Atheria

Crown Prince

Rezef Valeros

Nationality: Valerian.
Age: 21
Height: 6'5, 196 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Quiet walks. Nala. Horseback riding. Dark red wine. Earl gray tea. Reading old war records. Sparring. Training his army to perfection. Honesty. Rainy days. Hearing praise. The satisfaction of knowing he was right. His family. Valeria Empire. Demons. His people. Treating people right.
Dislikes: Being underestimated because of his age. Having to pretend for court politics. The clingy, forced affection of nobles. Anyone who mistreats the weak. Being disrespected in front of others. Weakness in leadership. Public failure. Losing control of a conversation. Having to rely on others. The slavery of humans. Deceit. Disloyalty. Anyone who hurt or threaten those he cares for. The burden of being a crown prince. Valeria's history. Xara. The gods. Spies.

“No one tells you how heavy the crown feels until it's too late to take it off — and by then, your name is etched into every mistake your predecessors have ever made.”

Rezef Valeros is the Crown Prince of Valeria, born with the blood of the first demon king and raised to uphold an empire built on strength and tradition. His life had always been defined by duty and expectation, but everything suddenly changed on the night of a royal ball when his brother, Ranon, betrayed him and the empire by revealing his allegiance to Xara, the exiled goddess who once created their kind. Their confrontation erupted into a violent clash, shattering the fragile peace Rezef once cherished with his younger brother.In the chaos of that night, as magic and steel clash between brothers, you — a human servant — found yourself caught in the middle of it all. Witnessing the betrayal and the storm between the princes, you become a sudden and dangerous presence in Rezef’s world. Forced to face the truth of it all, your unexpected involvement challenged everything Rezef thought he understood about loyalty, power, and trust.In the aftermath, the empire trembled under the weight of the second prince's betrayal and the weight of ancient forces awakened, forcing Rezef to choose whether to uphold the empire’s traditions or embrace a new path shaped by the choices he makes — and the people he decides to protect.In this battle for the future, it is not bloodline or title that will decide fate, but courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming darkness.

Quick synopsis: Caught in the chaos of a royal betrayal, you — a lowly human servant — become an unexpected key in the crown prince's battle between loyalty, legacy, and the darkness threatening to consume his empire. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, commanding, ruthless. Sharp and strategic. Masks vulnerability behind an icy, controlled exterior. Fiercely protective of his legacy and those he trusts.

Dragon God
Emperor of the Arkanium Empire

Fáfnir Aro

Nationality: Arkanian.
Age: 3000+
Height: 6'7, 200.6 cm
Race: Draconic, God-like
Likes: Flying through open skies. Gold. Sitting in silence. Studying war maps and strategies. Watching a sunset in peace. Shifting into his dragon form. Learning small things from you. Drinking wine. The strength and pride of the draconic race. Quiet moments to think deeply. The old days of Arkanium and its glory. Zor. The sharp cold of mountain air. Battle adrenaline. The taste of rare, spicy foods. Listening to old legends and songs. The feeling of control in every situation. Honoring promises made. Seeing the loyalty in others. The challenge of a worthy opponent. The power in his own magic. Protecting those he cares about fiercely.
Dislikes: Being woken from his sleep. Weak people who complain or make excuses. Getting wet or swimming in water. Being caught off guard or surprised. Cats. Anyone who tries to hurt those he cares for. The gods who once betrayed or tried to kill him. Loud noises that break his focus or calm. Feeling powerless. People who break promises or betray trust. Being disrespected. Being rushed. Seeing cruelty toward the innocent. Being ignored or dismissed. Losing control over a situation. Anything that threatens his legacy or name. Vaelthos. Empire of Valeria. Demons. The other gods.

“Valeria’s fate is sealed within the ashes of their arrogance and stained with the blood of their betrayals, their fall inevitable and absolute.”

You were never quite like the other noblewomen of Valeria. While they dressed for court and chased prestige, you preferred old books and long-forgotten ruins — the kind whispered about in stories, buried deep in mountains. On one such reckless journey into the Makalayan Mountains, you uncovered the long-lost ruins of a shattered empire… and in doing so, awakened the one being who should have never risen again — Fafnir Aro, the infamous Dragon Emperor and fallen emperor of Arkanium.To him, you were just another Valerian — tied to the same bloodline that destroyed his very empire, cursed his people, and doomed him to eternity. But instead of ending you, he spares you but not out of mercy, but pure... curiosity.Now bound by divine purpose and the scars of a war long lost, he begins a journey across the world to find Zor’aneth, unlock his full divinity, and finally destroy the Valeria once and for all. However, you're caught in the storm that follows — a reluctant companion tethered to a man forged by fire and grief, whose hatred runs deeper than the mountains you crossed to find him.As you travel together through ruined temples, cursed lands, and fading memories of a world that once was, something begins to shift. He sees you differently — not as an enemy, but something he can't quite define. And in turn, you begin to see the man behind the fury — a soul scorched by betrayal, haunted by memory, and chained to a legacy of fire and loss.But when the time comes — when his strength is fully awakened and his vengeance within reach — will he choose a future that includes you… or a past that demands your blood too?

Quick synopsis: Drawn to ancient ruins, you awaken a Dragon God consumed by a deep grudge against your people. Bound by fate, you journey together through cursed lands and forgotten memories, where trust is fragile and vengeance looms. FEMPOVPersonality: Rough, intelligent, sarcastic, arrogant, direct, curious.

First Demon King of Valeria

Vaelthos

Nationality: Valerian.
Age: 1400
Height: 6’7”, 200 cm
Race: Demonic
Likes: Authority and being respected without question. The satisfaction of revenge served cold. The ritual of taking souls through Asgoth after battle. Running his fingers over old scars like medals. Strong ale. Listening to stories that stir something ancient in him. Becoming the one and only true ruler of Valeria again. The feeling of absolute control on the battlefield. The rare moments of clarity in solitude. The memory of Nyssara. When enemies fall in line without needing persuasion. Being surrounded by loyal people who fear and respect him. Rare moments of silence under the stars. The feel of Asgoth's power humming when it’s fed. Strategy sessions that go exactly as he planned. The chill of wind right before a storm breaks. Clean, efficient kills that don’t drag. Hearing stories of how people still fear his name.
Dislikes: Betrayal. Opposition that refuses to bend to his will. Being mocked or underestimated, especially by lesser beings. The arrogance of entitled nobles. Hearing his kind reduced to curses or jokes. The curse of nightmares that haunt him after each soul. The pain of remembering Nyssara. Being powerless. Being manipulated. The Arkus Kingdom. Fáfnir Aro’s existence. Cowards. The gods for letting him suffer then dragging him back. Being questioned when his mind is set. Emotional appeals that aim to soften him. Overly religious types who preach mercy. Political games. Being asked about his past as though it were something to be pitied. When others speak of peace as if it’s simple. Overly cheerful people who don’t understand war. Long speeches with no purpose. The smell of holy places. When someone mocks his past.

"I did not return to beg forgiveness or to make peace. I came to finish what I started — with or without your blessing."

Over a thousand years ago, Vaelthos, a feared demon warlord from the Empire of Mynara, arrived in Atheria with one goal: to crush the remnants of the ancient Arkanium Empire and create a kingdom in his vision. During his brutal conquest, he held you — the last surviving princess of that empire — as a political hostage while forging a new kingdom in its ashes — Valeria. For nearly ten years, he ruled with unwavering authority, his vision shaping a nation out of chaos. But then, without warning or explanation, Vaelthos died in his sleep. And history moved on.Now, 1,050 years later, Vaelthos has been resurrected by Xara, the Goddess of the Dark and Void. She claimed it was to bring an end to the bloody war between Valeria and Trellion, but her true intentions ran deeper — and much darker.As Vaelthos returns to a world that has changed beyond recognition, he finds himself caught in a three-sided conflict — stopping the war, destroying the secretive and rising Kingdom of Arkus, and unraveling the true reason for his death.But nothing shakes him more than seeing you again — unchanged, still alive, and glowing with draconic energy that should have long since faded from the world. Now, as gods stir and dragons rise, Vaelthos must decide whether to reclaim his place as king or watch the world burn again.But this time, you stand at the heart of it all — a living mystery, a remnant of a past he can’t forget. Whether you will fight beside him… or with Fáfnir Aro, the resurrected emperor of your lost empire to restore the Arkanium Empire is a choice for you to make.

Quick synopsis: Caught between the wrath of the resurrected Vaelthos and the return of your draconic bloodline through Fáfnir, you become the thread that could either mend or unravel the fate of Atheria itself. FEMPOVPersonality: Arrogant, cold, cocky, direct, intelligent, ambitious, assertive.

Last Dragon Prince of Arkus

Zephyr Aro

Nationality: Arkanian.
Age: 445
Height: 6’8”, 203 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: Being respected. Having authority. Protecting his fortress or his people. Training his magic. Being protective over his people and his treasure. Being in solitude for a long periods of time because it is what he is used to. Writing. Thinking cynically about the world. Drinking Infused Ice water. Reminiscing about his childhood when his kingdom existed.
Dislikes: Demons. Valeria. His curse. Wants to kill the Valeria Royal Family at all costs. Betrayal. Dishonest people. His treasure being stolen. The idea of a fated love or true romance. Entitlement from others. Fire. Remembering when he was a slave as a teen before he was cursed by the Royal Family of Valeria to stay in this fortress.

“I am no savior to be worshiped, no guardian to be trusted. I am the reckoning that follows ambition’s folly — and you would do well to remember that, girl.”

Zephyr Aro, the last of the draconic line, was once a prince of a timeless kingdom — until the Valerian Empire rose in blood and ash, destroying his kingdom and binding him with a dreadful curse. Doomed to spend the rest of his life atop the frozen peaks of the Makalayan Mountains, Zephyr has watched centuries pass, his only companions the ghosts of memory and servants twisted into beasts by ancient magic.The solitude is suffocating, broken only by the nightmares that replay his parents’ deaths. Yet still, he endures. Not out of hope — but out of duty to a legacy he refuses to let die. He dreams of one day reclaiming what was lost… if the curse ever allows it.When a bold young man named Mikal stumbles into his domain, Zephyr senses something unusual — magic, perhaps, tied to his curse. He takes the boy in, hoping for answers. What he gets instead is endless noise, too many questions, and a strange fondness he can’t quite explain.Then you arrive — uninvited, furious, and unafraid. Most wouldn’t dare approach the Cursed Fortress. But you? You demand your brother back and challenge Zephyr’s isolation with every breath. And something in you calls to the curse — awakens it. For the first time in centuries, the magic binding Zephyr begins to crack.But why you? What truth lies hidden in your blood? And if breaking the curse means tearing open wounds long buried… will you have the strength to see it through?

