Argos

Template:DHII SettlementThe powerful county seat of the Argonne County. Former capitol of the country of Argonne, before it joined the Kingdom of Inverden in the Treaty of Worms.

## History

The towering metropolis of Argos has a city of slaves and goods. This city is older than the country of Argonne was, having existed before it as a Theocratic city state worshipping Titanos until the fall of the god. After the death of the god the city was going into a period of chaotic strife, when the Thaemore family rose up protecting the people and defending the land from Elvish invaders who sought to take advantage of the power vacuum. The Thaemore's called up the aid of Devil's and are said to have signed a deal with Asmodeus himself. This led to the dynasty of Argonne's Royalty known as the Thaemore pact.

153 years ago, a feud between the Thaemore's and the Lafleur's spiked and the two families led their nations to war with another; The Scarlet Feud. This vicious war raged for nearly twelve years, as Argonne set forth hordes of Devils and Tieflings to fight alongside its soldiers, capturing and enslaving their foes. It came to a head at the Battle of the Plaine when the King of Inverden was killed on the battlefield. This defeat inspired a second wave of fury from Inverden that pushed Argonne back from their newly conquered territory, so that they only controlled the conquered city of Benoit. Even worse for Argonne's Army, Inverden hired a pirate navy that blockaded the port trapping most of the forces in Benoit. Despite the blockade, Queen Jaina Thaemore managed to sneak out of the Benoit and met with the child King Charles the Fool and negotiated with the child king on a treaty to end the bloodshed that had claimed his father. Thus, the Treaty of Worms was negotiated between the nations and despite giving up their autonomy and becoming part of the Kingdom of Inverden, Jaina had secured more power for her territory and her own family line. This Treaty secured her family to have complete authority in their domain and having it unable to be removed by any authority save her own.

After this war, the now County of Argonne prospered with new trade routes and the ability to ship its slaves through Inverden. Argos, the capital of the county has also prospered after all the years. The city hosts hellknight orders, a mages guild that specializes in Evocation magic, and the grand cathedral of Asmodeus resides here. Serving as the holy city to those who worship Asmodeus in the world, servants of his will almost all pay a patronage journey to Argos at some point to confirm their loyalty to the God of the Devils.

## Settlements Laws

Argos follows the laws of the Argonne County, separate laws from the main Kingdom of Inverden.

## Buildings

Cathedral to Asmodeus

The Hell Knight Order of the Godclaw

The Hell Knight Order of the Whip

Magical Academy

Palace

City Walls

## Notable NPCs

Countess Safiya Thaemore - The Countess of Argonne County, and descendant of the Kings and Queens of the former country of Argonne. She is the Granddaughter of Jaina Thaemore, the last queen of Argonne. Safiya is rumored to be wrathful and enjoy torturing any who defy her. Rumors say that she takes the blood of virgins and uses it to magically keep herself looking young. Her word is absolute law in Argonne, and it is nearly impossible for anyone who gains her attention to escape her clutches within the City. Every Hell knight order follows her word as guidance.

General Abarax - A pit fiend who serves as the right hand of Safiya Thaemore. Some rumors believe that despite his wrath and fury, he is the tempered being who keeps Safiya from committing even more dangerously wrathful punishments. He serves as the leader of the military of the Argonne County.

Marquise Caelum Fleurguard - The Grand Master of the Order of the Whip, he is a master of legal negotiations and is one of the most expensive lawyers in the land. Rumors say that he got his wife out of a legal transaction to defend the Baron of Linhafdu from accusations of treason when he 'proved' the mans innocence in court.