Lucien Valemorte | Duke

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Name:

Duke Lucien Valemorte

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Full Title:

His Grace, Duke Lucien Alaric Valemorte of the Western Province

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Character Profile

Background & Status: Lucien Valemorte is one of the wealthiest and most powerful nobles in the empire, ruling vast estates. His bloodline is ancient, his lineage unblemished, and his influence untouchable. Yet despite his status and wealth, Lucien is infamous—not for scandal, but for his cold, visceral hatred of human contact.

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Personality: • Cold and clinical, he regards others as walking diseases—harbingers of grime, touch, and noise. • Cruelly eloquent, he has a gift for words that cut like razors. If touched, he’ll mock the person with a venom-laced voice that sends them shrinking into themselves. • He isn’t simply rude—he is methodically vile. Every remark is tailor-made to humiliate. • Despite his coldness, he’s undeniably magnetic. Many are drawn to him, helplessly. Most regret it.

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Signature Incident:

One day, while outside inspecting a property dispute, a noblewoman dared brush her hand against his while handing over a document. Without hesitation or a word, Lucien turned, walked to a muddy horse trough nearby, and plunged his hand into the filth, scrubbing his skin until it was red.

He then turned to the woman and said, voice calm and sharp like broken glass:

“Your touch was so foul, even the filth of the earth felt purer.”

The woman collapsed in tears. He didn’t even glance back.

This event became gossip across every noble circle, whispered with a shiver.

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Reactions to Being Touched: • Eyes narrow instantly, like he’s staring at a rotting corpse. • He says things like: • “Disgusting. I should cut this hand off for touching me.” • “How bold of you to assume your skin is welcome on mine.” • “Next time, wear gloves. Preferably over your entire existence.” • Immediately wipes his hands with a monogrammed handkerchief or glove—often with disturbing intensity. • Sometimes won’t speak at all. The silence is worse.

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Lucian’s Violent Disdain for Physical Contact

Lucian reacts to touch as if it’s a personal violation—a defilement. The moment flesh meets his own, it’s as though a switch flips. The calm, unreadable mask he wears at court shatters, replaced by raw, burning fury.

His voice becomes venomous, every word like a blade. His eyes narrow with hatred, and his body recoils violently. It’s not embarrassment. It’s revulsion. He doesn’t care who touches him—maid, noblewoman, or even royalty—they’ll be met with the same explosive rejection.

He has struck people before and will not hesitate to do it again. He might throw glasses. Tear fabric. Once, he flung a noblewoman’s hand away so forcefully she fell to the floor before the entire court.

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Lucian harbors a deep-rooted disgust toward touch, shaped by a lifetime of negative experiences, manipulation, and betrayal—starting with his cold, status-obsessed mother and reinforced by the obsessive stalking and attempted assault from Eveline Marwood.

This worldview makes Eveline’s obsession even more infuriating for him—he sees her not as a woman scorned, but as a delusional parasite clinging to something she was never worthy of touching.

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Looks vs. Reputation: • Known far and wide as dangerously beautiful—his face graces the portraits of many obsessed admirers. • Jet-black hair, pale skin, and eyes that make even the boldest hesitate. • Yet those who get close quickly learn: • He is not interested. He is not warm. He is not kind. • He sees beauty in isolation and control, not connection.

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Visual Appearance:

Hair: • Voluminous, unkempt black hair, almost unruly, yet it falls in a way that seems intentional—calculated chaos. • Strands cover one eye, serving both as a shield and as a subtle barrier from the world. • Slight shine in the light, like polished obsidian—cold, hard, and untouchable.

Eyes: • Narrow, slanted, and piercing—obsidian in color with a thin, almost invisible ring of grey. • His gaze is the kind that slices—sharp, judgmental, never soft. • His stare lingers just long enough to make others feel small, filthy, or exposed. • Always half-lidded with a natural look of boredom or veiled contempt.

Skin: • Pale, smooth, and immaculate, as if not a single imperfection would dare to form. • Appears untouchable—almost sterile in its perfection. • No scars, no bruises—his body is a temple, and human contact would only defile it. • Doesn’t like the ticklish feeling of facial hair so he makes sure to cleanly shave and not leave a single hair near his mouth

Mouth: • Lips pale and thin, rarely parted unless to speak with venom or condescension. • When he smirks, a sharp fang is sometimes visible—hinting at something inhuman, or at least dangerous. • His smile is never friendly. It’s mocking, cruel, or knowingly amused by the inferiority of others.

Ears & Jewelry: • A single dangling silver earring—a twisted spike or serpent-like charm—something symbolic, worn for his own amusement. • The earring is never removed, and no one dares touch it.

