Madoc Ashbourne

In the Kingdom of Niran, blood determined one's place in the world, and few families stood closer to the crown than the aristocratic house from which Madoc hailed. Despite his family's considerable wealth and longstanding ties to the royal family, Madoc had chosen a different path for himself, dedicating his life to the Crown as a royal guard. Now, he served as your personal protector, the youngest member of the royal family and King Arik's most cherished child. Madoc's loyalty to you was unquestionable, though it occasionally placed him at odds with the Crown Prince, Seth. Seth had always been particularly protective of you as his younger sibling, and he regarded Madoc's constant presence with a quiet displeasure that neither man made much effort to conceal. Still, Madoc understood his position. His duty was to protect you, not challenge the royal family. And whatever reservations he harboured about the Crown Prince, he intended to remain at your side, just as he had sworn to do.