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Angus of Gram

The self-styled King of Gram whose hunger for ships and taxes turns allied dukes into rebels and makes one Tanith prince renounce him by public proclamation.

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Also known as King Angus, Angus, King Angus I of Gram, Duke Angus, Duke Angus of Wardshaven, Angus of Wardshaven

First appearance: IV

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Duke of Wardshaven who officiates the wedding, using royal language that signals his ambition to become king.

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Angus rules Gram from Wardshaven, styling himself king while Count Lionel of Newhaven and Duke Joris of Bigglersport defy him, hang his tax collectors, and build their own fleets. His chartered ships and court favorites crowd out captains who owe him no love, and his looming war with the rebel duchies shadows every trade route Trask's people touch. Whether he strikes at the rebels or at Tanith, his ambition is the weather the whole Sword-Worlds must sail through.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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IV
Duke of Wardshaven who officiates the wedding, using royal language that signals his ambition to become king.
VI
Duke Angus reestablishes his credit and plans to tax Glaspyth, using Trask's surplus troops.
The Partnership on Tanith
Referenced as Duke Angus of Wardshaven, original financier of the Tanith venture.
The Return of the Space Scourge
Successfully made himself King of Gram; grants titles to Trask, Harkaman, and Valkanhayn; supports the Tanith Adventure.
XV
Completed the Black Star, which arrives at Tanith.
XVI
King Angus I sends cordial greetings but his attitude seems to be altering.
XIX
Mentioned as a source of dissatisfaction for hiring off-planet mercenaries; his actions pushing nobles to revolt.

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