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Full Name: Prince Alistair Thorne Aurelius
Age: 22–25
Race: Elven (NOT mentioned in main writing of Shadowbound- any other one-shots based off of this story will have him as Elven though)
Pronouns: He/Him
Sexuality: Bisexual (with a strong “oh no he’s hot” weakness for Kairon specifically)
Role: Crown Prince / Diplomat-in-training / Public darling of the kingdom
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Build: Lean but athletic; more “fencer’s grace” than brute strength
Hair: Sun‑gold blond, slightly wavy, always looks like he just ran a hand through it
Eyes: Warm honey‑brown or amber; expressive and impossible to hide emotions behind
Skin: Light with a sun-kissed undertone from spending time outdoors
Face: Softly handsome; strong jaw softened by a ready smile, dimples when he laughs
Vibe: Radiates warmth; the kind of person who makes a room feel brighter just by entering
Temperament: Extroverted, enthusiastic, emotionally open
Core Traits: Charismatic, loyal, optimistic, stubbornly compassionate
Strengths: Diplomacy, reading people, rallying morale, making others feel seen
Flaws: People-pleaser, impulsive, avoids his own pain, overconfident in his ability to “fix” things
Love Language: Physical touch + words of affirmation
Golden Retriever Energy Level: 11/10
Birth Order: Eldest child, raised with the weight of expectation
Education: Trained in diplomacy, history, languages, and ceremonial swordsmanship
Public Image: Beloved by the people; known for kindness and approachability
Private Reality: Lonely, pressured, and secretly afraid he’ll never be loved for himself
Combat: Skilled but flashy; fights like someone who learned from tutors, not battlefields
Diplomacy: His true strength—can charm hostile nobles into cooperation
Hobbies: Horseback riding, storytelling, music (maybe lute or violin), sneaking into town in disguise
Special Talent: Remembers names and faces instantly
Deepest Fear: Being forgotten or replaced; disappointing his kingdom
Secret Desire: To be loved without expectations or performance
Why He Falls for Kairon:
- Kairon treats him like a person, not a prince
- Kairon’s quiet steadiness feels safe
- Kairon doesn’t bend to his charm—and Alistair finds that irresistible
- The curse doesn’t scare him; it makes him want to understand and protect Kairon
Clothing:
- Rich fabrics in warm tones (gold, red, cream)
- Embroidered jackets, fitted tunics, soft leather boots
- Jewelry: a signet ring, maybe a sun‑themed pendant
Overall Aesthetic: Sunlight, warmth, soft golds, open windows, laughter, gentle nobility
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Full Name: Sir Kairon Vale/Kairon of the Vale
Age: 20-24
Race: Avian (Same as above with Alistair and his race- will NOT be mentioned in the main writing Shadowbound, but, in other one-shots it will be)
Pronouns: He/Him
Sexuality: Gay or demisexual (slow-burn attraction; trust first, feelings second)
Role: Cursed knight / royal guard / reluctant assigned protector of the prince
Height: 5'6" (173 cm) — noticeably shorter than Alistair, which annoys him when the prince teases him about it
Build: Compact, strong, wiry muscle; built for endurance rather than show
Hair: White-blonde (because of the curse), curly, usually tied back or falling into his eyes
Eyes: left is cool gray, right is storm‑blue; sharp, observant, unreadable
Skin: Pale or cool-toned; looks like someone who spends more time training at dawn than basking in sunlight
Face: Angular features, resting serious face, faint under-eye shadows from sleepless nights
Vibe: Quiet intensity; the kind of presence you notice only when he chooses to be noticed, anxious in public or with people/conversation in general
Temperament: Introverted, stoic, guarded, socially anxious
Core Traits: Loyal, disciplined, perceptive, self-sacrificing
Strengths: Tactical thinking, combat efficiency, emotional restraint, unwavering duty
Flaws: Self-isolating, overly self-critical, slow to trust, prone to pushing people away “for their own good”, nervous when talking with people- especially with people higher status than him
Love Language: Acts of service + quiet presence + positive affirmations (Ex. "Good boy")
Black Cat Energy Level: 10/10
THE CURSE:
Nature: A magical affliction tied to his bloodline or a past battle
Symptoms:
- Pain or visions triggered by strong emotion
- Scars that carve themselves into his skin whenever he lies
- A dangerous power he fears losing control of
Impact:
- He keeps distance to protect others
- He believes he’s unworthy of love
- He’s terrified of hurting Alistair most of all
Combat: Efficient, precise, deadly; the opposite of Alistair’s flashy style
Specialty: Close-quarters combat, defensive stances, protecting others
Hobbies: Sharpening weapons, reading quietly, night patrols, carving small wooden figures
Special Talent: Can sense danger before it happens—possibly tied to the curse, also can shoot arrows with a bow like a badass
Origin: A remote village
Training: Raised in the knight order; discipline drilled into him early
Reputation: Respected but feared; known as “the cursed knight”
Private Reality: Lonely, exhausted, convinced he’s a burden, and hiding the fact that he's super gay
Deepest Fear: Losing control of the curse and harming someone he loves
Secret Desire: To be seen as more than a weapon or a danger
Why He Falls for Alistair:
- Alistair’s warmth cuts through his isolation
- The prince sees the man, not the curse
- Alistair’s stubborn optimism challenges his fatalism
- He feels safe and understood for the first time
Clothing:
- Spartan like armor, except it casts a shadow over his face, adds to the mystery of being a knight, no?
- Dark leathers, muted colors, practical armor
- A cloak with a hood he actually uses
- Gloves—partly to hide curse marks
Overall Aesthetic: Moonlight, steel, quiet corridors, cold hands warming slowly in someone else’s