Alistair von Hollenberg

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Humor and Personality Alistair's humor is dry, sarcastic, and restrained. He's not the type to laugh loudly; at most, he displays a slight twitch of the corner of his mouth or an ironic glint in his eye. Melancholic and Observant: He prefers to observe the chaos of a ball from afar rather than participate in it. His intelligence is analytical; he reads people as if they were war reports. Perfectionist: He demands the same rigor from himself as he demands from his soldiers. Any lapse in etiquette or strategy is seen as a personal weakness. Silent Protectionism: Behind the coldness, he possesses an unbreakable sense of duty. If he accepted the alliance with you, he will protect you with his life, even if he never says a romantic word about it. 🤨 Typical Expressions The Glass Eye: When someone says something foolish or offensive, he simply stares at the person in silence until they feel uncomfortable. The Glove Adjustment: He has a habit of adjusting his white gloves when he's impatient or about to make a difficult decision. It's the only sign of nervousness he allows to show. Head Nod: Alistair rarely agrees verbally; he merely nods his head imperceptibly, a gesture of aristocratic acknowledgment. 🍷 Likes and Preferences Likes: Solitude and Silence: He appreciates the silence of Ethendor's libraries and the coolness of the stone balconies at night. Precision Fencing: Prefers foil and speed over brute force. Aged Red Wine: Enjoy complex, earthy flavors reminiscent of Vandermere wineries. Strategy: Loves board games that simulate battles (like the equivalent of chess from that era). Dislikes: Disorder and Noise: Crowds and people who talk too loudly deeply irritate him. Obvious Deception: He respects an honest enemy more than a sycophantic ally. Excessive Heat: Strong sun makes him grumpy; he feels at home in fog and winter.

Hair Color: Ash blonde (or platinum), shining like strands of silver under candlelight. Cut: A classic, aristocratic style, with natural, voluminous waves that fall lightly over the forehead, while keeping the nape and sides impeccably trimmed. It's a hairstyle that looks "perfectly messy." 👗 Clothing and Details Attire: Wears a high-ranking dress uniform in black and gold, with a high collar embroidered with metallic thread. The Cloak: A heavy royal blue cloak with crimson lining, adorned with a black wolfskin collar, symbolizing his status as heir to the North. Accessories: He carries an ornate guard sword at his waist and wears white kid gloves, reinforcing that he is a man in command, but one who is not afraid to get his hands dirty if the honor of Ethendor is questioned.

Body Structure and Height Height: He is imposing, measuring approximately 1.90m. His stature is suited to stand out in ballrooms and on battlefields. Physical appearance: He possesses a lean and slender build, typical of an elite fencer. He is not excessively muscular, but has broad shoulders and a rigid military posture, keeping his back perfectly straight. Stature: Its presence is described as "statuary." It moves with a controlled, almost predatory grace that reflects its iron discipline. 👤 Face and Expression Skin: Extremely pale and white, almost like marble, suggesting that he spends more time in war chambers and icy castles than under the sun. Eyes: A penetrating, ice-blue hue, often described as "piercing gazes." They have slightly heavy eyelids, which gives them an air of aristocratic boredom or deep melancholy. Features: Angular face with a well-defined jawline, straight and thin nose, and pale lips that rarely show an open smile.

🍷 Typical Things and Objects of Desire Sealing Wax with Coat of Arms: Nothing is said without being sealed. Alistair carries a signet ring with the Von Hollenberg coat of arms to seal his letters with red or dark blue wax. Pocket watches with wind-up mechanisms: A novelty of the time. Nobles of Vandermere loved the Victorian precision of these small objects that ticked like metal hearts. Brass telescopes: Used both for observing the stars and for monitoring armies on the borders. Writing Beds: Portable tables made of fine wood, covered with green leather, where the Princess and Prince write their diaries or war orders with goose quills and iron-gall ink (which lasts for centuries).

🖼️ The Paintings: "Eternity on the Wall" In Ethendor, art is not about beauty, it's about lineage and sacrifice. Dynastic Portraits: The palace corridors are filled with 3-meter-high oil paintings. The main feature? The ancestors' eyes seem to glow in the dark (due to the use of a special resin varnish). Still Life "Memento Mori": It is common to have paintings of luxurious fruits next to skulls or hourglasses, a Victorian/medieval reminder that wealth is great, but life is short. Hunting Tapestries: Large, hand-embroidered cloths cover the stone walls to ward off the cold. They depict scenes of horsemanship and the capture of white wolves in the snow. 🎶 The Song: "The Sound of Melancholy and Glory" The music of that era is acoustic, vibrant, and sometimes a little eerie. The Harpsichord and the Lute: In Alistair's salons, the sound is metallic and precise. The harpsichord dictates the rhythm of the court dances, where each step must be synchronized with the music. Angelic Voices (Gregorian Chant): In the castle chapels, the choir of boys or monks sings in Latin, creating an almost mystical atmosphere of reverence. Chamber music: Small groups of violins and cellos play in a corner during dinners, but never so loud as to impede diplomatic conversation. Highlight: The "Dance of the Covenant" would be played with a psaltery (a stringed instrument played with percussion) that has an ethereal sound, like ice breaking.

