Anguin

*This article is about Anguin the current Duke of Alshar. For Anguin's Tower, see Anguin Tower.*

## Book Appearances

### Books

*Magelord*, **Journeymage**, **Court Wizard**, **Shadowmage**, **Necromancer**, **Thaumaturge**

## Overview

Anguin joins the series during *Magelord*, where he is made Duke of Alshar, with King *Rard* as regent, until he comes of age.

His mother and father, the Duke and Duchess of Alshar were murdered by members of *The Family*, during events in Warmage and he and his two sisters were removed to Castal for their "protection."

## Personality and Characteristics

At the beginning of the series, he is discouraged to the point of bitterness, with expectations of only being a figurehead duke of a broken duchy. But after Minalan challenged him to become the duke that the people of Alshar need, Anguin begins to hope. With the Spellmonger's counsel, he grows in determination and confidence as he orders his shattered realm.

## Early Years

Young Duke Anguin was removed to Castal and sequestered at a monastic estate, ostensibly to protect him. In reality, Anguin was hostage to prevent any challenge or rebellion from forming around him before the royal line could be secured. After Crown Prince Tavard's son was born, Anguin's political value to challenge succession to King Rard's line diminished--either in Anguin's own right or as a provocateur's cause célèbre--so the need to "protect" him lessened and he was allowed to follow the tournament circuit.

Landfather Amus remained with him not only as his teacher and spiritual advisor, but also the young duke's loyal Alshari caretaker. Amus carefully tutored Anguin is all subjects appropriate for a reigning duke.

## Summary

### Journeymage

Anguin is restless and discontent, settling in with the mind set of being a prisoner of his uncle and seething with resentment, until Minalan challenges him to be *The Duke of Alshar*.

He celebrates Midsummer with the children on their journey and begins to realize what being *The Duke* is really about. At the border between Alshar and Castal Anguin confronts Tavard's men and force them to allow the pilgrims to cross over. He travels with them until he and Minalan go to Wilderhall to talk with Tavard. After that side trip, Anguin continues on to visit the blessed nun and to hear what she has to say. He leaves that encounter with what Minalan describes as "a determined look."

Minalan suggests Anguin stop by *The White Bridge Inn*, ask for Count Angrial, and play a game of Charges. This meeting will lead to Angrial becoming Anguin's Prime Minister.

### Enchanter

Enchanter overlaps with Court Wizard so the only bits about Anguin are his interactions with Minalan.

### Court Wizard

Anguin sets up his court in Vorone with Penny as his Court Wizard and starts to clean up Vorone and consolidate what he can of Alshar.

He finds out he has a half brother and is introduced to him, Anguin brings him into the family and makes Gydion his personal bodyguard and training master.

### Shadowmage

Anguin's castle is attacked by a Dragon and destroyed, after which he confronts King Rard and receives a huge influx to his treasury thanks to Tyndal and Rondal whom he names as Gentleman of his Court and who he becomes fast friends with.

### Necromancer

##### Spoilers below.

Anguin insists that the Great Emancipation raid of the Penumbra happens so that the slaves are rescued and freed. He ventures into Olum Seheri to rescue Princess Rardine and gives her a safe haven in Vorone.

He and Rardine eventually decide to marry in which they confront Queen Grendine over their betrothal. They prove to Grendine that her father really wasn't Lenguin and threaten to reveal all to the courts if she doesn't accept their betrothal.

As a wedding present Gatina delivers Southern Alshar to them, freed of the rebels.

Near the end after Tavard has exiled Minalan from Castal, Anguin appoints Minalan as Count Palentine of the Magelaw in Northern Alshar.

### Thaumaturge

Anguin and Rardine are married despite the opposition of her mother and brother. There are a few conversations with Minalan via Mirror relay.

## Lady Lenara

Due to Rardine’s astute advice, Anguin is able to secure custody of his sisters, Lady Lenara and Lady Andine from the clutches of Queen Grendine.

*See also: Wedding of Anguin and Rardine*

## References

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