Ian Reign

***Full Name:*** Ian Reign

***Birthdate:*** March 12th, 1961

***Age:*** 48

***Gender:*** Male

***Height:*** 5’10

***Weight:*** 174 pounds

***Hair Color:*** Golden brown (graying)

***Eye Color:*** Dark brown

***Species:*** Human

***Alias:*** Ian

Monsieur (by Achille Descoteaux)

***Family Members:*** Aiden Reign (twin brother)

Elena Reign (wife)

Everly Reign (daughter)

Dobrev Reign (nephew, adopted son)

***Occupation:*** Accountant

***Residence:*** Ghoulsby, Massachusetts

***Status:*** Alive

***Quote:***

**“No, Dobrev,” His uncle stopped him short. “Telling people what you want isn’t selfish. That’s being human.” *-Ian to his nephew in Chapter 17***

**Ian Reign** is a minor character in the novel *DOBREV*. He is Dobrev's paternal uncle and adopted father who took him in after his twin brother went to prison again. Although their relationship is somewhat awkward and distant prior to the start of the story, Ian becomes an important source of stability for Dobrev.

### Early Life

Ian grew up alongside his younger twin brother, Aiden Reign, the latter of which was a troublemaker and already an irresponsible individual. Not much is known about his early life, but Ian tells his nephew Dobrev that he was constantly worried about Aiden, believing he would never see his brother again when he got arrested the first time. Throughout the years Ian became more and more disappointed in Aiden when he began treating Dobrev poorly, leaving him alone unattended, going on binges, yelling at his son, etc. etc. Ian let his nephew stay with them whenever Aiden got in trouble.

Eventually, his twin's erratic and dangerous behavior resulted in Aiden being imprisoned for five-years, at which point Ian officially adopted Dobrev as his own.

### Appearance

Ian does not have the same physicality as his twin brother, being shorter and much more lean; their facial features are nearly exact, but Dobrev notes that their expressions make them appear drastically different. His hair color is similar to his nephew's, darker than Aiden's, and his teeth are well taken care of. According to Dobrev, his cousin Everly resembles her mother, and Dobrev resembles his uncle, which makes outsiders often mistake him for being Ian's biological son.

**"Ian Reign was the older twin brother, facial features matching Aiden’s exactly, but with much more energy and kindness illuminating his expression. He wasn’t as built as Aiden, had darker hair and straighter teeth, which frequently brought up the subject of Dobrev looking more like his biological son than Everly did his daughter."** *-Dobrev's thoughts about his uncle in Chapter 4*

### Personality

Unlike his twin brother, Ian Reign has a patient, understanding character, and is significantly more responsible when it comes to his family. As a father, he is supportive and engaging, checking in on Dobrev to ensure his nephew isn't depressed or injured, and often attending Everly's cheerleading events. Ian can be protective at times and doesn't mind grounding his daughter if he thinks it is in her best interest.

While Ian normally has a laid-back attitude, he can become hostile and sharp tongued when he believes his family members to be in danger; the best example for this drastic turn in personality occurs when Ian and the family return home to find Dobrev and Achille sitting in the backyard together after Dobrev had been sneaking around for a few weeks prior. Seriously concerned that Dobrev was being taken advantage of, Ian became dismissive and angry, ordering Achille to leave at once, though he quickly calmed down to have a talk with his nephew. Ian apologizes whenever he does become irritated, knowing how deeply it affects Dobrev given his childhood.

### Relationships

**Family**

**Dobrev Reign**

Although Dobrev is awkward and somewhat uncomfortable around his uncle and adopted father, they appear to have a healthier relationship than Dobrev has with Aiden Reign. Ian adopted his nephew when he was ten, after his twin brother was arrested and sentenced to five-years in prison; he sees Dobrev as his own son, protecting and advising him to ensure the teen doesn't get into any serious trouble. Dobrev has difficulty talking to his uncle about serious matters, reluctant to expose his true feelings and unintentionally insult both his adopted family and his father. As the novel goes on, Dobrev opens up to Ian more willingly, such as when they discuss his relationship with Achille and the conversation he had with Aiden at the prison. Ian worries about Dobrev more than Everly because of his troubling childhood and vulnerable spirit. He also trusts Dobrev more than Everly, since his daughter is more mischievous and better at lying.

**Elena Reign**

Ian and Elena met in college, and according to Ian, his future wife performed on the gymnastics team and was the one who demanded he take her out on a date. They have been together ever since college, and appear to have a healthy marriage. Elena is the calmer parent of the two, never raising her voice and always able to rationalize with her husband. Ian affectionately calls his wife Ella on occasion.

**Everly Reign**

Ian and his daughter have a teasing, positive father-daughter relationship. Ian isn't above grounding his daughter for breaking curfew or getting too many points taken off her license, but doesn't appear extremely controlling or overprotective. Everly's father attends most of her cheerleading events and allows her to go to parties and dances, although he probably isn't aware that his daughter changes into different outfits once she leaves the house. Ian and Everly are often seen lightly arguing about something, which usually ends with Everly sticking her tongue out at him.

**Aiden Reign**

While Ian and his twin brother were once close, their relationship started to fall apart when Aiden began hanging with a rough crowd and getting into trouble with the law. The first occasion Aiden Reign was arrested, Ian was afraid he would never see his brother again. Their friendship only deteriorated further when Aiden became a father; Ian frequently had to step in and come to his nephew Dobrev's aid, on account of Aiden's dangerous lifestyle and drug abuse. As Dobrev grew older, Ian began to trust Aiden less and less, seeing that even having a child of his own wasn't enough to force Aiden into a change of heart.

It is not likely that Ian is still in casual communication with his brother, given the abusive circumstances in which Dobrev was released into Ian's custody.

**Others**

**Achille Descoteaux**

Achille and Ian did not start out on the right foot. Ian first met Achille when he was home alone with Dobrev in the backyard; knowing Dobrev had been sneaking around behind their backs, Ian was worried that Dobrev was in a romantic relationship with the older boy who might be taking advantage of him. Ian even banned Achille from their home for a short time, but finally allowed their friendship to continue when he saw how depressed and despondent Dobrev became. They officially met when Elena invited Achille over for dinner, at which point Ian was still suspicious of him, but a little more willing to hear his story. Dobrev's uncle seems concerned when Achille mentions his mother's suicide and absent father.

As Achille spends more time with Dobrev at the house, Ian seems to trust the skater boy a bit more, though he still keeps a close eye on their interactions. By the end of the novel they are on fairly good terms, Ian no longer believing Achille is preying on his nephew or leading him down a bad path.

### Trivia

-Ian and Aiden Reign are fraternal twins; Ian is the older of the two

-Ian's nephew Dobrev looks more like him than his daughter Everly does, as she takes after her mother, Elena

-He works as an accountant in Ghoulsby

-Ian met Elena in college; according to what he told Dobrev Reign, Elena was a gymnast who boldly walked right up to Ian and asked him to take her on a date.

-The name *Ian* is from Scottish origin and means "the Lord is gracious"