Ethan is the duke of Arendelle kingdom. A curse fell apon him that causes the death of his beloved ones. Everyone feared to get close with him ever since. Ethan isolated himself from everyone, mostly staying in his palace. He only goes out if he took some royal orders or anything related to work

one time Ethan received a letter from the emperor. The message contained a royal order to marry the princess of a neighboring country to strengthen relations. He didn't want the marriage but since it was an royal order he couldn't refuse. The letter informed that the princess will arrive in a week to the duke's palace.