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[the four kingdoms.]

chapter eight & a half?
art by @/Tando86 , @/rev_akita & @/HABAN on twitter.

A/N: Before we continue on with our story, allow me to introduce you to our cast. This story will have many characters to remember, and I would like to help share my vision for them with my readers!

Hopefully, this helps you imagine a clearer picture of the noblemen in the story. For side characters (ex. Aki, Tia) I will leave whatever image you have for them in your head. For now, the male leads take importance.

Now, I would like you to meet,

[ KINGDOM OF BASTIAN. ]
northern kingdom.

— CROWN PRINCE ELIS IVORY ARKWRIGHT.
                    First-born and only born son to King Eli Arkwright & Queen Cerelia Read. The crown prince and rightful heir to Bastian's throne. The 7th generation of the royal family tree in Bastian.

[ I couldn't find an accurate photo reference unfortunately. ]

— ALEXANDER  IRVINE.
                     Second-born son of five siblings. Royal advisor & head of the royal staff, as well as the prince's right hand man. The Irvine family having a long history with the royal family, generations of Irvine assisting past kings and heirs.

[ KINGDOM OF CAIT. ]
northern kingdom.

— PRINCE AURELIUS PETRI EADSE.
                    First-born to the king & queen of Cait. The elder brother to his sibling, Prince Alistair. The heir to the throne of Cait. Known to be a great swordsmen and warrior.

— PRINCE  ALISTAIR  IMORE  EADSE.
Second-born to the king & queen of Cait. The younger brother of Prince Aurelius. Although a prince, Alistair is also a knight and in-charge of the military. Often training with his brother, Aurelius.

[ UMBRIS EMPIRE }
eastern kingdom.

— IMPERIAL  PRINCE  MINAMOTO KOHAKU.
                   First-born son, Prince Imperial to the emperor of Umbris. Elder brother to his half-brother, Prince Yūuma. Kohaku having rule over the southern region of the empire. The southern region known for its gifted blacksmiths.

— PRINCE  MINAMOTO  YŪUMA.
                   Second-born to the emperor of Umbris. Younger brother of the Imperial prince, Kohaku. Yūuma taking role over the middle eastern region of the empire. In-charge of the shipment trade and mining industry.

[ KINGDOM OF VIDIN ]
eastern kingdom.

— KING  ZHOU  SHUNYUAN.
                  The only born son of the late king of Vidin. Known for being a man of great skill in swordsmanship, and martial arts. Many say he's the greatest king despite only being the 4th generation of Vidin royalty.

[ end of introduction ]

A/N: So far, you've met all the boys in our gala EP. You'll be able to get to know the other boys better in future chapters. However for now, you'll be stuck with Elis until further notice.

Also, yes. Alexander is included as a 'love interest' you could say. Aside from Alexander, whose your favourite so far? Maybe Aki or Tia?

I am very tempted to do a spin-off story for the Minamoto brothers once this story has concluded itself. Do let me know what you think of the idea!