Lenguin

## LenguinDuke of Alshar

His only appearance is in *Warmage,* although he is mentioned in many books in the series.

## Personality and Characteristics

Lenguin’s greatest weaknesses are pride and vanity— which allows courtiers and other obsequious hangers-on to influence his decisions greatly. His Court is infiltrated by several heavy-hitting political groups— from the usual mercantile interests and guilds, to self-serving noblemen and even criminal organizations. Most notable of the latter is The Brotherhood of the Rat, which has a vested interest in keeping a lazy and unmotivated Duke on the throne, while they rule behind the scenes.

Duke Lenguin is legendarily foul-tempered and easy to anger. Part of his belligerence is surely due to an inferiority complex. Another source of ire is his older sister, Grendine, who traumatized and tormented him when they were children. Indeed, she is said to be the reason he despises magi so forcefully— Old Master Vetreg, Court Wizard before Thinraddle, used to terrify him with shows of magic on Grendine’s behalf. He hates and fears her in equal measure— and, at times, allows those feelings to rule him. (When Lenguin was looking to wed, his family had two women in mind: Enora, and a young noble from Castal. It is said he chose Enora partly because his vaunted sister approved of the Castali maiden.)

Despite coming from a long line of warrior princes, Lenguin has never seen (or led) battle. He rules from a throne, rather than the back of a horse— and is all too happy to do so sparsely (and from afar.) He has been known to exile and even execute his subjects, usually on his wife’s behalf for some perceived slight. Duchess Enora frequently guides his decisions… but, unfortunately, she is just as prone to flattery as he is— and not particularly smart or savvy. As a result, the Alshari Ducal Court is far more corrupt than its Castali counterpart. With two reigning monarchs who let their emotions rule their decisions, favoritism shifts with the wind— creating a constant sense of chaotic mismanagement. With a terminally shortsighted and disinterested ruler, Alshar is as ill-prepared for the goblin invasion as it could possibly be.

To Duke Lenguin, his most important priorities are hawking, hunting, and horserace handicapping. His interest in his people, much like his attention to detail, extends only so far. He sees taxes and tribute— and spares little concern for those he’s duty-bound to protect. He and the Duchess both enjoy parties and Tournaments, and they throw lavish galas to distract the high nobility from the encroaching invasion force… while the thousands of refugees encamped outside his palace slowly starve.

## Early years

Grew up in the shadow of his oldest sister, Grendine who hated him because he would inherit the Dutchy that she felt should go to her. On behalf of Grendine the Court Wizard would tease Lenguin, which resulted in him hating all Magi and not trusting them.

## Family and Relationships

Father: Duke Parguin of Alshar

Mother: Second wife (?)

Older Sister: Grendine, Duchess of Castal (by Duke Parguin’s first wife, Gresharra.)

## Summary

### Warmage

His Northern half of his Dutchy is overran with goblins, peasants fleeing to Verone (the summer capital), Wilderlords and their families slaughter and he sits in his resort town, dithering.

Until Minalan forces him to act and provide troops for a stand at Timberwatch in which becomes known as The Battle at Timberwatch.

It is not an easy relationship between him and Minalan as Lenguin doesn't want to believe the son of a Baker nor a magi, but once he faces the hoards of guavani in battle he finally realizes and admin that his commanders could never had led the battle.

After the battle with both his and Duke Rard's hand, that knighted Minalan, making him the first Magelord in 300 years.

Soon after in which he dies. It is strongly believe at the time, that his sister Duchess Grendine had arranged his assassination and to make it look like he died from his wounds. Grendine's daughter Rardine was present at the time, so was more then likely the one that actually arranged the murder, but on her mother's orders.

## References

1. ↑ Mancour, Terry. Necromancer: Book Ten Of The Spellmonger Series, Chapter 76. Kindle Edition.