About Atum Dagher
Atum was born into a relatively wealthy family and saw the military as a way to excel, but also to project Egyptian power into the surrounding territories. Being from the relatively wealthy elite, he didn't overly disagree with British influence, though he did wish that the British would allow the competent Egyptian (which he sees as those educated by the British) to determine the direction of their own country.
His service in the military was distinguished and his leadership credible as he excelled in combat situations. This allowed him to rise through the ranks and retain a military career even as his age increased. He was, however, assigned to the Sudan approximately five years prior to the Madhi uprising. That changed his life forever. Without sufficient British assistance, the Egyptian forces were forced to retreat and Atum has always felt that he left in disgrace. While he respects Gordon and the other British soldiers that died in defense of Khartoum, he resents the British government for not sending sufficient forces to secure victory and the fact that the war continues grinds on him every day.
Driven from his home, Atum has taken up residence in London. It is somewhat ironic given his resentment toward the British, but he doesn't know where else to go. Now he just sits faithless and typically drowns his listlessness in alcohol and fist fights.
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