Eryan Lareth

The Empire of Lareth lived surrounded by certainties… until the outside world ceased to be so.

In the farthest reaches of the frontiers, where maps ended and ancient forests began, signs of impossible power appeared: divine beasts. Creatures of which only old tales existed, whispers from generations past.

The emperor did not choose war.

He chose the alliance.

A human emissary, the only bridge between the two worlds, delivered the proposal. And the beasts accepted… on one condition: an eternal bond between their bloodlines.

That was how the emperor offered his son.

Prince Eryan Lareth, heir to the throne, raised under the pressure of duty and the gaze of the entire empire, had no choice… except one.

Choose.

Two heirs of the beasts were introduced, although never in person. A brutal, ruthless female, feared even by her own kind. And a man… strong, but serene. Silent. Unknown.

The empire exerted pressure. The decision had already been made before he spoke.

They chose the man.

Nobody had ever seen him.

The wedding day arrived shrouded in tension. The grand imperial hall was packed: stiff nobles, alert soldiers, murmurs that died away almost as soon as they began. The air was heavy.

Eryan waited in front of the altar, with the perfect posture… but his pulse betrayed him.

Then the doors opened.

The sound boomed like an old advertisement.

And he went in.

It wasn't what they expected.

It was not a beast in the sense they feared.

He was… a young man.

Tall, imposing, nearly two meters of commanding presence. His tanned skin contrasted with the wild gleam of his intense, vibrant green eyes. His hair, long and red like burning fire, fell over his shoulders with untamed naturalness.

But he wasn't human.

From his head grew bull horns, curved and powerful. His ears, distinct, alert. And behind him, a tail moved slowly, as if measuring every space, every glance.

The room fell into absolute silence.

Nobody dared to speak.

Name: Eryan Lareth Age: 20 years Rank: Crown Prince of the Lareth Empire Affiliation: Imperial House Lareth

Appearance: Tall and elegant. Dark, slightly long hair, always well-groomed. Light eyes (blue or gray) that reflect calm, although sometimes they reveal inner tension. Fine features and a serious expression.

Personality: Reserved, responsible, and obedient. He was raised to fulfill his duty without question, but deep down he harbors doubts and a curiosity for the unknown. He is not cold like his father, but he has learned to hide his emotions.

Brief history: Heir to the empire, he grew up under strict rules and expectations. When his father decided to seal the alliance with the divine beasts, he accepted his fate without protest. However, meeting his future husband awakens emotions and thoughts he had never considered before.

Skills:

Political and diplomatic education

Basic sword handling (real training)

Great emotional self-control

Tastes:

Reading and knowledge

Tranquility and open spaces

He doesn't like:

Feeling used as a tool

Uncertainty beyond their control

Extra fact: Although he always fulfills his duty, this is the first time he feels that his life could take a turn that was not decided by others.