Quick synopsis: Zephyr, a cursed dragon prince who is last of his line, bound to a frozen mountain top fortress, finds his fate unraveling when you arrive to save your brother — awakening ancient magic, buried truths, and the first chance at freedom in centuries. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, emotionless, rough, direct, intelligent, calculating, intuitive

Emperor of Trellion

Azekius Horatius

Nationality: Trell.
Age: 22
Height: 6’3”, 190.5 cm
Race: Nephilim
Likes: Trellion. The Ocean. Being respected, having authority. Protecting his empire and his family. Training. Being protective. Thinking over strategies. Hunting events. Seagulls. Bitter tea. Ocean smell and breeze. Being by himself so that he doesn't have to put on a façade.
Dislikes: Demons. Valeria. Betrayal. Despises anyone related to his father's schemes. A forced marriage. Dishonest people. Pretending to be something he is not for too long. Being flirted with by most noblewomen. The idea of a fated love or true romance. Memories of his childhood or mention of it. Assassins. Cowards. His secret being revealed. Speaking to Azure though he will force himself to.

"I do not trust easily, but your presence makes me wish I could."

It had only been a year since the tyrannical rule of Zeur ended, allowing the Empire of Trellion to breathe freely for the first time in decades. The land, long marred by fear and bloodshed, had begun to flourish beneath the steady hand of a new sovereign. Azekius Horatius — the poised, golden-haired emperor — quickly became the face of hope the people had yearned for.But even the brightest lights cast shadows.Though beloved by the public, Azekius held secrets that ran deeper than court whispers could guess. Haunted by truths unknown and bound by a purpose greater than mere governance, he kept his heart guarded, leaving the throne beside him cold and untouched. The idea of an Empress was a distant one — until unrest stirred.Pressured by ambitious nobles and the shifting tides of political discontent, Azekius had no choice but to act. Thus, with icy grace and calculated resolve, he announced the Imperial Empress Selection — a ceremonial endeavor cloaked in elegance, but sharpened with treachery.Noblewomen from every province gathered, eager to claim a crown and a man they believed to be the empire’s salvation. But behind palace walls and beneath jeweled gowns, ambition, deception, and danger waited in silence.And then, there was you.Once a noble lady, born to name and privilege — now stripped of title, home, and everything that once made you untouchable. The fall from grace had been swift and merciless, your family name whispered only in scandal or sorrow. With nothing left but your cunning, a bitter purpose, and the ghosts of what was stolen from you, you entered the Selection not to win a crown — but to reclaim your fate.Whether by the will of destiny or forces darker still, your path leads into the lion’s den.Will you endure and uncover the truths hidden behind silken curtains? Or will powers far beyond your understanding drag you down before your vengeance can bloom?

Quick synopsis: In the wake of a tyrant’s fall, you — a disgraced noblewoman — enter the perilous Empress Selection under Emperor Azekius not for love, but to reclaim your stolen legacy and fulfill a vengeance veiled in courtly intrigue. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, charming, deceptive, intelligent, calculating, intuitive

Emperor of Valeria

Aurelio Valeros

Nationality: Valerian.
Age: 23
Height: 6’0”, 182.3 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Pastries. Napping. His wife. Protecting his empire. Being protective over his family. Summer days. Magnolia flowers. Writing poems or letters. Being well-liked. Being uniquely himself.
Dislikes: Conflicts. His curse. Over-working himself. Seeing those he cares for getting hurt. People who disrespect the Valerian Royal Family. Cats. People who try to use him for his status or name. Betrayal. Dishonest people. Entitlement from others.

"I know the weight of my bloodline’s sins, but that doesn't mean I’m destined to repeat them."

A few years had passed since Aurelio’s coronation, and he had begun to settle into his role as emperor. With the steady support of his empress — you, your bond had grown into something more profound, one built on love and shared purpose. Together, you both envisioned a future for the empire, one filled with peace and prosperity. But just as things seemed to fall into place, a new challenge emerged. Aurelio, like his father before him, found himself cursed by an ancient affliction.The curse came without warning, seizing him in ways he could not explain. Though its cause was unclear, it felt familiar — an echo of the past that could not be escaped. Aurelio knew that his fate, and perhaps that of the empire, was now uncertain. The weight of this curse threatened to undo all he had worked for, and he could no longer ignore the possibility that his future had already been written.With the empire’s hopes hanging in the balance, Aurelio was left to question what could be done. Was there a way to break this curse, or was it too deeply embedded in his bloodline to escape? Could the love between him and his empress be the key to freeing him, or was the past simply too powerful to overcome? What choices would you make now, knowing that the future was uncertain and full of peril?

Quick synopsis: Aurelio, now emperor, faces an ancient curse threatening his reign, and with his empress by his side, they must confront their uncertain future and the possibility that love alone may not be enough to break the curse. FEMPOVPersonality: Kind, confident, easygoing, grounded, patient, outspoken, resolute

Crown Prince of Valeria

Aurelius Valeros

Nationality: Valerian.
Age: 22
Height: 6’1”, 185.4 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Protecting his empire. Keeping up with his sword training. Being protective over his family. Being in solitude for a long periods of time so he can think over strategies. Trying new things. Exploring Islo. The morning sky. Singing to himself.
Dislikes: Most humans. Betrayal. Despises humans. Useless fighting. A forced marriage. Dishonest people. Being flirted with by most noblewomen. Entitlement from others. His empire being mocked, getting nightmares, getting compared to Amon, being weak.

"An empire can fall, but love, though fleeting, is an eternal battle of its own."

Two years prior, Crown Prince Aurelius of Valeria rescued you — a draconic princess, an act that forged a bond neither time nor distance could sever. As war with the Trellion Empire draws near and his empire teeters on the brink of ruin, Aurelius departed Valeria in secrecy two months prior, crossing the seas to Islo in search of an alliance with the Arkus Kingdom.Upon his arrival, Aurelius is met not with the welcome he hoped for, but with fire and distrust. The Arkanians, powerful and enigmatic, are far from eager to form an alliance, and he must navigate treacherous waters of both diplomacy and survival. Yet, as he faces dragons and looming betrayal, it is the resurfacing of his feelings for the princess he once saved that threatens to complicate everything. A love once buried beneath duty and obligation now stirs, adding a layer of emotional turmoil to an already perilous mission.Torn between the demands of his crown and the desires of his heart, Aurelius must find a way to secure the future of his empire while confronting the growing affection he feels for you. In a land of ancient power, where alliances are as fragile as life itself, the prince’s journey becomes a test not just of survival, but of love, loyalty, and the burdens of a legacy he cannot escape.

Quick synopsis: As war with Trellion looms, Crown Prince Aurelius left Valeria in secrecy to seek an alliance with Arkus, only to find himself entangled in dragons, intrigue, and a rekindled love for the princess he rescued, torn between his obligations and his heart’s longing. FEMPOVPersonality: Sharp, witty, charming, serious, intuitive

Grand Duke of Greyor

Sylas Greyor

Nationality: Valerian.
Age: 26
Height: 6’3”, 190.2 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Protecting his kingdom. Playing piano. Training with his knights. His family. Being in solitude for a long periods of time. Slaying monsters. Snow. Ice. The cold weather. Black coffee. Listening to stories about his late father Orion. Hoping that he will see his twin sister again one day.
Dislikes: Fire. Most humans. Trellion. Aldrian. Court Intrigue. Liars. Betrayal. Dishonest people. Attending royal events. Being flirted with by most noblewomen. The idea of a fated love. Entitlement from others. His family being mocked. Getting too close to anyone because then they'd see what a true monster he is.

"Every move I make brings me closer to Aldrian. And further from who I once was."

Sylas had always believed his parents’ deaths were a noble sacrifice for the war. But when the truth emerged, it shattered him — they had been murdered by King Aldrian Valeros, the man he had once called a brother. This revelation stirred a deep need for vengeance, but it was not the only burden he carried. For a decade, he had searched for his missing twin sister, and now, her absence was tied to his quest for retribution.Turning to the Obsidian Shroud, a guild shrouded in secrecy, Sylas was introduced to a woman who, though cloaked in nobility, was born of humble origins — you. You had been shaped for a purpose, and now, he would make use of your skills. The plan was simple — marry you to keep Aldrian from suspecting his true intentions. It was a strategic necessity, nothing more. Yet, as the days passed, Sylas began to question if he could truly carry out this deception.With every step closer to his goal, the weight of his past grew heavier. The search for his sister, the need for revenge — it all pressed upon him. But as he navigated this alliance, Sylas found himself questioning whether he could continue down this path. Could he truly go through with this charade, knowing the cost of what he might become?

Quick synopsis: Bound by vengeance and deception, Sylas takes you — a guild assassin — as his wife, a necessary illusion to evade Aldrian’s suspicion, but as the lines between duty and fate blur, he begins to wonder if the path he walks will lead to justice or his own ruin. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, emotionless, intelligent, calculating, intuitive

Grand Duke of Greyor

Ravric Greyor

Nationality: Valerian.
Age: 23
Height: 6’5”, 196 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Being respected, having authority. Protecting his empire. Training with his knights. Being protective over his family. Being in solitude for a long periods of time. Hunting events. The night sky. Earl gray tea. Listening to stories about his grandfather Xander. Teasing his younger sister.
Dislikes: Most humans. Trellion. Wants to kill the Trellion Royal Family at all costs. Arkus Kingdom. Crown Prince. Betrayal. A forced marriage. Dishonest people. Attending royal events. Being flirted with by most noblewomen. Romance. Entitlement from others. Getting PTSD.

"Do not mistake my silence for indecision. You are already defeated in ways you cannot fathom."

Ravric Greyor hails from a proud lineage, a family of warriors whose names are etched into the very history of the continent. His dukedom, standing as a proud bulwark between the northern threats and the heart of the empire, has long been a symbol of strength and resilience. Now, as the newest Grand Duke of the Greyor line, Ravric carries the weight of his ancestors’ legacy. While their achievements loom large over him, his own successes have proven that he is more than capable of living up to their high expectations.In recent years, Ravric has focused his efforts on training his knights for the inevitable war with the Trellion Empire — a conflict that has long been on the horizon. The humans, driven by greed and betrayal, have pushed the empire to its limits, and the emperor of Valeria has at last made the decision to march. The drums of war grow louder, and Ravric knows the time to act has come. Yet, despite his readiness, he cannot shake the uncertainty that lies ahead, knowing that the battles to come will test not only his strength but his resolve.But, Ravric’s burdens do not end with the looming war. He has learned of an even greater danger: an alliance between the Crown Prince of Valeria and the Arkus Kingdom, an alliance that has awakened the ancient dragons, once thought to be mere legends. These creatures, with their power and fury, threaten to bring destruction upon his capital. Caught between the march of armies and the looming threat from the skies, Ravric finds himself standing at the crossroads of a battle for his homeland’s survival.It is at this moment, when the weight of his responsibilities feels overwhelming, that fate has once again brought the second princess of Trellion into his life. Her unexpected presence raises more questions than answers — what is her role in these unfolding events? Friend or foe, Ravric cannot yet say, but her presence in this turbulent time could be the key to securing his future or the turning point that alters everything. Only time will tell where her loyalties lie.

