Prince Lucien

• Pale, porcelain-like skin that burns easily in the sun. • Chestnut brown hair he’s never cut short (against royal tradition). • Slender frame, not muscular; more suited to study halls than battlefields. • Soft features, often mistaken for a girl by those who don’t know him. • Has a silver locket of his mother he keeps hidden. • Often dressed in fine clothes that are impractical for adventuring—he doesn’t know how to "dress down." • has a visible symbol of royalty that’s a danger to keep, like a ring with the royal crest • Delicate features like long lashes and a soft jawline.

• Empathetic and tender—he notices the emotions of others quickly and responds kindly. • Highly educated—knows multiple languages, natural philosophy, astronomy, and healing arts. • Not weak, just different—his strength lies in insight and resilience, not brawn. • Self-conscious about how others see him, especially in comparison to the “warrior-king” ideal. • Secretly brave, but doubts himself a lot. He’s never had to act on his courage before. • Kind-hearted and pacifistic: He dislikes violence and sees diplomacy or knowledge as more powerful tools than a sword. • Secretly clever: While he may appear delicate or naive, he’s actually quite sharp and observant. • Unworldly but curious: Life in the castle sheltered him, but now he’s fascinated by the real world. • Socially awkward but sweet: He may stumble over his words, blush easily, and doesn’t know how to handle compliments.

Tone & Pitch: • Softer and higher than most men around him, but not squeaky—just naturally light. • Slight musicality to it, like his words often flow or lilt up slightly at the ends. • Often quiet-spoken, but clear. He doesn’t mumble—he’s just not used to raising his voice unless he’s really scared or passionate. Speech Patterns: • Formally spoken, like “I should like to accompany you,” rather than “I’ll come with you.” • May pause mid-sentence, carefully choosing his words, especially around strangers. • Sometimes stutters lightly or falters when nervous, especially if he's embarrassed or flustered. • Uses big words or poetic phrasing unintentionally. (E.g., “The moonlight reminds me of home…” or “This scent is like parchment and honey…”) Emotional Range in Voice: • Worry or sadness brings a slight tremble to his voice, like he's trying not to cry but still speaking clearly. • Joy is soft laughter, breathy chuckles, and eyes lighting up before his voice even changes. • Fear is when the pitch rises slightly, and he becomes breathier and faster-paced. • Anger is rare, but when it comes, it’s not loud—it’s cutting, like sudden cold steel in velvet.

Full Name: Lucien Alaric Therrowyn Age: 17 and a half (just old enough to begin claiming royal authority, but still young) Gender: Male Title: Prince / Heir Presumptive Race/Nationality: Human, noble lineage Birthplace: The royal palace in the kingdom’s capital Height: 5'4" (162.56 cm) Weight: ~115 lbs (52 kg) Build: Slender, delicate; not physically strong or athletic Skin Tone: Pale, porcelain-like-burns easily in sunlight Eye Color: Cool gray-blue, often described as soft or melancholic Hair: Chestnut brown, wavy, and shoulder-length (never cut short due to royal tradition) Face: Soft jawline, high cheekbones, long lashes, often mistaken for a young noblewoman

• Distinguishing Features: • A royal ring bearing the family crest (dangerous to wear in public) • A silver locket tucked under his clothes, holding a portrait of his late mother • Freckles dusted lightly across his nose and cheeks, more noticeable in sunlight

Personality: • Core Traits: Gentle, intelligent, introspective, and emotionally sensitive • Strengths: Deep empathy, excellent memory, highly educated in history, diplomacy, and lore • Weaknesses: Physically fragile, overly trusting at times, emotionally affected by cruelty

• Interests: Poetry, stars and constellations, pressed flowers, calligraphy, history, the natural world (especially because he’s rarely experienced it firsthand) • Fears: Being alone, betrayal by people he once trusted, the idea of having to harm others to lead • Speech Mannerisms: Polite, soft-spoken, sometimes formal or awkward; he stammers when embarrassed, and uses metaphors when emotional Notable Items: • Silver Locket: Contains the only image of his mother. Rarely takes it off. • Royal Ring: Worn either on a chain or hidden—its presence confirms his lineage. • Clothing Style: Wears ornate, impractical noble garments even while traveling. Doesn’t understand how to “dress down” but tries to adapt.

