareTheNiceOnes: He’s courteous and well-spoken, and can be generous in his rewards, but he didn’t become Emir of Zaragoza by being nice all the time. See AmbiguouslyEvil. [[spoiler: By the end of the Season 2, he’s responsible for the death of Ramiro of Aragon, had Amina briefly locked up for her fling with Ruy, and deliberately push Sancho, García and Alfonso into war with one another]].



* DeliberateValuesDissonance

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* DeliberateValuesDissonanceDeliberateValuesDissonance: He’s stated to have educated his daughter [[RebelliousPrincess Amina]] to be a free spirit, yet he’s incensed when he learns she had an affair with Ruy. [[spoiler: He has her locked away in her chambers, which her mother Naadira describes as effectively being a death sentence. He only releases her when Ruy demands (on Naadira’s request) that she accompany him to Castile as a hostage]].



* [[TheGoodKing The Good Emir]]: An effective ruler who has thus far managed the complicated balancing act of maintaining his kingdom intact relatively independent of the Christian kingdoms (payment of ‘’Paria’’ tributes notwithstanding), while also bringing about a small golden age to his people.
* KnowWhenToFoldEm
* ManipulativeBastard

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* [[TheGoodKing The Good Emir]]: An effective ruler who has thus far managed the complicated balancing act of maintaining his kingdom intact relatively independent of the Christian kingdoms (payment of ‘’Paria’’ ''Paria'' tributes notwithstanding), while also bringing about a small golden age to his people.
* KnowWhenToFoldEm
KnowWhenToFoldEm: In the first episode of Season 2, when Ruy has foiled the ploy to have Zaragoza pay its ''Paria'' tributes to León instead of Castile by burning the Zaragozan silk fields to force a negotiation. Al-Muqtadir dismisses advice to retaliate against Sancho and Ruy, instead opting to pay the tribute while stating that the last thing the ''Taifa'' needs is to make an enemy out of both of them (particularly Ruy).
* ManipulativeBastardManipulativeBastard: Present in his dealing with Sancho in Season 1: While maintaining a façade of politness, he makes several remarks that are calculated towards riling up the HotBlooded ''Infante'' to ensure he and his forces take on the brunt of the fighting against the Aragonese. [[spoiler: He does it again in Season 2 when he has Abu Bakr inform Sancha that her husband was poisoned, aggravating the tensions within the family with the overall goal of provoking a CivilWar amongst Fernando’s sons]].



* SacredHospitality

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* BatmanGambit

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* BadassBeard
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* BatmanGambitAmbiguouslyEvil: In his appearances he’s consistently acted as a ReasonableAuthorityFigure and has rewarded Ruy, and his companions, for their services. However, some of his actions definitely paint a picture of a more ruthless individual.
** [[spoiler: In Season 1, he has Sádaba assassinate Ramiro despite Sancho not wanting his uncle to come to harm, though this can be excused as a [[GoodIsNotNice hard but necessary action]], given Ramiro’s belligerence]].
**[[spoiler: A straighter example comes in Season 2, when he has Abu Bakr fan the flames of discord among Sancho, García and Alfonso, with the goal of goading them to war with one another]].
* BadassBeard: A well-maintained beard helps lend him an extra touch of authority and sophistication.
* BatmanGambit: Towards Sancho in Season 1. He laces his courtesy with subtle and not-so-subtle jabs at the ''Infante'' aimed at wounding his pride and riling him up enough to ensure he and the Castilians will lead the charge against the Aragonese at Graus, ensuring that Zaragoza’s smaller forces remain intact until a critical point in the battle. [[spoiler: It pays off, with the result being Ramiro’s death and Aragon’s defeat]].



* BlingOfWar
* CulturedBadass
* DeadpanSnarker

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* BlingOfWar
BlingOfWar: Befitting him being a SharpDressedMan, he wears an elaborately-decorated helmet and ornate leather armour to battle.
* CulturedBadass
CulturedBadass: A patron of the arts and sciences and an experienced, quietly ruthless ruler.
* DeadpanSnarkerDeadpanSnarker: He has definite moments of this. One of the clearest examples is during his first appearance, when he interrupts his wife and concubine having a heated discussion over the succession rights of their children:
-->'''Al-Muqtadir''': I see harmony reigns in my house.



