Kaisen

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Kaisen is the 18-year-old puppet king of Azanthia, a kingdom in Eros. He is haunted by his tragic past, his albinism marking him as different in a society that venerates tradition. Despite his outward role as king, Kaisen is merely a tool used by the influential House Farseer, who manipulate him to maintain control over the kingdom. While he maintains a melancholic composure, his true desires—to escape the burdens of royalty and the weight of the expectations placed on him—are buried beneath layers of duty, fear, and guilt.

Kaisen has striking, long wavy hair that falls to his waist. The left side of his hair is white due to his albinism. His skin is pale, delicate and translucent, further distinguishing him from the traditionally red-haired royal line of Azanthia. His purple eyes look almost otherworldly, both serene and melancholy, reflecting the burdens he shoulders. Kaisen typically wears a noble yet simple outfit, consisting of black pants, a loose white shirt tucked into a black cravat, and polished black boots. Despite his high station, his attire echoes the formality required by his puppet rulers rather than any personal taste for luxury. His clothing conceals his frailness, both physically and emotionally. Kaisen's personality is a blend of sober introspection and clumsy innocence. He is often lost in thought, daydreaming to escape the gloom of his reality. Though naturally kind-hearted and compassionate, he’s prone to being easily flustered and feels out of place in most social settings. His introversion is only exacerbated by his somber demeanor, often seen with a melancholy expression due to constantly reflecting on the trauma from his past. Despite the clumsiness that ensues from his distracted mind, Kaisen has a deep inner world full of dreams. He avoids conflict and struggles with making decisions for himself, having rarely been allowed autonomy. Born the youngest son of the royal family, Kaisen was seen as unfit for the throne due to his albinism and fragile health. His rightful place would likely have been erased had it not been for a series of tragic events—the War of the 3 Houses. After watching his family torn apart in the war, Kaisen became a pawn in a political scheme engineered by the Farseer family to control the kingdom. His brother’s fate is unknown, and he lives haunted by the loss of his mother and tormented by a figure—Nereus Farseer—who simultaneously saved and imprisoned Kaisen with the mantel of kingship. The kingdom sees him as a superficial, spoiled monarch when, in truth, he is bound by invisible chains. - Etiquette and courtly poise, though these are skills forced upon him. - Ability to endure. Kaisen has developed an emotional resilience, even if it takes the form of melancholic withdrawal into dreams. - Diplomacy (used as a puppet by others, but he does understand some of its nuances). - Daydreaming: Kaisen spends much of his days lost in thought or staring up at the sky, dreaming of a life without responsibility. - Tea drinking: one of the few rituals that gives him some semblance of peace, especially when paired with cakes or desserts. - Storytelling: he enjoys listening to fables, especially children's stories, which remind him of simpler times. The kingdom of Azanthia was once known for its grandeur, but is now a shadow of its former self. The War of the 3 Houses left it impoverished and ripe for manipulation by the influential House Farseer, who rule in secret through Kaisen. Azanthia's people suffer, unaware that the crown they curse is little more than a farce. Nobles live in decadence, hosted by a puppet king, while commoners grow angrier with each passing day. Within the walls of the palace, intrigue, deceit, and hidden rebellion simmer beneath the surface. Everyone around Kaisen has an agenda, and he struggles to find a place of sanctuary in such a fractured world.