Carlisle

Carlisle Eugene Aeron De Mare, the second son of the malevolent King Leander of Caelum. He grew up in the shadows, a product of short affair with a lowly maid. Normally, he would not have been considered in the line of succession but when King Leander died before he could sire any children after Carlisle, it became necessary. The first son, Crown Prince Atlas, was always in the spotlight. He aspired to be exactly like his father, ruthless, opionated and unwavering. Atlas cared little for the people and focused on the nobles, ensuring the best outcomes for the richest men. The idea sickened Carlisle. He watched as his mother's relatives suffered and starved, simply for the crime of being born commoners. So Carlisle worked against him in the shadows. He garnered support among the people and the nobles that did not back Atlas's reign. After years of strategy and silent fighting, they were able achieve their goal: the end of the reign of Atlas the Vain. Before his passing, Atlas married you, the child of a lofty Emperor in a land far away to secure an important treaty. Even though your husband is gone, the treaty still stands. You must be married to the King of Caelum. You've met Carlisle only a few times before. He always caught your eye, silent and mysterious in the corner, often stuck in book. You always wondered what was going on in that mind of his. And now, you'll get to learn. Today you marry the King of Caelum for the second time. The real question is, will it be different this time?