* ExoticExtendedMarriage
* {{Foil}}
* GoodIsNotNice
* GoodIsNotSoft
* [[TheGoodPrince The Good Emir]]
* KnowWhenToFoldEm

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* ExoticExtendedMarriage
ExoticExtendedMarriage: He has two female companions: His wife Farah and his concubine Naadira.
* {{Foil}}
{{Foil}}: To Fernando I of León: Both men are the rulers of their respective states, responsible for guiding them into an age of prosperity and power, and are the heads of families where relations are not always amicable, and with a complicated relationship with their daughters. However, Al-Muqtadir has far fewer moments of being {{Jerkass}} and an UngratefulBastard than Fernando, is more careful and measured in his political dealings, and appears to favour [[{{Realpolitik}} Realpoliticking]] over displays of military might.
* GoodIsNotNice
GoodIsNotSoft: [[spoiler: Courteous towards his guests he may be and nominally respectful of Sancho, he also has no qualms in having Sádaba kill Ramiro at Graus. After all, ''he'' didn’t swear to not harm him]].
* GoodIsNotSoft
* [[TheGoodPrince
[[TheGoodKing The Good Emir]]
Emir]]: An effective ruler who has thus far managed the complicated balancing act of maintaining his kingdom intact relatively independent of the Christian kingdoms (payment of ‘’Paria’’ tributes notwithstanding), while also bringing about a small golden age to his people.
* KnowWhenToFoldEmKnowWhenToFoldEm



* NonActionGuy
* PassiveAggressiveKombat



* [[RealMenLoveJesus Real Men Love Allah]]

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* [[RealMenLoveJesus Real Men Love Allah]]Allah]]: As is typical for his time period, he’s a religious man. Fortunately, he doesn’t appear ascribe to the intolerant rhetoric espoused by the Imams in Season 1.



* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething
* SharpDressedMan

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* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Possibly the straightest example in the whole show: He listens to all opinions and suggestions that are presented to him, no matter how different they are, so as to consider all options. He gives his Leonese allies the chance to prove themselves, and shows gratitude later for their aid. In general, he strives to avoid making rash decisions based on his emotions or past resentments.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething
RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: No major decision in Zaragoza happens without him, no major event happens without him being present and involved. It’s part of what makes him such an effective ruler. [[spoiler: When a decision is made without his say-so, namely Mundir ordering Ruy’s assassination, he goes into full TranquilFury mode and makes clear in no uncertain terms that he will ''not'' tolerate such actions, and that Mundir is on thin ice]].
* SharpDressedManSharpDressedMan: Whatever the occasion, he’s always well-dressed in fine robes.



* TheStrategist
* TranquilFury

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* TheStrategist
TheStrategist: One of the straightest examples of the series, as he appears to focus more on overall political and military strategy than fighting on the front lines, which he leaves to his son, Mundir. Tellingly, while Fernando is presented as having been a [[WarriorPrince Warrior King]] , al-Muqtadir at Graus stays far from the fighting, opting to remain on a hill and observe the battle before ordering a critical strike against the Aragonese.
* TranquilFuryTranquilFury: In Season 2. [[spoiler: When he learns that Mundir ordered Sádaba to assassinate Ruy for sleeping with Amina and chews him out for it]]. He only raises his voice when necessary, and even then keeps it – and himself – rigidly in control, but it’s clear he’s ''furious''.



* [[TheWisePrince The Wise Emir]]

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* [[TheWisePrince The Wise Emir]]
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* MirrorCharacter: To the Kingdom of León: Both are regional powers, both are ruled by a capable monarch who won his throne through force, the royal families from both kingdoms put on a united front but are plagued by rivalries behind the scenes, and both have to deal with calls for religious militancy (from Bishop Bernardo in León and the Imams in Zaragoza). The main difference is that al-Muqtadir has been able to remain in control of both Zaragoza and his family and keep them united. At least, for the moment.

