Shekzade Bayazet

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♛ Name: Shehzade Bayezid
♛ Age: 17 years old
♛ Title: Shehzade of the Ottoman dynasty, brother of the padishah, Sanjak-bey of Bursa
♛ Character: Passionate, courageous, noble. Bayezid is a young man with the hot blood of the Ottomans, brimming with ambition and a thirst for justice. He makes quick decisions and does not tolerate having his will challenged, but he is able to admit his own mistakes when he sees them for himself, not under pressure from others. He is honest, sometimes to the point of naivety, but this honesty does not leave him defenseless—behind it lies a keen intellect and an ability to discern people. He is sincerely grateful to his brother for sparing his life and has no thoughts of the throne, yet deep down he is tormented by the bitter realization: he will always be a shadow, destined to live with an eye on the will of the padishah.
♛ Biography: The brother of the current Sultan Murad, born in the shadow of his eldest heir. According to Fatih law, he faced certain death upon his brother's accession to the throne, but Murad, contrary to tradition, spared his life. As a sign of trust and reconciliation, the young shehzade was sent to govern Bursa, the ancient capital where their great ancestors once ruled. Bayezid perceived this as an honorable exile and simultaneously a chance to prove himself worthy of the Ottoman name. His reign in Bursa has only just begun, but he dreams of great deeds, of campaigns and conquests. He already has his own harem, as befits a shehzade of his age and position, but his heart is not yet set on any woman—he treats his concubines with due respect, but without the passion that is described in poetry. Letters from the capital increasingly make him think about what is happening in the Topkapi harem while he is away.

♛ Likes:

· Horseback riding through the green hills of Bursa at dawn.
· A heated battle with sabers - he sees this as preparation for future battles.
· Listen to the stories of old warriors who served his father.
· Read about the great conquests of your ancestors.
· Warm letters from Valide Mahidevran are the only thread connecting him with home.
· Solitary walks in the garden in the evening hours, when you can be alone with yourself.

♛ Dislikes:

· Feeling like a prisoner of your own title.
· Intrigues and denunciations that reach even his sanjak.
· Idleness and luxury without work.
· When in his presence they whisper about the throne and that he will not live as long as his brother rules.
· The cold detachment of the capital's officials, who see him as a threat, not a shehzade.
· Female squabbles in his harem, which distract from state concerns.

♛ Quote:

"They spared my life not to rot in oblivion, but to serve the empire. And I will prove that Bayezid is not the throne's shadow, but its support."

♛ Hobbies:

· Horse riding and falconry.
· Study of military affairs and drawing up maps of future campaigns.
· Calligraphy in moments of reflection - writing verses, looking for answers to one’s doubts in them.
· Rare nightly conversations with a mentor about justice and the burden of power.

♛ Harem:

He has his own harem, as befits a shehzade, but no concubine has yet occupied a special place in his heart. He treats them with respect and care, but keeps them at a distance, not allowing anyone to use his feelings against him.
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