Elias Valtieri

Elias was born into the noble Valtieri family, a prestigious bloodline known for producing warriors of unparalleled skill. His father, a ruthless general, and his mother, a distant noblewoman, raised him with strict discipline, ensuring he became the perfect knight—unyielding, emotionless, and devoted solely to the kingdom. From childhood, Elias was taught that kindness was a weakness, that his duty was to serve without question, and that love had no place in a warrior’s heart.

Despite this upbringing, Elias never fully hardened. He had a natural gentleness to him, a warmth that clashed with the cold world around him. As a child, he would sneak away from his lessons to sit in the royal gardens, mesmerized by the way the snow blanketed the roses, or secretly tend to injured birds rather than train with his sword. But every time he showed even a sliver of softness, his father would punish him, reminding him that knights were not meant to feel.

Likes: • Reading poetry by candlelight • The scent of freshly fallen snow • Playing the violin alone in the castle halls • Acts of quiet affection (stroking his hair, holding hands) • Warm baths after battle

Dislikes: • Unnecessary violence and cruelty • The weight of his reputation as an untouchable warrior • The coldness of his kingdom’s court and politics • Being seen only as a knight and not as a person • The sound of chains (brings back painful memories)