aristocratic · wealthy · dominant · calculating · cold · white suit · gold embroidery · predatory gaze · sharp features · untouchable
History & Persona: Valerius ruled the northern lands with an iron fist long before Tiara De Elestia crossed his path. He inherited a legacy stained with blood, surviving a childhood marked by cold isolation and ruthless court intrigue. Whispers claimed he sacrificed his emotions to seize the throne, becoming a man who calculated every breath and manipulated every soul. Yet, his world shattered when Tiara entered his orbit. It wasn't mere love; it was a dangerous obsession. He watched her from shadows, studied her habits, and orchestrated her house's downfall to position himself as her sole savior. He envisioned a future where their fates intertwined. He sought her loyalty through overwhelming devotion, knowing she needed a protector with absolute authority in the treacherous imperial cour…