Argon Retter

Argon Retter is currently a resident of Terroja in Montroig, and the Vice-Guardian of the Federal Republic of Montroig. He joined Montroig during the unstable month of October 2021, witnessing the trial of Miningboy and the coup of Empress Caterina of Montroig. He rose to become part of Empress Caterina's inner circle, helping command Loyalist forces within the Uldarash Civil War as well as steering the ship of state as one of its primary leaders.

Argon hopes to help Montroig claim its place in the sun.

Early Life

Argon Retter claims to have come from the distant Empire of Telad, a great and powerful state.

According to him, his home village was known as Resnia, meaning "fire-waters" in the Teladian language. If asked, Argon will state that he was forced to flee Resnia and Telad as a refugee during a great civil war. A powerful general had risen against the weak and vacillating emperor, plunging the once great empire into years of strife. The civil war was brutal, leaving much of Telad lawless and destitute. A roving band of soldiers and marauders razed his home village of Resnia and killed his parents, whom he has never named.

The civil war and brutal attack has left Argon with a deep-seated hatred of bandits and tyrants. If asked for his plans, he will only say he desires peace and freedom for all peoples.

Journey to Rathnir and Beginnings

Argon left Telad after the attack and wandered for a time, eventually entering the lands of Rathnir during August of 2021. He settled in the city of Fornost, in the Kingdom of Aurora, within the Empire of Uldarash. He was simply looking for a stable area to rebuild his life.

Argon did not become deeply involved in the culture or structures of Aurora, as it simply did not captivate him. He did join the Order, but after some time Argon became disillusioned with Aurora and its monarchy. In October of 2021, he left to wander once again.

October 2021

Argon eventually resettled in the city of Terroja, within the Federal Republic of Montroig. Montroig's commitment to democracy and public participation appealed to Argon, and he immediately began working to improve the nation. He began speaking to several prominent ministers and building trust.

Argon joined Montroig at a tumultuous time. In early October, Miningboy, the Guardian of Montroig, was charged with treason by the empire of Uldarash, He was found guilty, destabilizing Montroig and inflaming the already simmering tensions within the Empire of Uldarash. Ics de became the interim Guardian of Montroig and shortly after he named Argon as his Vice Guardian.

Not long after Miningboy's conviction, Empress Caterina of Uldarash was accused of tampering votes and of treason within Montroig. This further deepened tensions. After this, on October 18th, Empress Caterina was deposed by Aurora and the Spirtkights, and this coup was supported by Empress Nikephoros. Due to Caterina's Montroigian heritage and her status as an elected monarch, this put the relationship between Montroig and the Imperial government on a knife's edge. Several nations within Uldarash expressed their outrage.

November 2021

After weeks of inaction by the High Court of Uldarash, and after numerous threats by Aurora, Empress Caterina declared herself the rightful Empress of Uldarash and launched a counter-coup against Empress Nikephoros. This created Loyalist Uldarash. The states of Alfheim, Montroig, Dearman, and Ethesidus followed Caterina in the counter-coup. Argon also followed Caterina. He wished to protect his new home of Montroig and also ensure that the laws were respected in Uldarash. This is something he feels rather strong about after his home village was sacked by maurading, lawless leaders.

Link to full article: Uldarashi Schism After a short stalemate period, Empress Nikephoros declared war on Loyalist Uldarash on November 6th. Due to a lack of experienced military leaders, Argon was appointed as a general of Loyalist Forces. Being an entirely green military commander, Argon has admitted to have struggled in this capacity. He has quickly learned the ropes after several defeats and training from the Eldham Entente, however. As Argon admits, failure is the best teacher.

Link to full article: Uldarash Civil War

December 2021

After several defeats at the hands of Imperial Uldarash, the Loyalists and Imperials signed a ceasefire treaty. This effort was largely spearheaded by Argon.

During the ceasefire period, Argon has begun advocating for a true peace between Loyalist and Imperial forces. After four years of war, Argon claims he wishes for stability and an end to the deaths of his people. As Argon has stated, their reasons for war have largely disapaited. While not altogether gone, Scotchkinght has taken the throne and trustworthy leaders such as King Mimek of Boulderov and Ted Hastings have somewhat cooled Argon's fears of the Imperial Government. He now only wishes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.