Meti Solon

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* Young

**Meti Solon** is a supporting character of Your Throne and the mother of Medea Solon and Dekis Solon.

## Appearance

Duchess Solon has long red hair parted down the middle that extends to her waist. She has wide, purple eyes set in a thin, pale face. As a highly-esteemed Duchess of the Vasilios Empire, she often wears red lipstick, gaudy jewelry, and dark, high-quality fabrics.

## Personality

As a reputable member of nobility, Duchess Solon recognizes the value of power and social status. She is highly ambitious and does not tolerate incompetence within the House of Solon. She neglects her duties as a mother and instead focuses on establishing her presence in high society. Along with her husband, the duchess places importance on attending social functions and focusing on her reputation rather than tending to her children. She values knowledge and expects her offspring to continue the climb up the social ladder. When her expectations are not met, she resorts to mental abuse and threats to accomplish her goals.

## Background

Growing up, Duchess Solon had a weak disposition and poor health. After giving birth to Medea, Duchess Solon left Medea in the care of Nana. She was often absent during Medea's childhood, only appearing to severely scold her daughter when her expectations were not met. Though Medea exhibited significant prowess in swordsmanship and her studies, the duchess was not satisfied with the results. She insisted that as the daughter of the reputable House of Solon, Medea held the hefty responsibility of earning a name worthy of being recorded in history. Duchess Solon provided Medea with exceptional tutors, reminding her daughter that ordinary competency was not worth rejoicing over; Medea had to achieve extraordinary accomplishments. Duchess Solon found Medea's deteriorating health trivial and irrelevant. Several years later, Medea unexpectedly lost the crown princess contest and brought the Solon family to shame. Duke Solon punished Nana in place of Medea, severely beating the maid to death. Concerned about the consequences they would face if the public learned of Nana's death, Duchess Solon advised the duke to dispose of Nana's body in the woods, disguising her murder as the work of bandits. Duchess Solon then attempted to gift a jeweled necklace to Emperor Vasilios as a sign of good faith. Unbeknownst to the duchess, Eros secretly steeped the necklace in poison and presented it to the emperor. Once Emperor Vasilios fainted from the poison, Eros framed Duchess Solon for attempting to assassinate a member of the imperial family. The duchess was imprisoned for her crime, and the once reputable House of Solon was brought to ruins in the eyes of society. After being released from prison, Duchess Solon remained bedridden with declining health.

After Medea had ascended to the position of Duchess and won the martial arts contest, Duchess Solon woke up in the middle of the night. She desperately asked how long she had been asleep and where the Duke is, only to learn that Thesion is dead. Duchess Solon laughed "like a lunatic" after that and refused to leave her room.

## Relationships

### Eros Orna Vasilios

After the crown princess contest, Duchess Solon visited the imperial palace to give a gift to Emperor Vasilios. Eros promised the Duchess that he would pass along the gift and her sentiments of maintaining political ties with the House of Solon, despite Medea losing the seat of crown princess. Before he handed the gift to Emperor Vasilios, Eros steeped the jeweled necklace in poison. He then framed Duchess Solon for attempting to assassinate a member of the imperial family. After spending time in prison for committing treason, Duchess Solon was released and remained bedridden with a failing health.

### Emperor Vasilios

After Medea unexpectedly lost the crown princess contest, Duchess Solon attempted to gift a jeweled necklace to Emperor Vasilios as a sign of good faith. Unbeknownst to the emperor, Eros steeped the necklace with poison and presented it to his father. When Emperor Vasilios fainted, Eros accused Duchess Solon of attempting to assassinate a member of the imperial family.

### Nana

After Duke Solon murdered Nana, Duchess Solon reminded him that Nana came from a noble family. The duchess suggested to mask the origins of Nana's death. Under the duke's orders, Nana's body was mutilated and unceremoniously thrown into a river.

### Psyche Callista

Duchess Solon is unaware that Psyche was inhabiting her daughter's body. Since the body-switch occurred after the Duchess was bedridden, she has not interacted with Psyche in person.

## Family

### Medea Solon

Though Medea is Duchess Solon's only daughter, they do not share a close relationship with each other. Since childhood, Medea sought to seek approval from her mother by excelling in her studies, to no avail. Duchess Solon pushed Medea past her limits, believing that her daughter must achieve a reputation worthy of being recorded in history. Other than checking on Medea's progress, the Duchess spent many years neglecting her daughter. She regarded Medea's declining health from overworking as trivial and spared no consideration for her daughter's well-being. Despite the cold treatment, Medea expressed genuine concern when Duchess Solon fell ill after her imprisonment. Bedridden with poor health, the duchess rarely leaves her chambers and was unaware of Psyche inhabiting Medea's body.

### Thesion Solon

Thesion Solon is Duchess Solon's husband. He shares her ambitions of furthering the reputation of the House of Solon. Together, they neglected their parental duties and left Medea in the care of Nana. She supported the duke as he counseled Emperor Vasilios over the years. After Nana's death, Duchess Solon suggested to disguise the murder as the work of bandits. Duke Solon took her advice and ordered servants to mutilate Nana's body and throw it into a river.

### Dekis Solon

Dekis Solon is Duchess Solon's son. He expressed concern for her well-being after her health declined from imprisonment. Before Dekis cut ties with his family, Duchess Solon had a lot of pride in her son. However, she did not care about his happiness nor the fact that Thesion beat him.

## Gallery

Duchess Solon presented a gift to Emperor Vasilios.Young Duchess Solon threatened Medea for not accomplishing more in her studies.Duchess Solon was arrested for committing treason.Psyche visits Duchess Solon.The Duchess tells Medea to wear a dress to Eros’ liking.Duchess and baby Medea.
## List of Appearances

* Episode 1
* Episode 4 (mentioned)
* Episode 11 (flashback)
* Episode 12 (flashback)
* Episode 15 (flashback)
* Episode 16 (flashback)
* Episode 21
* Episode 33 (flashback)
* Episode 58 (mentioned)
* Episode 59 (flashback)
* Episode 68 (mentioned)
* Episode 78 (flashback)
* Episode 149
* Episode 150 (flashback)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Episode 1
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Episode 11
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Episode 15
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Episode 16
5. ↑ Episode 149
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Episode 5
7. ↑ Episode 150