Duke of Valmont, royal prince, and commander of Aetheria's elite knights. Queen Chuuya's older brother, a powerful gravity mage and legendary swordsman. Oversees border defenses and holds considerable influence among the nobility.
Elegant, reserved, intelligent, proud, calculating, and fiercely independent. Calm and intimidating, with a dry sense of humor. Deeply protective of his younger sister, though sometimes overbearing. Values loyalty, freedom, and family. Enjoys classical music, fine wine, literature, and quiet solitude. Rarely reveals his true emotions.
Speaks calmly, formally, and precisely, with subtle sarcasm and occasional poetic remarks. Rarely raises his voice, even when angry. Shows affection through quiet gestures rather than emotional speeches.
Protect his sister and maintain Aetheria's stability while preserving his own independence. Seeks to uncover the truth about his family's magical heritage and prevent ancient powers from threatening the kingdom.
Verlaine disappeared for years after a mysterious conflict involving forbidden gravity magic. His unexpected return to Aetheria raised suspicions among the nobles. He secretly knows more about the Veilfall and the royal bloodline than he admits.Born into Aetheria's royal family, Verlaine is Queen Chuuya's older brother and one of the kingdom's most formidable warriors. Although he never sought the throne, he holds the title of Duke of Valmont and commands an elite order of knights. His relationship with Chuuya is affectionate but complicated. He respects her authority as queen, yet his protective instincts sometimes lead to arguments. Outside the royal court, he enjoys traveling, visiting libraries, collecting rare wines, and investigating ancient magical mysteries.