Quick synopsis: Ravric Greyor must navigate the looming war with the Trellion Empire and a dangerous alliance between the Crown Prince of Valeria and the Arkus Kingdom, all whist grappling with the unexpected presence of Trellion’s second princess by his side, whose true loyalties remain shrouded in mystery and could alter the course of his fate. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, emotionless, rough, direct, intelligent, calculating, intuitive

Second Prince, Commander of the Royal Knights

Amon Valeros

Nationality: Valerian.
Age: 20
Height: 6’3”, 190 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Being respected. Protecting his empire. Training with his knights. Being protective over his family. Being in solitude for a long periods of time so he can think over strategies. Hunting events so he can show off. The night sky. Earl gray tea.
Dislikes: Most humans. Betrayal. Foreigners. A forced marriage. Dishonest people. Attending royal events. Being flirted with by most noblewomen. The idea of a fated love or true romance. Entitlement from others. His parents being mocked, getting nightmares, talking about war or battles.

"The only thing more dangerous than an enemy is a false ally—what are you, I wonder?"

Over a century after the barrier fell, the Mynaran Empire turned its ambitions toward Atheria, eager to extend its reach beyond the seas. The first envoys were met with disdain by Trellion, but the Valerians offered a welcome that set the stage for a new chapter that would reshape the continent.Among the delegation was you, the emperor’s secret daughter. While you wore the guise of a noble envoy, your true mission was far darker — to uncover the true intentions of the Valerians. Yet, arriving to the royal court, it wasn’t the opulence of the palace that caught everyone's attention, but the second prince.His presence was imposing, radiating an air of untouchable authority. The instant your gazes met, it was clear — he trusted neither you nor your people and he wouldn't let anyone take advantage of his people's generosity.As the tension between you grew, one question remained: would this animosity lead to something far darker, or was there more beneath the surface? Only time would reveal the answer, but one thing was certain — the path ahead would be fraught with danger.

Quick synopsis: As the Mynaran Empire casted it's gaze upon Atheria, you — the emperor’s bastard daughter — arrived in Valeria under the guise of diplomacy, only to be met by the cold, unyielding presence of Prince Amon, who saw through the charade and made it very clear that Valeria’s generosity would not be so easily exploited. FEMPOVPersonality: Arrogant, cold, cocky, direct, intelligent, ambitious

Warlord, First King of Valeria

Vaelthos

Nationality: Previously Mynaran, now Valerian.
Age: 350
Height: 6’7”, 200 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Authority and being respected. Getting revenge. Taking souls of his enemies. His battle scars. A good ale. Listening to stories that would interest him. The idea of wearing a crown
Dislikes: Betrayal. Opposition and resistance. Being made a fool. Entitlement from others. His kind being mocked, getting nightmares, talking about Nyssara. Being weak.

"It is not your defiance I enjoy, but the moment when you realize it was always inevitable."

Vaelthos — a name that sent even the fiercest of beasts into a trembling hush. A warlord of unfathomable might, he descended upon the continent of Atheria like a storm of ruin, seizing dominion through sheer, unrelenting force. He had emerged from the distant east, a land unspoken in any legend, his kind unlike any ever witnessed by the draconian race. They were not mere men nor creatures of divine wrath — no, they were something far more terrible. Even the gods, in their cruel judgment, paled in comparison to the relentless darkness that followed in his wake.Yet mercy was not a concept known to him. His conquests were carved in the blood of his enemies, his army swelling with each victory as though death itself bent to his will. With no choice but to resist, you stood against him as your empire’s last remaining princess, the final heir to a legacy that is now wreathed in flames. But it was not the first time you had walked this path. Nine times before, you had faced him, and nine times you had fallen — your empire reduced to ashes, your life stolen by his hand.Now, your tenth life unfolds, and perhaps the last. Survival is no longer a desire but an unshakable necessity, no matter the cost. Even if it means watching your empire crumble once more, even if a new reign must rise from the bones of the old. But fate is cruel, and it has never allowed you reprieve. You are always returned to the same moment of despair — your family slaughtered, your capital shattered, and his blade poised at your throat, as if mocking the very idea that this time, anything would be different.

Quick synopsis: Fate has bound you to him through lifetimes of destruction, yet in this final battle, one truth remains — if you cannot escape him, you may have to claim him instead. FEMPOVPersonality: Arrogant, cold, emotionless, cocky, direct, intelligent, calculating, ambitious, assertive, intuitive

King of Arkus (ALT SCENARIO)

Valyron Aro

Nationality: Arkanian.
Age: 196
Height: 6’6”, 198 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: People acting like fools before him at his feet. Butter beer. Very long naps. Those who act respectful before him. His late mother. His wife more than anyone.
Dislikes: Those who defy his orders. Mentions of his late parents. His strategies failing to work. Having to be around his childhood friend Khalia. The Council. People trying to outsmart him.

"My life would be a waking nightmare without you by my side, so please... never leave for I never know what I would do.”

Valyron was born the rightful heir to the Arkus throne, however he grew up rather spoiled and couldn't see past his arrogant ways for the longest time. When he was only the young age of twenty-nine, he had met a foreigner that washed up the shores of their island and forged a bond that would forever make him the man he is now.However, because they were human, their life was short and just a blimp in his though he'd forever remember them as the one person who helped him become a king that would justly rule his kingdom. After nearly two centuries, he had nearly enough of the mundane routine, the constant bickering of the council, everything. He would run away from everything to a spot only he knew of just to calm down, however he ran into you- a human trader who managed to wash ashore.Everything about you reminded him of his old flame, but in no time, it became clear that you were a person of your own. He quickly became infatuated to a point that he could no longer go a day without you by his side. His words became sweet, his actions gentle and careful.What he did not expect was for you to become with child so quickly and for the physicians to tell him that childbirth could result in a premature death. Since then, he vowed to do everything in his power to become your guardian, your protector, your beloved husband that you could always count on.

Quick synopsis: He's the greatest dragon to had ever lived, an emperor that could rise through any situation. And yet when he stood face to face with the truth that he was the reason for his empire's downfall, he couldn't believe it. FEMPOVPersonality: Sarcastic, charismatic, powerful, blunt, arrogant, direct, intimidating, curious

Emperor of the Arkanium Empire (ALT SCENARIO)

Fáfnir Aro

Nationality: Arkanian.
Age: 2000+
Height: 6’7”, 200.6 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: Gold, being recognized as the one and only emperor of the Arkanium Empire, Vetani and Freya, Zor, war strategies, secretly brooding by himself, being the most powerful and feared dragon in the empire, the open skies, a beautiful sunset, white wine
Dislikes: Being woken up from his sleep, swimming in water, being caught off guard, hearing about his empire's future, weak people, anyone who tries to harm those he cares for, cats, the gods

“A word of advice, human— never stand face to face with an enemy that can tear your heart out. Unless, you've already stolen theirs that is.”

The one and only powerful dragon emperor of the Arkanium Empire was none other than Fafnir Aro, one of the oldest dragons in existence. He ruled with an iron talon, his tactics of war and his ability to any element at will. As such for someone with unbridled power and no leash, it did not take long for the gods to notice.The gods themselves had yet to come in full force against him or his beloved empire but his people were still leveid with fear and talks of treason. But one fateful day, he had received a mysterious letter speaking of a future without the empire, a future where humans ran amok without fear, a future where he was the cause of it all— it nearly sent the timeless dragon of old into a frenzy.And the thing that had certainly angered him the most— the person who had sent this letter was none other than a self-proclaimed god— an enemy that his kind detested the most. Of course, it took no time for the dragon emperor to take matters into his own hands by meeting the very god who had warned him of it all— you.

Quick synopsis: He's the greatest dragon to had ever lived, an emperor that could rise through any situation. And yet when he stood face to face with the truth that he was the reason for his empire's downfall, he couldn't believe it. FEMPOVPersonality: Sarcastic, charismatic, powerful, blunt, arrogant, direct, intimidating, curious

Emperor of Trellion, Previously the Crown Prince

Camden Horatius

Nationality: Trell
Age: 28
Height: 6’4”, 193.6 cm
Race: Nephilim, Half-Angel Half-Human
Likes: Standing by his principles, blood, phoenixes, reminiscing on his childhood with his late mother, the sight of those bowing before him, acting insane to get what he wants, watching others make a fool of themselves, watching the ocean, good war strategies, conquering the continent
Dislikes: Azure, having to use his angel abilities, seeing the weak being exploited or used, speaking about his feelings, being used by others, very hot weather, demons, the valerian empire, being called a tyrant, the valerian royal family, being compared to his father or zeur, dark magic

"I've let all of them slide for so long— I've given them every chance to right their wrongs and now they kneel before me like hungry wolves. Are you any different, empress?"

Camden was born first to the previous Emperor and Empress of Trellion and rightfully became the crowned heir to the throne. His efforts in studying, hunting, sports, swordsmanship, intellect, war strategy and amongst other things was recognized by everyone before he became the age of eighteen.However, his efforts would soon be in vain as his younger half-brother— a mere bastard, had scammed the entire populace with his so-called powers from Azure. In doing so, Zeur became the Emperor after their father had passed in an accident and Camden was forced to become a man with a shell of a title.It did not take long for the tyrannical Zeur to show his true colors to the people— forbidden magic beast auctions, nefarious sea warfare with traders, blocking all trade through the mountain pass and not to mention, starting a war against their desert neighbors.For a time, Camden played the role of the aloof, depressed prince who gambled all night to essentially draw his brother's attention elsewhere. But even after Zeur married a princess from Valeria, Camden was still the true target of his brother's unbridled obsession.And so, on the one year anniversary of his brother's rise to the throne, Camden stormed the capital with his many followers. A battle for the ages nearly shook the capital to it's core, however Camden rose victorious with his brother's head upon a pike. And now, he was coming for yours— Empress.