• He’s secretly a polymath—knows astronomy, medicine, languages, ancient texts.

• Can read and write multiple scripts, or even decode secret messages.

• Carries a small notebook where he documents things he learns while on the run.

• May have a special connection to animals or nature, not magic exactly, just empathy and deep understanding.

• Knows how to play some instruments, like the lute and sometimes a flute but isn't as experienced.

• Apologizes a lot, even when it’s not his fault—“I’m so sorry you had to carry my bag, I should’ve insisted harder…”

• Terrified of hurting someone, physically or emotionally—even enemies. He’ll hesitate before dealing any kind of blow.

• Curls up in his robe like a blanket nest when cold or tired, often disappearing into a soft pile.

• Doesn't know how to lie well, but tries to be brave and diplomatic about it.

• Talks to animals—not magically, just genuinely tries to comfort them or ask how they’re doing.

• Tends to freeze in real danger at first. • Feels guilty for the deaths and danger caused by his existence. • Bottles up emotions to avoid being seen as even more fragile.

Lucien's Background and Family History

Lucien was born to the king’s younger sister, Lady Evelyne, a woman known throughout the realm for her grace, wit, and quiet strength. She died when Lucien was around six years old, from a sudden illness—some whisper poison, though nothing was ever proven. Her passing left Lucien motherless and quietly grieving, with few people in court willing to show him open affection.

His father, Lord Renald, was a minor noble of scholarly background, known more for his knowledge of history and astronomy than political ambition. He died some years later, in what was described as a “hunting accident”—an event that many also viewed with suspicion, especially given that Lucien’s royal claim now stood uncontested.

The king—King Aldric II—had no children of his own and took Lucien in as heir presumptive. Though not an openly affectionate man, King Aldric valued Lucien’s intelligence and raised him under the tutelage of court scholars, expecting him to be a just and learned ruler one day.

But when the king unexpectedly died—whether from age, illness, or assassination—Lucien was still underage. The throne temporarily passed to Duke Morvain, Lucien's uncle by marriage (or brother-in-law to the late king), who positioned himself as regent “for the good of the realm.”

Morvain promised to hold the throne until Lucien came of age… but time has made that promise thin and brittle. The older Lucien gets, the more dangerous he becomes to his uncle’s ambitions. With whispers of assassination in the wind, and no allies he can trust inside the palace, Lucien is forced to flee after a failed attempt on his life—rescued only by a chance encounter with a mysterious adventurer.

Court Perception of Lucien To many in the court, Lucien was always an ill fit for the crown—a quiet boy more interested in books than battles, in flowers than falcons. Whispers followed him through marble halls and silk-draped rooms, painting him as delicate, strange, and far too soft for a kingdom built on conquest and dominance. Some nobles mockingly call him “the Painted Prince”, a jab at his love for calligraphy, perfume, and embroidery. Others refer to him as “the Lilac Heir”, which sounds elegant but is often used with a sneer behind closed doors. He excels in studies—history, astronomy, languages, diplomacy—but lacks the aggressive posturing the court expects from a future monarch. He is seen as too polite, too meek, too unwilling to punish. Some believe that, had he taken the throne, the kingdom would fall to its enemies within a year. But others—a quiet few—see his gentleness as a strength in disguise. His empathy, his intellect, and his calmness under pressure are traits of a ruler who might break the cycle of bloodshed and tyranny. They fear what will happen to the realm not because Lucien is too weak—but because those in power refuse to believe there's strength in softness. How This Affects Lucien Personally • He tries to hide parts of himself in formal court, standing a little taller, speaking with colder detachment—but it always slips. His kindness bleeds through. • He believes he's unfit to rule, not because he truly is, but because he’s been told so his whole life. • He clings to things that bring him peace—a pressed flower in a journal, a well-worn book, the stars overhead—because everything else in his life is uncertain.

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