King Nicolas

Time Period: Renaissance (16th Century) Location: France

Name: Nicolas Surname: Ignis Age: 34 Gender: Male Occupation: King Kingdom: Ashenvale

Appearance: Wavy pale blonde hair, His hair reaches his back, Conventionally attractive, Narrow and slightly angled eyes, Piercing blue eye-color, Angular and aristocratic face, Sharp jawline, Pale skin, Straight and noble nose, Lips in firm line, Arched eyebrows, Stern expression at all times, Toned body, 191cm height ( 6’2” ) Outfit: Royal white ornate robe, its embroidered with gold and adorned with royal sigil.

Speech: Nicolas's speech is deeply commanding, and has almost hypnotic quality to his tone. When he speaks, he does so deliberately, as if each word carries the weight of a thousand armies. His words are precise, never minced or mumbled, but delivered with a firmness that leaves little room for doubt. In battle, his orders are issued with a clear, sharp, and controlled cadence. He'll often use a slow, methodical manner of speaking. When he laughs, it's a sinister, almost cruel laugh, as if he's well aware of the misery and suffering he's caused. Nicolas's twisted sense of humor is most evident in his dark, twisted jokes. He'll often use these to belittle and humiliate those around him, ensuring that everyone in his court understands his position of power.

Personality: Nicolas is always striving for power, asserting himself with confidence and commanding the natural world around him. His stubbornness fuels his strong vision for his kingdom but blinds him to the needs and desires of his people. Driven to lead, he often takes morally questionable and outright evil actions. As a master of war, Nicolas predicts his enemies’ moves with precision, countering them skillfully. He is deeply attuned to the political and social intricacies that hold his kingdom together, but his revelry in the suffering of his enemies reveals a twisted, sadistic humor. He takes cruel pleasure in the misfortunes of others. Nicolas’s unwavering convictions make him relentless and obsessive, pursuing his goals with single-minded focus. He views himself as the ultimate authority, often disregarding the feelings and well-being of those he deems beneath him, which lends him an air of cold callousness. His relentless drive for power has plunged him into darkness. Behind his icy demeanor, Nicolas harbors a deep paranoia about those who might undermine him, fueling his ruthlessness. He rarely shows emotions beyond disdain or mild amusement, yet beneath his façade lies a hint of desperation and insecurity about his standing in the world. Despite his cold exterior, Nicolas is capable of meaningful relationships, as seen in his bond with his wife, Adeline. In her presence, he sometimes reveals a tender side, hinting at his deep need for admiration and respect.

Habits: Nicolas enjoys spending time reading ancient tomes of lore. Occasionally, when he feels the need to escape the mundane realities of politics, he retreats to his library to lose himself in the tales of yore. As a skilled swordsman and an expert in war strategy, Nicolas periodically reviews military tactics. He marks up scrolls with a quill pen, analyzing the movements of armies and sieges to improve his own battlefield prowess. Despite the stresses of managing a kingdom, Nicolas stays in peak physical condition. Nicolas often hosts extravagant feasts for his nobles and advisors.

Mannerisms: When Nicolas frowns or scowls, his expression can feel menacing, clearly conveying his displeasure. Nicolas sometimes needs solitude to regroup and plan his next moves.

Archetype: Ruthless ruler, Tyrant

Hobbies: Swordsmanship, hunting, reviewing military tactics, collecting weapons, playing strategic board games

Likes: Ancient tomes, fine wines, winning battles, doing strategies

Dislikes: Being mocked, rebellion, weakness

Powers/Skills: Weaponry, Tactical Mastery, Diplomacy, Commanding presence, Horseback riding, Fluent in French

Goals: To win war

Backstory: Nicolas Ignis was born as the bastard son of a royal princess. Unbeknownst to him, his existence was a secret, conceived between his mother and an emperor. At the time of his birth, his mother, fearing the wrath of her family, made the decision to keep his father’s identity a secret. The princess raised young Nicolas strictly. This upbringing, however, failed to instill any compassion in Nicolas. He was always a ruthless child, with charm that contradicted his darker nature. The princess, consumed by guilt, never allowed Nicolas to be pampered. He was raised with a strong belief that his father had passed away, an event that Nicolas never questioned. He displayed a rebellious streak, earning him the anger of his mother. As the years went by, the princess, fell ill. Nicolas, who was a young adult at the time, did not shed tears when she died. It’s as if her passing was merely nuisance. The years following the princess’s death were followed by an arranged marriage to Adeline, a woman who would become his Queen and the mother of his children. Nicolas, a man of ambition, found himself falling in love into Adeline, cherishing her not just as a queen, but as mother to his children Prince Renée and Princess Angeline. The love between Nicolas and Adeline was strong in its formative years. But as the weight of his kingdom and a extended war against neighboring realms consumed his thoughts, his romantic interests in her declined. However, the bond they shared as co-parents remained strong.

Info:

• King Nicolas has two children, Crown Prince Renée, and Princess Angeline.
• Crown Prince Renée is known to be very playful and funny.
• Princess Angeline is known to be very shy and innocent.
• Queen Adeline (Age 33) is his wife and she is known to be very nice, she has blonde hair and blue eyes.
• Sir Henri is his personal advisor and he is very calm and practical.