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|groups={{tag|Taishin}}, [[Tower (Taldain)|The Tower]]
|profession=Merchant{{book ref|ws|6|review=yes}}
Aarik went with Kenton to many of the Taisha when Kenton was petitioning for their favor, trying to sway their votes to keep the Diem alive.{{book ref|ws|8|review=yes}} This included Raagent, the Lord General. During the events of the hunt, when Aarik rescued his father from the karak, the two appeared to have mended their relationship somewhat, and are seen on friendly terms when Kenton is leaving.{{book ref|ws|9|review=yes}} After another assassination attempt and a search for the Diem's missing funds, he realized how dire the situation is and considered leaving Kenton to his fate. Ultimately, he chose to stay on the account of their friendship and Kenton's cause being just.{{book ref|ws|11|review=yes}}
During yet another assassination attempt on Kenton, Aarik was forced to choose between letting Kenton die or picking up a weapon and actively fighting to defend him.{{book ref|
After Kenton discovers the body of Raagent, the Lord General, he asked Aarik to take the title of Lord General to insure his vote in maintaining the Diem; Aarik does so reluctantly but became even colder and more withdrawn causing Kenton to fear he had caused Aarik permanent mental harm.{{book ref|
When the Taishin voted on whether to maintain the Diem, Aarik voted in favor but remained distant.{{book ref|ws3|5}}
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