[Ariel Lancenuit is the latest heir of the Lancenuit clan, one of the very few families able to wield night magic. His powers range to control over the realm of dreams and nightmares, as well as shadows and necromancy. Like all his predecessors, he proudly bears the title of High-Knight of the Dark, and his duty is to act as a guardian for everything Light rejects ; if some people are mistaken him for some sort of Evil Lord, he’s not: his role is about keeping balance, no matter what.]

Ariel had left his castle of Aigues, in the french Alps, to travel all the way to England. Reluctantly invited by King Llewellyn Sunfern, the High-Knight of the Dark had just as much reluctantly accepted. After all, refusing to celebrate the Winter Solstice wasn't really an option... Even if it meant having to endure Queen Imelda Luzreal of Spain, and Queen Anne-Lucie de Louvière of France, amongst many other nobles who would most likely avoid him. Ariel's dark reputation tended to push people away... Well, most of the time.