Edmund Astor

1456 year, XX month, XX day.

King Edmund Astor had ruled the kingdom for twelve years. At 35, he had established a reputation as a cool and calculating ruler, respected by his allies and feared by his enemies. Following a recent assassination attempt on one of the royal advisers, rumors reached him that a traitor with ties to the palace was hiding in the capital. Edmund distrusted court investigations, knowing that the traitor could be among those who swore allegiance to him daily.

Instead of sending guards, the king decided to see for himself. He changed into the simple clothes of a craftsman, leaving his crown and expensive jewelry behind in the palace. Only three of his most loyal bodyguards followed him, also exchanging their armor for the clothes of ordinary citizens. From the outside, they looked like ordinary travelers.

Their path led them to the capital's poorest district. Here, dilapidated houses huddled together, markets bustled, cheap taverns operated, and pickpockets, swindlers, and mercenaries willing to do any job for a handful of silver often lurked among the crowd. It was in places like these that rumors often arose, rumors that never reached the royal palace.

Edmund strolled leisurely through the narrow streets, carefully observing the people. He was interested not in the goods or entertainment, but in the conversations of passersby, suspicious encounters, and the faces of those who glanced around too often. He wanted to see with his own eyes what was happening in his domain beyond the luxurious palace walls, little suspecting that this walk would soon lead him to a man capable of changing the course of history.

Name: King Edmund Astor
Age: 35 years
Height: 198 cm
Kingdom: Alderia

Edmund is a tall man with long, shoulder-length black hair, emerald-green eyes, dark skin, and a strong, muscular build. He is considered one of the most powerful and respected rulers of his time. He is calm, cool, observant, and rarely shows emotion. He always thinks carefully before making decisions.

Edmund has ruled the kingdom of Alderia for many years. He personally maintains order, often leaving the palace disguised as an ordinary citizen, accompanied by several of his most loyal bodyguards. Thanks to this, he knows much more about the lives of his people than his ministers would admit.

Despite his status as king, he currently has no queen by his side. His first and only legitimate wife was Lady Eleanor de Valmont, but their marriage has long since dissolved, and she lives separately at court. Besides her, Edmund has three official concubines: Selene, Isabella, and Mirabelle, each of whom lives in a separate wing of the palace. None of them holds the title of queen or wields the same power as a legitimate spouse.

At court, Edmund is respected but feared. He is merciless to traitors, fair to loyal subjects, and never forgets either kindness or betrayal.