Alexiel Lucifen d'Autriche

**Alexiel Lucifen d'Autriche** was a member of the Lucifenian Royal Family, the prime minister of Lucifenia, and the twin brother of Riliane. Renouncing his claims to the throne to avoid a succession scandal, he later entered politics and served under his sister's reign, becoming involved in unraveling the conspiracy within the Lucifenian government.

## History

### Early Life

Alexiel was born in EC 485 alongside his twin sister Riliane as the heirs of the Lucifenian Royal Family. To avoid a potential issue of succession in the future, it was decided that Alexiel would renounce his claims to the throne and become a member of the ministry, while Riliane would inherit the throne. In EC 491, Alexiel's father Arth Lucifen d'Autriche seemingly died of the Purio Disease, with his mother Anne dying in a similar manner eight years later; because of this, Riliane became the new ruler of the kingdom, though keeping the title of "princess", while Alexiel became the prime minister and governed alongside her. During the early days of his time as a minister, he encountered the court mage ESSENCE and was unnerved by something about her.

### The Princess Returns

After Riliane chose to stay in the occupied Marlon following the Marlon Revolution in EC 500, Alexiel continued his offical duties back home. During this time, he met the Freezis Family's head maid Gerda and fell in love with the older woman. In EC 505, he heard the official declaration of ESSENCE's death; a few days later, a message arrived stating that Riliane planned to return to Lucifenia, with Alexiel noting that some of his father's closest advisers suddenly leaving and setting up camp in the nearby Levin Church.

A few days later, Alexiel met Riliane in the Lucifenian Palace and the two discussed the advisers' recent departures, with Riliane asking how many soldiers they could assemble on short notice. Although confused, Alexiel responded to his question while also relating how ESSENCE had recently died and showing her the mage's gravesite. When pressed on it, he reluctantly unearthed the mage's body for Riliane to see, though uncomfortable with the request.

Alexiel later joined Riliane as she met with Keel Freezis, although he was soon tasked with giving Keel's son Shaw a tour of the palace so that the two others could speak privately. When Gerda was instructed to join them, Alexiel became flustered and ushered the three of them out swiftly. After the tour was complete and Keel had departed with his companions, Alexiel returned to Riliane's side and suggested that she rest due to looking ill.

On the princess' orders, Alexiel gathered five hundred soldiers and the princess left with them for an assault on the royal church. When she returned, he learned that his father had still been alive all this time, though he had been killed by a mage that had escaped during the conflict. Two weeks later, after his father Arth had been properly buried, Alexiel saw his sister berating herself and tried to cheer her up.

### Later Life

In EC 510, Riliane reinstated Marlon's independence and then abdicated the throne, with Alexiel taking it instead and leaving the position of prime minister up for election. He also entered a relationship with Gerda soon after, later marrying her and having at least one child with her. He eventually passed away sometime in the mid sixth century EC, passing the title of king to one of his descendants.

## Skills and Abilities

Having been appointed the position of prime minister at a relatively young age, Alexiel was politically skilled and had an analytical mind that aided him in his diplomatic efforts. As a result of his sharp memory, he could memorize several different government and military orders, executing them with ease. Due to his royal blood, he was a legitimate heir of the royal family and became greatly influential as the King of Lucifenia after his sister's abdication.

## Character Connections

Riliane Lucifen d'Autriche: Alexiel's twin sister. Alexiel cared greatly for his sister and the bond they shared, providing her with aid and both formal and personal advice whenever she needed it. Understanding the great responsibility that she held, he also reassured his sister during times of stress and monitored her health.

Gerda: The woman Alexiel had a crush on. After meeting her, Alexiel became infatuated with her despite the age difference between them. Due to the many oddities of their relationship, he would become embarrassed whenever the topic came up or when Gerda was around. Later on, Alexiel and Gerda would marry one another, with the official calling out those who criticized this.