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{{Quote|Our province was held in honor, as my uncle Toha 'Sumai was considered widely to be one of the greatest swordfighters in all of Sanghelios.|Usze 'Taham{{Ref/Reuse|hitd}}}}
[[Blademaster]] '''Toha 'Sumai''' was a [[Sangheili]] [[aristocrat]] of the [[Sumai keep|'Sumai clan]],{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}} widely regarded as one of the preeminent [[Martial arts|swordsmen]] on [[Sanghelios]] during the [[Ninth Age of Reclamation]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Usze 'Taham|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}}
==Biography==
===Early life and career===
Throughout his life, Toha 'Sumai worked as a bladesman of renown on [[Sanghelios]], bringing great honor to his home province of [[Bothaes]]. As a swordsman, 'Sumai had the right to mate with any female he chose, and so fathered [[Usze 'Taham]] with the wife of a wealthy merchant from his own [[keep]].{{Ref/Site|Id=bungie|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3|D=30|M=01|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=137}} 'Sumai—under the guise of an uncle—aggressively trained 'Taham in swordsmanship for several years.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=250}} 'Sumai also trained the future blademaster [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] during this time.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=458}}
===Death===
By [[2555#March|March 2555]], 'Sumai had been killed,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd}} assassinated by his former student, [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]. 'Sumai's death was undertaken as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation process to join the [[Banished]]. Under the teachings of [[Atriox]], 'Vagaduun was sworn to abandon his former history and notion of honor, which meant he was tasked with killing his former mentor. 'Vagaduun reluctantly approached 'Sumai while saying nothing and the two dueled one another. The duel ended with 'Vagaduun running 'Sumai through on his [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]], killing him for the payment of sport and spoils. Following 'Sumai's death, 'Vagaduun took 'Sumai's personal [[duelist energy sword]], which he then proceeded to carry with him throughout his career in the Banished.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFNY|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-new-year-new-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore|D=23|M=01|Y=2023|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#Duelist Energy Sword}}
In the years following the [[Human-Covenant War]], Usze 'Taham worked to preserve his father's legacy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


'''Toha 'Sumai''' was a [[Sangheili]] [[aristocrat]] who was widely regarded as one of the best [[martial arts|sword fighters]] on [[Sanghelios]], his renown bringing great honor to his home state of [[Bothaes]]. As a swordsman, 'Sumai had the right to mate with any female he chose, and so fathered [[Usze 'Taham]] with the wife of a wealthy merchant.<ref name="bungie">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref> 'Sumai—under the guise of an uncle—aggressively trained Usze in swordsmanship. 'Sumai had died by [[2555]].<ref name="hitd"/> In the years following the [[Human-Covenant War]], Usze worked to preserve his father's legacy.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref>
==Name==
Unlike most Sangheili warriors, Sumai's name does not possess the "-ee" suffix. Rather, his name bears the "-ai" suffix, which denotes swordsmanship. His case is similar to Tulum 'Juranai and Bero Kusovai's, who are also master swordsmen.
==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{Fm}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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Latest revision as of 18:17, January 16, 2024

Toha 'Sumai
Biographical information

Homeworld:

Bothaes, Qivro, Sanghelios[1]

Died:

Before March 2555[1]

Cause of death:

Assassinated by Okro 'Vagaduun[2]

Children:

Usze 'Taham (son/"nephew")

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili[1]

Gender:

Male[1]

Political and military information

Title:

Blademaster[1]

 

"Our province was held in honor, as my uncle Toha 'Sumai was considered widely to be one of the greatest swordfighters in all of Sanghelios."
— Usze 'Taham[1]

Blademaster Toha 'Sumai was a Sangheili aristocrat of the 'Sumai clan,[3] widely regarded as one of the preeminent swordsmen on Sanghelios during the Ninth Age of Reclamation.[1][4]

Biography[edit]

Early life and career[edit]

Throughout his life, Toha 'Sumai worked as a bladesman of renown on Sanghelios, bringing great honor to his home province of Bothaes. As a swordsman, 'Sumai had the right to mate with any female he chose, and so fathered Usze 'Taham with the wife of a wealthy merchant from his own keep.[3][5] 'Sumai—under the guise of an uncle—aggressively trained 'Taham in swordsmanship for several years.[1][6] 'Sumai also trained the future blademaster Okro 'Vagaduun during this time.[7]

Death[edit]

By March 2555, 'Sumai had been killed,[1] assassinated by his former student, Okro 'Vagaduun. 'Sumai's death was undertaken as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation process to join the Banished. Under the teachings of Atriox, 'Vagaduun was sworn to abandon his former history and notion of honor, which meant he was tasked with killing his former mentor. 'Vagaduun reluctantly approached 'Sumai while saying nothing and the two dueled one another. The duel ended with 'Vagaduun running 'Sumai through on his energy sword, killing him for the payment of sport and spoils. Following 'Sumai's death, 'Vagaduun took 'Sumai's personal duelist energy sword, which he then proceeded to carry with him throughout his career in the Banished.[2]

In the years following the Human-Covenant War, Usze 'Taham worked to preserve his father's legacy.[4]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: Hunters in the Dark, chapter 5
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2023) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ a b Bungie.net, The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3 (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Usze 'Taham (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 137
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 250
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 458
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