# Ruahmah — The House of Rimmon character guide

> Ruahmah in The House of Rimmon by Henry van Dyke Jr..

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Ruahmah Master, Saballidin, Saballidin Ruahmah

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i

## Snapshot

A figure of status moving through the world of Damascus under more than one name, bound up in the central conflict that will test the house of Naaman.

## Who they are

Ruahmah belongs to the same charged world of Damascus where priests, kings, and generals trade favors and grudges. Carrying the aliases Saballidin and Master, this figure's standing places them near the levers of power rather than at its edges. Their choices and loyalties matter early because the struggle over Naaman's house needs allies who can move between its factions.

## Relationships

### [Naaman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_rimmon_se/characters/naaman)

_romantic_

Naaman and Ruahmah share a deep, passionate love, but their relationship is fraught with tension due to Naaman's position and Ruahmah's fierce independence.

### [Rezon Rimmon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_rimmon_se/characters/rezon_rimmon)

_psychological_

Rezon Rimmon is obsessed with Ruahmah, seeing her as a possession and a tool to control Naaman, creating a manipulative and possessive dynamic.

### [Benhadad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_rimmon_se/characters/benhadad)

_social_

Benhadad, the king, interacts with Ruahmah as a court figure, showing a mix of curiosity and political interest in her influence over Naaman.

### [Tsarpi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_rimmon_se/characters/tsarpi)

_friendship_

Ruahmah and Tsarpi share a bond of mutual trust and support, with Tsarpi often helping Ruahmah navigate the dangers of the court.

### [Elisha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_rimmon_se/characters/elisha)

_friendship_

Elisha and Ruahmah share a respectful and spiritual friendship, with Elisha recognizing her inner strength and supporting her moral choices.

### [Saballidin Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_rimmon_se/characters/saballidin_lady)

_social_

Ruahmah and the Saballidin Lady are court acquaintances, with the Saballidin Lady often acting as a confidante and social ally to Ruahmah.

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