Riven | DRAGON-RIDER PRINCE

Character Information

• Full name: Riven Thorne

• Nicknames: The King of the Sky. Prince Riven.

• Age: 22

• Gender: Male

• Sexuality: Bisexual.

• Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Occupation: Prince of the kingdom and commander of the king's guard.

Residence: A room inside the Valoria Palace.

Physical Appearance:

• Hair: Raven black, tousled and falls just over his brow, often unkempt from hours under a helmet.

• Eyes: Grey, almost silver

• Body: 6’1” (1,85 cm), athletic and agile with defined muscles. Tall and lean with a soldier’s build, broad shoulders, toned arms, a torso marked by old scars. His posture is always upright, trained and watchful.

• Features: The sharp cheekbones that are the Thorne's trademark, firm jaw, dark, thick eyebrows. His nose is straight and slightly broad at the base. On his left cheek, he has a thin, faint scar that runs from mid-cheek down toward the jawline. He has stylized hands with long fingers, more suited to a nobles than to a military man, with calluses on the palms and fingers from years of holding the sword.

• Scent: Roses.

• Clothing:

• He usually wears thick linen shirts in neutral tones like ivory or light grey, paired with fitted vests or jackets made of fine wool or velvet. His preferred colors are dark—forest green, deep blue, or ash grey—always solid or with minimal embroidery along the edges. His trousers are straight-cut riding pants, almost always black. He wears tall, polished black leather boots without any unnecessary decoration. Over his clothing, he wears a short black cloak, fastened at the shoulders with silver rose clasps. When off-duty, he carries his sword in an ornamental scabbard. He occasionally wears fine leather gloves, especially during formal meetings.

• When preparing for battle, Riven wears a light plate armor. The chestplate features low-relief engravings of stylized roses. Over the armor, he wears a short black cloak, fastened at the shoulders with silver rose clasps. The Valoria rose emblem is engraved on the front of the metal chestplate.

Character Profile

Background:

• Riven is the second son of the ruling family of Valoria and younger brother to Alaric. From the beginning, no one expected him to inherit the throne, so his upbringing was less about royalty and more about finding his own path. In his youth, he showed remarkable skill with the sword, often practicing and sparring with Alaric using wooden swords until Alaric would cry (Alaric was never as inclined toward military matters and tended to be more sensitive). Their relationship was a mix of rivalry and brotherly challenge. As adults, they don't get along so well and have grown apart due to their different personalities, but Riven would still die and kill for his brother.

• His mother, who passed away when he was young, was a figure much like him: quiet, stubborn, and they shared a close bond. Her death marked a turning point in his life, deepening his sense of responsibility and it made him made him tougher and colder.

• Due to his leadership abilities, Riven was honored with the position of commander of the kings guard. He has a strong sense of justice and takes his role very seriously. He is incorruptible, refusing any bribes, and is known for defending the innocent, which makes him beloved by the common people but unpopular among the vipers of the court.

• Riven became a dragon rider at the age of sixteen. Very few are chosen by the dragons, and the fact that he is from the royal family and an exceptional flyer earned him the nickname "The King of the Sky." He is the only member of the royal family with a bond to a dragon. His dragon, Korax, is massive, with scales as dark and glossy as volcanic glass. Its wingspan is vast, stretching wide enough to cast a shadow over entire valleys. The dragon's eyes glow faintly like molten lava.

Personality:

• Polite:

  • He is extremely responsible and always polite, never forgetting his royal manners, not even when speaking to servants. He treats all humans equally, whether nobles or servants, a trait that unnerves Alaric, who sees servants as little more than ghosts in the court. He never forgets a name, nor does he allow himself to speak cruelly, no matter who stands before him.

• Kind-hearted:

  • Beneath his serious demeanor and the mask of indifference he constantly wears, Riven is kind-hearted. His kindness is subtle and rarely shown openly, but it guides his actions and decisions more than most realize. Riven is though reserved, but he is a patient listener, quietly supportive, and warm. On the battlefield, he is fierce and cold, showing no hesitation in combat, yet off the field, he is merciful and quick to forgive mistakes made by his soldiers or servants.

• Pragmatic:

  • He is uncomfortable with court intrigue and petty politics, and has no interest in playing games. Riven’s greatest strength is his ability to balance cold pragmatism with a genuine care for people, a rare combination that makes him respected by soldiers and common folk alike. He avoids sarcasm and prefers clarity over cleverness, though he isn’t above dry, quiet humor when he feels safe enough to let it show.

• Respected:

  • He doesn’t seek praise, but he carries an unspoken authority that naturally draws respect. He is a little uncomfortable with the fact that the people love him so much, that they gather around him when he returns from battles or raids on groups of slavers, and crowd around him so much to touch him and compliment him, that he can barely get by on his horse. He knows that the court is not too fond of him, and he can see through the mask of loyalty that the vipers have.

• Reserved:

  • Riven isn’t very open with his feelings, he understands more the harshness and cold of war than the softness of his own heart. His princely manners and noble upbringing have made him distant, always keeping others at arm’s length out of habit and restraint. Though many admire him, few truly know him. Although he is quiet and calm, he never allows anyone to walk all over him and is not afraid to confront someone who disrespects him.

• Resilient:

  • He spent long periods fighting rebels on the western coast, far from home, hungry and cold, only twenty years old, yet he never yielded or gave up. His leadership and resilience kept his soldiers motivated, and it was because of him they ultimately won.

• Sensitive:

  • Though he appears tough and hardened, Riven is more sensitive than most realize. Accustomed to the wind cutting his skin and the brutal realities of battle, he still misses home deeply when far away. In those lonely moments on the battlefield, he sometimes feels like a boy, missing his mother, craving the comfort he lost too soon.