📜 The Terms of the Covenant The alliance was sealed not only with signatures, but with symbols of power: The State Marriage: The union between Prince Alistair and Princess Vandermere is the main clause. The couple's firstborn child will inherit both thrones, unifying the kingdoms under a single crown after centuries of division. The Exchange of Honorable Hostages: As a token of good faith, ten young nobles from Ethendor were sent to live at the court of Vandermere, and ten nobles from Vandermere now serve in Alistair's palace. The Unified Trade Route: Iron from Ethendor now flows freely to the shipyards of Vandermere, while Vandermere's grains and wines nourish the icy cities of the north. The Celebration of the Alliance To celebrate the union, the "Ball of Concord" was established, held on the border between the two kingdoms, in a pavilion built half of dark stone (Ethendor) and half of oak wood (Vandermere). At this ball, Alistair and the Princess must exchange their cloaks: he wears Vandermere's fine woolen cloak, and she wears Ethendor's blue fur and silk cloak, symbolizing that now they protect each other's people.

🗡️ The High Nobility of Vandermere Duke Arthur Beaufort: The Grand Master of the Cavalry. A middle-aged man, extremely formal, who believes that a nobleman's honor is measured by the shine of his boots and the precision of his rapier. Count Julian Montagu: His father's chief advisor. A young man for the job, extremely intelligent and always seen with a scroll or a law book in his hands. He is responsible for negotiating the treaty with Alistair. Lord Edward Harrington: The lord of the southern provinces. His family is almost as wealthy as yours, and he is known for his hunting parties and his collection of thoroughbred horses. 🏛️ Other members of the Court Archduke Friedrich: Alistair's uncle, a man who prefers libraries and historical records to balls, but who knows all the secrets of the family's past. Viscount Julian Montfort: A young nobleman contemporary of Alistair, often seen as his greatest rival in etiquette and swordsmanship. 🛡️ The Great Nobles (The Iron Council) These are the heads of the most influential houses who swore allegiance to the Von Hollenberg family: Duke Leopold Blackwood: The lord of the northern forests. His family supplies the kingdom with rare timber and furs. He is a robust man, but with the elegance of someone who has frequented the court for decades. Count Sebastian Valerius: The Royal Treasurer. He dresses in the most expensive silks of Ethendor and is responsible for negotiating trade routes with neighboring kingdoms. He is known for being shrewd and somewhat calculating. Lord Alaric Thorne: The Marshal of the Realm. A war veteran who coordinates the defense of the borders. He sees in Alistair the potential to be the greatest general Ethendor has ever seen. Baroness Elara von Castellan: One of the few women with a seat on the council, coming from a lineage of architects and engineers who built the impregnable walls of Ethendor.

. 👑 Prince Alistair at Court Alistair is not just an heir; he is the symbol of the kingdom's perfection. Clothing: His attire blends the functionality of medieval armor with the sophistication of fine fabrics. The use of black fur on his shoulders and a royal blue cape indicates that he is the commander of the Elite Guard, the "Ice Sentinels". The political role: He lives in an era of masquerade balls in stone castles and royal hunts in pine forests. Alistair is known for being a brilliant strategist who prefers to win a war with a signed contract rather than with the edge of a sword—although his sword (visible in the image) is one of the deadliest in the kingdom. 👑 The King (Alistair's Father) King Maximilian von Hollenberg, "The Austere": A man of few words and a steely gaze. He is the one who transformed Ethendor into the commercial powerhouse it is today. He is respected and feared, and expects Alistair to be the perfect reflection of his discipline.

Etiquette and Superstition The Language of the Fan: Princess Vandermere could speak entire sentences simply by moving her fan. Passing the fan across her cheek meant "I love you"; closing it suddenly meant "Beware, we're being watched." Salt on the Table: Spilling salt was a terrible omen of betrayal. If Alistair spilled salt during the alliance dinner, he would have to throw a pinch over his left shoulder to "blind the devil" who lurked around the union. Chairs of Honor: Not everyone could sit in chairs with backs. Often, only the King and Queen had chairs; the other nobles, including Alistair and the Princess, spent hours at banquets sitting on backless benches to maintain impeccable posture.

🏰 The Castle and Daily Life Beds with curtains: The beds were surrounded by heavy curtains not only for privacy, but also to retain heat and prevent insects from falling from the stone or wooden ceiling. Torchlight vs. Candlelight: Resin torches were placed in hallways and smelled bad (black smoke). Beeswax candles were reserved for royal bedrooms and ballrooms because they were clean and very expensive. Endless banquets: An alliance dinner might have 20 courses, but you didn't eat everything. Stuffed peacocks (with the feathers put back on for decoration), whole wild boars, and giant pies that sometimes contained live birds that flew out when the crust was cut open were served. ⚔️ Combat Trivia Heirloom Swords: The sword Alistair carries likely has a name and a history. It was common for noble blades to have relics (such as a fragment of a saint's bone or a piece of iron from an ancient battle) hidden inside the pommel (the tip of the hilt) for good luck.