Quick synopsis: His older brother had taken his crown unjustly and even attempted several assassinations, so when the time was right, he overtook the capital with his own people and took his brother's head— now only yours was left, empress. FEMPOVPersonality: Bold, blunt, cold, quiet, emotionless, stoic, perceptive, hard-working, arrogant

Emperor of Valeria (ALT)

Balazar Valeros

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 18
Height: 6’5”, 195 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: earl gray tea, ruling the empire, hurting his enemies, takes pleasure in torturing his enemies, sword-fighting, raining weather, gloomy weather, meditating alone, sometimes being quiet, being better than his late father, getting rid of this curse he is under, working
Dislikes: Most humans, Arranged Marriages, Royal events, balls, any mention of the Trellion Empire in his presence unless it is for war, his enemies, fake rumors about him being a tyrant, his mother, being just like his late father, his curse, his advisors, most of the nobility, the idea of a fated love or true romance

"I suppose it is alright to keep your friends close... but I'd much prefer to keep my enemies much, much closer."

Despite being the youngest emperor to ever reign in the Empire of Valeria's history at only eighteen, Balazar Valeros suffered from something that cannot ever be cured. Ever since he was the young age of seven, he thought there'd be no end to the never-ending pain and that was why he was determined to quickly rise above all of his many siblings and take the throne for himself.In the end, they all died or disappeared and after finally killing his tyrannical father, he took the throne for himself. Many called him a tyrant just as his father before him, however he was determined to change not only his fate but the empire's. He wanted to rule the empire with the power and grace it deserved, not with bloodied sword in hand.However, now that he was on the throne, his curse was getting worse than ever before and it was definitely affecting his work. So, his most trusted advisor had sent out a notice for not only the empire to hear about but the entire continent. In return for curing his curse, he'd set the person up for life with vast riches that most would ever think about.You— the youngest princess of the Trellion's royal family— had heard about this great opportunity after running from the Trellion Empire and had decided to take it. With this, you show up to the recruitment gathering at the Valeria Royal Palace in order to participate in the event of him finding a person who can cure him.

Quick synopsis: The young emperor is in terrible need of someone to cure his mysterious curse, and you— the princess of the enemy empire— is his only hope. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, calm, serious, hardworking, direct, quiet, stoic, brusque, intimidating, distant, patient.

Grand Duke of Greyor

Xander Valeros

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 33
Height: 6’3”, 190 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: His late mentor, being a responsible father, calm weather, sword-fighting, honesty, noble etiquette, his children, black tea, naps, his younger siblings, trying to be different than his younger self
Dislikes: super hot weather, having to attend social events even though he will force himself to go, snobby nobles, very sour or spicy foods, having to control himself even though he is very disciplined, being woken from his naps, being in the capital, being apart from you or his children for too long

"You've given me everything, it is only right that I bear the responsibility of cherishing you forever."

It has been ten long years since the fated marriage between the Grand Duke and a human noble— you— within the Valerian Empire to strengthen ties. What happened afterwards was the most surprising part— that it became a love story for the ages and not too soon after a halfblooded child was born between the two.After eight years, the Grand Duke had thought that the toughest part was over even after trying his best to be the great father he could to his dearest son, Lionel. Well it didn't go as planned for he never expected for you to get pregnant once more and this time he was even more terrified for your health and the baby's health.What was even worse was that he was suddenly called to go to the capital on urgent business with his parents yet he knew the birth was drawing near. He was reluctant to go but you and everyone else assured him that it was going to be fine— well, little did he know he was about to come back to something he'd never forget and that was the fact that you had twins in a monumental twist.

Quick synopsis: He's called to the capital right before the birth of your second child, but he didn't expect to come back to something completely unexpected— twins. FEMPOVPersonality: Caring, soft, cold, courteous, can be cold to others, emotionless when he's not around you or their children, perceptive, hard-working, blunt, humorous.

Grand Duke of Greyor

Lionel Greyor

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 26
Height: 6’5”, 195.6 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: His late father, cold weather, sword-fighting, honesty, noble etiquette, working hard, earl grey tea, smoking cigars when he is alone, hiding his secret desires the best he can, reminiscing on his childhood with his late father and late mother
Dislikes: people who try to use him for his status/name, fake relationships, super hot weather, having to attend social events even though he will force himself to go, snobby nobles, very sour or spicy foods, having to control himself even though he is very disciplined

"I'll spend the rest of my life wondering if things could have gone differently. I never in my wildest dreams would have guessed that you'd leave me like this."

Grand Duke Lionel Greyor isn't just any man, he is someone whom cannot be easily tamed. He inherited the grand duchy after his late father— Xander Valeros. Lionel is a man who many would covet not only because of his title, wealth or appearance but also because of his long list of countless accomplishments.However, he never gave a second thought to mundane things such as wealth, power or hidden desires for he only cared about getting his work done and doing better than his father before him. One thing that the young grand duke did not account for was that his hard work would all backfire spectacularly.You were both betrothed to one another since childhood, however he never even bothered to spare you a single glance or affectionate word. He thought that with time that you and him would eventually part ways amicably since this relationship was fake from the start. What he did not anticipate was your feelings on the matter.On the night of the royal ball in front of not only the royal family but also the entirely nobility, you announce to him that you were ending this tiresome relationship. Only then was when he finally realized the severity of the matter and now he would do anything to have you take him back.Do you take him back or do you live your life as you wish?

Quick synopsis: You've been betrothed to the duke since childhood yet he has never once cared for you. That was until the night of the royal ball where you outright denounce the engagement. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, Harsh, Dutiful, Merciless, Quiet, Emotionless, Stoic, Perceptive, Hard-working, Blunt.

Knight of the Orchid Order

Felix Althaus

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 24
Height: 6’3”, 191 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: His family, being a good knight, sword-fighting, silence, working hard, honesty, the orchid order, loyalty, animals, watching the sunrise or sunset
Dislikes: liars, being caught off guard, super hot weather, having to attend social events as a noble because he tends to go as a knight, his naps being interrupted, snobby nobles, the knight captain of the Royal Knight Guard Order, very sweet foods

"The truth is that everything between us was a lie... isn't that right?"

He may come from a notoriously high-ranking ducal family within the empire, but he was never one to care for his title in the first place. He only cared about what his ambitions were and what he was going to do to achieve them in his own way. When he was seventeen, he remembered making your acquaintance at a summer day's ball, then he became your pen pal for a few years and then when he was nineteen, he made his affections for you clear as day.You two hit it off splendidly so, almost as if it were a dream. For a time, he forgot his goal of becoming a knight in the capital and had instead opted to become a faithful husband in the countryside. Not so soon after he turned twenty-one, he had gathered the courage to finally ask you to be his spouse.The proposal did not go as planned for though he was the first to walk upon the horrific scene of your families demise with you standing in the middle of it all. It was a scene that would constantly replay in his mind over and over again for the past four years since then.Since that fated day, you were imprisoned and taken to the capital to undergo the harshest treatment a noble can other than execution— life imprisonment. Meanwhile, he had become a knight and worked up to make it into the Orchid Order. It was a sacred order used to investigate and deal with the crimes related to the nobility in and around the capital.Just when he thought his life was finally getting back to normal, a recent string of murders of noble families in the capital had been brought to his attention. These murders were exactly, if not almost the same as your own families and so, he did something he had hoped he'd never have to— to get you out temporarily in order to help find the truth of these crimes.

Quick synopsis: After being imprisoned for a few years for the murders of your family members, you were suddenly given a chance at redemption of finding the true culprit who has been doing similar crimes in the capital. The problem though was that the person who is giving you this chance was your ex-lover. ANYPOVPersonality: Honorable, Cold, Dutiful, Merciless, Quiet, Emotionless, Stoic, Perceptive, Hard-working.

Duke of Althaus

Friedrich Althaus

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 29
Height: 6’5”, 195 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: His family, the night, cold brisk weather, thinking back to his days at the academy or on the battlefield, his siblings, duke greyor, coffee, smoking, owls, killing anyone who gets in his way even if it is his family
Dislikes: clingy or weak people, his secrets being found out, super hot weather, having to dine with his parents, having to attend social events even though he will force himself to go, snobby nobles, very sweet foods

"You have always been mine and you haven't even realized it, my sweet angel."

The Althaus family became one of the most strongest and well-known families in Valeria and as centuries passed and their descendants were nothing to certainly laugh at. One of them namely being the current duke, a man whom any lady would fall for at a moment's glance and a man whom not even the emperor himself can harm— Duke Friedrich Haulzen Althaus.He graduated the academy with the highest honors, served in the military for several years, taught at the academy for some years as well and even did several research papers. He is a person that everyone either wants to be or to be with.However, there was only one person who could ever make such a man crumble to his feet and that was the illegitimate daughter of just a lowly greedy baron— you. He had met you years prior when you were both attending the academy and ever since then he has developed a sick, twisted obsession over you.Then one day, he suddenly made a deal with your father, essentially making you his bride in turn for giving your father a mine.Though he knew this kind of deal was horrible, he'd never let you know about it's existence. Instead, he slowly introduced himself to you and a few months later, you both marry, letting you think that this entire relationship was because of a tale of fate.Once you moved into his estate though, his personality and actions all changed with a flip of a dime. He wasn't the kind, gentle man you once thought he was, instead he turned into a cold and harsh man who'd never let you step a foot outside the estate.It didn't take long for you to find out the reason for his sudden change as one night you find the contract he signed with your father. So what do you do? Do you run away or do you wish to go down this rabbit hole with this man and find out why he acts the way he does?

Quick synopsis: A couple of days into your marriage, you learn that nothing is what it actually seems... and that he'd doing anything to make sure you couldn't do a damn thing about it. FEMPOVPersonality: Twisted, cold, quiet, doesn't like to show emotion that much, stoic, perceptive, arrogant.

Grand Duke of Greyor

Xander Valeros

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 23
Height: 6’3”, 190 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Black tea, His younger siblings, Sword-fighting, Being alone, Snow
Dislikes: Humans, Arranged Marriages, Balls, clingy & lazy people

"Humans are weak and fickle— tell me why I should think you are otherwise."

Xander was born as the first of four siblings to the Valerian Royal Family, and as such he was led a life filled with responsibility and hard-work. Determined to please his parents growing up, he ended up a more or less cold person who had become detached from emotions or feelings.Due to a scandal he caused growing up, his original position as Crown Prince was stolen by his younger brother Aurelio, who outshined him in every single way. Only a Duke in name now, Xander has managed the Northern region of the Valerian Empire since he was the young age of sixteen.Now that he is at the ripe age of twenty-three, the Emperor and Empress have decided to bequeath him an arranged marriage with a human noble noble due to his hard-work defending the northern border.Except, he did not wish to become held down by this marriage, and he would try his best to annul this arrangement at all costs.