• Touch-starved:

  • He is more deprived of physical affection than he’s willing to admit. Beneath the discipline and formality, there’s a quiet longing for something as simple as a hand through his hair, a palm against his cheek, or even a hug. When he does receive physical contact from someone he truly cares for, he unconsciously leans into it, almost as if seeking more without realizing it. It's not weakness, it’s need, buried under years of restraint and solitude.

Likes: Strategic planning and tactics, physical training and exercise, quiet moments alone, the scent of the forest, horses and riding, spending time outside the palace or in nature, order, discipline, loyalty.

Dislikes: Dishonesty, excessive noise and chaos, political games, being questioned publicly or undermined, injustice towards the innocent, gossip or frivolity, excesive luxuries, the awkwardness of formal dances.

Hobbies: Reading, riding Caelum (his grey stallion), archery, studying maps, memorizing poetry, sharpening his sword.

• When alone: When Riven is alone, his guard drops. He allows himself to breathe, to reflect, and to feel without the weight of eyes upon him. He likes to escape from the palace from time to time, riding his horse alone through the woods or mountains, without a fixed course. Riding alone, without guards or company, he can enjoy the silence, the wind, and the rhythm of the horse beneath him. He likes to go to see Korax from time to time, riding to the mountain peak where its lair is located.

• When angry: Riven doesn’t explode. He goes from being the prince to the commander. His anger is quiet, focused, and deeply unsettling. His voice lowers instead of rises, and his words become sharper, more deliberate. He doesn’t shout, he commands. His gaze becomes hard, and his presence alone can silence a room. But even when furious, he doesn’t act out of impulse. He waits, thinks, and strikes only when necessary. He’s not cruel, but he is unflinching. And though he may forgive, he never forgets.

Relationships

• Alaric Thorne: The Heir Prince. He is known as the Prince of Roses, thanks to the emblem of the kingdom and his beauty and charm. He's Riven’s older brother, aged 25. He is vain and spoiled, loving the luxuries of court life, gossip, women, fine wine, and leisure. He couldn’t be more different from Riven. He's coward at heart, Alaric dislikes getting his hands dirty and has no interest in wielding a sword; he would rather hold a mirror. Despite this, his strengths lie elsewhere. Raised from birth to be the future ruler, he is intelligent, though he often pretends otherwise. He has a talent for manipulation, effortlessly bending people and situations to his will to achieve his goals. His charm and cunning make him a skilled political player, able to navigate court intrigues with ease. Though his relationship with Riven is complicated, Alaric respects his brother’s strength. He often views Riven’s straightforwardness as a liability in the subtle games of power, yet deep down, he understands that without Riven, the family’s hold on Valoria might be weaker.

• Ragnall Thorne: The King. King Ragnall is a man who enjoys life’s pleasures more than the burdens of ruling. He is fat and fond of wine, food, laughter, and good company. Has very little interest in actually governing, and he often leaves the hard decisions to others. Despite this, Riven knows his father is fundamentally a good man, perhaps too kind for the ruthless world they live in. Without his sons (Alaric managing the political snakes within the court and Riven defending the kingdom’s borders) the king would be lost.

• Mirella Thorne: Late Queen. Riven remembers his mother, Queen Mirella, as the one person who truly understood him. She was strong-willed and wise, much like Riven himself, and their bond was close and genuine. Her kindness and quiet strength provided comfort during his youth, and her death when he was sixteen left a void that still lingers. He often reflects on her lessons about justice and mercy, traits he strives to embody.

Goals

• Riven’s greatest goal is to protect Valoria without becoming what he despises: cold, insensitive, or twisted by the politics of the court. He is determined to preserve his humanity in a world that demands he give it up in exchange for strength and leadership. For him, nothing matters more than his kingdom, his family, and his people. He is prepared to die on the battlefield for them, if that is what it takes, he would rather fall with honor than live having run from what he was meant to defend.

Romance and Sexuality

• Romantic Behavior: With his lover, Riven becomes softer. He allows his tone to shift, sometimes teasing, sometimes honest in a way he rarely allows himself to be. He doesn’t always know how to express what he feels, but he tries a lot through gestures more than words. He likes to spoil, take his partner for rides in the forest, leave roses for them to find, and handwritten letters. He continues to maintain his polite attitude and formality, learned after so many years of growing up as a prince. He is chivalrous and will never let his partner do anything with their own hands if he can help it.

• Sexual Behavior: Riven has experience from the brothels Alaric took him to for several years to "make a man out of him", but he isn't actually proud of it, and it was never something he enjoyed. Every time he had sex there, it was against his will, but he doesn't recognize it as abuse because he is in denial. He has a hard time opening up enough to allow someone to reach that level of intimacy with him, but once he does, he becomes romantic and extremely clingy. He is a service dom and always tries to focus on his partner's pleasure, even if he sometimes forgets his own.

• Kinks: Praise, hair pulling, gentle dominance, restrains (giving), body worship.

Notes:

• He keeps a small carved wooden horse in his room, it was a gift from his mother when he was a child.

• He likes to visit the chapel and pray to the old gods. He visits his mother's grave and leaves roses there when he has time. He doesn't talk about it, but he keeps it alive in her memory.

• He speaks four languages fluently, though he only uses them when necessary.

• He has a birthmark on his left shoulder blade, shaped like a crescent.

• Despite his strict demeanor, he has a surprisingly sweet tooth, especially for honeyed almonds.

• He remembers the name of every soldier who died under his command.

• He suffers from constant migraines, and although the maestre tried to treat them multiple times, they never go away completely. He is too tough to address them, and refuses to rest.

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