Tactus
Tactus au Rath
Allegiance
House Mars (Institute) / Darrow
Institute House
House Mars (Institute)
Status
Deceased
Overview
A hedonistic and unpredictable Gold known for his wild behavior and appetites. Despite his flaws, Tactus showed the capacity for growth and redemption before his death.
Background
Tactus came from a lesser Gold house and was known for his uncontrolled appetites and violent tendencies. At the Institute, he served under Darrow in House Mars. His journey showed that even the most damaged Golds could find redemption through genuine connection.
Personality
Tactus is impulsive, passionate, and deeply flawed. He struggles with his violent urges and sense of entitlement bred into him by Gold society. Beneath his hedonism lies a desperate need for meaning and connection that he eventually finds with Darrow's group.
Notable Quotes
“I am what the Society made me.”
“Life is too short for regret. And too long for boredom.”
“Perhaps I can be more than what I was born to be.”