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* MirrorCharacter: To the Kingdom of León: Both are regional powers, and both are ruled by a capable monarch who won secured his throne through force, force.[[labelnote:note]]What hasn't been mentioned yet in the series is that upon becoming Emir of Zaragoza, al-Muqtadir also had to war against two of his brothers who wouldn't recognize his authority, in many ways also making him a MirrorCharacter of Fernando.[[/labelnote]]The royal families from both kingdoms put on a united front but are plagued by rivalries behind the scenes, and both kingdoms have to deal with calls for religious militancy (from Bishop (Bishop Bernardo in of León and the Imams in Zaragoza). of Zaragoza, respectively). The main difference is that al-Muqtadir has been able to remain in control of both Zaragoza and his family and keep them mostly united. At least, for the moment.
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* MirrorCharacter: To the Kingdom of León: Both are regional powers, both are ruled by a capable monarch who won his throne through force, the royal families from both kingdoms put on a united front but are plagued by rivalries behind the scenes, and both have to deal with calls for religious militancy (from Bishop Bernardo in León and the Imams in Zaragoza). The main difference is that al-Muqtadir has been able to remain in control of both Zaragoza and his family and keep them united. At least, for the moment.
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* Fiction500: While the other ‘’Taifas’’ are already quite wealthy, Zaragoza seems to be so especially, with extensive silk fields, access to Damascus Steel, and magnificent palaces flaunting said wealth. It’s little wonder it’s so sought after as a prize by other Christian kingdoms.
* {{Realpolitik}}: They engage with this in ‘’both’’ seasons, making them a force not to be underestimated despite their comparably weak military power.

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* Fiction500: While the other ‘’Taifas’’ ''Taifas'' are already quite wealthy, Zaragoza seems to be so especially, with extensive silk fields, access to Damascus Steel, and magnificent palaces flaunting said wealth. It’s little wonder it’s so sought after as a prize by other Christian kingdoms.
* {{Realpolitik}}: They engage with this in ‘’both’’ ''both'' seasons, making them a force not to be underestimated despite their comparably weak military power.



** In Season 2, [[spoiler: they deliberately fan the flames of conflict between the three kingdoms of Castile, León and Galicia, with the end result that Sancho ends up gaining dominion over all three kingdoms after a brutal war that leaves his armies more weakened than they were, ensuring he can’t pose an immediate threat to the ‘’Taifa’’]].

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** In Season 2, [[spoiler: they deliberately fan the flames of conflict between the three kingdoms of Castile, León and Galicia, with the end result that Sancho ends up gaining dominion over all three kingdoms after a brutal war that leaves his armies more weakened than they were, ensuring he can’t pose an immediate threat to the ‘’Taifa’’]].Zaragoza]].



* VoluntaryVassal: They’re León’s vassals at the start of the show, though “Voluntary” is perhaps a strong word considering that Fernando won their tribute through force of arms. Come Season 2, they become Castile’s vassals.

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* VoluntaryVassal: They’re León’s vassals at the start of the show, though “Voluntary” "Voluntary" is perhaps a strong word considering that Fernando won their tribute through force of arms. Come Season 2, they become Castile’s vassals.
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!!Sádaba
!!!'''Played by:''' Emilio Buale
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* {{Badass}}
* BadassBoast
* BaldOfAwesome
* BewareTheQuietOnes
* ConsumateProfessional
* DualWielding
* GeniusBruiser
* HiddenDepths
* HistoricalBadassUpgrade
* ImprobableAimingSkills
* TheKingslayer
* LightningBruiser
* MyMasterRightOrWrong
* ProfessionalKiller
* TheQuietOne
* ScaryBlackMan
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* WorthyOpponent


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!!Joseph
!!!'''Played by:''' Angel Bonanni
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny
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* JerkassHasAPoint
* NumberTwo
* SleazyPolitician
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* TheSkeptic
* TokenMinority
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* ArabianNightsDays: Present in the design of the city, with the palaces and mosques of Zaragoza crowned by domes large enough to be seen from far away (see [[ArtisticLicenseHistory/ElCid2020 Aristic License - History for more details on the historicity of this]].

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* ArabianNightsDays: Present in the design of the city, with the palaces and mosques of Zaragoza crowned by domes large enough to be seen from far away (see [[ArtisticLicenseHistory/ElCid2020 Aristic License - History History]] for more details on the historicity of this]].details).
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* ArabianNightsDays: Present in its design, like with the ‘’Taifa’’ of Toledo.
* CulturalBlending: Has the same blending of three different cultures as the other Moorish ‘’Taifas’’: Al-Muqtadir’s visir is Jewish, and the city has a Christian community.

