Selwyn Argyris was the founding member of the noble Argyris family, who served as Champion of Oxana from 522 to 670. Selwyn was a magically-talented warrior and a cruel military leader. He was able to retain his position and expand his arcane abilities using an arcane instrument of his own creation, the Sanguine Dagger. The dagger's history remains obscure; the sole reputable source on its origins lies in the Argyris family records. These records were maintained over the course of generations, so the authorship and veracity of the following passage is unclear.
Selwyn Argyris desired to place himself above every other mage in Oxana. To that end, he created for himself an arcane instrument which could extract the magical potential of his slain foes, eliminating his competition and making him even more untouchable. The magical ability stored inside the dagger could only be accessed by its master. But unbeknownst to him, his creation was imperfect. Champion Selwyn Argyris, after achieving that prestigious title, began to grow complacent. He accepted a challenge from a young upstart, and despite the power he had accrued, found himself soundly defeated. When next he tried to use his dagger, in a desperate attempt at revenge, the dagger refused to even allow him to hold it in his hand. There is no record of the dagger's use after this point in history. One can only assume that in disgust and disbelief, Selwyn Argyris disposed of the dagger, and it passed out of memory. The Sanguine Dagger's current location is unknown.[1]
The Sanguine Dagger was eventually relocated on Day 7 of Month 5, 1020, in the possession of Reiner, a former vassal of Selwyn's descendant Peter Argyris.[2]