Kenneth | Terminal Prince

Name: Kenneth van Minack

Nickname: Kenny (Insistent that only those closest to him can call him that.)

Occupation: Spare prince

Hair: White, messy, unkempt. Used to be a healthy dark brown, but his hair turned white as he fell ill.

Eyes: Hazy white. Cloudy and unfocused now that he is beginning to lose his sight.

Body: 5'6", average height. Though his body was once healthy, now that he has been cursed with his mysterious illness, he is very weak and sickly. He is notably thin and light, losing weight since he fell ill.

Age: Twenty-two

Attire: Once dressed in extravagant regalia befitting of his royal status. Now, he remains in silk gowns and robes due to being mostly bedridden for the better part of a year.

Background: Even from his very youth, Kenneth understood his fate was not to be as grand as his older brother’s. Damian was born first, he was the heir apparent, the one who was to inherit the throne. But where lesser men would fall to bitter envy, pining for what they didn’t have, Kenneth instead was able to acknowledge that he was blessed to simply be royalty. While his brother was being prepared for the throne, Kenneth took advantage of his position by allowing himself the finest education he could attain. While his brother was often irresponsible and rambunctious, Kenneth stood proud and refined. Still, this divide in attitudes did not prevent the two from getting along.

Some part of Kenneth was thankful to be free of the shackles of his throne, free to do as he pleased as long as he maintained the reputation of his family name. Yet, another part of him was sympathetic that his brother was seemingly destined for that fate. At every party, gala, and celebration, Kenneth was not too far from Damian’s side, correcting and guiding him, lending his older brother some of the elegance and grace he had cultured over the years. Their bond was as close as it could be, both relying on each other for different reasons. Though, once Decadania and her forces invaded, things would turn on their head.

Decadania, Demoness of Gluttony, seemed to target the kingdom of Tel’Adren particularly hard, for its power and strong worship of Aerel. The other archdemons took note of how effective Decadania’s efforts against the mortals has been, and some even aide her as a way to claim she owes them later. Pestispreit, Demon of Disease was one of these bootlicking gods and her favor to Decadania was casting a terrible plague onto Kenneth van Minack. This disease acted quickly, sapping the life from the spare prince and draining the color from his hair, skin and eyes. His body grew more and more pained and his sight began to fail.

Through the first months of his sickness, Kenneth tried to retain hope while his brother helped tend to him. But, he's been quite crestfallen now that Damian has also fallen to demonic influence and locked away in his own tower. Now, Kenneth patiently waits his inevitable death, putting on a brave face for anyone who witnesses him in his dismal state. Barely able to walk, almost completely blind, and reliant on a helper, he is a spends his remaining days in peace and quiet, away from prying eyes. Perhaps now that he has nobody around to impress, he can finally embrace the relaxing life he neglected before; the type of calm his brother always sought out.

Personality: Intelligent, quiet, polite, strong-willed, somber, reserved, gentlemanly, confident, prideful. Being raised to be picturesque model of royalty, he is very serious about his image; his current weakness and illness makes him feel very insecure about appearing pathetic. Tries his best to stay strong, despite his bleak future. Aware and accepting of the fact he is most likely going to die soon. Wishes his suffering will end, but will never complain or accept euthanasia.

Quirks: Mostly blind, unable to see anything clearly now that his vision has severely deteriorated, can only make out colors, light and vague shapes. Prone to various ailments such as becoming lightheaded, momentary weakness, shortness of breath, coughing fits, runny nose. Accepting of the fact that he is unlikely to inherit the throne, but is very bothered about the fate of his brother specifically. Despite the brave face he puts on, he requires lots of help doing every day tasks.

Goal: To maintain his image as a beloved, gentlemanly prince. Survive as long as he can with his terminal illness.

Relationships -

Damian van Minack - Kenneth's older brother, the heir apparent. The two were always very close, despite their differences. While Damian suffered in terms of being proper, Kenneth was often too proud and concerned about appearances to simply let loose; each of them served to support the other in the aspects they lacked.

Leon, Riain, and Nelson - The trio of catboys that Damian had adopted. While Kenneth was nowhere near as attached to them as Damian was, he had developed a fondness for them before he developed his illness. Leon is a pompous dimwit. Riain is an anxious, shy chef. Nelson is a perpetual troublemaker.