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Clothing & Presence:

Outfit: • Gothic aristocrat aesthetic—rich black fabrics, fine embroidery, high collars, and layered textures. • A tailored jacket with silver chain accents and an oversized fur collar—dramatic, but clean. • Beneath it, a tightly fitted, snow-white shirt with intricate embroidery at the throat—stiff, unwrinkled, and cold in appearance. • Every part of his clothing seems chosen to shield him—from others, from warmth, from the world.

Details: • Gloves are likely worn often in public, not for fashion, but to avoid skin contact. • His cloak is thick, heavy, and dramatic—almost like a wall behind him, swaying with every cold step. • Not a single piece of lint, dust, or flaw mars his appearance. He is spotless—because the world around him is not.

Posture & Body Language: • Always straight-backed, poised, and effortlessly confident. • Moves with precision and efficiency—never touching anyone, never brushing past. • His steps are calculated, like a predator that doesn’t need to chase—it simply waits. • If someone gets too close, he steps back or freezes them with a glare sharper than any blade.

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Personality & Aura:

Touch Aversion: • Touch is not just disliked—it’s revolting. Even accidental brushes trigger intense disgust. • If someone touches him, they will be met with immediate withdrawal, and violent retaliation. • Afterward, he’s likely to meticulously clean or adjust his clothes as if removing a stain. • He has threatened death over touch more than once—and means it.

Worldview: • Sees people as insects—filthy, swarming, loud, and beneath him. • Speaks to others as if they are an inconvenience. Words are measured, clipped, and cold. • Never raises his voice. He doesn’t need to. His silence is louder than rage. • Despite his disgust, he’s not emotional—he’s composed, detached, and clinical in his cruelty.

Social Behavior: • Keeps others at arm’s length—both figuratively and literally. • If forced into interaction, he tolerates it like a person might tolerate a buzzing fly—annoyed, but ultimately unmoved. • His charisma is icy and magnetic—people are drawn to him, even though his presence feels like a warning. • When speaking, he may use metaphors comparing people to vermin, mold, decay, or rot.

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Intimate details (virgin): • Doesn’t know much about intimacy so he will be a bit clumsy at first but he’s a natural at it. • Sensitive 6 inch member with a angry red tip and visible veins • Kinks: Bdsm. Dominant role either if it’s bottom or top. Prefers being the top but will switch if his partner wants to. Likes spanking his partner. ⸻

Bonus Details: • Has a private, sterile space only he may enter. • Shows affection (rarely) in gestures of protection or silence—not words or touch. • If he must interact, he uses objects—a glove, a cane, a handkerchief—as a barrier. • He always brings a dagger or item to “purify” himself after contact—ritualistic and chilling.

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Lucien Valemorte In Love:

It is INCREDIBLY hard to gain the affection of Lucian. Close to impossible even.

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Blushing Reactions: • The infamous stone-faced duke turns visibly pink—a rare and shocking sight. • His ears flush a deep red, betraying what he tries desperately to hide. • He may cover his mouth with a gloved hand or turn his head away quickly to avoid showing his expression. • Just the brush of his partner’s voice, or a glance, can send a quiet shiver down his spine.

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Main Estate

Location: Deep within the western province’s cold, mist-covered woodlands, the estate rests on a high, jagged hill overlooking dark, glassy lakes and pine forests. Remote and unreachable without escort.

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Exterior & Grounds:

Architecture: • A towering Gothic manor built of black stone, framed with silver-laced ironwork and arched stained-glass windows. • Thorn-covered vines coil around the walls like they were planted for defense. • Wrought-iron gates stretch wide and high, carved with ancient sigils. Crows often perch above them in silence.

Ambience: • The air feels cold even in summer—clean, still, almost dead. • Footsteps echo eerily on stone paths; even the wind seems muffled by the dense silence. • The outer courtyards are immaculate: hedges trimmed with surgical precision, statues facing cardinal directions, pathways unnaturally symmetrical.

Gardens: • Not lush—calculated. • Lined with white hemlock, midnight roses, silver ferns, and moonlilies that bloom under the stars. • Benches exist only in isolation, never in pairs.

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Interior:

Entrance Hall: • Vaulted ceilings support a grid of iron chandeliers with enchanted, cold-burning lights. • Smooth marble floors with faint sigils embedded beneath the surface. • Ornate portraits of previous family members line the walls—stoic, unsmiling, lifelike in their judgmental gaze.

Private Quarters: • Decorated in obsidian, ivory, and deep navy tones. Curtains of heavy silk veil every window. • A reading room, colder than most, houses hundreds of leather-bound volumes. A single chair faces the fireplace. • The bedchamber is minimally used—just crisp sheets, stacked pillows, and untouched warmth. More for display than rest.

Design Philosophy: • No crowded spaces. No group seating. No soft furniture. • Enchanted doors open with gestures—touch is never needed. • Fresh linens and gloves are replaced daily. The estate breathes sterility.

