House Arcos

House Arcos is amongst the most influential Martian families. At the time of 737 PCE, they were the third most powerful family on Mars, with their seat of power in the city of Elysium. In 741 PCE, Lorn moved the house to Europa following his retirement from the post of Rage Knight.

“	Honor in the first. Honor in the last.	”
	— Golden Son, Ch 32

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Purple Griffin on a field of snow.

Involvement

Pre-Saga

When the Society colonized Mars, House Arcos, alongside House Bellona and Augustus, rose to power, exploiting Mars' helium-3 mines. Members of Arcos fell on Earth during the Conquering, and, along with other Martian ships, broke the Britannic Armada and the Empire of the Rising Sun. Over the next 700 years, Arcos built up their power and influence to eventually become the third most powerful house on Mars. Lorn au Arcos served as Rage Knight to two Sovereigns, first Ovidius au Luna, then his daughter, Octavia. During this time, he sired four sons and took part in many wars. He served during the Moon Rebellion and witnessed the burning of Rhea. It was during this time that Lorn got his nickname of Stoneside. During the campaign, Lorn achieved a reputation that he would eat anything. A Gray bet him that he wouldn't eat stones. Lorn ate stones.

In his years as Rage Knight, he developed his own form of razor dueling that he dubbed the Willow Way. He achieved a prolific reputation and became known as the greatest razormaster to ever live. He trained several students in his art, ending with Aja au Grimmus, his last student before Darrow. Lorn's first three sons of Arcos died during his campaigns. His fourth son, Brutus au Arcos, was killed alongside his wife, Anastasia au Lune, due to their status as Reformers. Brutus' half-Arcos son, Lysander, was then taken in by his grandmother and raised as heir to the Morning Throne. Soon after, Lorn grew disillusioned with the Society, and with the entirety of House Arcos, retreated to isolation on Europa.

Members

Biological

• Unnamed Father of Lorn - Survived eight Iron Rains and live to over 160 without Celular Rejuvenation Therapy.
  • Lorn au Arcos - Rage Knight of the Society for over 60 years, legendary Razormaster and creator of The Willow Way. Killed by Adrius au Augustus.
    • Unnamed Son of Lorn - One of Lorn's four sons. Husband to Servilla au Arcos. Died before the events of Red Rising.
      • Alexandar au Arcos - Eldest grandson of Lorn and heir to House Arcos. Howler and Lancer of House Augustus. killed by his cousin, Lysander au Lune.
      • Dorian au Arcos - Younger brother to Alexandar.
      • Hadrian au Arcos - brother of Alexandar
    • Brutus au Arcos - One of Lorn's four sons. Husband to Anastasia au Lune and father to Lysander au Lune. Killed by Kalindora au San and Atalantia au Grimmus between Red Rising and Golden Son.
    • Unnamed Son of Lorn - One of Lorn's four sons. Died before the events of Red Rising.
    • Unnamed Son of Lorn - One of Lorn's four sons. Died before the events of Red Rising.
    • Drusilla au Arcos - Cousin of Alexandar

Marriage

• Servilla au Arcos (Nee San) - Mother of Alexandar au Arcos. Killed by Publius with the People's Tribunal.
  • Kalindora au San - Love Knight of the Society and Society Remnant. Sister to Servilla au Arcos and aunt to Alexandar. Died from wounds from Darrow, and poison.

• Anastasia au Lune - Husband to Brutus au Arcos and mother to Lysander au Lune.

Employees

• Caroline - Servant of House Arcos, likely an Orange.
• Vincent - Servant of House Arcos, likely an Orange.

Pets

• Icarus - Pet Griffin of Lorn au Arcos.

Trivia

Adding the full Arcos family, the servants, and the servants' families gives the Arcos household a total population of three million.