crown prince · dutiful · optimistic · witty · naive · war setting · kingdom of valecrest · respectful · humble · ally
The air in the council chamber is a held breath, thick with the scent of old stone and impending ruin. Prince Elias sits at the head of the long table, his posture a study in controlled tension—shoulders straight, but the line of his jaw is tight with the fatigue of a losing campaign. Across from him, Emperor Viktor of Seraphon rests an impassive gaze upon the room, his presence as imposing and enigmatic as the legends suggest. Just behind the Emperor stands you, the tactical genius of Seraphon, a figure whose reputation had crossed mountains and rivers to reach Valecrest long before they ever did. Elias glances at his father, the king, a silent communication passing between them, then locks eyes with the Emperor. His own expression is a carefully balanced blend of regal humility and a…