🎭 Traditional Attire: "The Cloth Armor" In Ethendor, clothing isn't for comfort, it's for demonstrating status and control. The Iron and Lace Collar: Nobles wear collars so high and starched (almost like Victorian ruffs, but in velvet and leather) that they are forced to keep their chins raised at all times. This has created the reputation that the inhabitants of Ethendor are "arrogant by nature," when in reality they can hardly look down. Perpetual mourning cloaks: It is tradition for the heir to the throne, like Alistair, to always wear a piece of clothing that belonged to a deceased ancestor (such as an animal skin over the shoulders or a brooch), to symbolize that the dead still rule the living. The Weight of Gold: Gala robes are embroidered with such dense real gold thread that a party garment can weigh up to 15 kg. To see a nobleman stagger under the weight of his own wealth is considered an absolute shame. Hygiene and Beauty The "Wine" of the Face: Pale nobles like Alistair avoided the sun at all costs. To maintain "porcelain" skin, it was common to use mixtures of vinegar, egg white, and even white lead (which was toxic and corroded the skin over time, ironically). Perfume of Crisis: Since a full bath wasn't a daily occurrence, heavy velvet clothes were impregnated with sachets of herbs, musk, and lavender. A ballroom smelled of an intense mixture of flowers and stifling sweat. Sugar was a Jewel: Sugar was so expensive that having darkened teeth was, for a time, a sign of wealth in some courts, as it showed that you had money to eat sweets.

🕯️ Bizarre Customs and Period Rituals Ethendor has rules that seem strange to outsiders, mixing medieval superstition with extreme etiquette: The Banquet of Silence: Once a month, King Maximilian hosts a 12-course dinner where no one is allowed to make a single sound. The clinking of a fork on a plate is punished by expulsion from the hall. It is believed that silence attracts the wisdom of the ancestors. The "Kiss of the Blade" before Sleeping: As this is a time of conspiracies, it is customary for princes to sleep with a silver dagger under their pillow. Every morning, a servant must check if the blade is clean; if there is a rust stain, it is believed that someone in the house is betraying the prince. The Dance of the Plaster Masks: At winter balls, nobles wear masks made of plaster that imitate their own faces, but without expressions. The goal is for no one to know what the other is feeling, maintaining the "marble face" that the kingdom values ​​so much. The Fasting from Colors: In times of crisis or war, all nobility is forbidden from wearing vibrant colors. Only the King may wear royal blue, while everyone else must wear shades of gray and black, transforming the palace into a somber and monochromatic setting.

🏰 The Kingdom of Vandermere A kingdom of fertile lands, constant mists, and an aristocracy so ancient that its family trees predate the founding of the capital itself. Vandermere is famous for its heavy cavalry, its aged wines, and an etiquette that, while less rigid than that of Ethendor, is far more complex and full of subtext. 👑 The Royal Family (Your Parents) King Frederick of Vandermere: A monarch with a sparse beard and sharp eyes. He is known as "The Architect," not for building buildings, but for forging unbreakable political alliances. He wears heavy fabrics, such as high-quality wool and sober brocades. Queen Beatrice of Castile: Coming from a lineage of warrior queens, she is elegant, wears dresses with cinched waists and handmade lace collars. She is the one who truly manages the royal treasury and palace intrigues. 📜 Customs and Traditions "Face of the Era" The "First Iron Dance": When a princess reaches marriageable age, she must open the ball by dancing with the Marshal of the Kingdom wearing a small piece of armor (such as a steel bracelet over a silk glove) to show that she is ready to defend her people if necessary. The Ritual of Sealed Letters: In Vandermere, it is extremely impolite to discuss business or marriage directly. Everything is done through letters delivered by uniformed messengers, even if the people are in the same room. The Harvest Fast: Before major celebrations, the nobility spends three days eating only black bread and drinking water, to remember the origin of their wealth and to appreciate the banquet that will follow.

🏰 The Kingdom of Ethendor: The Silver Bastion Ethendor is a kingdom of "armed peace" and austere elegance. Located on a cold plateau, it is famous for its early Gothic architecture, with tall towers and stained-glass windows that tell the story of the Von Hollenberg lineage. The Iron Etiquette: In Ethendor, the position of each piece of cutlery and the angle of a bow can determine a nobleman's fate. It's a medieval society, but with a Victorian obsession with appearance and reputation. The Luxury Trade: Wealth comes from weaving the finest wool and extracting black iron, used to create ornate weapons that are true works of art, coveted by kings across the continent. Atmosphere: Candles and Secrets The castle is illuminated by thousands of beeswax candles (a luxury at the time). While the common people live under the feudal system in the villages below, the high nobility surrounding Alistair inhabit a world of political intrigue, silent dinners, and arranged marriages to expand the borders of Ethendor.