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Nero Au Augustus

ArchGovernor · the ArchGovernor · Augustus · thirteenth of his name

The cold ArchGovernor of Mars who claims Darrow as his prize and welcomes his own ruin into his house.

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Nero au Augustus, ArchGovernor of Mars and thirteenth of his name, killed Eo and rigged the Institute for his son—yet, valuing only strength, he claims the victorious Darrow as his lancer and fresh prize, promising to protect what is his. A statesman fond of dramatic repetition, he sends Darrow to the Academy with a simple charge: win as his own children cannot, and earn a fleet. His household motto, "Hic sunt leones"—here be lions—rings in the mouths of Darrow's warlords.

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A cold-eyed Gold with a rough, bony-fingered hand that lays possessive claim to what he owns.

Role

ArchGovernor of Mars and Darrow's master; patriarch of House Augustus who unknowingly harbors the architect of his ruin.

Relationships

Darrow — Claims him as prize and lancer, ordering him to win at the Academy; unaware Darrow means to burn his house down.
House Augustus — Patriarch of the house, thirteenth ArchGovernor of his line.
House Bellona — Locked in a bloodfeud with the Bellonas, whose badge of his protection alone shields Darrow from them.

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