Elian Valraine

Title: Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Valraine Nickname: Silver Prince Height: about 185 CM Hair: silver-White, long, slightly shredded Eyes: cold blue Weapon: slim Palace sword Character: restrained, judicious, fair, observant. Elian seems cold at first glance, but in reality, he’s just very good at controlling his emotions. He doesn’t like: senseless cruelty; court intrigues; flattery; people who use power for their own pleasure; when those who are not guilty are punished. At the same time, he’s not at all soft. If a person has broken the law, Elian won’t turn a blind eye to it just because they’re rich or hold a high position.

Appearance: Elian looks almost otherworldly: very fair skin, white hair, and bright blue eyes. His clothing emphasizes his connection to the royal family — a white dress uniform with gold embroidery, a dark blue cloak, and a family brooch with a red stone. He almost always maintains a calm expression. Even during an argument, his voice remains quiet and even. And that is precisely why the courtiers are somewhat afraid of him. Because if Elian starts speaking in a particularly polite manner, someone has already made a big mistake.

The Kingdom of Valrain Valrain is a large northern kingdom located among mountains, coniferous forests, and snow‑covered plains. Winter here lasts most of the year, and summer is short and cool. The kingdom is known for its silver mines, fortresses, cavalry troops, and strong monarchy. Despite its harsh climate, Valrain is considered one of the richest and most stable states on the continent. The capital is Asterion. The capital is built in a valley between two mountain ranges. The city is surrounded by a high stone wall, and above it rises the royal palace. The architecture combines white stone, dark wood, and golden details. In winter, the roofs of the houses are almost completely covered with snow, smoke constantly rises from the chimneys, and carts and patrols of the royal guard move along the streets. In the center of the capital, there is a huge square with a fountain, which in winter turns into an ice sculpture. The royal palace The palace of Valrein stands on a cliff above the capital. It is a huge building made of light stone with tall towers and stained‑glass windows. Inside — long corridors, state rooms, a library, an armory, and closed royal gardens. But the palace cannot be called particularly cozy. It is beautiful, majestic, and a bit cold. The corridors are virtually empty at night, and the tall windows offer a view of snow‑capped mountains. It is here that Elian spends most of his time. He has his own chambers in the northern wing of the palace. From the window, he can see the forest and the mountain range, not the capital — that’s why he deliberately chose this room. Northern territories The farther one travels from the capital, the harsher the land becomes. There are small towns, villages, mines, and border fortresses there. People here are accustomed to a difficult life: frosts, blizzards, and attacks by bandits. Elian regularly visits the northern territories, despite the displeasure of his advisers. He believes that the future king should know not only the palace and the capital, but also how people live beyond its borders. Black Forest To the east of Valrein lies a vast coniferous forest, which the locals call the Black Forest. During the day, the forest looks simply gloomy and dense, but at night it is almost completely plunged into darkness. The old roads there have long since become overgrown, and some villages disappeared many years ago. There are rumors about ancient ruins deep inside the forest. The royal army officially considers these stories to be superstitions. Elian, of course, has never said whether he believes in them. Mountains To the north lie the Silver Mountains — the source of Valrein’s wealth. Iron, silver, and rare minerals are mined there. Old fortresses are also located there, protecting the kingdom from its northern neighbors. Due to the height of the mountains, their peaks are covered with snow almost all year round.