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* ArabianNightsDays: Present in its design, like the design of the city, with the ‘’Taifa’’ palaces and mosques of Toledo.
Zaragoza crowned by domes large enough to be seen from far away (see [[ArtisticLicenseHistory/ElCid2020 Aristic License - History for more details on the historicity of this]].
* CulturalBlending: Has the same blending of three different cultures as the other Moorish ‘’Taifas’’: ''Taifas'': Al-Muqtadir’s visir is Jewish, and the city has a Christian community.
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* TeethClenchedTeamwork: With León in Season 1. Despite the two of them ostensibly being united against Aragon, it’s evident that the Leonese distrust their vassals, while the Moors resent León in turn. This trend continues in Season 2, where they’re reluctant to aid military aid to Castile.

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* TeethClenchedTeamwork: With León in Season 1. Despite the two of them ostensibly being united against Aragon, it’s evident that the Leonese distrust their vassals, while the Moors resent León in turn. This trend continues in Season 2, where they’re initially reluctant to aid provide military aid to Castile.
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* TeethClenchedTeamwork: With León in Season 1. Despite the two of them ostensibly being allies, it’s evident that the Leonese distrust their allies, while the Moors in return resent them. This trend continues in Season 2, where they’re reluctant to aid military aid to Castile.

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* TeethClenchedTeamwork: With León in Season 1. Despite the two of them ostensibly being allies, united against Aragon, it’s evident that the Leonese distrust their allies, vassals, while the Moors in return resent them.León in turn. This trend continues in Season 2, where they’re reluctant to aid military aid to Castile.
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* WithFriendsLikeThese: Early in Season 2, they go back on their vassalage to Castile (thanks to Urraca’s scheming), requiring Sancho to send Ruy to intervene. [[spoiler: Later on, they deliberately fan the flames of conflict between Sancho, García and Alfonso, which eventually results in the brothers going to war against each other]].

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* WithFriendsLikeThese: Their co-operation with León in Season 1 is [[TeethClenchedTeamwork less than amicable]]. Early in Season 2, they go back on their vassalage to Castile (thanks to Urraca’s scheming), requiring Sancho to send Ruy to intervene. [[spoiler: Later on, they deliberately fan the flames of conflict between Sancho, García and Alfonso, which eventually results in the brothers going to war against each other]].

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* ArabianNightsDays: Present in its design, like with the ‘’Taifa’’ of Toledo.
* CulturalBlending: Has the same blending of three different cultures as the other Moorish ‘’Taifas’’: Al-Muqtadir’s visir is Jewish, and the city has a Christian community.
* Fiction500: While the other ‘’Taifas’’ are already quite wealthy, Zaragoza seems to be so especially, with extensive silk fields, access to Damascus Steel, and magnificent palaces flaunting said wealth. It’s little wonder it’s so sought after as a prize by other Christian kingdoms.
* {{Realpolitik}}: They engage with this in ‘’both’’ seasons, making them a force not to be underestimated despite their comparably weak military power.
** In Season 1, they refuse to continue paying tribute until Fernando intervenes militarily to save them from Aragon’s invasion.
** In Season 2, [[spoiler: they deliberately fan the flames of conflict between the three kingdoms of Castile, León and Galicia, with the end result that Sancho ends up gaining dominion over all three kingdoms after a brutal war that leaves his armies more weakened than they were, ensuring he can’t pose an immediate threat to the ‘’Taifa’’]].
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: With León in Season 1. Despite the two of them ostensibly being allies, it’s evident that the Leonese distrust their allies, while the Moors in return resent them. This trend continues in Season 2, where they’re reluctant to aid military aid to Castile.
* VoluntaryVassal: They’re León’s vassals at the start of the show, though “Voluntary” is perhaps a strong word considering that Fernando won their tribute through force of arms. Come Season 2, they become Castile’s vassals.
* WithFriendsLikeThese: Early in Season 2, they go back on their vassalage to Castile (thanks to Urraca’s scheming), requiring Sancho to send Ruy to intervene. [[spoiler: Later on, they deliberately fan the flames of conflict between Sancho, García and Alfonso, which eventually results in the brothers going to war against each other]].



