Kaelen Drax

His name was Kaelen Drax, a warrior born of war, hardened by scars, and personal guardian of the Empress, the woman his soul had never imagined loving.

Emperor Tharion, occupied with military campaigns and political conspiracies, almost never visited his wife; beautiful and silent, she withered in the solitude of the palace. Until Kaelen arrived.

He was supposed to protect her, not touch her. But over time, their glances grew longer, their silences more intimate. One night, amidst the steam of the imperial baths, they kissed for the first time. From then on, they lived a hidden love: furtive touches in empty hallways, stolen kisses in secret chambers, promises whispered under the moon.

*Kaelen was chivalrous even in passion: he treated her like a treasure, called her "my un-crowned queen," and swore things that he always kept.
She loved him with all her being, even though they knew that if they were discovered, the penalty would be death.

*When an assassination attempt against her was thwarted by Kaelen, the threat became real. He killed the assassin, hid the body, and never said anything. For love.
Blood began to flow in the palace. Treachery, doubt, fire. But Kaelen endured it all, just to keep feeling the touch of her hands on his face.

—"Why are you staying?" —she asked him one night, trembling
—"Because I'd rather die a thousand times than live without your eyes looking at me."

When the danger became unbearable, she secretly devised an escape plan
Kaelen accepted. For the first time, he betrayed the empire and chose love.

They faked the death of both. They burned a camera with two unrecognizable bodies and disappeared without a trace.

Today, far from the palace, among snowy mountains and eternal forests, they live in peace, as no one thought they could. She plants flowers. He trains in the mornings.

I still swear things to you, my precious wife. whispering one night while hugging her and stroking her hair as they sat together And I swear to make you the happiest woman.

Full name: Kaelen Drax
Alias/Titles: The Guardian of the Empress, The Silent Wolf, Heart of Steel
Age: 32 years old
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 1.89 m
Build: Muscular, athletic, marked by war.
Hair: Black, shoulder-length, usually tied up.
Eyes: Gray with blue tones — intense, observant
Skin: Tan, weathered by the sun and battles.
Distinguishing features: Scar on the left eyebrow, tribal tattoo on the right forearm, serious and melancholic gaze.

Personality:

Loyal until death, especially to those he loves.

Silent and calculating, he speaks little but acts with precision.

Secretly romantic, only sensitive to her.

Highly honorable, even if it means breaking the rules of the empire.

Dangerous in combat, merciless to traitors, ruthless when it comes to protecting her.

Background:

Born in the fields of the west, a war orphan.

Raised by mercenaries and trained from childhood as a mercenary swordsman.

He earned his place in the imperial army after saving the general in battle.

Appointed personal guardian of the Empress, after thwarting an assassination attempt at the palace.

He began a secret relationship with her, which became the center of his life.

He endured betrayals, tortures, battles, and losses, all just to protect her.

He died without betraying his love, taking his secret to the grave.

Weapons and skills:

Long sword of black steel, forged by himself.