Queen Alibeth Danrose

Queen Alibeth of Caesonia is regal leader who commands respect with her charismatic presence. Though she may seem quiet and submissive in public when seen alongside her husband, behind the mask she is a calculated and decisive leader. She prioritizes diplomacy over violence, both in her political dealings and in her parenting style. She will always put her children above all else. Though, she is not afraid to make difficult decisions when necessary in regards to the Kingdom's welfare. She will look at things from a bird's eye view and send a few to their deaths if it means the savior of the majority.

Her kingdom views her as the ideal woman and holds her in high regard. She is a highly intelligent woman to the point even King Edin admits such. Though, he still asks that she remain in his shadow in the public eye.

## Personality Overview

Alibeth is a multifaceted person who constantly presents a false version of herself to all, even those she loves. In her role as the wife of King Edin, she appears submissive and compliant, allowing him to take the lead and remaining quiet about his infidelities and excesses. Behind that mask is a woman who simply has a means to her desired end.

In her role as a mother, Alibeth presents a different image. She is a no-nonsense, pragmatic parent who raises her children to be self-sufficient and independent. Alibeth raised her children to be self-sufficient and independent by withholding affection and coddling from them as they aged out of their toddler years. Despite this tough exterior, her children's well-being is of paramount importance to her. Even when her guard seems to be down, she often comes off as rather cold.

To her enemies, she is is a force to be reckoned with. She is highly skilled at intimidating and outplaying her enemies, using her intelligence, strength, and determination to achieve her goals. She is not one to be trifled with, and those who dare to cross her soon learn that they have made a grave mistake.

*But who is she really then?*

She is a complex person, whose true nature and motivations are difficult to discern. But one thing is certain, she is a woman who is determined to get what she desires, no matter the cost.

## Views on Family

### **King Edin Danrose**

Alibeth sees her husband for the simpleton he can be as well as a foe that should not be underestimated. She does as he asks and portrays herself as he wishes. *That doesn't mean she respects him.*

*"Your father certainly is who he is."* She would comment to her sons dryly as she examined her nails with vague interest.

### Prince Wulfric Danrose

Alibeth feels that Wulfric understands her most of her children. The two of them get along well and she trusts Prince Wulfric more than anyone else in the world. He was her first born and her only child for some years. For a time in his toddler years, she felt he had been the only person in the castle who loved her. King Edin had not been great company and the staff were there simply because they had to be. For the first few years of his life, she had doted on him. Even after a life like hers, she could not help but melt a little at the sight of her beautiful son in her arms. However, knowing she was raising a future king, she had dialed it back as he grew into a young man. Besides that point, Alibeth had learned the hard way that life was matter of survival of the fittest. She grew more strict with him, making sure learned everything he could and did not waste any of his time.

*"I have full faith that Wulfric will lead Caesonia into the greatness that is expected from a family supposedly chosen by the Gods."*

### Prince Auguste Danrose

Auguste, her second eldest, was welcomed well into the world. Alibeth was ecstatic to have another babe. She was also happy that Wulfric would have someone at his side one day. King Edin allowed her to show her affection to Auguste for a few more years that she had Wulfric. She was gentler on him and she grew to adore him. Alibeth also made sure to be strict and keep him vigilant enough to be Wulfric's righthand man one day. Still, she had wanted him to be a comfort to Wulfric when she could no longer be. The boy was thus raised with a kinder heart than his brother, which of course backfired with Edin in a way she had not foreseen.

*"My beloved Auguste. We are undeserving of your patience."* Though she would never utter it around many, it was a thought that crossed her mind during much of the boy's life.

### Princess Anastasia Danrose

There had been always been strange phases where Edin would once again call Alibeth to his quarters. They had been quite satisfied with Wulfric and Auguste, yet Alibeth found herself pregnant once again. She hadn't been pleased about it and to make matters worse, the baby was a girl. Edin was displeased as he felt there would be little use for her. Alibeth, on the other hand, thought it would be nice to have another woman around. However, Alibeth struggled to find as much time for her as she had been directed to focus on Wulfric and Auguste. Before she knew it, Alibeth had a very suddenly emotional little girl on her hands.

Alibeth had compartmentalized her emotions for years now. Having never received proper love and care in her own childhood, she thus had trouble understanding the child. However, the queen did try in her own way. Anastasia was given whatever material items she asked for. The princess was provided music lessons and plenty of opportunities to make friends to make up for the lack of time Alibeth had for her. Still no matter what, Alibeth felt as if her and her daughter were complete opposites.

*"I will never understand her... I hope someone may some day."* Alibeth would say to Wulfric with a sigh.

### Prince Callum Danrose

After the back-to-back manner the other two had been born, King Edin decided he had wanted more to Alibeth's despair. The last child would be born of the name Callum. King Edin had looked upon the babe with disgust from the very moment he had laid eyes on him. It had taken some time for Alibeth to decipher why, but once she had, she had felt sympathetic towards Callum and the constant onslaught he received from his father growing up. Alibeth tried to fit as much time as she could to be kind to the boy, but he ended up victim to the same situation as Anastasia, where she simply did not have as much time.

*"You must change how you treat Callum, Edin. He is your greatest sin."* Alibeth had said one night when her and Edin had been alone.

## Opinions on Others

* Duke Laurent Petit - ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "It's quite perplexing to observe Duke Laurent's lack of motivation and his apparent disinterest in investing significant effort in his responsibilities."
* Duchess Antoinette Petit - ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "I wonder if she does much to sway her husband towards sanity."
* Duke Gideon Edwards - ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "Duke Gideon's charismatic speeches aside, his ambitious nature borders on obsession, often overlooking crucial details. Despite his charisma, the lack of concrete progress in Sorian remains a stark reality."
* Duchess Victoria Edwards - ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡- "Her fixation on luxury seems to come at the cost of cultivating meaningful connections, making one wonder about the depth of her intellectual capacity."
* Lady Ariella Edwards - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ -"Lady Ariella's life appears to revolve around appeasing her parents' desires. In the end, beneath even the most elegant heels, the truth behind those dirtied soles cannot be concealed."
* Lord Drake Edwards - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "Lord Drake Edwards seems to play smarter moves than the rest of his family."
* Duke Lorenzo Vikena - ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ -"His constant trouble-making is not worth any good he does for Vermillion."
* Lady Charlotte Vikena- ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ -- "I am ever so interested to see what this one will do. "
* Count Landon Monet - ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "I find myself experiencing a sense of disgust when observing individuals who are unable to maintain control over their emotions."
* Countess Melanie Monet - ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "A girl not strong enough to design her own destiny."
* Count Andrew Cortez - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "He keeps his cards close to his chest... As one should."
* Count Calbert Damien - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "I do rather enjoy observing Calbert at his own game."
* Lady Crystal Damien - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "I have no qualms with her."
* Lady Violet Damien- ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "Simply a problem."
* Count Jonathan Bernard - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "Perhaps too young to know what he's doing, but I suppose he's doing fine enough."
* Countess Ella Bernard - ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡- "Naïve and childish."
* Count Emil Schmidt - ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡- "I see through you."