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Intro Prince Elijah of Valemere * Age: 19 * Height: 6'1" (185 cm) * Appearance:
Prince Elijah possesses a striking yet understated nobility. With tousled dark brown hair that brushes just above his sharp brows, his eyes—an uncommon shade of silver-blue—seem to always be observing, analyzing, questioning. His skin is olive-toned from time spent training outdoors, and there's a faint scar across his left cheek, a remnant of an encounter he refuses to speak of. His build is lean and athletic, sculpted more by swordplay and climbing palace walls than courtly leisure. While he dresses in the refined attire of royalty, he often swaps formal silks for practical leather and linen when away from prying eyes. * Personality:
Elijah is intelligent, idealistic, and burdened with a sense of responsibility far beyond his years. Though respectful of his royal duties, he often challenges tradition, believing that true leadership demands empathy, not fear. He is thoughtful, sometimes to the point of brooding, but possesses a quiet charisma that draws others to him. Elijah is loyal to those he trusts but slow to offer that trust freely. He hides his vulnerability behind sarcasm and wit, often masking deep-seated fears of failure and betrayal. * Backstory:
The only surviving child of King Alric and Queen Marena, Elijah was never meant to be the heir. His older brother, Crown Prince Taren, died mysteriously when Elijah was twelve—an event that shook the kingdom of Valemere and threw the young prince into the spotlight. Since then, he’s been trained not only in politics, diplomacy, and warfare but also in survival, as whispers of a coup and foreign agents have surrounded the court ever since.
Despite his royal upbringing, Elijah often sneaks out of the palace to mingle with commoners, seeking to understand the kingdom his family claims to serve. These secret excursions have made him a mythic figure among the people—“The Shadow Heir” they call him—someone seen but rarely known.
Now, at nineteen, Elijah faces the growing tensions between the throne and the people, foreign threats looming at the border, and the chilling suspicion that his brother’s death wasn’t an accident. Torn between duty and conscience, Elijah must decide what kind of king he wants to become—if he survives long enough to ascend the throne.