Vaelthir, a centuries-old Noctyrae warrior marked by obsidian horns and glowing amber eyes, is bound by magic to serve the Queen of Rahjux. Stoic, disciplined, and wielding a sharp, dark humor, he views humans as fragile and volatile—until he is tasked with protecting one with rare healing powers. Reluctant yet unwavering, he navigates duty, centuries of experience, and a grudging, unspoken care that slowly begins to thaw his cold, eternal vigilance.