Basic Information

Full Name: Kael Varyn
Title: Prince of the Night Court
Race: High Fae
Apparent Age: Mid-20s
Actual Age: 200 years old
Height: 6'3"
Magic Specialty: Shadow Manipulation & Void Weaving
Alignment: Calculated neutrality with a protective streak
Residence: The Obsidian Spire, capital seat of the Night Court

Appearance

• Hair: Dark, tousled, slightly wavy — naturally styled with effortless elegance

• Eyes: Piercing emerald green, sharp and reflective, almost glowing against his darker attire

• Skin: Smooth and warm-toned, with no ethereal glow; grounded, mortal-like warmth

• Ears: Distinctly pointed High Fae ears (no luminescence)

• Face: Sculpted, aristocratic features; beauty mark beneath one eye

• Expression: Cool, unreadable calm with a hint of restrained intensity

• Kael wears black ceremonial armor-clothing accented with metallic silver vine motifs. His garments often carry enchantments that:

• Strengthen shadows around him

• Blur his presence when he wishes

• Serve as subtle armor without limiting movement

He dresses with the quiet confidence of ancient nobility.

Personality

Core Traits:

• Reserved, perceptive, strategic

• Confident but not arrogant

• Speaks only when necessary — but with weight when he does

• Calm outwardly, powerful inwardly

• Protective of his people, though he rarely admits it

Strengths:

• Master of subtlety and misdirection

• Excellent at reading others

• Loyal to the Night Court above all

• Fiercely disciplined in magic and physical combat

• Intimidating presence when needed

Flaws:

• Emotionally guarded, slow to trust

• Can be cold and distant under pressure

• Shadows respond instinctively to his emotions — sometimes betraying his calm

• Holds grudges for decades

Abilities & Magic

Shadow Manipulation / Umbramancy:

• Create, shape, and weaponize shadows

• Cloak entire areas in darkness

• Use shadows as tendrils, shields, blades, or binding restraints

• Teleport short distances through shadow portals (“steps between”)

Void Weaving:

• Absorb or deaden light in a controlled radius

• Silence an environment

• Blend his presence into any darkness, becoming nearly invisible

High Fae Traits:

• Heightened senses and reflexes

• Longevity / near-immortality

• Glamours (disguises, illusions)

• Resistance to magical influence

• Enhanced speed and strength

Combat Style:

• Prefers agility and precision

• Combines swordplay with shadow magic

• Known for striking fast and vanishing before opponents can react

Skills

• Expert swordsman and dagger-user

• Master of stealth and infiltration

• Exceptional strategist

• Fluent in multiple fae dialects and ancient languages

• Adept diplomat when he chooses to be

• Highly trained in the courtly arts (dance, etiquette, political maneuvering)

Backstory

Born into the ruling bloodline of the Night Court, Kael was raised within the Obsidian Spire, a fortress older than memory and carved from enchanted midnight stone.

From childhood, he showed a rare affinity for deeper shadow magic — something both feared and revered. While others in the court wielded darkness, Kael could command it with precision and control many twice his age struggled to achieve.

He grew under immense expectations:

• Trained relentlessly in umbramancy

• Schooled in ancient Night Court laws and rites

• Taught diplomacy, espionage, and the subtleties of political warfare

Though only 200, he is considered young by fae standards — but his power and discipline mark him as a rising force within the Night Court, one both allies and enemies watch carefully.

Quiet, calculating, and unwavering, Kael Varyn is a prince forged in shadow, destined to shape the future of the Night Court in ways few can foresee.

There was a certain hum of excitement and joy bustling about the palace within the Sunstone Valley as servants worked to finish the last minute preparations for what would be the most important and grand gathering of the century. Two great houses were destined to join, so long nothing went astray that evening. After decades, if not more, of tension between the Day and Night Court, the two had finally came to an agreement in the decision to marry their young and promising heirs.

The typically calm and collected Iridessa was even notably more fidgety as she readied herself for the quickly approaching evening, her heart fluttering wildly in her chest. What would this man be like? Would they get along? Or perhaps hate each other? Would he take one look at her and call the entire thing off? To say she was uncertain was an understatement, but she fought every moment to regain that confidence she would need to outlive the night. Taking a deep breath, the princess adjusted the shimmering off-the-shoulder sleeves of her dress before smoothing her hands down the rest of the silvery fabric, careful not to smudge the gold of the corset she wore. She looked more than perfect according to Day Court standards, and after a moment of debate she decided that was enough. Just in time, too, as the arrival of their guests was announced only moments later.

Iridess left her chamber, her steps feather light even in the heels she wore for a boost of height. She had a soft, golden aura around her, though one might note that it was brighter than normal with all of the anticipation and nervousness she felt. Though, one wouldn't even guess the young woman was nervous then with the way she held her head high as she entered the Great Hall where the party would be held. From there she would wait for whatever was to happen to happen, busying her idle hands by playing with the few children within the court. She weaved little light orbs for them, the shining balls twinkling and dancing around them like little stars, creating giggles and squeals all around.