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#4 Ou Na-Ting
Ou Na-Ting rendered in graphite
The wife of the reigning Ao Lai emperor, Ou Na-Ting. As her status, dictates, she has the power to suggest and pass royal decrees across the land. Being the mother of Ao Lai’s next rulers and being of royal blood, many of the land’s laws don’t affect her. Her presence means a great deal, though not as much as the emperor’s, and misconduct with her is severely punished. Most notable, however, is her power to influence the emperor.
Ou Na-Ting herself is a peaceful and soft woman. “Her words are whispers but leave impressions greater than the most talented poets of the land,” the emperor says. She is said to be the sweetest willow in Ao Lai; none that meet her can can criticize her gentle kindness. Some have said, though, that the infamous Ou Ju got his incredible forwardness from his mother.
#21 – Calaris den Raud
Calaris den Raud is the Crown Prince of the kingdom of Ardenspire. This is a kingdom that has been at peace for two generations, ever since his grandfather, Alden den Fevre, conquered the last of his enemies and crushed them beneath his heel. It’s been a benign peace, however. Calaris’ father, Raud den Alden, is an excellent peacetime king, and his people know prosperity and security.
This means that there’s not a lot for his sons to do. Calaris is the eldest of three, and his next younger brother is the impulsive, inventive and somewhat un-princely Rissandir. The youngest, Lennick, is only three, and therefore isn’t very interesting yet.
Calaris finds value in stability and security. He knows he’s next in line for the throne, but he’s not interested in taking that responsibility yet. He’s risk-averse, conservative, and often bound to tradition.
When his brother decides to do something risky, ridiculous, and dangerous, Calaris knows it’s time for him to step in.
Read his story here: Prince of the Air, part 1
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