Argus au Grimmus-Ignis

' “I am Argus au Grimmus-Ignis... I am Praetor of the Blood Diamond, nephew to the Ash Lord, husband to Theia, and father-to-be. I will learn, follow when I must, but I will not stand in the shadows of other men any longer.” '

-Argus, to his father.

Early Life
Argus was born on Paektu during a rainstorm. His mother died in childbirth, but his relationship with the rest of his family never suffered for it. He was very close to his father, often working as cup-bearer and aid. He was a bright and sociable child, a tempering influence for his exuberant sister, and close friends with several members of House Strigo.

Institute
Argus went to the Institute located in the Eastern Hemisphere of Earth. He was drafted to House Minerva, just like his father. Argus did quite well on the written test, but was not as fortunate with the physical test. He was drafted as a mid and then the time of the culling came. Despite his generally gentle demeanor, when faced with his own death or that of another, he made the difficult choice to survive. He has not forgotten the other boy's face.

At the Institute, Argus found his place as strategist and advisor to his House's Primus. Argus himself did nothing exceedingly extraordinary, but his House won, and so he gained the scar.

After the Institute
After graduating from the Institute, Argus returned home to Paektu, and resumed his position at his father's side. He continued his eclectic education in many fields, with an intention to follow his brother to the Academy after a few years. These plans were ruined by the Fall.

Fall of Luna
Argus and the rest of his family were rescued from Terra by Aeolus during the Fall, and taken aboard the Phoenix to safety with the rest of the fleeing Ash Armada.

When the Ash Lord rallied his banners on Mercury, Argus stood with Firno in the sands of the Ladon to answer that call. He watched in muted horror as his childhood friend and closest confidant, Stavio au Strigo, was killed in brutal ritual combat with the entire gens Sejanus. Afterwards, he asked his father if they had made the correct decision in joining the Society. He was met with a cold response - if he abandoned the Society, despite its many atrocities, he would no longer have a place in his father's heart.

Solar War
Argus began the Solar War sailing the Ignis flagship, the Phoenix, under the command of Nikolaos au Fabii. He participated in several simulation battles between the Ignis and Strigo, but before the Shatterheart saw true combat, his father brokered his marriage to Theia au Grimmus. He was transferred to her ship, the Blood Diamond, and to the oversight of her father, Legate Tyrus au Grimmus.

Abilities and Skills
Argus is a jack of all trades. He has competencies in many things, but mastery of none. His social skills and Dancing Mask are also quite impressive for someone of his age and experience.

Firno au Ignis
Argus' relationship with his father has undergone recent tension. Despite being the seemingly favoured child for all of his young life, once he was offered to the Grimmus in marriage, Firno revealed to Argus that he saw his youngest child as his most expendable. Argus has been struggling to recontextualise his life and place in Society with this new understanding. "'I took to your lessons because I saw in Aeolus the sceptre and in Cassia the sword, and I asked myself - what is left for me? I found answers in your shadow.'"

Aeolus au Ignis
For most of Argus' life, his older brother Aeolus was a name and little more. Aeolus, 10 years older and heir, had already left the House to attend the Institute by the time Argus was 6. He then attended the Academy, and was thus absent for more of Argus' life. As such, the brothers were not very close. It was not until the Fall of Luna that they began to spend time together and to begin to form a stronger familiar attachment. "“I was willing to die for my siblings yesterday. Nothing has changed today.'"

Cassia au Ignis
Cassia was always the closest of Argus' siblings. He idolised her as a child, and loved to follow her from one ridiculous scheme to another. As he grew older, he became more of a tempering influence. He participated less in her antics, but he was always there to help pull her out of trouble. "“Cassi! Help help help help help!”"

Theia au Grimmus
Theia is Argus' new wife. Despite their marriage being arranged, they have found a mutual appreciation of one another's softness, surrounded by the dangerous Golden courtiers of the Ash Armada. He has begun teaching her chess.

Nikolaos au Fabii
Nikolaos was Argus' commander during his time with the Shatterheart. Argus fears and respects the Olympic, having seen him brutalise dozens of false Elisias in a simulation. He enjoyed his time working with Nikolaos, and the two parted on good terms, with Nikolaos promising Argus aid whenever he might need it.

Flavio au Strigo
With Stavio dead, Flavio has become Argus' closest Strigo acquaintance. The two have fought against each other in simulations in the Ink, and they even shared one memorable date together. However, Argus is now married to Theia, and has not seen Flavio in person since the wedding. "'You’d kill your own boarders! What are you doing!”"

Lucius au Carthii
Lucius is one of Argus' friends, met during his time in the Shatterheart. The two share an appreciation of chess, and are more serious than the other exuberant characters that surround Nikolaos.

Other Quotes
“Our official decision is ‘fuck you’.”