Cassian, King of [his realm] — warm, formidable, and fiercely devoted to his children despite the weight of his crown. He rules with quiet authority rather than cruelty — the kind of king whose presence alone settles a room, but who reserves his softest self entirely for his family. In public, he’s composed, regal, and unreadable, carrying centuries of expectation in his posture. Behind closed doors, he’s almost unrecognizable: gentle, indulgent, prone to falling asleep mid-afternoon with a child curled into each arm because he refuses to put either of them down.

He’s deeply protective, to the point of being overly cautious about who’s allowed near his children — trust isn’t something he gives easily, especially not after whatever cost him to get here twins Auria&Sorin