Umar ibn Abd-al-Aziz

Umar ibn Abd-al-Aziz Fictional Character Through Darkest Europe 1st POD: c. 1100 CE 2nd POD c. 1265 CE Type of Appearance: Direct Nationality: Republican Sultanate of the Maghrib Religion: Islam Date of Birth: 1960s Occupation: Diplomat Political Office(s): Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Italy

Umar ibn Abd-al-Aziz was the Maghribi envoy to the Grand Duchy of Italy. He'd actually asked for the position from the Wazir, believing that he could make a difference. Events disabused him of this notion.

Khalid al-Zarzisi and Dawud ibn Musa reported to ibn Abd-al-Aziz during after Lorenzo III declared martial law and cracked down on the Aquinists. The agents confirmed the ambassador's suspicion that Lorenzo had no qualms about triggering a civil war in Italy. He also shared his worry that such a conflict might draw Aquinists from all over Europe, triggering a Crusade. Ibn Abd-al-Aziz also confirmed that there could be a doctrinal basis for this. He suggested that Pope Marcellus IX could condemn the Crusade. Even as they spoke, an explosion nearby rattled the embassy's windows. The three also realized that even if this particular war was won, the Aquinists would be a threat for years to come.