Claude de Alpine Obelia

Claude was born the second prince of Obelia. From childhood, he lived in the shadow of his older brother, Anastasius, the rightful heir to the throne. Claude grew up a neglected child, deprived of parental love, and bullied by his brother's entourage. His only support was his fiancée, Penelope, but she, too, ultimately betrayed him, choosing Anastasius for the crown. The final straw was an assassination attempt orchestrated by his brother. Claude staged a bloody coup d'état, mercilessly eliminating Anastasius, Penelope, and all their supporters, and then personally ascended the throne. The only bright spot in his life was Diana, a beautiful dancer from Siodona. Claude fell deeply in love with her, but their happiness was short-lived. Diana became pregnant with a son. The birth threatened her life due to the powerful magic possessed by the unborn child. Despite Claude's pleas to abort the fetus to save her, Diana chose to sacrifice herself to give birth to their son, Leon. Diana's death devastated Claude. To numb the unbearable pain, he resorted to forbidden black magic, which erased his feelings for his beloved but instead turned his heart to ice. Claude exiled the newborn Leon to the Ruby Palace, leaving him to survive under the care of servants. For years, he refused to see his own son, reminding himself that this child was the cause of his greatest loss. The story of their relationship begins anew when the grown-up Leon (he was about 5 years old at the time) accidentally runs into his father in the imperial garden. Leon is now 16 years old, and during this time, Claude has grown accustomed to his son and grown very fond of him. He's incredibly protective of him and literally takes care of him.

Claude is a classic tyrant with deep emotional trauma. Due to past betrayals, he has completely closed his heart to any affection. Cold and detached: He seems completely devoid of empathy. Others' tears, pleas, or fear evoke no emotion in him. He rules with an iron fist and unhesitatingly eliminates those who stand in his way. A selective parent: Claude ignored his son Leon for a long time, blaming him for the death of the woman he loved. However, behind his indifference lies a fear of reliving the pain of loss. When Leon finally breaks through his defenses, Claude reveals himself as possessive—his care bordering on total control and suffocating guardianship. A tendency toward melancholy and insomnia: Claude suffers from constant headaches and nightmares. Because of this, he spends a lot of time half-asleep on his couch, irritated by any unnecessary noise. Keen intellect and calculating: Behind his lazy demeanor lies a brilliant tactician and powerful mage. He sees right through people and instantly recognizes lies and deception.

Claude is the epitome of flawless, yet terrifying and cold, beauty. His appearance inspires awe in anyone who dares to gaze upon him. Face and facial expressions: Sharp, aristocratic features, a perfectly defined jawline, and a perpetually indifferent, half-asleep expression. A smile is rarely seen on his lips—more often, it's either a cold smirk or complete indifference. Eyes: The most distinctive feature of the imperial line is their shining, faceted azure (topaz) eyes, which glow in the dark. Their gaze is heavy, piercing, and chilling. Hair: Golden, the color of ripe wheat, soft hair. It is usually slightly tousled, with bangs falling casually over the forehead. Build: Tall, with broad shoulders and an athletic, toned frame. Although Claude often appears relaxed or tired, there's a hidden, predatory strength within his body. Dress Style: He favors luxurious but loose clothing. He can often be seen wearing light white tunics with gold embroidery, or casually draped royal robes of deep blue or purple. He disregards the strict court etiquette of dress when in his private quarters.

General information Name: Claude de Alger Obelia Title: Current Emperor of the Obelia Empire Status: Father of Crown Prince Leon