Admiral Argenta Gildermont
A steady hand on the helm of Valin’s future, whose courtesy conceals iron resolve.
What People Know
Admiral Argenta Gildermont is the commanding figure behind the Valin Royal Navy, responsible less for glorious sea battles and more for the hard, uncelebrated work of shipbuilding, logistics, and keeping Valin’s maritime power solvent. She was present at the recent party in Valinport, where her calm authority stood out amid louder ambitions.
She is widely regarded as competent, professional, and difficult to rattle.
Reputation
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Respected by sailors and merchants alike
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Known for meticulous planning and quiet persistence
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Considered loyal to the Crown, but not blindly so
Argenta’s authority does not come from theatrics.
It comes from ships that sail when they are needed.
Role as Admiral
Argenta oversees:
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Ship construction and maintenance
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Harbor security and convoy protection
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The careful balance between royal interests and merchant needs
Publicly, the Navy exists to support trade and generate revenue for the Crown. Privately, Argenta works to ensure Valin is not caught defenseless should war arrive unannounced.
Personality
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Measured, observant, and unfailingly polite
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Chooses words carefully, never wasting them
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Values preparation over bravado
She listens more than she speaks—and remembers who does the same.
Relationship with the Party
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Cordial and professional
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Assesses character quietly rather than testing it openly
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Particularly attentive to how the party treats subordinates and staff
Argenta does not recruit impulsively.
She waits.
Conflicts
Argenta is currently experiencing significant friction with the Dockworkers Union of Valinport, whose demands and disruptions threaten ship production and harbor efficiency. She suspects outside influence but has yet to move openly against it.
She prefers solutions that do not burn bridges—unless forced.
Rumors
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Argenta is quietly expanding naval readiness beyond what is publicly acknowledged
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She has contingency plans that bypass certain political bottlenecks
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She keeps records meant to survive changes in leadership