* ManInWhite

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* ManInWhiteLightIsGood
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[[Characters/ElCid2020TaifaOfZaragoza Rodrigo "Ruy" Díaz]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020ChristianKingdoms The Christian Kingdoms]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020KingdomOfLeon The Kingdom Of León]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020MoorishTaifas The Moorish Taifas]] | '''The ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza''']]]]-]

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[[Characters/ElCid2020TaifaOfZaragoza [[Characters/ElCid2020RodrigoDiaz Rodrigo "Ruy" Díaz]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020ChristianKingdoms The Christian Kingdoms]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020KingdomOfLeon The Kingdom Of León]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020MoorishTaifas The Moorish Taifas]] | '''The ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza''']]]]-]
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[[Characters/ElCid2020TaifaOfZaragoza Rodrigo "Ruy" Díaz]]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020ChristianKingdoms The Christian Kingdoms]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020KingdomOfLeon The Kingdom Of León]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020MoorishTaifas The Moorish Taifas]] | '''The ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza''']]]]-]

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[[Characters/ElCid2020TaifaOfZaragoza Rodrigo "Ruy" Díaz]]] Díaz]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020ChristianKingdoms The Christian Kingdoms]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020KingdomOfLeon The Kingdom Of León]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020MoorishTaifas The Moorish Taifas]] | '''The ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza''']]]]-]
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[[Characters/ElCid2020TaifaOfZaragoza Rodrigo "Ruy" Díaz]]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020ChristianKingdoms The Christian Kingdoms]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020KingdomOfLeon The Kingdom Of Leon]] León]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020MoorishTaifas The Moorish Taifas]] | '''The ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza''']]]]-]
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* TryToFitThatOnABusinessCard: Though this is mostly due to Arabic naming conventions. His full name, and title, is given as: His Royal Highness Abú Yafar Ahmad ibn Sulayman ibn Hud al-Muqtadir bi-Llah, Emir of Zaragoza and Defender of the Peace.

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* TryToFitThatOnABusinessCard: Though this is mostly due to Arabic naming conventions. His full name, and title, is given as: His "His Royal Highness Abú Yafar Ahmad ibn Sulayman ibn Hud al-Muqtadir bi-Llah, Emir of Zaragoza and Defender of the Peace."
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* TryToFitThatOnABusinessCard: Though this is mostly due to Arabic naming conventions. His full name, and title, is given as: His Royal Highness Abú Yafar Ahmad ibn Sulayman ibn Hud al-Muqtadir Billah, Emir of Zaragoza and Defender of the Peace.

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* TryToFitThatOnABusinessCard: Though this is mostly due to Arabic naming conventions. His full name, and title, is given as: His Royal Highness Abú Yafar Ahmad ibn Sulayman ibn Hud al-Muqtadir Billah, bi-Llah, Emir of Zaragoza and Defender of the Peace.

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!!Emir Ahmad al-Muqtadir of Zaragoza

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!!Emir !! Emir Ahmad al-Muqtadir of Zaragoza



!! Prince Yusuf ibn Ahmad of Zaragoza
!!!'''Played by:''' Samy Khalil
----
* DeadpanSnarker
* EstablishingCharacterMoment
* GentlemanAndAScholar
* NonActionGuy
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
* SiblingYinYang
* WiseBeyondHisYears
* TheWisePrince



[[/folder]]

[[folder:Princess Amina]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Farah]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Naadira]]
[[/folder]]

!!!'''The Court of Zaragoza'''
[[folder:Abu Bakr]]
!!Abu Bakr
!!!'''Played by:''' Zohar Liba

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[[/folder]]

[[folder:Princess Amina]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Farah]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Naadira]]
[[/folder]]

!!!'''The Court
!! Prince Al-Mundir ibn Ahmad of Zaragoza'''
[[folder:Abu Bakr]]
!!Abu Bakr
Zaragoza
!!!'''Played by:''' Zohar LibaSamy Khalil



* {{Ambadassador}}
* {{Astrologer}}
* BewareTheNiceOnes
* CoolOldGuy
* GentlemanAndAScholar
* ManInWhite
* TheMedic
* NiceGuy
* OddFriendship
* PassiveAggressiveKombat
* TheSmartGuy
* SpottingTheThread
* WhatTheHellHero

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* {{Ambadassador}}
BadassMoustache
* {{Astrologer}}
CainAndAbel
* BewareTheNiceOnes
TheCavalry
* CoolOldGuy
CulturalPosturing
* GentlemanAndAScholar
DeadpanSnarker
* ManInWhite
HonorBeforeReason
* TheMedic
EstablishingCharacterMoment
* NiceGuy
HotBlooded
* OddFriendship
IGaveMyWord
* PassiveAggressiveKombat
{{Jerkass}}
* TheSmartGuy
JerkassHasAPoint
* SpottingTheThread
MySisterIsOffLimits
* WhatTheHellHero
PetTheDog
* RealMenWearPink
* RoyalBrat
* SiblingYinYang
* WarriorPrince
* WorthyOpponent




