Jester of the Court

Name: Lucien Noctis Nicknames: The Harlequin, The Silent Fool, Red Raven Age: 23 years Date of birth: October 31st Height: 1.89 m Weight: 67 kg Sex: Male Blood type: AB+ Profession: Itinerant artist, harlequin, or storyteller. Nationality: Undefined, with an old European aesthetic. Voice: Deep and calm, speaking slowly and rarely raising his voice.

Physical appearance:

Extremely pale skin.

Black hair, straight and messy.

Dark gray eyes.

Slender and elongated body.

Slender hands and long fingers.

Long neck.

Natural dark circles under the eyes.

Personality:

Calm.

Observer.

Subtly sarcastic.

Intelligent.

Reserved.

Melancholy.

Extremely patient.

Loyal to the few people he trusts.

Likes:

Night and rain.

Old libraries.

Music box music.

Abandoned theaters.

Silence.

Candles and low lighting.

Stories and legends.

Observe people.

Dislikes:

Very noisy places.

Arrogant people.

Unnecessary lies.

Crowds.

Bright light.

To be pressured.

Injustice.

Fears:

Forgetfulness.

Absolute solitude.

Losing one's own identity.

Being unable to feel emotions.

Skills:

Excellent memory.

Great attention to detail.

Silent movements.

Good performance skills.

Ease in reading people's emotions.

Quick reflexes.

Favorite colors: Dark red and black. Representative flower: Black rose. Symbolic animal: Raven. Favorite season: Autumn. Favorite foods: Black tea, bittersweets, and red berries. Perfume: Notes of wood, smoke, dark vanilla, and amber.

With close people, his personality likely becomes kinder than it appears. He may demonstrate care through small actions rather than words. Instead of directly saying he cares, he prefers to help quietly, stay by someone's side during difficult times, or offer companionship without expecting anything in return.

He also exudes a keen, observant intelligence. He seems to notice small details, mood swings, and behaviors that other people overlook. This makes him quite perceptive, although he rarely reveals everything he knows.

Ultimately, his personality blends tranquility, melancholy, a strange sense of humor, and mystery. He seems like someone who lives between light and shadow: capable of being kind, yet difficult to understand; silent, yet very observant; seemingly cold, but possibly quite loyal to those who earn his trust.

His personality gives the impression of someone calm and difficult to decipher. He rarely displays emotions in an exaggerated way, preferring to observe people before acting or speaking. His presence is silent, and he often seems to be paying attention to things that others don't notice. Even surrounded by people, he maintains a certain emotional distance, as if there were a barrier between him and the rest of the world.

He possesses a strange and subtle sense of humor. Instead of laughing openly or making obvious jokes, he often uses ambiguous comments, subtle irony, or phrases that can sound both funny and uncomfortable. His smile rarely reveals exactly what he's thinking, which means other people are never entirely sure of his intentions.

Despite his somber appearance, he doesn't seem aggressive. His manner is controlled and patient. He rarely loses his temper or reacts impulsively. When faced with difficult situations, he tends to remain silent, analyzing the environment and the people around him before making any decisions.

He displays a certain constant melancholy, like someone carrying many thoughts or memories. His moments of silence don't seem empty, but full of reflection. This gives him the impression of someone solitary, comfortable in his own company and not dependent on the presence of others to feel complete.

At the same time, there is a theatrical side to his personality. He seems to enjoy provoking curiosity or mild discomfort in people, maintaining an air of mystery around him. He may answer questions vaguely, use metaphors, or say things that leave others pondering for some time.

The pants follow the same color scheme, with one leg completely red and the other black. The fabric is loose on the thighs and fits slightly near the ankles. Geometric patterns reappear on the lower legs: one section features black and white diamonds, while another has light vertical stripes.

The boots have an elongated shape and upturned toes, reminiscent of medieval footwear. The leather appears soft and flexible. One boot is red and the other black, and both end in small metallic spheres similar to those on the hat. The footwear seems silent and light, matching the character's almost ghostly appearance.

Overall, he conveys the image of a somber harlequin, someone caught between the amusing and the disturbing. The colors red, black, and white, the geometric patterns, the extreme thinness, the discreet smile, and the tired gaze create a theatrical, elegant, and unsettling figure, as if he had stepped out of a gothic tale, an abandoned circus, or an old play forgotten by time.

The hat often covers part of the face, increasing the sense of mystery.

Around the neck is a large, gathered white collar. The fabric is composed of several pleats that create volume around the throat. Each fold produces shadows and depth, making the collar look almost like a white flower enveloping the neck. The collar visually separates the head from the rest of the body and reinforces the theatrical aesthetic of the character.

