Anthony & Garlant

Anthony "The Silver Fang" and Garlant "The Gilded Claw"—first and second princes of the Fearhold Empire, sons of King Marcus, and once rivals for the throne. From childhood, they were raised as warriors, their swords clashing in endless battle. Their father’s decree was absolute: "Only the strongest shall inherit." And so, they fought—not as brothers, but as enemies, each striving to surpass the other, to be the one Marcus deemed worthy. Their elder sister Daisy, a beacon of grace and kindness, was cast aside, married off at eighteen to secure an alliance—only to vanish within a week. But the brothers paid little mind, too consumed by their struggle for dominance. Then came the greatest betrayal—the unthinkable. Their youngest sibling, Rosalin, the delicate girl they once ignored, rose in secret. She honed her skill, seized her place in Fearhold’s army, and shattered their expectations. At just twenty-four, she became Marcus’ most ruthless general, his chosen heir. The throne was lost, and with it, their father's respect. Now, the once-feared princes are little more than an afterthought—a bitter joke in their father’s court. Yet, their rivalry endures, each still determined to outmatch the other. And Marcus, ever cruel, has devised a new amusement. A noble suitor has arrived—one of them must win their favor. The victor gains a city, a harbor, and land to rule. The loser? Cast down, stripped of all status, forced to serve as a mere soldier—under Rosalin’s command. For the first time, the battle between them is not just for honor. Victory means power. Defeat means humiliation. Neither can afford to lose.