| Name | Camlaen “Aaric” Tauri |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 (Iron Flame), 21 (Onyx Storm) |
| Species | Human |
| Status | Alive |
| Quadrant | Riders Quadrant, Basgiath War College |
| Rank/Title | Prince of Navarre; Cadet |
| Signet | Precognition |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Sandy-brown |
| Dragon Bond | Molvic (Blue Clubtail) |
| Family | King Tauri (father), Alic Tauri † (twin brother), Halden Tauri (brother) |
| Love Interests | Not specified |
| Appears in | Iron Flame (2023), Onyx Storm (2025) |
Contents
Biography
Prince Camlaen Aaric Tauri, going by the alias Aaric Graycastle, is the third son of King Tauri of Navarre. Disguising his royal identity, he joins Basgiath War College as a rider and first-year cadet under his alias.
Aaric bonds with his dragon, Molvic (a Sapphire-hued Blue Clubtail), and proves himself a capable fighter. He helps Violet Sorrengail in missions like the Archives heist, leveraging his royal heritage to access magically sealed vaults.
Despite his royal blood, Aaric rejects the passive role expected of him. He opposes his father’s inaction against the Venin threat and aligns himself with the Revolution. His signet is Precognition, which gives him visions of possible futures.
Physical Description
Body & Build
- Muscular build with broad shoulders
- Strong chin and square jawline, often shadowed with light brown scruff
- Taller than Dain but shorter than Xaden
- Stands about five inches taller than Sloane
- Long legs and impossibly straight posture give him a commanding presence
Hair
- Sandy-brown hair, usually kept neat to match his disciplined appearance
Eyes & Skin
- Striking green eyes, one of his most recognizable features
- Fair complexion complementing his sharp features and posture
Clothing & Gear
- Standard riders’ gear.
Powers
Lesser Magic
Through his bond with Molvic, Aaric can perform lesser magic. This includes locking and unlocking doors without touching them, moving with preternatural speed, manipulating mage lights, powering ink pens, and placing runes.
Signet
Precognition: Aaric possesses true precognition, allowing him to foresee events before they happen. This rare ability gives him a significant advantage both in combat and in diplomacy, where anticipating outcomes can be as vital as in battle.
Abilities
Languages
Aaric was extensively trained for a future as a diplomat and is fluent in nearly every spoken tongue, except the dead languages. He speaks the common language and sign language with ease, along with regional dialects such as Unnbrish and Zehylish, the latter so fluently that Violet once remarked he sounded like a native speaker. He also speaks Hedotic.
Combat
Raised as a prince, Aaric was taught by elite tutors in hand-to-hand combat, sparring, and the use of various weapons. Though diplomacy is his strength, his training ensures he is no stranger to battle.
Relationships
| Violet Sorrengail | Childhood friends who often spent time together while their parents attended political meetings. |
|---|---|
| Dain Aetos | Aaric (Cam Tauri) grew up alongside Dain Aetos and Violet Sorrengail due to their parents’ close military and political ties. The three spent much of their childhood together while their parents attended meetings. Years later, Dain—now Wingleader—assigns Aaric to Fourth Wing and helps conceal his true identity. |
| King Tauri | He has a strained relationship with his father and resents him. |
| Halden Tauri | The eldest son of King Tauri, Halden is Cam’s oldest brother and the Crown Prince of Navarre. |
Dragon
Molvic
Aaric is bonded to Molvic, a sapphire-hued Blue Clubtail. Molvic is known for his distinct coloring and steady temperament, complementing Aaric’s role as both a rider and diplomat. Their bond grants Aaric access to lesser magic and channels his rare signet of true precognition, making them a formidable pair both in combat and in strategy.