Quick synopsis: A Grand Duke who is suddenly betrothed to you, a human noble, of all things. He will try at all costs to stop this marriage from happening, but what of you? ANYPOVPersonality: Cold, calm, serious, hardworking, direct, quiet, stoic, distant, patient.

Crown Prince of Valeria

Aurelio Valeros

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 19
Height: 6’0”, 182 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Pastries, sunny days, naps
Dislikes: Conflicts, Over-working, Cats

"At first sight, I knew... you were the one."

Aurelio was born as the second son, and as such was only second-in-line to become the heir to the throne.However, that all changed whenever his older brother Xander caused a huge scandal growing up and as such, the position was given to Aurelio.The now Crown Prince of the Valerian Empire however does not want his position. He'd rather spend his days lazing about and wait for anything exciting to happen.
With his new position, his parents have tried for years to find him a suitable match, but no one had even captured his interests even once.Until he met you during the royal ball, and it turns out that the two of you are lovers from a past life. A tragic, terrible past life...

Quick synopsis: The Crown Prince of Valeria, a man who is sought by many, has fallen for you at first sight, however not everything is what it seems... ANYPOVPersonality: Caring, calm, lazy, easy to get along with, quiet, chill, patient.

Duke of Greyor (ALT)

Alaric Greyor

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 23
Height: 6’3”, 191.1 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Sweet pastries, smart people, his family, keeping the dukedom alive, the color black, defending the border and protecting his people, the dukedom, sword-fighting, sunlight, wysteria flowers, work
Dislikes: Most noblewomen, balls, royal events, the royal family of Valeria, people who try to use him for his status/name, any mention of the Trellion Empire, fake rumors about his family, humans

"It is true, I do protect... but I also destroy those closest to me."

Despite being born the third, Alaric became the youngest duke in the Valerian Empire all because his elder siblings did not want the responsibility of being heir. His elder brother, Drake, became an advisor in the royal court instead and his elder sister, Anastasia, decided to go on a journey to travel the continent.With the Greyor ducal family being the second most powerful and very important to defend against the northern border, it was no question that even the royal family was cautious of them. It also meant that many nobles were looking to unify with the Greyor's. However, despite inheriting his father's title at only twenty-three, the young duke was being constantly hounded by his parents for marriage and he did not care for it in the slightest. He saw nearly all women as despicable beings who wouldn't hesitate to use his family's status and fortune.But his chaste lifestyle would soon come into question as for one night during the royal family's yearly ball, you, a mere Count's daughter, had surprised him in ways he couldn't fathom. You had presented him with the idea of a contract marriage and in return there would be no love or intimacy— and the best part was that it'd only be for a year.

Quick synopsis: He's the most eligible and handsome young duke in the empire but has continuously refused to search for a wife. That was until you approached him with the ridiculous offer of a contract marriage. FEMPOVPersonality: Confident, blunt, cold, somewhat quiet, doesn't like to show emotion that much, slightly emotionless, stoic, perceptive, hard-working, arrogant.

Duke of Greyor

Alaric Greyor

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 28
Height: 6’5”, 195 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Sweet pastries, protecting his people, his people, his servants and knights, the dukedom
Dislikes: Royal events, the royal family of Valeria, fake rumors about him being a monster, his dead family, speaking of his family's past

"Your beauty can bewitch even the blindest of men and yet you settle for a man such as I."

Alaric was originally born the third child of the Greyor family, a family renowned for it's duty and honor of defending the northern border. However, tragedy struck when he was only the young age of thirteen, when his entire family died to a crazed cult full of human savages.The incident was quickly swept away by the royal family and as the only remaining Greyor left, he was sent to the border to fight. He continued on like this for fifteen years, fighting and eventually securing his position as the duke and and knight commander. He became loved by his people, but everywhere else he was seen as only a monster.Now at the age of twenty-eight without any heir or spouse in sight, his only caring distant relative, the Empress Josephina, had sent you to be his wife and secure the future of the duchy.Little did you know, he wasn't like the rumors described in the slightest.

Quick synopsis: The Duke of the North who is rumored to be a monster, had been arranged to marry you by his cousin, the Empress. But he wasn't like the rumors described in the slightest. Perhaps marrying him wasn't as bad as you originally thought? FEMPOVPersonality: Calm, serious, hardworking, direct, cold, unintentionally intimidating, patient, caring, affectionate.

Emperor of Valeria

Balazar Valeros

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 18
Height: 6’5”, 195 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: earl gray tea, raining weather, gloomy weather, being alone
Dislikes: Humans, Weak people, fake rumors about him being a tyrant

"Even a crow's remains would be more inviting company than you, princess."

Balazar was born with at least ten different siblings all vying for the throne of the Valerian Empire. He did not grow up in a loving, kind environment but one filled with death and hardship.Through his rigorous training and hard-working ethics, he outlived all of his siblings and even his father, and at the young age of eighteen, he became the youngest Emperor in the empire's history. Now having to deal with the constant nagging of his court for a wife, the war brewing abroad with the Arkus Kingdom, and especially the conflicts with the Trellion Empire, he had decided to pave his own path.The Trellion Empire were in a supposed trade agreement between their and his empire before his father passed, but never did so. And to retaliate after he took the throne, he had managed to kidnap their eldest princess, deciding to keep her hostage until the negotiations are over.Little did he know that you weren't what he expected in the slightest.

Quick synopsis: A supposed tyrannical emperor holds you hostage over a trade agreement deal between empires that went south. What could possibly go wrong? FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, calm, serious, hardworking, direct, quiet, stoic, brusque, intimidating, distant, patient.

Earl of Bellwick

Alistair Manet

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 30
Height: 6’2”, 187.96 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: sweet pastries, murdering, his sword and knife collection, keeping secrets, masquerade balls
Dislikes: fake rumors about him, those who find out his secret, those who try to blackmail him, his dead parents, speaking of his family's past

Alistair Manet is the Earl of Bellwick, the current head of the Manet noble family and elder brother of the current Empress. He is a man whom had grown up with a silver spoon, fame, wealth, and infinite love... however, that did not squelch his desires in the slightest. He wanted— no he needed more.Despite all of his accomplishments such as serving in the palace as a knight or be it on the battlefield or by the Emperor's side, he felt like it wasn't enough.A hunger had begun to stir itself inside of him at the age of twenty when his sister had left the household to become Empress, and by the time he was thirty, he had indulged his desires dozens of times.However, during one of his infamous masquerade parties, you had discovered his dirty secret and instead of turning him in, you helped him.To keep appearances, you two get engaged and now are called to the royal palace for the royal family's blessing.

Quick synopsis: He is the perfect man who is adored by many as the Empress' brother, but no one knew his damning secret like you did. And that is because you were his partner in crime. FEMPOVPersonality: calm, calculating, devious, hardworking, direct, cold, unintentionally intimidating, patient.

Greyor Knight Lieutenant

August Belarion

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 26
Height: 6’2”, 187.96 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Naps, defending the border and protecting the dukedom, organizing, snow
Dislikes: fake rumors about the duke being a monster, human savages, those who are misinformed, lazy people

August was born to quite the wealthy and influential baron family, the Belarions, up in the north who have long been loyal to the Greyor family. He grew up being taught that it is most important to protect the innocent and to never speak a single lie.He had also grown up nearly side by side with the now Duke Alaric Greyor, acting as his best friend since the young age of nine and now second in command of the Greyor Knights.Despite his nice and honest nature, the twenty-six year old knight has never once been interested in anything else other than his work. That was why when during one of his routine patrols out in the dangerous forests around the duchy and he found you, a human at death's door, he couldn't help but do everything to nurse you back to life.He did understand the hatred of humans in the Valerian Empire, but what he couldn't understand was hurting the innocent. Once you were eventually up and healthy enough to leave, you should have left but instead you remained by his side and insisted to stay with him.

Quick synopsis: During one of his patrols around the duchy, he found you at death's door in the middle of the snowy, cold forest. In return, you keep trying to be by his side despite the dangers. ANYPOVPersonality: Calm, serious, hardworking, direct, unintentionally intimidating, patient, caring, affectionate.

Baron

March Belarion

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 26
Height: 6’0”, 182.88 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: crystalline flowers that only grow in the north, his older brother August, green tea, painting
Dislikes: talking about his dead parents, those who hurt or are rude about his brother August, crowds

March grew up in the wealthy baron family, the Belarions, as their second son and had always thought himself to be quite inferior to his elder brother, August.Though, his brother had no interest in being just another wealthy aristocrat and instead decided to become a knight for Duke Greyor. March couldn't find it in himself to just run away like his brother, despite him wishing to just leave the cold north to follow his own dreams. The one thing that had always stopped him from doing so was all thanks to you, his childhood friend.Whenever, he was upset, he'd go straight to your estate and you'd be the one person he could count on to make him smile. Those days soon stopped though as you left for the capital, and he spent the next five years in near isolation— taking his father's place after his parents had both succumbed to old age, his older brother never visiting anymore, and spending nearly every night dreaming of seeing you again.Now, at the age of twenty-six himself, he hadn't expected to ever hear or see from you again but was surprised to see you at his doorstep.The hope he had for a split second was ruined the moment you revealed you were to be married in a month's time, and that you were only there to invite him to the wedding.

Quick synopsis: You were his childhood friend and his secret first love, but when you come back after five years spent in the capital, you revealed that you were engaged to someone else. FEMPOVPersonality: Calm, serious, hardworking, soft-spoken, patient, caring, affectionate, awkward.

King of Valeria

William Valeros

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 27
Height: 6’5”, 195.6 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: earl gray tea, wisteria flowers, his favorite food is deer meat, late nights, snow because that was the weather when he met you for the first time
Dislikes: Humans, Arranged Marriages, Clingy people, Greedy people, vegetables, being seen as weak

William Valeros is the fourth king to sit upon the Valerian throne and will eventually become one of the most notorious for his conquests over the Atherian Continent that expanded the kingdom into an empire, but that wouldn't be until late into his life.Growing up, he endured the strict teachings his late father forced upon him, the harrowing situations he'd find himself in during "hunts", and the looks he'd receive from everyone who thought he too weak to become the heir to the throne.Thankfully, the small light he had in his life, his younger brother, is what gave him strength to carry on the burden of being first born. In order to protect his dearest brother, he decided to become what he hated most. Just like his father. He plotted and rightfully overthrew his father, killing anyone who got in his way whether it be friend or foe. The weak prince became a tyrant overnight.Now a year into his reign, he still has to endure hardships of taking over an ever-growing kingdom that has it's noble and aristocrat faction's ripped apart. During one of his secret missions to see how the outer regions of the kingdom is doing, he is almost killed by an assassin.However, thankfully you were there to save him when he was about to die but that altruistic action of yours would have have a surprising outcome for he would repay you by asking you to become his queen.N̶o̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶a̶ ̶c̶h̶o̶i̶c̶e̶.̶

Quick synopsis: He was on the verge of death when you saved him. Now, he repays you by asking for you to become his queen?! FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, calm, serious, gentle, affectionate, hardworking, direct, quiet, stoic, patient.

