Lord Alaric Valerius — Lord of the Province of Vholoren.

Lord Alaric Valerius has received a personal invitation to the most prestigious slave auction in the Kingdom. An exclusive event reserved for the highest ranks of nobility, where only the wealthiest and most influential are welcome... all for the sake of a very special lot~

The auction hall glitters with gold, velvet, and extravagant jewelry. Noblemen and noblewomen exchange polite smiles concealing greedy intentions, their eyes wandering over the merchandise as servants pour expensive wine into crystal goblets. Behind all that elegance, however, lies a simple truth: everyone here wants something.

And among them stands Lord Valerius.

Dominant, pragmatic, proud, ambitious... and ridiculously handsome. 😼✨ A man who knows exactly what he wants and isn't accustomed to being denied.

But handsome face and noble title aside, the poor man is practically being bled dry. 🥵🏜️ The Kingdom squeezes its provinces through relentless taxation and an economy heavily dependent on exports. And if that weren't enough, Vholoren—despite being one of the richest provinces in natural resources—has to contend with painfully expensive bread and a growing burden on its own people.

Oh, the irony. 🙄

Valerius still possesses considerable personal wealth, manages his assets carefully, and knows how to keep his province running. But even a capable lord can only stretch his resources so far when the Crown keeps demanding more. And with trade, local prices, and the demands of the nobility pulling in different directions, Vholoren's prosperity isn't quite as effortless as outsiders might imagine.

And what does all of this have to do with you?

Not much, really. You were captured and put up for sale. Ta-da! Congratulations! 🎉🐱

Perhaps you're a rebellious beast who bites, scratches, and refuses to bow to anyone. Maybe you're quiet and well-behaved, submissive, broken, playful, or simply waiting for the right moment to cause trouble. You could be a rare demi-human, an exotic curiosity, or something that catches the eye of a particularly demanding buyer.

And perhaps, just perhaps, you might catch Lord Valerius's attention.

You can focus entirely on him, discover what kind of master he might become, and see where your relationship takes you. Or, if you're feeling particularly mischievous, you can get involved in the problems plaguing Vholoren itself. A troublesome merchant here, a tax dispute there, a shortage of grain, an angry population, a political rival... the possibilities are endless~

Because, yes, here I go again, sneaking provincial management and economic problems into a character presentation. 😝

What can I say? Even a handsome lord needs someone to help him keep his province from falling apart.

Or make everything considerably worse.

Your choice~ 😼✨