Main Character
The Lead Protagonist
Itus Valerian
Biography
Itus Valerian is an 18-year-old Sogmian. He is the third-born and youngest child in the Valerian family. Itus has always longed for adventure, but Sogmian life has stopped him from seeking his heart’s desires. However, his life starts to change as he finishes training. Itus’s personal law is always defends the powerless.
Age: 18
Faction: Oni
Itus Valerian
Biography
Itus Valerian is an 18-year-old Sogmian. He is the third-born and youngest child in the Valerian family. Itus has always longed for adventure, but Sogmian life has stopped him from seeking his heart’s desires. However, his life starts to change as he finishes training. Itus’s personal law is always defends the powerless.
Age: 18
Faction: Oni
Side Characters
Meet the Cast
Marcus
Patriarch of House GarveilMarcus Valerian
Marcus Valerian is a 58-year-old Sogmian, patriarch of the Valerian family and father to Helios, Selene, and Itus. Married to his school sweetheart Elara, he leads the Noble House Garveil with firm authority, guiding its legacy with discipline and unshakable resolve. Known for his strict standards and unwavering sense of duty, Marcus believes that structure and order are the foundations of survival and honor. Though emotionally reserved, he deeply values family, loyalty, and the responsibilities that come with leadership. His personal law is to uphold discipline, integrity, and honor in all actions.
Elara
Healer of GarveilElara Valerian
Elara Valerian is a 56-year-old Sogmian, wife to Marcus and mother of Helios, Selene, and Itus. A skilled and respected doctor in the Garveil Noble House, she balances her husband’s strict authority with insight, empathy, and compassion. Often the emotional anchor of the family, she ensures that every decision considers the heart as well as the mind. Elara believes true leadership is grounded in understanding and care, seeing guidance as both duty and responsibility. Her personal law is to approach every situation with patience, empathy, and unwavering understanding of those around her.
Helios
Shield of the HouseHelios Valerian
Helios Valerian is a 28-year-old Sogmian and eldest son of the Valerian family. A soldier of the Garveil Noble House, he carries the weight of family expectation and military responsibility with quiet determination, discipline, and focus. Strong, capable, and principled, Helios balances strength with compassion, believing that power exists to protect, not dominate. Shaped by his father’s strict standards yet guided by his mother’s empathy, he measures every action with care. His personal law is to pursue excellence relentlessly while maintaining compassion and respect for all he serves or encounters.
Selene
Starborn ExplorerSelene Valerian
Selene Valerian is a 26-year-old Sogmian, second-born and only daughter of the Valerian family. A daring space explorer in the Exinade Noble House, she seeks to understand new worlds and expand her knowledge beyond familiar borders. Independent, reflective, and resilient, Selene values personal growth, curiosity, and learning from every challenge she faces. She believes progress is best achieved without arrogance or cruelty. Her personal law is to embrace change, discovery, and growth with kindness, empathy, and a deep respect for all beings and cultures she encounters in her journeys.
Lucas
Faithful CompanionLucas
Lucas is an 18-year-old Sogmian and lifelong best friend of Itus Valerian. Growing up together, he has shared every hardship, adventure, and small rebellion against the expectations of Sogmian life. Loyal, steady, and observant, Lucas is a grounding presence for those around him, quietly guiding and supporting his friends. Though he keeps his ambitions private, his moral compass is strong, and his dedication to those he cares for is unwavering. His personal law is to remain steadfast, courageous, and loyal in all circumstances, standing beside his friends through challenges, victories, and trials alike.
Finch
Commander of the Young GuardCommander Finch
Commander Finch is a seasoned Sogmian overseeing the training facilities for Itus and Lucas’s class year. Stern, disciplined, and highly respected, he ensures young Sogmians acquire the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to enter society and serve their Noble Houses at eighteen. He teaches strategy, responsibility, and resilience, believing that competence is the truest form of care. While methodical and demanding, Finch invests deeply in his students’ futures, preparing them to survive, thrive, and uphold honor. His personal law is to guide each student with skill, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to their growth and success.
