Deeply Pious and staunchly conservative, the Grand Duke Semah was a leading voice in the Theology Council. He could not, however, in good faith accept the ascendancy of Jamyl Sarum.

He contends that while cloning is a great gift from God, it cannot be used to reverse the defeat of a contender for the throne. His outspoken opposition and inability to swear fealty to the new Empress lead to his current exile.