[[folder:Sádaba]]

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[[folder:Sádaba]][[folder:Princess Amina]]
!! Princess Amina of Zaragoza
!!!'''Played by:''' Sarah Perles
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* TheBard
* BettyAndVeronica
* BornInTheWrongCentury
* DaddysGirl
* DidntThinkThisThrough
* TheExile
* HonorRelatedAbuse
* HiddenDepths
* MsFanservice
* OddFriendship
* RebelliousPrincess
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere
* TheTease
* WomanScorned
* YouCantGoHomeAgain


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[[folder:Farah]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Naadira]]
[[/folder]]

!!!'''The Court of Zaragoza'''
[[folder:Abu Bakr]]
!!Abu Bakr
!!!'''Played by:''' Zohar Liba
----
* {{Ambadassador}}
* {{Astrologer}}
* BewareTheNiceOnes
* CoolOldGuy
* GentlemanAndAScholar
* ManInWhite
* TheMedic
* NiceGuy
* OddFriendship
* PassiveAggressiveKombat
* TheSmartGuy
* SpottingTheThread
* WhatTheHellHero

[[/folder]]

[[folder:Sádaba]]
[[/folder]]

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* Foil
* GentlemanAndAScholar

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* Foil
* GentlemanAndAScholar
{{Foil}}



* [[TheGoodPrince TheGoodEmir]]

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* [[TheGoodPrince TheGoodEmir]]The Good Emir]]



* NonActionGuy



* TranquilFury



* TranquilFury




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* [[TheWisePrince The Wise Emir]]


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!!Abu Bakr
!!!'''Played by:''' Zohar Liba
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* {{Ambadassador}}
* {{Astrologer}}
* BewareTheNiceOnes
* CoolOldGuy
* GentlemanAndAScholar
* ManInWhite
* TheMedic
* NiceGuy
* OddFriendship
* PassiveAggressiveKombat
* TheSmartGuy
* SpottingTheThread
* WhatTheHellHero
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!!Emir Ahmad al-Muqtadir of Zaragoza
!!!'''Played by:''' Abdel Hamid Krim
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* BadassBeard
* BatmanGambit
* BewareTheNiceOnes
* BlingOfWar
* CulturedBadass
* DeadpanSnarker
* DeliberateValuesDissonance
* ExoticExtendedMarriage
* Foil
* GentlemanAndAScholar
* GoodIsNotNice
* GoodIsNotSoft
* [[TheGoodPrince TheGoodEmir]]
* KnowWhenToFoldEm
* ManipulativeBastard
* PassiveAggressiveKombat
* PetTheDog
* [[RealMenLoveJesus Real Men Love Allah]]
* {{Realpolitik}}
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething
* TranquilFury
* SharpDressedMan
* SacredHospitality
* TheStrategist
* TryToFitThatOnABusinessCard: Though this is mostly due to Arabic naming conventions. His full name, and title, is given as: His Royal Highness Abú Yafar Ahmad ibn Sulayman ibn Hud al-Muqtadir Billah, Emir of Zaragoza and Defender of the Peace.
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[[Characters/ElCid2020TaifaOfZaragoza Rodrigo "Ruy" Díaz]]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020ChristianKingdoms The Christian Kingdoms]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020KingdomOfLeon The Kingdom Of Leon]] | [[Characters/ElCid2020MoorishTaifas The Moorish Taifas]] | '''The Taifa ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza''']]]]-]
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!!!'''The Royal Court of Zaragoza'''

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!!!'''The Royal Court of Zaragoza'''
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[[folder:Emir Ahmad al-Muqtadir of Zaragoza]]
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!The ''Taifa'' of Zaragoza
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[[folder:In General]]
[[/folder]]

!!The Royal Family of Zaragoza
[[folder:Emir Ahmad al-Muqtadir of Zaragoza]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Prince Yusuf]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Prince Mundir]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Princess Amina]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Farah]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Naadira]]
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!!!'''The Royal Court of Zaragoza'''
[[folder:Abu Bakr]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Sádaba]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Joseph]]
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