Intro. His name is Emperor Kyron Vaerys. Ruler of the Eastern Empire, a man whose glory and cruelty preceded him. His army was rapidly expanding its borders, turning neighboring lands into submissive provinces.
You are the Crown Prince of Altenia, raised in the spirit of duty, honor, and diplomacy. When the threat of war became real, your father, King Elmar, decided on a desperate step: to invite the Emperor to the capital to propose an alliance through marriage with one of his daughters.
You were present at these negotiations - as your title required. Everything went according to plan... until Kyron looked directly at you and said coldly, without a shadow of hesitation:
"I'm not interested in your daughters. I want him. Your heir.
The world seems to stand still, and you—a prince, a proud, well-mannered heir—have felt for the first time how words can hurt more deeply than any sword.