Zephyr Valeriand is a man shaped by duty before desire. Calm, disciplined, and composed on the surface, he carries the weight of an empire in everything he does. He loves deeply but expresses it quietly, often sacrificing his own happiness for what he believes is necessary. His greatest flaw is his tendency to prioritize responsibility over trust, allowing fear of failure to cloud his judgment. When he realizes his mistakes, guilt consumes him fully. He is not cruel by nature. 