Vargis Solomon

**Vargis Raymus Solomon** is one of the main characters in Katkin's storyline in Somber Elegy; Broken Dreams. He is the father of Sylvia Rain, and was in a relationship with Katkin for many years. He refused to help Katkin with her goals , but as time went on, he joined the cause and had a better outlook on what's actually happening outside the Empire.

## Biography

Vargis was born in July 196 AD, in Nazareth. He was raised in a family with extreme poverty in the boardwalk. Though bring born in the lower class, as he grew older, he does have a positive outlook on life. At the age of 15 he managed to get a job as a fisherman and part time merchant. He did leave his household for months on end to make ends meet. After sometime, he would later change his occupation to a full time merchant, selling goods throughout Aurelia.

When Vargis was 19 he met Katkin Rain while on a trip to Harpeia to deliver goods. They both struck a good friendship and in a couple months, had a quick relationship. Though the relationship didn't last, they both promised to meet again soon. Vargis set sail back his hometown of Nazareth to live a small comfortable life with his earnings. While only a merchant, he did have what he always wanted, to be out of poverty and live on his own in comfort. He would remain in Nazareth for years, only sailing to do work.

Four years later, Vargis is now 23 years old. He was given a job offer where, he would have to sail all the way to Castillion to deliver a message to the Lord of Royale, Aron Tarron. He would accept it, but since it's on the other side of the continent he would ask for triple the money. The agreement was settled and he set sail. A few days pass, and he was spotted by a warship. He waited until they came to him to ask for the problem, only to find that it was Katkin. Both were happy to see each other. They sailed to Castillion together where they met Lord Tarron and his wife, Gabriella. Though they were only there for business, the royal couple invited them for dinner. After dinner, they both sailed off back to Nazareth where they would stay together for 6 years.

During those 6 years. Katkin and Vargis had a daughter named, Sylvia Umbriel Rain. They would all go on adventures together on the open ocean and visit the capital of Misbah, Tutankhamen. They lived a very comfortable life. Katkin was still in the Empire's Navy Force, but on leave. Vargis still does merchant sales throughout Aurelia. He has grown to be a famous merchant. This notoriety has given them fame when they step in some cities. Though they have been seen to be very uncomfortable with some interactions.

At the age of 29, Vargis fell into a deep depression. The Empire closed off all shipping routes to the main continent and banned anyone from ever leaving. Vargis quickly became an alcoholic. This made Katkin and Sylvia sad and upset. Over the next few days, Katkin eventually left Vargis and her daughter behind as she couldn't see them in this state anymore. That would be the last time they saw Katkin for the next 11 years. Though Vargis and Sylvia both were heartbroken that Katkin left them, they did start focusing on each other. Vargis quit drinking and started to help his daughter become a wonderful lady. They travelled across Misbah, and saw beautiful islands and monuments. Though Sylvia disliked the ocean, she often expressed her thoughts of living on the mainland of Aurelia. Vargis explained that it was forbidden by the Empire to leave the shores. It was at this time where Sylvia would start to run away from home to find a way to Aurelia. Over the course of 5 years, he would constantly catch her and bring her home each time she ran away.

When Vargis was 34, Sylvia decided to run away again, though Vargis did not follow. He felt like he was holding her back for those long years, and decided to let her go free. Vargis is now all alone. Katkin has been gone for 5 years and his daughter ran away from home. He tried his hardest to not take up alcoholism again. Though it was tough, he did succumb to drinking. Though not drinking much, he did work on himself to get more fit.

For the next 6 years, Vargis did start selling good again, and managed to buy a better ship for himself. He quickly got to work on how he can escape the shores of Misbah to start smuggling items in from Aurelia to Misbah. He would try and try again, but fail every time. He would later give up sailing for now, but would study on where the barricade is at its weakest. He would find it until someone came knocking at his door one night. Katkin showed herself for the first time in 11 years. Vargis couldn't be more upset at what he is seeing in front of him.