Edmund Vargus

Edmund Harolt "Ed" Vargus (May 29, 1382– ), often referred to by his human surname Vargus, was the 35th President of Baldur, serving from 1426 until he was overthrown in 1441.
After Vargus's military service as a junior medic on the Rusted Feather during the campaign in The Southern Continent, his aspirations turned political. With the encouragement and grooming of his father, Vargus graduated summa cum laude in 1413 from Malvont University (A.Ns, J.Rh, M.Phl), where he served as the President of the lauded Galantine Society. He was elected the representative of the Port Wyatt, Baldur Human Guildhome in 1416 as a Separationist, and served until 1418. He was then elected as one of the human senators from Port Wyatt to the Senate, where he served from 1418 until 1422. In 1422, he was elected by the Senate as the human representative to the Baldur Ruling Council, a supreme honor that had never before been given to such a young person. Vargus defeated then Elven and Unionist candidate Charilus in the 1426 Baldur Chairmanship Election, by one of the widest margins in history. He was the youngest President, the first President to come of age in the 15th century. Events during his administration include the Drow Civil Rights Movement, the Goneril Border Crisis, the beginning of the War on Drugs, the Baldur City Tournament, and the beginnings of the Revolution of 1441.
Vargus was removed from office on October 31st, 1441, by Grax and various other conspirators who objected to Vargus's starch conservativism and permissive attitude toward Antitheist Goneril. The event proved to be an important moment in Baldur History because of its impact on the nation and the ensuing political repercussions. Today, Vargus continues to rank highly in public opinion ratings and is, according to international law, still the official leader of Baldur.
On February 10, 1443, Vargus led an attack on Port Wyatt with the help of Rebecc-is of Goneril's forces and the Holy Returners, among other groups. The revolutionary army retreated to the capitol, then by Grax's command fled by ship towards the Southern Continent. On February 28th Vargus and his troops liberated Baldur City without a fight. Vargus granted nobility to Sil'meelen for her work with the Holy Returners, and is currently giving speeches and orchestrating the rebuilding of Baldur. His speeches have a lot about change and hope, which is surprising given his history as a conservative.
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