Amaro Arundhani
Amaro Arundhani is a charismatic senator and skilled orator who served as an opposition voice before entering a strategic political alliance with Anuncia ruun-Aysun. A protégé of Waru Toowoom and member of the new generation of politicians at The Agora, he was positioned by Basileus Avkan ruun-Heshkari as an indispensable pillar of the New Exchequer.
Background
Amaro belongs to the new generation of politicians seated at The Agora, though he is notably more moderate than his mentor Waru Toowoom. His chestnut hair is styled in artfully casual waves and meticulously combed back, with a neatly trimmed beard framing his disarming smile.
Strategic Alliance with Anuncia
Despite positioning himself as an opposition candidate, Amaro entered a secret alliance with Anuncia ruun-Aysun that extended beyond politics into intimacy. In 392 AC, Anuncia pledged herself to Amaro, and they planned to announce their engagement. The alliance was part of Avkan ruun-Heshkari’s orchestrated succession planning—together their union would command nearly two-thirds of the political arena.
Timeline
392 AC - Oratorium Speech
Amaro delivered a speech at The Oratorium during the political frenzy preceding the 393 AC elections, critiquing the Rediscovery Endeavor’s impact on ordinary Asgarthans. He argued that the time had come to look toward the future, emphasizing the “collective strain” and sacrifices made by the people. His core message: “Asgartha must remain our absolute priority. The people of Asgartha must feel that we will not abandon them.” At least a third of the assembly applauded.
393 AC, May 28 - Statement at Oratorium
Following Senator Noya Kagama’s defense of the Rediscovery Endeavor, Amaro emphasized the patience already demanded of the Asgarthan population, stating that the people had waited long enough. When Anuncia interrupted him during the Radio Guild broadcast defending expedition members, Amaro appeared unbothered and somewhat amused.
393 AC, August 6 - Joint Candidacy Announcement
Amaro and Anuncia ruun-Aysun formally announced their political union and candidacy as a couple for Basileus and Basilissa at The Asterion. Amaro declared that the burden placed upon the people must not have been in vain and that undoing what had been accomplished would be a loss, though the people must benefit from the Rediscovery Endeavor or it would be nothing more than a narcissistic whim. Together they asked for votes as a couple rather than individuals—the first such request in Asgarthan history.
Relationships
- Anuncia ruun-Aysun: Political rival turned secret ally and intimate partner; strategic marriage alliance planned
- Waru Toowoom: Political mentor who trained Amaro
- Avkan ruun-Heshkari: Basileus who secretly nurtured Amaro’s rise
- Abenet: Anuncia’s advisor who analyzed Amaro’s political skills
- Girsang: Wealthy politician Amaro considered supporting
- Muttunbaal: Influential politician Amaro considered supporting
- Noya Kagama: Senator whose defense of Endeavor Amaro responded to (393 AC)
- New Exchequer: Political organization where Amaro served as pillar