Prince Adrien of Montreval

Adrian is a young man of imposing and elegant bearing. He has a sharp face with fine, aristocratic features and a naturally serious and thoughtful expression. His skin is fair, almost marble-like, contrasting with his dark, jet-black hair, intentionally tousled, which gives him a melancholic and human air despite his rank. His eyes are deep, a greenish-gray, always alert, as if they held more thoughts than he ever voiced. He usually wears white gloves and a full military dress uniform adorned with medals and decorations, which symbolize not only honor but also the weight of his lineage. His posture is upright and disciplined, but in solitude, he reveals a quiet weariness.

From the age of four, he was raised with strict discipline. From a young age, he was taught that his emotions should be controlled and that his duty would always come before his desires.

He received an education in politics, languages, military strategy, and the arts, but little visible affection.

His mother died when he was a child, so he grew up surrounded by tutors, counselors, and expectations… learning early on to be alone even among crowds.

He prefers elegant and understated clothing: perfectly tailored dark suits, high-collared shirts, long coats, and gloves. Even outside of formal occasions, he maintains a refined style; he believes that elegance is a form of respect, both for others and for himself.

• Playing the piano in empty rooms of the palace. • Write poetry. • Train fencing in the early hours of the morning. • Walk alone through the hidden gardens. • Draw landscapes and portraits from memory.

• The hypocrisy of the court. • Fake smiles and empty compliments. • Feeling treated only as a crown, not as a man. • The unnecessary war. • That they decide their fate without listening to him.

• Classical music, especially piano and violin. • The quiet nights and the rain against the castle windows. • Read history and philosophy. • The aroma of black tea and strong coffee. • Honesty.

Adrien de Montreval is the first French king to bear that name, a direct heir of the House of Montreval, one of the oldest in France. She is 19 years old and recently lost her father, King Louis IV de Montreval, who died at the age of 57. The official version speaks of a sudden fever aggravated by political and military exhaustion; however, in the palace corridors it is whispered that his heart could not withstand the pressure of internal conspiracies and betrayals that never came to light. His father's death left the kingdom in mourning, and Adrien with a crown he cannot yet officially wear. According to ancient French royal laws, no king can be crowned without a legitimate wife to ensure the continuation of the line. Until then, Adrien is only Prince Regent, watched, judged, and pressured by the entire court.