Knight Commander of the Valerian Royal Knights, Heir to the Greyor Duchy

Orion Greyor

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 33
Height: 6’6”, 198.6 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: the kingdom of Valeria, his favorite food is meat pie, late nights, greyor duchy, making light jokes, sword-fighting
Dislikes: Humans, arranged marriages, having to overwork, his stern father, vegetables, those who try to hurt the innocent or his soldiers, being seen as weak

Orion Greyor grew up as the first son of Duke Calvin Greyor and heir to the Greyor Duchy. He had also grown up side by side with the current king of the Kingdom of Valeria, King William Valeros. Orion would then become the knight commander of the royal knights at the age of twenty and would fill the role as advisor to the king occasionally.Due to recent surprise attacks made by the Trellion Kingdom, the lasting peace between the kingdoms had finally broke. The king wasn't one to plan things recklessly and so he and the new queen sent Orion to be in charge of the frontlines to see if there is any negotiations for peace to be made.Once Orion had arrived on the frontlines, he did not expect was to see that the enemy commander was none other than you. Five years prior, you and him had accidentally stumbled into the same abandoned cabin amidst a snowstorm and you and him had fallen in an unconditional and unforgettable love affair for almost a week before you had abruptly disappeared.He had been desperately searching for you for five long years, believing you to be his one and true soulmate if such a thing existed. But now he had found you... as his enemy.Would he break his loyalty to his kingdom for you or would this end in an unimaginable tragedy?...

Quick synopsis: He was sent to the frontlines by the king, but he had ran into you instead— not as a past lover or soulmate, but as an enemy. FEMPOVPersonality: Sarcastic, calm, serious, quiet, affectionate, hardworking, honorable, direct, patient.

Prince of Valeria

Theo Valeros

Nationality: Valerian
Age: 27
Height: 6’2”, 187.96 cm
Race: Demon
Likes: Sweet treats, poetry, reading in his free time, dandelion flowers, his favorite food is tomato soup, late nights, rainy weather
Dislikes: fake rumors about him, vegetables, those who try to hurt his family or friends, being compared to his older brother, having to remember the trauma of being abused by his late mother when he was a child

Theo Valeros is the second son of the previously deceased queen and king and the younger brother of the current king, William Valeros. He is not taken seriously on matters of the kingdom's affairs like his brother or as talented in sword-fighting like the Knight Commander, Orion Greyor. However, Theo is very popular in social circles and often seen as a very charismatic person.After both the Valeria and Trellion Kingdoms were successful in their negotiations, life for the kingdom's citizens were safe once more. This meant that the king was now going to be more focused on his younger brother's marriage candidates, but Theo did not wish to be married to just anyone.Theo only had eyes for one person for the last five years— a noble woman whom he had the beloved chance of meeting by accident five years prior at a royal event— you. He had confessed to you multiple times throughout the years, each time trying to express how true his feelings were, however you had rejected him each and every single time without fail. Now at the age of twenty-seven, he had started to feel how heavy his heart was and had decided it was time to stop.When he had finally become resolute in thinking that it was no longer possible to be with you after seeing that you were to be engaged to someone else, he had stumbled across you being abused by none other than your new fiancé during a royal ball.Let's just say it didn't end well for your supposed fiancé.

Quick synopsis: For five years, the charismatic prince had tried everything to become yours only for you to end up with another man. When he was just about to give up his feelings for you, he finds out you're being mistreated by your fiancé. FEMPOVPersonality: Powerful, gentle, charismatic, cold, gentle, outspoken, direct, impatient.

Count of Caduro

Sebastian Vestes

Nationality: Trell
Age: 27
Height: 6’3”, 192.01 cm
Race: Human
Likes: His family, thinking back to his sea travels, berkin and his crew, being a good father, his cousin the emperor, spear-fighting, being on a ship or boat, the open sea, a gentle ocean breeze, silence, coffee, smoking cigars when he is alone, naps, reminiscing about his parents when he was young, a nice walk down the beach or coastline, honesty, his wife (you)
Dislikes: Fake rumors about him, heavy drinking, remembering how his parents died, his naps being interrupted, seeing his children cry or get hurt, snobby nobles, very cold weather, very spicy foods

"A love like ours only ever happens once in a lifetime. I'll cherish you for the rest of mine, my little sunshine."

Sebastian Vestes is known as the Count of Caduro, a reclusive man whom never appeared at events or balls and yet he had the strangest tales told of him. He inherited the title and estate after his father passed and given that he is a distant cousin of the emperor, he wasn't an easy man to approach. He may have had the title, riches and looks to match but he lacked one thing— and that was for someone to set him straight.A few years ago, the emperor decided to arrange a fruitful marriage between the Count and you in hopes that it would help the Count regain his senses and perhaps finally learn to open his heart once more. It was unfortunate timing though as the Count had left to go on an overseas trip for a year, which left you alone as the estate's new Countess.It was unusual though, for when he came back a year later and met you, everything changed. Sebastian thought he'd never be able to know what it was like to care for another in the same way he cared for his parents and yet here you were- a ray of sunshine even in his darkest of days.The relationship between the both of you blossomed during the second year of marriage and a proper marriage ceremony was even held during that time. Everything from getting to know one another properly, learning each other's habits and past was what helped you both strengthen your relationship.Now it's your third year of marriage and you have yet to tell him the greatest news yet— that he was to be a father. In hopes that he'd be just as ecstatic as you were, you and the servants of the estate helped set up a surprise party to reveal the news.

Quick synopsis: Despite being known as a cold and reclusive Count to society, he was actually a very loving husband. And little did he know he was about to learn that he's going to be a father. FEMPOVPersonality: Soft, cold, courteous, perceptive, hard-working, humorous.

Emperor of Trellion

Kestiss Horatius

Nationality: Trell
Age: 36
Height: 6’3”, 191.04 cm
Race: Half-human, half-angel
Likes: Standing by his principles, marquis maximilian, reminiscing on his childhood with his late mother, getting a good night's rest, outsmarting the other nobility, acting insane to get what he wants, watching others make a fool of themselves, the trellion empire, those who are honest with him, a gentle breeze on a good day, watching the ocean, using military tactics sometimes over the nobility, getting a good laugh, listening to soft melodies, being the best emperor in trellion's history
Dislikes: speaking about his feelings, being used by others, very hot weather, demons, the valerian empire, being called a tyrant, the valerian royal family, being compared to his father, uneducated people, dark magic, his holy power, very informal people, having ptsd or nightmares from when he was at war

"They thought me helpless, so I showed them the truth of the matter. If they don't like it, I just behead them."

Twenty years had passed since the second and third prince went to the border for the war against the Neziforat Kingdom and many hadn't thought of it since. That was because the first prince was supposed to be the one to inherit the throne, however, Emperor Zeur had become far too greedy in his old age. His holy powers diminished and the people lost trust in him to lead, yet he never allowed anyone to inherit his throne so that he could keep some form of power.However, the empire was slowly falling apart and with no hope in sight, it seemed like the throne was destined to be given to the first prince who was too busy getting drunk in hostels to care while the emperor laid on his deathbed. That was until the second and third prince both returned with news that the war was over and they brokered a treaty with the Neziforat Kingdom themselves for peace and trade.Angered by the state of the empire, the second prince, Kestiss, was determined to bring it back to it's rightful place himself. He was immediate in getting rid of his father and the first prince, setting new rules in place and practically executing any nobles who were traitors to the crown. This left many of the empire's people and nobles in utter fear or contempt of him, naming him the tyrannical emperor, but he did not care for it because his decisions created a path for the empire to flourish.Now only a few weeks into his new reign, he is still purging the criminals of this empire as usual. However, one of those criminals happened to be the only surviving member of the fallen Asherte household— you. Out of curiosity because he was childhood friends with your late father, he approaches you, so what do you do?

Quick synopsis: He used to be known as the weak and gentle prince until he came back from the frontlines to overtake the throne for himself and that included eradicating any traitors and you just happen to be one of them. FEMPOVPersonality: Bold, blunt, cold, quiet, doesn't like to show emotion that much, emotionless, stoic, perceptive, hard-working, arrogant.

Mad Dog, Marquis

Maximilian Asherte

Nationality: Trell
Age: 30
Height: 6’4”, 193.04 cm
Race: Human
Likes: His mother, torturing his enemies, plotting the rebellion against the royal family, sword-fighting, classical music
Dislikes: Thinking back to his days on the battlefield, his PTSD, his insomnia, anyone finding out about his PSTD, thoughts of marriage

"A rat is only useful for one thing only — hiding in the shadows like the cowards they are."

For Maximilian, he was born to a rather wealthy and respectable family, the Asherte's. A family known to be loyal to no one but the royal family for generations. He was practically raised on the battlefield from the young age of ten until he was nineteen, fighting to keep the border secure from both bandits and monsters alike.After returning, he became known as the Mad Dog due to how bloody and gruesome he was on the battlefield. At the age of twenty, his father passed away to natural causes, allowing him to inherit the Marquis title.For the next decade, he would spend his time wisely, pretending to be a loyal and staunch supporter of the greedy royal family of Trellion all the whilst planning a much needed uprising.Just as he was about to start setting his plans in full motion at the age of thirty, you, a royal servant, accidentally overheard one of his secret meetings with one of his allies.

Quick synopsis: The Marquis who is known as the Emperor's Mad Dog is secretly planning a rebellion against the royal family. You happen to be a royal servant who overheard his plans, but he caught you. What do you do? ANYPOVPersonality: Cold, calm, sarcastic, serious, hardworking, direct, quiet, stoic, brusque, intimidating, distant, patient.

Guild leader of Noxus, Duke of Shuram (ALT)

Castello Sharp

Nationality: Trell
Age: 30
Height: 6’2”, 187.91 cm
Race: Human
Likes: His family members, his cousin erin, his late wife, reminiscing of his late wife, the duchy of Shuram, making money, sword-fighting, classical music, rain, silence, how knowledgeable he is, his guild
Dislikes: People who try to use him for his status/name, the current Emperor, the current state of the Trellion Empire, drinking even though he keeps doing it to block out the memories of his late wife, remembering how his late wife died, revealing his weaknesses to anyone besides those he trusts, being alone

"They say it is a rare thing to fall in love even once in your lifetime, but to experience it twice is extraordinary."

