Daughter of Prince Ikram — patron of scholars, poets, and painters, at the center of the capital’s intellectual set.
What We Know
- Runs a salon (“Ensah’s Set”) that gathers scholars and artists; the party attended three gatherings to build scholarly connections. (S3)
- Sponsors Master Zumini (painting) and a calligraphy-and-poetry contest that Safia ibn-Akar won. (S3)
- Accompanied by a very large woman (unnamed so far). (S3)
- Arrived with a royal protection detail at the dockside attack and pulled Baahir out. (S2)
- The Modernists approve of her in general. (S2)
- Her set includes: Master Ibek, Master Jahir, Master Humron, Nusra al-Bushra, Rasia al-Rabi, Master Zumini. Rasia genuinely regards her highly — and perhaps regards Baahir less so. (S3)
- Namesake note: the Monastery of Blessed Ensah in Uryula suggests she’s named for a historical Blessed.
Speculation
How did Ensah arrive at the dockside attack so fast, with a protection detail ready? Options: her own intelligence network, foreknowledge, or coincidence of proximity. Combined with Rasia’s hint that Ensah’s circle isn’t fond of Baahir, she merits close, friendly attention. See The Attacks on Baahir.