Kalim Al-Asim Fact Sheet

  • Family
    Kalim explains that “the Asims aren’t royalty, and I’m not a prince. I’ve got some relatives in the royal family, though.”
  • Jamil Viper Part One
    Jamil seems subservient to Kalim against his will
  • Jamil Viper Part Two
    Kalim compliments Jamil for being on top of everything in general, saying that Jamil is “pure amazing”, “really is something special” and “the best vice housewarden a guy could ask for.”
  • Jamil Viper Part Three
    Kalim depends upon Jamil to do school assignments on his behalf.
  • Jamil Viper Part Four and Character Inspiration
    When Sebek asks if Jamil does not respect his housewarden, Jamil refrains from commenting.
    There are many similarities between Kalim and “Sinbad”, the lead character in the Tokyo Disney Sea attraction Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage.
  • Confidence
    Kalim seems to have a lot of confidence.
  • Animals and Parades
    Kalim says he has “a relative who “tigers really take to,” and that he himself is great with animals because of empathy.
  • Housewarden Role, Halloween
    Kalim might not know that he became Housewarden of Scarabia because of nepotism.
    Halloween involves Kalim dressing as a werewolf.
  • Studying
    Cater says that before Kalim became housewarden Scarabia was always “neck-and-neck” in the academic rankings with Octavinelle, but in Book 4 we learn that Scarabia collectively scored at the bottom of exams.
  • Pushiness and Tea
    Kalim seems aware that he can sometimes come across as pushy, saying, “My thinking’s always been that if I love something, I want to push other people to try it too!”
    Kalim and Jade discuss tea together.
  • Obliviousness
    Kalim says that he might be pretty gullible, while other characters say he is oblivious, thoughtless and completely lacking in self-awareness.
  • Forgetfulness and the Magic Carpet
    Kalim can sometimes be forgetful.
    Kalim describes his magic carpet as his favorite out of all the treasures sent to Scarabia Dorm by his father.
  • Main Story Part One
    In the prologue of the story we are introduced to Kalim when Grim sets him on fire.
  • Main Story Part Two
    After Jamil’s overblot Kalim begins to cry, saying, “I drove Jamil to the brink without even realizing it.”
  • Main Story Book 5
    Book 5 begins with Kalim telling Ace, Deuce and Grim that their dancing was “like watching an elephant panic and rear back on its hind legs. Aha ha! You can hardly dance…maybe you’re in above your heads here.”
  • Malleus Draconia
    Malleus seems fond of Kalim.
  • Parties
    Kalim offers up parties as a solution to multiple problems.
  • Unique Magic, Azul, Fairy Gala
    Kalim’s unique magic is “Oasis Maker.”
    Kalim has little overlap with Azul outside the main story.
    Kalim plays an important role in Fairy Gala.
  • Honorifics, Cooking, Beanfest, Gifting
    Kalim does not use honorifics with anyone (except the teachers).
    Kalim seems to enjoy giving things away.
  • Food
    When Kalim was approximately 13 years old he ate poisoned food that put him in a coma for two weeks.
  • NRC Admittance and Silver – Video
    Kalim enrolled at NRC two months into the school year and might not have been selected by the Dark Mirror at all.
    Silver describes Kalim as “always so cheerful and kind and fun-loving” and “a dear friend.”
  • Optimism
    Kalim has an extremely positive outlook.
  • Money
    Jamil is suspicious of the conditions under which Kalim transferred to NRC and seems to think money may have been a factor behind his admittance.
  • Various Information
    Kalim has stated multiple times that he likes flashy outfits.
    In a vignette Cater says that he has “a ton of dirt” on Kalim, but what exactly he knows has not been revealed.

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