Armando is a performer in Caraval that portrays Count Nicolas d'Arcy.
Appearance[]
Armando has ink black hair with sideburns that feed into a well-kept beard, and emerald green eyes. He has white teeth and soft hands and is usually seen walking with a cane.
Personality[]
Armando thinks highly of himself and is arrogant. He enjoys playing the villain and feels no remorse, not apologizing to Scarlett for his actions. He has an impossibly vain expression to his face.
Plot[]
Caraval[]
Armando is portraying Count Nicolas d'Arcy, Scarlett's fiancé. He appears with Marcello Dragna to bring the sisters home.
Marcello and the Count arrive in Tella's tower room. When Tella learns that the man she thought was Lord Daniel DeEngl is Legend and he doesn't love her, Tella jumps off the balcony, refusing to return to her life trapped on Trisda. After being threatened by Legend and Scarlett, Marcello and the Count leave. As they go, the Count gives Scarlett a look that clearly sends her the message that they are not over yet.
Legendary[]
Armando is in attendance at Caraval's opening night ball at Idyllwild Castle. Tella spots him inside the metal cage in the ballroom as she dances and speaks with Jacks. Tella notices how despite an attentive courtier is pawing at him, his attention is fixed on her and Jacks.
Later, he read Tella's future. He tells Tella that the second game of Caraval is really about sacrifice. He portrays The Murdered King in the play.
Finale[]
Legend assigns Armando to "guard" Tella, and make sure she stays out of trouble.