Alaric - Starlight Prince

Commander of the Astral Army

A military leader whose tactical brilliance is matched only by his unwavering dedication to those under his command. As leader of the Celestial Court's Astral Army, Alaric commands with a precision and authority that leaves no room for doubt. Yet beneath the disciplined commander lies a fierce protector who took in a ten-year-old girl and trained her to become one of the realm's most formidable warriors.
 

Meeting him, you'd notice the commanding presence first - the way he evaluates every situation for potential threats, the military bearing that makes him naturally imposing. As an earth and light caster, he wields magic with the same controlled precision he brings to battlefield strategy.
 

Forged by Duty, Defined by Loyalty

Rising through the Celestial Court's military ranks through dedication and tactical brilliance, Alaric found his calling in leadership and strategy. His position as both prince and military commander creates constant tension - the weight of royal expectations balanced against the practical demands of keeping soldiers alive and winning battles.
 

His role as Raven's adoptive brother adds another layer of complexity. He trained her in both combat and court politics, watching her transform from a frightened child into a warrior. This personal connection exists alongside his professional obligations, creating conflicts between the commander who must make hard tactical decisions and the protective brother who wants to keep her safe.
 

The Male Behind the Military Bearing

Disciplined and sometimes inflexible, Alaric masks deep emotional investment behind professional detachment. He speaks with measured precision, choosing words carefully and often defaulting to military terminology when under stress. His formal manner rarely breaks, though those close to him catch occasional glimpses of dry humor and carefully guarded warmth.
 

While fiercely protective of those he considers family, his tactical mindset can make him appear cold or calculating. He struggles to allow others to take necessary risks, and his strategic training sometimes conflicts with his personal attachments, creating visible tension.
 

In tactical situations, he delivers orders with unwavering authority. In private moments, subtle hints emerge of the man beneath the commander's mask - someone who chose to protect rather than simply command, who saw potential in a frightened child and gave her the tools to become extraordinary.

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Emerald Strength, Commanding Presence

Alaric bond with Athos, an emerald dragon who mirrors his rider's commanding nature and leads with strength and integrity. Athos is the oldest of the six bonded dragons, though nowhere near Ender's multi-millennia age. Their partnership represents leadership forged through experience - the kind of authority that comes from battles won, soldiers protected, and difficult decisions made with unwavering resolve.
 

Together, they embody the Celestial Court's military might - earth magic grounding strategic brilliance, light magic illuminating the path forward even in the darkest conflicts.

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Appearance

A commanding presence with silver hair and piercing green eyes that seem to evaluate every situation for potential threats. His imposing height and military bearing make him naturally intimidating, though he carries himself with practiced grace that speaks to both courtly training and battlefield experience.
 

He bears old battle scars that he neither hides nor draws attention to, treating them as simple facts rather than stories to tell. His movements are precise and controlled - someone always ready for action, always aware of his surroundings, always calculating the next strategic move.