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Ayoub-el-Samin

A wazeer in Algiers, often advising Asad.

minor

Also known as Ayoub, O Ayoub, O wazeer Ayoub

First appearance: i the captive

Ayoub-el-Samin shows up with force in VIII: Mother and Son. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ayoub is summoned by Asad to bring rods for Fenzileh, but is dismissed when Asad relents.
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Ayoub-el-Samin first appears in 0012 i the captive.

In VIII: Mother and Son: Ayoub is summoned by Asad to bring rods for Fenzileh, but is dismissed when Asad relents.

Later, in IX: Competitors: Fenzileh's eunuch, who escorts her litter and is later watched for by Tsamanni in the Kasbah courtyard.

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  • Algiers Corsairs and Captives
  • Supporting Villains and Minor Figures

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