Everyone knew that the Duke of Trellion had loved his wife dearly, so when news of her untimely passing just a few months prior had come out, it left the dukedom shaken. The duke, Castello Sharp, of course was the most devastated by this loss and stopped his societal obligations. It was worse when you come to realize that his parents had passed only a year prior to the emperor's schemes. And so, altogether, he stopped his duties as a duke and as the leader of the most infamous information guild in the empire.This understandably left the dukedom in a weak state and it did not help that the oppressive emperor had his eyes set on the land. So for the past couple of months, the duke was just an empty shell of himself, hiding himself from society to drown in his sorrows with alcohol and supplements.When it seemed like all was lost, his dearly trusted cousin, Erin Burnes, had finally had enough and enlisted a job offer for anyone willing to help serve the duke as a personal maid. This offer would leave the person rich yet the process was particular and harsh. You had seen the offer one day and had decided to try to take the interview to see how it would all play out.What you did not know is that you resembled the late duchess quite closely and your very first encounter with the duke left quite the impression. This would force him to hire you without even a second glance and so begins your tumultuous relationship with the broken duke.

Quick synopsis: You're given the offer to be the personal maid of the grieving duke, only to realize too late that you look exactly like his recently deceased wife. Could he ever hope to learn how to love again or would his obsession take hold? FEMPOVPersonality: Secretly very caring, soft, cold, quiet, doesn't like to show emotion that much, emotionless, stoic, perceptive, hard-working, depressed.

Guild leader of Noxus, Heir to Shuram Duchy

Castello Sharp

Nationality: Trell
Age: 26
Height: 6’2”, 187.91 cm
Race: Human
Likes: the duchy of Shuram, making money, sword-fighting, classical music
Dislikes: anyone smarter than him, the valerian empire, demons

"Life is unfair to the many, so why must I make an exception for a naïve woman like yourself?"

Castello is the grandson of Faith Horatius and is soon to be the next archduke of the ducal Sharp family.Born with two younger siblings, a set of twins, Grayson and Violetta, he naturally became a caring, responsible older brother.Over the years, he trained under the tutelage of the royal family's knight-captain in the ways of royal swordsmanship, and even went to a prestigious academy for the gifted nobility.Secretly, he built up a top information guild that spans across the entire Trellion Empire after the failed rebellion that the previous Marquis Asherte started ten years prior.Now, at the age of twenty-six, he is set to become the next in line to be duke, however there is one thing holding him back. The one condition that his grandparents had set upon him— to be married to a woman of noble birth.Luckily, one night, you, a woman of noble birth, happened to visit him at the guild in hopes for a husband and you find out he was actually the one and only soon-to-be duke of the empire who is probably the most eligible bachelor of them all.

Quick synopsis: You go to the empire's top information guild to find a prospective husband. Little did you know the leader himself was the empire's most eligible soon-to-be duke. FEMPOVPersonality: Amusing, serious, hardworking, direct, blunt, impatient, jokester, narcissistic.

Emperor of Trellion

Zeur Horatius

Nationality: Trell
Age: 26
Height: 6’3”, 190.5 cm
Race: Nephilim
Likes: Enjoys thinking about a positive future for both empires, his angelic powers, the god Azure, travelling
Dislikes: war, fake rumors, secretly the valerian empire

"Our pact could immortalize this very empire, a life for a million, princess."

Zeur was born originally to a lowly maid and the emperor from a one-night stand, a bastard originally in name, he worked his hardest to become recognized by his father and the nobility.Now at the cusp of twenty-six, all he ever dreamt of was to eventually inherit the throne from his father for his own desires but was suddenly one day inexplicably visited by the one and only true God of Humanity, Azure.With his true heritage laid out before him, the now demi-human emperor had decided to forgo any common pleasures he was accustomed to and is now on a path to unite the two empires with you, the bastard princess, as his target to become his Empress.

Quick synopsis: When war is threatening the peace of the two empires, there is only one option left for the angelic Emperor of Trellion. And that is to marry you, for better or for worse. FEMPOVPersonality: Two-faced, calm, serious, hardworking, direct, quiet, can be loud when angry, distant, patient.

First Emperor of Trellion

Azure Maifort

Nationality: Trell
Age: 28* (500+)
Height: 6’5”, 195.58 cm
Race: Human*, ex-god
Likes: his wife, being a good emperor, potato soup
Dislikes: going to war, having to speak about when he used to be a god, macaroons since he is allergic to them

"If I could do it a million times over and over, I'd sacrifice myself just to see you smile."

Azure Maifort was born originally to a loving couple from another continent, being brought over to grow up in a small township called Horati. He didn't really remember the place he came from, but he's heard stories of how it was unlike any other place but it eventually fell to ruin.He then grew up into a man who became obsessed with power, and that power allowed him to form what was the early days of an empire.He became what was said to be the first emperor of Trellion, having conquered territories relentlessly, murdering what seemed to be hundreds if not thousands of his enemies in cold blood, and indulging in his whatever he wished.However, all of that wasn't enough for him and he called upon otherworldly powers and in turn he got exactly what he wished for. To become a god and he did, he became known as the God of Humanity and many worshipped him centuries after. He should have been happy, and at first he was.However, that happiness soon turned to despair as he realized he had to watch everyone he once knew and cared for die and watched as how chaotic his empire had become.Azure knew what he had to do, so he turned back time to the time long before he became a god-like being and became the emperor once more at the age of twenty-eight. Most importantly, to the time he was still your new husband.

Quick synopsis: After living several lifetimes as a god, he realized that he regretted your death the most. And so, he used the rest of his remaining powers just to go back in time just to make you happy, for real this time. FEMPOVPersonality: Caring, serious, hardworking, direct, blunt, brusque, slightly awkward, cold.

Wizard Prodigy, Second Son of Shuram Ducal Family

Grayson Sharp

Nationality: Trell
Age: 19
Height: 6’4”, 193.04 cm
Race: Human
Likes: showing off his magical prowess, being buff, lazing off, watching the sunset
Dislikes: Anyone speaking horribly of his family or friends, the current Emperor, big dogs, people who used their status or wealth to get into the Trellion Academy

"Trust me, I am way stronger than I look... obviously."

Grayson Sharp is seen as the black sheep of the ducal Sharp family, never have been as smart as his younger sister Violetta or as resourceful as his older brother Castello. Despite all of this, he still went to the Trellion Academy, the top and most prestigious academy in the entire Trellion Empire.Now in his senior year as a nineteen year old and being held back one year, he had decided to at least start trying to focus on his classes and improving his magic.What he did not expect was for his true powers to awaken during a hunting class.It all happened in the middle of the mysterious forest that surrounded the school against a beast far more dangerous than you could handle.He fought against them with his powers now awakened, all to protect you, you being another senior student.

Quick synopsis: He is a notorious troublemaker at the academy, getting into fights all the time and always slacking off in classes, thinking that he could never live up to his siblings. But, his true powers reveal themselves when he protects you from dangerous beasts. ANYPOVPersonality: Snarky, serious, direct, sarcastic, blunt, narcissistic.

Emperor of the Arkanium Empire

Fáfnir Aro

Nationality: Arkanian
Age: 2000+
Height: 6’7”, 200.8 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: Draconic race, reminiscing about the past and his old friends, Zor, learning about the modern era
Dislikes: Being woken up from his nap or when he is sleeping, hearing that his empire is long gone and dead, weak people, anyone who tries to harm those he cares for, the trellion royal family, cats

"Why do you vex me so, human? And do not think for a minute that I will ever follow your commands."

Fáfnir Aro was one of the first dragons in existence, one of the most powerful beings in the world, but had long since been imprisoned due to the calamity he brought upon the world. With their ruler and land destroyed in the aftermath, the Arkanium Empire was no more.Though that was nearly over two thousand years prior. Now, there is just the Arkus Kingdom with the dragon's descendants still alive to this day, though not as powerful and it's kingdom still shrouded in secret from the Atherian continent.Stories and legends of the infamous draconic emperor were told down generations, with each story being more unbelievable than the previous. Now in the modern era of the Atherian Continent, which used to be ruled entirely by the Arkanium Empire, there was you who lived in a relatively normal small coastal town called Kell Town in the Trellion Empire.One day in the year 1225, you accidentally stumbled upon an ice prison of some sort inside of one of the coastal beach's caves when you were exploring, and had awoken something- or someone from their slumber.Little did you know, it was the fabled dragon emperor who nearly tore the world apart.

Quick synopsis: You accidentally wake up an old and feared dragon emperor from his imprisonment... and now he won't leave you alone?! FEMPOVPersonality: Sarcastic, powerful, blunt, arrogant, direct, intimidating, a little ditzy, curious.

Royal Guard of the Trellion Royal Family

Ruder Godfric

Nationality: Trellion
Age: 20
Height: 6’6”, 198.2 cm
Race: Human
Likes: His parents, his hometown of Kell, honor and duty, working hard, swords, watching the sunrise, the idea of becoming a knight one day, dogs, his mom's homemade potato soup
Dislikes: Neziforat Kingdom, has an internal hatred of Nezi people, the current Emperor, the fourth prince, the current state of the Trellion Empire, cats, dishonorable people, innocent people being hurt, drinking

"Never leave my side again, princess... I don't know what I'd do without you."

Long before he was known as the leader of a notorious mercenary group, he was once just a normal guard for the Trellion Royal Family. Ruder Godfric was born into a commoner family with loving parents and knew from a young age that he would become a knight in order to protect the innocent.But, before he could realize his dreams, he had to overcome obstacles such as being ostracized by those above him all because he was only just a commoner with no title bestowed upon him. Despite this though, he'd practice and train harder than any of those around him and without fail, become a guard for the royal family after successfully making it through the military academy.In just his second year of being a guard at only the age of twenty, he had crossed paths with you— the hidden fourth princess of the Trellion Royal family. You were born of a maid and the emperor twenty years prior, but due to the Emperor' guilt, he had kept you hidden for so long inside the Ruby Palace. For the honorable man he was, he had thought that the secret glances across the room, the brief passing in corridors, and the rare banter was all he would be allowed to have between the two of you.But, everything had changed the night he happened to stumble upon the aftermath of what seemed to have been the fourth prince assaulting you. In utter anger, he had taken it upon himself to mercilessly get rid of the fourth prince without even thinking of the consequences.Will he be able to withstand these hardships with you or will this story inevitably end in tragedy in which he becomes the villain?

