Tamati
Overview
Tamati is a drummer and member of BLISS! from the Kasirga Clan. He is an Alterer who can infuse his drumsticks with Alteration to make them glow. He has thick white hair and plays with fierce energy combined with subtlety and nuance.
Transition
Tamati was previously known as Tammy. With surgical intervention and the Rati’s attentive care, she transitioned and became he. For a long time, he couldn’t decide between the names Tamati or Tameem, but both suited him equally well.
Playing Style
Even during breaks, Tamati fiddles with his gear—twirling drumsticks, tapping on toms, hitting hi-hat, kicking bass drum. His instrument is an extension of himself. He infuses drumsticks with Alteration to make them glow.
Role in BLISS!
Tamati plays drums, toms, and cymbals in BLISS!:
Relationship with Fen
Fen and Tamati lived close to each other on The Ouroboros. When Fen experienced total amnesia at the City of Scholars, Tamati helped her recover by repeating lost information and going through her notes.
Timeline
393 AC, June-September - Pre-Concert Preparation
Tamati chatted with Orbec over cups of Sap soda while Fen prepared for the concert.
393 AC, June-September - BLISS! Concert Crisis
When Fen forgot lyrics mid-performance, Tamati barked “And hungry is the crown!” into his microphone to finish the verse, then was convinced by Crowbar to continue the marathon show.
Relationships
- Fen: BLISS! vocalist, close friend who helped with amnesia recovery
- Orbec: BLISS! keytarist, bandmate
- Boona: BLISS! bassist, bandmate
- Crowbar: BLISS! guitarist who convinced Tamati to support Fen (393 AC)
- The Rati: Medical organization that provided care during Tamati’s transition
- Nevenka: Lyra Exalt who spray-painted X markers in City of Scholars to help Tamati navigate (393 AC)