History Characters / ElCid2020TaifaOfZaragoza

* BadassArmy: Despite being few in number, Zaragoza's warriors are apparently skilled enough that their fame precedes them in the Christian kingdoms. So much so that, in Season 2, Sancho has Ruy request the aid of Prince Mundir and his Syrian Vanguard in his war against [[spoiler: his brother Alfonso and the kingdom of León]].

** In Season 2, 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 war that leaves his combined armies weakened than they were separate, ensuring he can’t pose an immediate threat to Zaragoza. They even get a tribute exemption of one year for helping Sancho in one battle that Sancho ''loses'', to boot.

** 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 Zaragoza]].

* 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]].

%%* BaldHeadOfToughness: Not a hair on his head, and one of the most badass characters featured thus far.

* BaldHeadOfToughness: Not a hair on his head, and one of the most badass characters featured thus far.

* TheStrategist: 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.

* ExoticExtendedMarriage: He has two female companions: His wife Farah and his concubine Naadira.

* 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).
* 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.
* ManlyFacialHair: Like in León, it seems to be fashionable for men to be bearded in the ''Taifa''. Notably their facial hair tends to be a little more well-kept, such as with al-Muqtadir or Abu Bakr. Prince Mundir has a neat moustache that doesn't join his beard. This serves to further highlight the differences between the Moors and the Christians.

** 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]].

* DeadpanSnarker: As befits his more cultured nature, the the verbal jabs he delivers are dry and understated. For proof, see his image quote.

* WiseBeyondHisYears: Gives off this 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.

* {{Jerkass}}: Compared to his brother, [[TheWisePrince Yusuf]], Mundir comes across as a bellicose [[{{Jerkass}} prick]]. [[spoiler: Particularly since he thinks Ruy and Amina sleeping together merits one or ''both'' of them being killed to preserve his family’s honor]].
* JerkassHasAPoint: [[spoiler: When advising his father to sit out the war between Sancho and Alfonso, he makes valid points about how not intervening in the conflict is a safer bet for the ''Taifa''. His offer to help Castile on the condition that Zaragoza not pay ''Paria'' tributes for a full year also makes sense when one considers how exorbitant said tributes are]].

* BornInTheWrongCentury: Something that’s [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]] by her father al-Muqtadir, when he notes that she’s a free spirit too far ahead of her time. This appears to be both from her own personality as of her education and upbringing.

* DidntThinkThisThrough: Slept with Ruy in Season 1, more-or-less on the basis that, as a free spirit, she will do what she wishes and damn the consequences. In Season 2, those consequences are: [[spoiler: Her brother Mundir trying to assassinate Ruy and [[AmbiguousSituation possibly]] wanting her dead too, being locked up in her rooms by order of her father, and eventually her being sent to Castile as a hostage]].

* HiddenDepths: Season 1 show’s that he has a collection of miniature figures that he carefully hand-paints. However, there’s a creepy implication that they represent individuals that he’s killed.
* ImprobableAimingSkills: [[spoiler: Demonstrates this at Graus, when he kills Ramiro of Aragon by throwing a javelin [[EyeScream into his eye]] with pinpoint precision]].

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

* BaldOfAwesome: Not a hair on his head, and one of the most badass characters featured thus far.

* {{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]].

* BaldOfAwesome: Not a hair on his head, and one of the most {{Badass}} characters featured thus far.

[[caption-width-right:255:''"It's not "Baraka". It’s a curse."'']]

[[caption-width-right:240:''"Glory awaits you, [[AfectionateNickname Boy of the Birds]]."'']]

[[caption-width-right:214:''"I’m a lioness with a passionate heart and a fierce desire. I won’t surrender to a dog having rejected many lions."'']]

* DeadpanSnarker: As befits his more cultured nature, the 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.

[[folder:Farah]]
!! Farah
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[[folder:Naadira]]
!! Naadira
!!!'''Played by:'''

* AlmightyMom
* ExoticExtendedMarriage
* GoodParents
* HotConsort
* TheRival
* SmallRoleBigImpact

* ExoticExtendedMarriage
* OutOfFocus
* TheRival
* TopWife

** In Season 2, [[spoiler: he’s shown to be [[IGaveMyWord true to his word]], fighting bravely for Sancho at Golpejera and being very reluctant to abandon the Castilians after they’re forced to retreat from Alfonso’s ambush, only doing so after being convinced by Ruy and Sancho]].