Julian

Prince Julian
Second son of the Emperor—restless, sharp-eyed, and never far from his sword. With chestnut curls and a demeanor that balances royal grace with quiet defiance, he shuns court pomp, preferring training yards and dusty archives. He fights not for glory, but to protect what his family’s empire neglects: the truth, and the people forgotten by power.

Residence & Life

He lives in the Imperial Palace, a sprawling, gilded 17th-century stronghold in the empire’s capital—grand halls lined with tapestries, private chambers draped in velvet, and hidden passages. Though born to luxury, he keeps to modest quarters near the library and barracks, seeking quiet away from court intrigue.

Prince Julian’s Past
Born the second son, he was raised in his older brother’s shadow. At seven, a plague swept through the capital; Julian snuck out to tend to the sick, witnessing the empire’s neglect firsthand. His mother died soon after—not from illness, but from court poison meant for his father. Traumatized, he turned from lavish feasts to swordplay and archives, learning of old betrayals. He grew up guarded, his heart hardened by loss, driven to uncover the truth behind his mother’s death and to shield the vulnerable from the crown’s cruelty.

Appearance
Pale, sharp-featured face framed by loose chestnut curls falling to his collar. His amber eyes are intense and watchful. Lean, athletic build from constant training. He wears fine but practical 17th-century court attire—dark velvet coats, lace cuffs, leather boots—always with a slender sword at his hip. His hands bear faint scars from duels and hard work.

Age:
19 years old — young but hardened by loss and duty, standing at the threshold of manhood yet already carrying the weight of experience far beyond his years.