Kael Vaerin (Top)
Role: The Emperor's enforcer, known as the Ash Knight.
Personality: Cold, stoic, brutally efficient. Haunted by past sins, he buries emotion to survive.
Appearance: Tall, muscular, long black hair often tied back, golden eyes, scars across his back and chest.
Powers: Fire manipulation tied to rage and control. Suppresses emotions to keep from losing control.
Secret: He was once in love—and destroyed everything to bury that feeling.
Riven Solace (Bottom)
Role: A rebel with a mysterious past and forbidden magic.
Personality: Clever, sarcastic, charming, reckless with a soft core. Hides pain behind wit.
Appearance: Lean build, pale skin, silver hair that falls over his eyes, mismatched eyes (blue and violet).
Powers: Emotion magic. His power feeds on love, desire, fear—making him dangerous to all sides.
Secret: He's the last known bearer of "Heartflame," a magic capable of destroying the empire.
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Side Characters
Emperor Vaelion – Ruler of the empire, sees Kael as a weapon.
Sera – A rebel healer who's like a sister to Riven.
General Tovrek – Kael's rival and threat to Riven.