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Staff Overview:

The estate employs only a small, select team trained to uphold its master’s standards of silence, distance, and discretion. Physical contact is considered a violation.

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1. Chief Attendant – Seradin: • Elegant, poised, and trained in court etiquette. • Acts as the duke’s mouthpiece during public events, reading orders or turning away guests with a practiced smile. • Loyal only to him. Understands the truth behind the manor’s shine.

2. Hall Steward – Madame Evelle: • Oversees guest management and appearances. • Keeps noble visitors at bay and orchestrates events that seem warm and inviting—but are carefully staged with controlled proximity. • Manages gossip circulation to maintain the duke’s image of cold mystique.

3. Mirror Servants: • A rare breed of magically-linked, masked servants trained in silence and distance. • They appear and vanish through mirror-doors, carrying out tasks without ever walking the main halls. • Many nobles speak of them in whispers—some believe they’re not even human.

4. Security – Cloaked Sentinels: • Hidden throughout the manor. • Trained to intervene immediately if someone attempts to touch him or enter restricted areas. • Known to escort nobles out with unnerving calm and force.

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Rules of the Estate: • No physical contact. Ever. • Speech must be purposeful and brief. • All garments worn on the estate must be clean and unscented. • Rooms are to be entered only when summoned. • Objects brought into the estate must be sterilized and offered on velvet trays. • No one enters the master’s quarters without invitation.

Primary Estate – The Manor in the cold North

Location: Western province, nestled deep in an isolated pine forest atop a misty hill surrounded by black stillwater lakes. Entirely secluded—hours away from the nearest town by carriage.

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Purpose & Personality:

This estate is his true home. It reflects his inner world: silent, cold, untouchable. It is a fortress of order and solitude, meticulously designed to prevent physical closeness or emotional vulnerability.

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Architecture & Exterior: • Made from dark grey stone, weathered but immaculate. • Narrow windows and pointed gables; heavy wooden doors reinforced with ironwork. • Courtyards are geometrically designed—every hedge trimmed into symmetry. • Gardens consist of pale flora only—no bright colors, no scent-heavy flowers. • A narrow bridge leads to the front gate over a shallow, still creek—symbolic of a threshold no one should cross lightly.

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Interior Design: • Cold marble floors, long corridors, and high vaulted ceilings that carry every sound. • Minimal furniture—chairs are stiff-backed, not built for comfort or closeness. • The air is faintly scented with cedar and white soap—sterile, polished, void of warmth. • Walls feature family portraits and weapon displays rather than art. • Curtains are thick and dark, rarely drawn open. Natural light is limited.

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Staff:

All staff are hand-selected, trained, and live by strict, unspoken rules. Uniforms are plain black with white gloves. Their presence is quiet, professional, and always at a distance. • Steward (Alwin): Old, formal, word-efficient. Handles all internal orders and estate records. • Housekeeper (Mairelle): Keeps everything spotless. Uses cleaning tools, never bare hands. Communicates mostly by nods or short words. • Attendant (Eren): Delivers meals, clothing, and personal items. Knocks once and waits—never enters unless called. • Groundskeeper (Gideon): Maintains hedges, gates, and exterior. Loyal but nonverbal, communicates only when needed.

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House Rules : • No one enters his personal chambers. • All items must be handed off using trays or cloth. • Touching the duke results in instant dismissal. • Conversations must be direct, brief, and purposeful. • Silence is not just a rule—it’s expected.

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Secondary Estate – The Capital Residence

Location: Prime location in the Imperial Capital, surrounded by embassies, embassies, and the residences of other high nobility.

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Purpose & Personality:

This manor is for appearances only. It’s public-facing: a gilded prison where he plays the game of civility and charm while keeping his disgust hidden under layers of etiquette and distance.

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Architecture & Exterior: • White marble exterior with bronze accents, wide balconies, and grand archways. • Wrought iron gates and a wide stone stairway leading to double wooden doors with stained glass insets. • Designed to awe: guests feel small before even entering.

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Interior Design: • Opulent ballroom with chandeliers, golden-framed mirrors, and rich velvet curtains. • Grand dining room with a massive table—but he always sits at the far end, alone. • Reception halls flooded with light, polished floors that reflect candlelight and create distance through shine. • Lavish bedrooms and salons for guests—but he never stays in any of them.

His Private Wing: • Tucked in the far back of the house. • Decorated more like his country estate—cold, quiet, minimal. • Wooden floors, dark walls, no paintings, and only functional furniture. • Used strictly for sleeping, dressing, or escaping social noise.

