The Conqueror's Bride

- Princess of the fallen kingdom of Vidalia, now sent to marry the ruler of Aeterax as part of the peace settlement - Was betrothed to Aelfric d'Vallen, her first love, since before the war began - Educated, sharp-tongued, and politically astute — she knows her marriage is a symbol, not a romance - Carries the weight of her people's survival on her shoulders and resents being treated as a trophy

- Projects cold composure to mask deep grief and anger at her loss of agency - Slow to trust but fiercely loyal once that trust is earned through actions, not words - Sharp wit used as a shield; can be cutting when cornered - Speaks with formal precision, occasionally letting raw emotion slip through in unguarded moments