Duke of Gododdin
Sean, the Duke of Gododdin is an NPC in Arknights. He is implicitly mentioned in A Light Spark in Darkness and Guide Ahead, and is a supporting character in Act II of the Main Theme.
Background[edit]
The Duke of Gododdin is a honorable member of the Parliament of Victoria one of the Grand Dukes who led his army to besiege Londinium during their war against the Military Commission of Kazdel. In late 1097, he sent at least two high-speed battleships to Londinium in response to Theresis' takeover after Londinium's coup.[2] As retaliation, the Sarkaz had assassinated his viscount, so Gododdin remained silent against in his activities.[3] Although being the young duke from House Gododdin, he has a much more carefree attitude compared to other Grand Dukes. Rumors say that he often gets obsessed with romance, and even lacks House Gododdin's characteristic wisdom and astuteness. On top of that, he considers himself too lazy to worry about many things, including the matters of other dukes.[4]
Gododdin has Oren Argiolas the Lateran Legatus on his side as his intel, and the two of them are getting alone fine. As a matter of fact, he was aboard Gododdin's flagship during their assault to Londinium, but didn't participate in any armed conflict.[5][6]
Story[edit]
Episode 13[edit]
As the Grand Dukes' fleets draw closer to Londinium, the Duke of Gododdin pays a visit to the Duke of Caster, who personally invited him to discuss the matter. Windermere's death had dealt a heavy blow to the ducal forces, yet Gododdin argues that some Victorian nobles already suspected that Caster was responsible due to the bad relationship the two had in the past, even though he knew that she wouldn't dare to kill her. Caster on the other hand brings up the rumors regarding the young Gododdin's lack of wisdom and obsession with notions of romance. This only flatters him, who then explains that he's way too busy to take care of multiple important matters at the same time, let alone with the current situation.[4]
Gododdin also convinced the Duke of Wellington, who believes that the stalemate with the Sarkaz will soon draw to an end, to accompany him on Caster's reunion, and later joins in. Due to his old age, Gododdin tells Wellington that he should take care of himself, to which he replies that he's not that old enough to have people telling him what to do. Gododdin criticizes Wellington's bravado amidst the storm, as his warship fleet's spearhead assault have caused more ducal conflicts with the Sarkaz than it should, but Wellington exclaims that they'll nonetheless have to launch a counterattack, no matter the losses. Gododdin then confirms that the Dukes of Ashworth and Fife will join the counterattack.[4]
After Wellington left to return to the frontline, Gododdin and Caster discuss about Wellington's recognition as "The Empire's Death Knell," who despite his old age, has still managed to consolidate his power after the Battle of the Four Emperors, even standing toe-to-toe with the Witch King of Leithanien, Ivan Yevyengevich of Ursus, and Corsica I of Gaul. Caster tells him that, back in her youth, the phrase "Victoria only has one true Duke after the War of the Four Nations" was often heard in the Caster duchy. Because of that, the other Grand Dukes kept restricting his power. Nevertheless, Wellington has already showed his fatigue much earlier, but he's still willing to give it all in battle, much to Gododdin's shock.[4]
Gododdin claims that he's feeling a bit chilly due to the strong wind outside, to which Caster replies that he should be sure to not catch a cold. Jokingly, Gododdin tells her to don't worry, as he actually "likes" winter.[4]
Guide Ahead[edit]
Because Vina refused to personally attend the Lateran Summit of Nations due to her focus on the Londinium matter, the Duke of Gododdin was instead appointed to send an envoy. He dispatched Oren as his representative to the Summit, and he is interested in Laterano and wants Oren to ask the Pope that what suffices him to be interested in it.[5][6]
Ending a Grand Overture[edit]
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Trivia[edit]
- The Duke of Gododdin is currently the first and only non-Feline Duke to be revealed and the first Victorian Elafia.