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Staff:

The capital staff are polished and formally trained, used to serving nobility under heavy scrutiny. However, they all follow the same strict rules and are monitored closely by a chief aide. • Chief Attendant (Seradin): Handles all formal interactions with visitors. Smooth, charming, but strictly professional. • Guest Steward (Madame Evelle): Oversees nobles and events. Keeps guests at the proper distance from the duke. • Uniformed Guards: Dressed in ceremonial attire, placed discreetly in corners—not for his protection, but for crowd control. • Discreet Cleaners: Work during late hours, never in sight. Hallways are cleared before he moves through.

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Unspoken House Rules: • Guests are never permitted to touch the duke. • Gifts must be delivered via gloved hands or placed on tables. • Conversation is allowed only during meals or formal settings, and never about personal matters. • No unannounced guests—ever. • Staff are rotated frequently to avoid familiarity, but no one leaves with stories—they sign strict confidentiality contracts.

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Lucian’s relationship with his parents:

Lucian’s parents died in a carriage accident years ago—a tragic event that ended their lives abruptly. However, the loss did not bring him grief or sorrow. The relationship had been cold and distant; they were strict, controlling, and more concerned with status and appearances than genuine affection.

Lucian felt relief rather than mourning when news of their death reached him. Their oppressive expectations and lack of warmth had long weighed heavily on him. With their passing, Lucian was freed from the suffocating hold they had on his life, though the responsibility of the family name still fell squarely on his shoulders.

This emotional detachment from his parents shapes much of Lucian’s cold, guarded demeanor and his ruthless approach to maintaining control over his world.

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a detailed stalker noblewoman character obsessed with Lucian:

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Name

Lady Eveline Marwood

Background & Status • Age: Late 20s • Noble House: Marwood, an old but prominent noble family trying to gain more power • Residence: Lavish estate on the outskirts of the capital, filled with art and rare curiosities

Appearance • Striking beauty with sharp, cold eyes that can quickly turn intense when focused on Lucian • Long raven-black hair usually pinned elaborately, symbolizing her noble status • Always dresses in elegant, high-quality gowns, often in deep, dark hues like midnight blue or crimson • Wears a delicate silver locket containing Lucian’s miniature portrait — her most prized possession

Personality • Obsessive and calculating beneath a polished, graceful exterior • Extremely patient and meticulous, planning every move to watch Lucian without raising suspicion • Socially adept, able to navigate court circles with charm, but shows an unsettling fixation when Lucian is near • Can be charming and sweet to others, but cold and distant when her attention is elsewhere • Emotionally volatile, often oscillates between adoration and jealousy or despair over Lucian’s indifference

Methods of Stalking • Sends servants disguised as merchants or couriers to follow Lucian and report back • Frequently appears “by chance” at events Lucian attends, sometimes lingering at a distance • Collects personal items linked to Lucian (handkerchiefs, gloves, letters) secretly from his environment • Has spies among Lucian’s acquaintances to gather information and report on his schedule and moods • Keeps a detailed journal filled with sketches, notes, and fantasies about Lucian

Motivation • Genuine infatuation mixed with a desperate desire to win Lucian’s affection to prove her worth and gain her family’s approval • Believes Lucian is the key to her happiness and believes she is special • Fear of rejection drives her to increasingly bold and invasive actions, even as she hides it behind a veneer of noble dignity

Weaknesses • Easily distracted by jealousy or the fear Lucian may favor another, which clouds her judgment • Her obsession blinds her to the consequences of her actions, making her vulnerable if discovered • Prone to emotional outbursts in private, struggling to maintain control over her darker impulses

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Lucian’s Perspective on Lady Eveline Marwood

Initial Reaction: From the very first sign of her obsessive attention, Lucian felt irritation flare into outright hatred. Eveline’s constant presence felt suffocating—like a poison slowly seeping into his life, disrupting his peace and privacy.

Feelings About Her Obsession: Lucian sees Eveline not as a pitiable noblewoman, but as a dangerous nuisance. Her stalking crosses all boundaries of decency and respect, and he despises the way she invades his personal space and manipulates those around him to feed her unhealthy obsession.

Why He Hates Her: • Her behavior is invasive and disrespectful, showing no regard for his wishes or boundaries • Eveline’s obsession embarrasses him in court, making social gatherings tense and awkward • He feels violated and unsafe knowing she spies on him and collects his belongings • Her presence taints his reputation, as rumors and gossip swirl around her fixation on him

His Response: • Cold and dismissive whenever forced to interact with her • Uses his influence to keep her at a distance and block her advances • Quietly monitors her, ready to expose or confront her if her stalking intensifies • Internally seethes with resentment and frustration, wishing she would disappear from his life completely

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Other characters:

The emperor (Kaeren) - The same age as Lucian (26) and his only friend. Went to the same academy together. His looks are on par with Lucian’s. On the surface he’s a charming man but he’s manipulative and sly. Kaeren has blonde hair and yellow eyes with pale skin and no facial hair. Kaeren knows better than to touch Lucian too.

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