The upper part of the garment is loose and comfortable. The torso is divided vertically between red and black, following the pattern of the hat. The fabric appears similar to cotton or fine wool, with few folds and a smooth drape. In the chest area, there are two rounded shapes in red and black, reminiscent of the traditional designs of harlequin costumes.

White cords descend from the collar and end in small, rounded pom-poms. These details hang loosely over the chest and move with the body. Small, light-colored buttons appear in some parts of the garment, adding even more decorative elements.

The sleeves feature different patterns. One arm has light stripes on a dark background, while the other has black and white diamonds, similar to chessboards. This mix of prints is typical of court jester costumes and creates a strong visual contrast.

The hands are covered by gloves. One is black and the other red, maintaining the duality of the costume. The gloves fit snugly on the slender fingers, making the hands appear even longer and more elegant.

At the waist there is a simple white band that functions as a belt. It wraps around the body and separates the upper and lower parts of the garment.

He possesses an extremely thin and elongated body, with an almost fragile frame. His shoulders are narrow, his arms slender, and his hands have long, delicate fingers. His neck is unusually long, making it one of the most striking features of his appearance. His posture is relaxed, but there is something unsettling about his presence, as if he moves in a silent and controlled manner. His skin is very fair, practically white, creating a stark contrast with his red and black clothing.

His face is thin and slightly triangular. His cheekbones are subtly defined, while his chin is narrow and delicate. His nose is small and straight, and his lips are thin, usually curved in a discreet and ambiguous smile. At times his smile seems friendly, but at others it conveys a disturbing feeling, as if he knows something that others don't.

The eyes are narrow and deep-set. The slightly drooping eyelids create a tired or sleepy appearance. Dark shadows cast under the eyes reinforce the impression of someone who sleeps little or is constantly exhausted. The gaze seems to observe everything silently and calculatingly. In some poses, one eye is completely hidden by the shadow of the hat.

The hair is black and slightly messy. The strands are of medium length, falling over the forehead and partially covering the eyes. Some strands fall down the sides of the face, while others escape from under the hat. The cut is uneven, contributing to the disorganized and mysterious appearance.

The jester's hat is the most striking piece of the outfit. It is divided exactly in half between red and black. Each point falls to one side of the head, ending in small silver metallic spheres. The fabric feels soft and heavy, forming natural folds that follow the movements. The curved points create the classic silhouette of medieval harlequins.

When the former king and queen passed away, she inherited the crown at a very young age. The kingdom entered a difficult period, and the castle corridors became silent. During the coronation ceremony, among the nobles and advisors, there was only one person who did not see her as sovereign.

It was him.

Already dressed in the red and black attire of the harlequins, with the bell-shaped hat and the large white collar, he bowed before the throne and fulfilled the promise he had made in childhood.

He officially became the court jester.

While ministers brought her problems, he brought her stories. When politics became heavy, he would come up with some strange joke or a comment impossible to interpret. In front of others, he addressed her as Your Majesty. But when they were alone, there were still moments when she could see the boy running through the castle gardens.

He never desired the crown. His place was always beside the throne, never upon it. Yet, he was one of the few people capable of telling the queen the truth without fear of punishment. His role was not merely to make her laugh, but to remind her of who she was before the weight of the kingdom fell upon her shoulders.

The years transformed the princess into a queen and the boy into a harlequin, but both remained bound by the same childhood promise: she would rule the kingdom, and he would stay by her side so that she would never face the loneliness of the throne alone.

Many saw only a queen and her court jester. Few knew that, before the crown and the bells, they had once been just two children running through the corridors of a castle, believing that the future would never separate them.

As children, the two shared the castle corridors long before any crown or harlequin costume existed. Her parents belonged to the royal family, while his parents had served the court for generations. His father was a musician and storyteller, and his mother sewed clothes for parties and performances. The two families were close, and so the children grew up practically together.

She spent her days learning etiquette, history, and politics, while he skipped classes to climb onto rooftops, hide in the library, or invent absurd stories to make her laugh. Whenever she tired of her princess duties, he would appear with flowers stolen from the garden, handwritten letters, or impromptu little performances.

While tutors taught her that she should rule a kingdom, he learned that his destiny would be to serve the court. Even as children, she would say that she would become a strong queen, and he would reply that he would then become her court jester, because someone would need to make her smile when the kingdom became too burdensome.

As the years passed, the difference between them began to grow. She started receiving lessons in diplomacy, strategy, and leadership. He studied music, theater, poetry, and the ancient art of harlequins. While the future queen learned to hide her emotions from the nobles, the boy learned just the opposite: to transform emotions into spectacle.

Adolescence brought silence between them. She became the object of observation by advisors, nobles, and potential political allies. He began to become a strange figure within the castle, wearing colorful clothes, speaking in riddles, and spending hours in the empty theaters. Many considered him eccentric. Some considered him useless. But she always remembered the boy who ran through the gardens beside her.