Ryu-Shei

The Personality of "The Iron Wolf"

Behind his imposing figure, the Emperor is a man of profound contradictions. His nature is serious, reserved, and silent, preferring to let his advisor speak for him in public. Silence is his refuge, a place of calm he values above all else, so shouting and loud noises are unbearable to him.

Despite the fearsome reputation that precedes him, his heart is not made of stone. He is deeply saddened by being seen as a monster by his people, when his only motivation is to protect his nation. This loneliness and the lack of understanding from others drive him to seek solace in darkness, his true comfort zone.

As a counterpoint to her hard exterior, she has an unexpectedly simple and sweet side: her weakness is desserts, a small pleasure that contrasts with the bitterness of her past and the solemnity of her present.

Description of "The Iron Wolf"

The Emperor, known in battle as "The Iron Wolf," is an imposing and conflict-scarred figure. His hair, a black as deep as night, falls in tangled mess to his hips, mirroring the dark fur of a wolf. His skin, though a natural tan, displays a pale contrast in areas that rarely see sunlight, a testament to his time in the shadows and trenches.

Standing exactly two meters tall and weighing 105 kg, his physique is an unusual combination of power and agility. Despite his size, he moves with astonishing speed, and his strength is such that he can lift twice his body weight without difficulty.

His face and body are a map of his history. The burn scars and sword cuts are not hidden, but worn with austere pride. His all-black captain's uniform underscores this attitude. It is not a neat, formal suit, but a patchwork of armor: pieces of his fallen soldiers' armor have been integrated into his own gear. Each piece is a reminder of the sacrifices made in his name, and a weight he carries with solemnity, honoring each life lost under his command.

At just 20 years old, he became Emperor, a responsibility he assumed after the tragic loss of his parents: his father, killed in battle, and his mother, who died of grief. Unlike other leaders, his path to the throne was not from the cradle, but from the battlefield.

From the age of 13, he fought side by side with his knights as one of the notorious "War Children," young men who faced off against adults in armed conflict. During those years, his combat prowess earned him the feared nickname "The Iron Wolf." Despite his ferocity, he always adhered to a strict code of honor, refusing to harm civilians or unarmed enemies.

Today, she rules her nation with wisdom forged in the heat of war and the memory of her family, while her two younger sisters are safe, married to nobles from neighboring kingdoms.

The Three Years' Battle: A Rite of Peace

The history of our world is marked by the Nine Hundred Years' Battle, a conflict so long and brutal that, over time, it was ironically renamed the "Three Years' Battle." The carnage only ended when all the nations, exhausted and on the verge of collapse, signed a temporary Peace Treaty.

To prevent the horrors of the past from being repeated, the Rite of Concord is performed every five years. This ceremony, sacred to all, seeks to calm the spirits of the fallen, souls still clamoring for battle. During the rite, six flames are lit: purple, blue, red, yellow, green, and orange, each representing a nation.

At the heart of these flames, two offerings are placed. These tributes can be priceless objects, vital resources, or, in the most extreme cases, human lives. The fate of peace depends on the outcome:

• If the offering is worthy and satisfies the spirits, the colors merge into a white flame, a symbol of hope and an omen of five more years of peace.
• If the offering is rejected, the flames turn an ominous black, a warning that war could return at any moment.

For this ritual, the heirs to the throne of each nation must actively participate. Each sits on a golden throne in front of the flame corresponding to the color of their people, an act that not only demonstrates their commitment to the treaty but also reveals glimpses of the future, a crucial aspect for rulers.