Quicksilver

Red Rising Saga · Character

Quicksilver

Also known as Regulus ag Sun

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 7

Quicksilver is a minor character in Red Rising Saga (Book 2).

Gender
male
Age
60s
First appears
Book 2 · Ch. 7
Books
4

Regulus ag Sun, better known as Quicksilver, begins as a distant, almost mythic figure of Silver wealth and philanthropy in Golden Son, then steps into the narrative in Morning Star as a fully realized, eccentric powerbroker whose resources and cunning prove decisive in the Rising. Across Iron Gold and Light Bringer he transitions from shadowy benefactor to active mentor and strategic ally, his influence felt both in the corridors of the new Republic and on the battlefield, always marked by his signature Gold-eye ring and Sentinel drone. His arc charts the gradual alignment of a self-interested Silver magnate with the revolutionary cause, culminating in calculated acts of support that tip pivotal moments without ever eclipsing the central heroes.

Description

No physical description of Quicksilver is provided. His age, height, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are all unspecified. A man in his sixties with bronzed skin and a bald head that shows off his deeply wrinkled forehead like a washboard. He has a stocky, fleshy build with hunched simian shoulders and thick butcher fingers. His face is like that of a bulldog with pugilist lips, a humped nose, and is accented by a small goatee and mustache. Two heavy-lidded silver eyes dominate his gaze, but the most striking feature is the third golden eye implanted in a simple silver ring that he wears on the middle finger of his right hand. He dresses in a high-collared turquoise robe embroidered with apple trees and goes about barefoot. Thickset bald Silver with a rotund build and jowls, heavy hands sport a prominent Gold eyeball ring. He wears a high-collared white velvet jacket, often holding whiskey, his presence steady and substantial. Quicksilver is a thickset Silver man with a smooth, bald pate and the composed bearing of someone accustomed to being obeyed. His high-collared white velvet jacket makes a striking, immaculate silhouette against his heavier build. A Gold eyeball set into a ring glints from his substantial hand, an unsettling piece of jewelry that draws the eye. His polished, self-possessed presence is often accompanied by a small Sentinel drone, its chrome shell centered around a single red eye. Regulus ag Sun is a rotund, bald man whose rounded silhouette contrasts with the sharp, watchful emblem on his hand. He holds a glass of whiskey in his fist, carrying himself with the ease of someone comfortable in an elegant gathering. A ring set with a Gold eyeball is his defining accessory. His appearance is composed and conspicuous without being especially ornate. He is a stout bald man with a pugnacious face, dressed in a black kimono embroidered with green designs and glowing slippers. A gold eyeball ring adorns one finger, adding to his distinctive and commanding presence.

Connections

  • Darrow of Lykosconflicting source relationships

    Begins as a wary, mutually beneficial partnership in Golden Son; evolves into an explicit friendship by Iron Gold when Quicksilver risks assets to aid Darrow’s escape; by Light Bringer the bond is one of trusted mentorship, with Quicksilver offering strategic counsel rather than mere matériel support.

  • M

    Matteobusiness partner

    Longstanding professional associate whose men and assets (including the Nessus) are repeatedly leveraged on Quicksilver’s behalf; their collaboration remains consistent but largely off-page, underscoring Quicksilver’s wide commercial web.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 2Golden Son
    • Volunteers personal fortune for public relief efforts tied to Darrow’s family mines
    • Hosts lavish gala festivities showcasing his social reach
    • Remains an off-page presence defined by reputation and contracts
  2. BOOK 3Morning Star: Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
    • Revealed in full physical description: bald, bronzed, three-eyed ring, barefoot in turquoise robes
    • Provides critical intelligence and logistical support during the assault on Luna
    • Positions himself as a behind-the-scenes power broker for the Rising
  3. BOOK 4Iron Gold
    • Supplies the stolen corvette Nessus to Darrow’s escape plan
    • Appears at Republic gatherings with Sentinel drone and whiskey in hand
    • Navigates Senate intrigues while keeping his own agenda opaque
  4. BOOK 6Light Bringer
    • Serves as mentor whose guidance shapes key strategic decisions
    • Delivers timely resources at critical junctures without seeking glory
    • Maintains distinctive Silver aesthetic and Sentinel accompaniment

Book 6: Light Bringer

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