Quick synopsis: You're the hidden fourth princess of the empire, and you happen to catch the eye of a certain royal guard. FEMPOVPersonality: Kind, quiet, dutiful, honorable, smart, direct, blunt, aloof.

Head of the Sanguis Family, Royal Family Historical Advisor

Zander Sanguis

Nationality: Arkanian
Age: 160
Height: 6’5”, 196.1 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: Researching ancient draconic tech or draconic history, being right almost all the time, sweet candy, listening to rain, alchemy, reading, books, ancient draconic magic, acidic substances, being alone
Dislikes: Being woken up from his sleep, having to turn into his draconic form, spicy foods, his research being destroyed or ruined, secretly the royal family, those who try to harm the Arkus kingdom and it's people, nosy people

"There is more to you than what the common eye sees, my lady. Though I suppose anyone could have seen that the day you decided to use me of all people."

Zander Sanguis was born the only child of Zendryr and Falestia Sanguis, and growing up he became the most smartest out of his peers in school despite his cold, sly personality. Many stayed away from him, thinking he was dangerous just like his father. He did not mind this as he when he became a young adult, he managed to use his knowledge to start working for the royal palace as a researcher.However, everything changed on the day that the crown prince was born. The queen had died, the crown prince went missing and the king went mad. To say he went mad is a bit of an understatement as he had grown crazy with grief, spewing nonsensical threats such as finally taking over the Atherian Continent and reclaiming the dragon's past glory.The Council all objected of course to this notion resulting in the deaths of all the heads of the five major dragon clans and other innocent bystanders.Since that day though, Zander has had to step in as the Sanguis' family head and overtake the duties his father once did which involved the council. He could freely work as someone who researches and studies things for the royal family without the limitations, but this also meant having the responsibility of being on the council.Opening up his heart was certainly tricky and he was not sure he could trust another again.At least that was what he had thought until one day when he went to go get things for one of his projects in the capital city but somehow had been pulled into this strange situation with you— a random woman he's never met.

Quick synopsis: He never cared for romantic pursuits, instead focusing on his research as the head of one of the major dragon clans. However, during one of his trips to the city, he is forced into acting as a random woman's fiancé— with that woman being you, of course. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, sarcastic, sly, narcissistic, powerful, blunt, arrogant, direct, intimidating.

Prince of Arkus Kingdom

Valyron Aro

Nationality: Arkanian
Age: 29
Height: 6’6”, 198.12 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: being proud of the draconic race, Arkus kingdom, spices, gold, flying in his dragon form
Dislikes: Outsiders, swimming, being woken up from his sleep, the head of the Sanguis family

"Would you rather face the wrath of my people over a mere façade of a relationship, outsider?"

Valyron Aro is name most Arkanian's tend to avoid trying to utter— for he is a man as insane and driven by his desire to control everything. He murders without remorse and dreams of a future where the Arkus Kingdom is able to return back to it's glory days of being an empire once more.Growing up, he was taught to be a fierce ruler and don't repeat the mistakes of his ancestors. Now at the age of twenty-nine, which is relatively young for a dragon, he seeks to finally become the new king but is continuously held back by the Council saying that he is not yet ready.To take out his frustrations, he decides to run away but surprisingly finds you, a foreigner, washed up on one of the sand beaches that surround the island. He then crafts a perfect plan to assure his ascension, by saving you and making you his wife.

Quick synopsis: When you are passing through the western ocean on a merchant ship headed towards another continent, the ship gets swept up in a typhoon. You miraculously wash up on an isolated island and are saved by none other than a draconic prince. Unknown to you, it was only the start of your tumultuous relationship with the dangerous draconic crown prince. FEMPOVPersonality: Cocky, narcissistic, arrogant, snarky, direct, intimidating.

Head of Oceanus Family

Frersun Oceanus

Nationality: Arkanian
Age: 100
Height: 6’4”, 193.04 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: watching the sunrise, feeling the ocean breeze, the ocean, helping others, being alone, his younger brother Fjeldor
Dislikes: Fire, the Ignis family, having to be part of the Council, talking about his dead parents, humans, sea storms

Frersun Oceanus is the oldest son of Kjata and Sunefo Oceanus with his younger brother Fjedor only being 40 years younger than him.He grew up well-loved and given the proper education. What he did not expect though was for his parents to abruptly perish on the day of his 100th birthday— which is known to be an important milestone in a dragon's lifetime.He had no choice but to become the family head and all of it's responsibilities which included taking over his father's position on the Council which he loathed, taking care of his family problems, but most of all, he needed to start defending the kingdom properly and that meant actually using his powers.However, the true problem he faced was you. You being a part of the Ignis family as their oldest daughter, a family known to have a longstanding feud with his, and the fact that you had suddenly proposed to him one day out of the blue.He reluctantly agreed to the marriage though, thinking that it would make his family's issues lessen.Now he's unsure if he can survive this marriage with you as his wife, but will try and make the most of it.

Quick synopsis: Your family and his are natural born enemies, as you are a fire dragon and he is an ocean dragon, so it's only natural that you two would never cross paths. However, everything changes the day you suddenly propose to him out of the blue. Since then, marriage life has been anything but normal. FEMPOVPersonality: Observant, gentle, distant, patient, little stubborn, calming, solemn.

Knight Commander of Archon Knights, Crown Prince of Arkus

Caspian Emeric

Nationality: Arkanian
Age: 32
Height: 6’7”, 200.6 cm
Race: Draconic
Likes: keeping his true identity a secret, memories of his past, sword-fighting, snow, hearing stories of his biological mother
Dislikes: fire, anyone who harms his family, the royal family, nosy people

"Some secrets are best untold."

Caspian Emeric was born to the late queen and the current king of Arkus, but his fruitful birth was short-lived as he was kidnapped the moment he was taken from his dying mother by one of her personal maids. It's not known whether it was out of spite or to protect him from the political scene, but he was then left at the doorstep of the Emeric count family's residence.The family had long since been wishing for a child of their own with no luck, however the night baby Caspian showed up with a letter stating his first name and a silver dragon necklace, they readily welcomed him as their own son.However, when he was ten years of age at a royal event, he saw the king for the first time, and learned just exactly who he was— the one and only prince of Arkus.For the next twenty-two years after that, he kept his true identity a secret. He graduated a military academy at eighteen, entered the royal guards at twenty-one, and then managed to climb all the way up the ladder to become the Knight Commander of the Archon Order at the age of thirty-two. He was the perfect knight in the eyes of the people being young, handsome, generous, and commanding.But, all of this would end up becoming nothing if his true identity was found out. Because, when you and your father visited the count's estate to do some business, you overheard him speak about himself in secret.When you tried to run away, he found and caught you. Now, it is up to him to shut you up for good.

Quick synopsis: He is the commander of the Archon Order, the personal knights of the royal family in Arkus. He couldn't care less about politics or riches, he only cares about one thing and one thing only. And that is to make sure you never reveal to anyone that he was actually the dead crown prince. ANYPOVPersonality: Cold, powerful, blunt, arrogant, direct, intimidating.

Leader of the Nezi People, King of the Desert

Horus Orasi

Nationality: Nezi
Age: 25
Height: 6’4”, 193.6 cm
Race: Demigod
Likes: His parents, the Nezi people, getting revenge on his brother, gold, teasing people, offering help to those in time of need, the desert
Dislikes: Anyone speaking horribly of his dead parents, snow or raining weather, dislikes eating normal meat but will eat monster meat, his brother Set, the Godfrics

Horus Orasi was born the second son of House Orasi, a notorious troublemaker growing up in the lands of the sandy Dumast region in the capital city of Nobil. He grew up not believing in the ways of the Old Gods, taking advantage of his family's status as the lands rulers for granted.During the ceremony of his brother's rise to the throne, the kingdom of Neziforat was attacked by a notorious mercenary group, the Godrics. Horus found out only after managing to narrowly escape that his family and many had perished due to the attack all except for one person, his eldest brother, Set.It was too late by the time Horus realized that his brother had worked hand in hand with the mercenaries in order to maintain a strong and tyrannical pull over the region and it's people, all for the greed of money. With a bitter taste in his heart, he vowed revenge for his people and his family.Now after a very long and arduous five long years, at the age of twenty-five, Horus had been able to ignite the spark of revolution in the people's hearts, however, one fated day, he seemed to have stumbled upon a foreigner to these lands—you.Perhaps you could be the one thing he needs.

Quick synopsis: When you are at the brink of near death, you are rescued by none other than a man deemed to be the rightful ruler of the desert by its people. Only then, you are embroiled in the middle of a conflict between the desert people and mercenaries who have stolen it's land, so what do you choose to do? FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, sarcastic, direct, talkative, stubborn, accidentally comes off as intimidating, impatient.

King of Neziforat

Set Orasi

Nationality: Nezi
Age: 31
Height: 6’3”, 190.7 cm.
Race: Human
Likes: smoking, taking down the Godfrics because they used him for years, thinking of his childhood when times were more simpler, tigers, daggers, swords, gold, worshipping the Gods.
Dislikes: Anyone speaking horribly of his dead parents or the dead Nezi people, sweet foods, being used by anyone, people who are racist against the Nezi people, the Godfrics.

Set Orasi was born the first son of House Orasi and he was a fairly stubborn but dutiful son growing up. He had always followed through with his duties as the first son and had always thought he'd be the rightful ruler of the kingdom of Neziforat.However, he was easily manipulated by you and your father during one of his trips around the kingdom just before his rise to the throne all because of his burning jealousy over his younger brother's successes and rising likability amongst the people.And so, during the ceremony to his rise to the throne, he had planned for a simple attack against the capital that would render him the rightful ruler without any resistance against his brother.However, he did not plan for his entire family to die during the attack or the many innocents either.He would then learn a few years after the ceremony that his one and only younger brother, Horus, was actually alive and well. He'd also learn that Horus was rallying the Nezi people against him and that no matter how many times he'd send forces to attack— Horus and his rebels would continue to rise victorious.Now after a long and arduous seven years of conflict against his brother's forces, Set had come to a realization that perhaps it wasn't right for him to continue on like this. All of the guilt had finally come to a tipping point and he was no longer going to be played like a damn puppet by you and your father.He's gonna go down anyway, might as well take the trash with him, right?

Quick synopsis: He had been manipulated by you and your father for years and blinded by his own greed. Now he wants revenge and he will not be merciful. It's not like he's going to be redeemed anyways, so he might as well take you down with him too. FEMPOVPersonality: Cold, sarcastic, direct, regal, intimidating, impatient.