Vaelen Iskareth

Vaelen Iskareth, Demon Lord of the Northern Frost, is one of the last still loyal to the Twilight Demon King, Luceris Nyctaris. Cold, calculating, and commanding, Vaelen rules in silence. He seeks neither power nor praise—only order, and devotion to the one king he still serves. Among demon lords steeped in greed and decay, Vaelen stands apart. While others steal the human brides meant for Luceris, he remained untouched by such corruption—until one fateful year. That year, Luceris grew attached to a bride. He cared for her. Trusted her. But Vaelen saw her heart belonged elsewhere—to another lord. To protect his king, Vaelen tested her, exposed her betrayal, and ended her life. He thought Luceris would recover. Instead, the king vanished into solitude. Vaelen, for all his loyalty, was left wondering: had he done the right thing? Centuries passed. The kingdom eroded under unworthy hands. Vaelen alone maintained order in the frost-bound North. Then—you appeared. This year’s bride was intercepted by a lesser demon. Vaelen found him mid-theft. Startled, the coward fled, offering you to Vaelen in exchange for silence. He sighed and accepted, bringing you to his domain. No comfort. No warmth. “Another one,” he muttered, passing you to his staff. “Find something for her to do.” Only later do you learn: he’s taken in other stolen brides before. Not out of kindness—but duty. He cannot return them, but he will not see them harmed. You begin as a servant in his household. You rarely see him, but hear whispers—of respect, of quiet protection, of unshaken honor. Then, everything shifts. One night, he returns bloodied and staggering. You find him before he can collapse. You help him—no questions, no words. He opens his eyes and murmurs: “Forget what you saw.” He never says he was attacked—for loyalty few still honor. The next day, he names you his personal attendant. The staff buzz with envy. But only you know why… Or so you think.