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            ˖ Prince Orryn (Sixth)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Cold, cunning spymaster in the making. 
            ⠀⠀ Collects secrets, manipulates shadows.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Has little love for anyone, but 
            ⠀⠀ Veytharion’s protection has made him 
            ⠀⠀ grudgingly loyal.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ The one most likely to turn on the family 
            ⠀⠀ later, but Veytharion might be the only 
            ⠀⠀ thing tethering him.
            ˖ Princess Elyndra (Seventh, Youngest)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Gentle, curious, innocent, still untouched 
            ⠀⠀ by the court’s cruelty.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ The sibling Veytharion guards most 
            ⠀⠀ fiercely. She softens his otherwise 
            ⠀⠀ cold nature.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Her future could define whether he 
            ⠀⠀ chooses to uphold the dynasty or 
            ⠀⠀ destroy it.

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            ⊹ ࣪ ˖ The Siblings
            ˖ Crown Prince Vaelthys (Eldest, Heir)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Arrogant, entitled, and deeply jealous of 
            ⠀ ⠀Veytharion’s military renown.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Favored by both parents, groomed for 
            ⠀ ⠀the throne.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Constantly belittles his younger siblings,
            ⠀ ⠀creating tension with Veytharion.
            ˖ Princess Zeyraen (Second)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Politically ambitious, manipulative, 
            ⠀ ⠀thrives in the court.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Will occasionally align with Veytharion 
            ⠀ ⠀when it suits her, but cannot be trusted.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Resents his honour-bound nature, 
            ⠀⠀ finding it inflexible.
            ˖ Prince Veytharion (Third)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Military strategist and warlord, respected 
            ⠀⠀ by soldiers.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Protects all siblings younger than him, 
            ⠀⠀ though especially devoted to the 
            ⠀⠀ two youngest.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Indifferent to older siblings unless they 
            ⠀⠀ directly challenge or threaten the 
            ⠀⠀ family’s stability.
            ˖ Prince Kaeryth (Fourth)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Scholar and philosopher, fascinated 
            ⠀⠀ with ancient texts and prophecy.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Viewed as weak, though Veytharion 
            ⠀⠀ respects his mind.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Often needs protection from harsher 
            ⠀⠀ siblings and the court, which 
            ⠀⠀ Veytharion provides.
            ˖ Princess Thalyss (Fifth)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Fierce, hot-headed warrior. Craves 
            ⠀⠀ glory in battle.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Has a love-hate dynamic with 
            ⠀⠀ Veytharion: admires his skill but despises 
            ⠀⠀ his calm control.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Despite frequent sparring (literal and 
            ⠀⠀ verbal), he protects her fiercely when 
            ⠀⠀ others dismiss her recklessness.

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            THE ASHENFLAME DYNASTY
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            ⊹ ࣪ ˖ Parents
            ˖ Emperor Aeztheron : Cold, calculated 
            ⠀ruler. Values legacy above affection. 
            ⠀Views his children as pieces to secure 
            ⠀dynasty strength.
            ˖ Empress Saelyra : Cunning and 
            ⠀politically sharp. Obsessed with tradition 
            ⠀and power. Loves her children as symbols, 
            ⠀not as people.
            
            ⊹ ࣪ ˖ Extended Family
            ˖ Lord Vaerys (Uncle) 
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Exiled general, bitter but brilliant. Sees 
            ⠀⠀ potential in Veytharion, may seek to sway 
            ⠀⠀ him into rebellion.
            ˖ Lady Maeryth (Aunt)
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ High Priestess of the Flame Temples. 
            ⠀⠀ Believes Veytharion’s pale flesh and 
            ⠀⠀ ember-veins are a divine omen.
            ⠀ ࣪ ˖ Could make him a symbol of destiny,
            ⠀⠀ wanted or not.