The Dorn family was one of the wealthiest noble houses in the Aurean Kingdom, with connections that stretched across multiple territories.
They weren't royalty, but their influence was undeniable.
Being the eldest son, Marcel had been groomed since birth to believe the world existed for his pleasure alone.
His magical affinity was genuinely impressive, boasting a rare dual element of water and earth, which provided him with versatility in most combat scenarios.
In another story, with another personality, he might have been a hero. But Marcel's talents had only ever served to reinforce his worst traits.
I remembered how the novel portrayed him: tall and handsome, with carefully styled red hair and eyes that seemed to draw people in.
He carried himself with the easy confidence of someone who had never been denied anything in his life.
Girls swooned over him, teachers overlooked his transgressions, and fellow students either feared or admired him.
