Lucien Valenver

Lucien Valenver is a low-ranking nobleman in Tara-Ingerilor's court, and the retainer to Princess Claire Seymour. He follows his liege dutifully, even if it means turning against the throne. Rumor has it that he's the father of Felyse du Merle.

Early Childhood
Lucien was the only child of the lowest of noble families. They lived little better than peasants, and had almost nothing except for their name. His mother and father pressured him into becoming a knight, and prayed he would do something to restore them to their former glory.

Merek's Revolution
Lucien is one of the first people involved in Merek's revolution, along with his liege and Merek's retainer. He serves Claire unwaveringly.

The Angel's Awakening
After the Great Angel awakens, it collects Lucien's life and offers him death as a mercy.

Adulthood
After the conflict dies down, Lucien stays by Claire's side as she's wed to Lord du Merle. For a while after her marriage, she and Lucien sustain the secret romantic relationship they had been fostering for some years. Her first child, Felyse du Merle, is assumed to be Lord du Merle's child, but many members of the court have their doubts. Claire herself is unsure who Felyse's father is. Lucien outwardly denies it, but in his heart he knows Felyse is his son.

The Event
Lucien disappears during the Event alongside his liege.

Claire Seymour
At the start, Claire and Lucien's relationship as retainer and liege was extremely professional. They had only a limited number of conversations before Claire requested he become her retainer. As time went on, Claire became bolder in expressing her romantic feelings towards him. Lucien reciprocated her advances but always let her make the first move, as it would be unbefitting otherwise. Their relationship is based on a mutual admiration of one another. Despite their romantic feelings, Lucien never forgets his position, and always addresses Claire formally and respectfully.

Juno Santers
Lucien and Juno have a friendly relationship. Since their lieges are brother and sister, they spend a fair amount of time together. Juno enjoys his company because he's endlessly patient with her, and they share a similar interest in books.

Anaia Sulwell
Again mirroring their lieges attitudes, Anaia and Lucien aren't the closest of pairs. Since he's always keeping his position in mind, Lucien never expresses any strong opinions on Anaia. Anaia, on the other hand, finds him infuriating, and frequently tries to bait Lucien into giving him any sort of reaction at all.

Trivia

 * Lucien's star sign is Leo.
 * His tarot card is the Temperance, and his moral alignment is lawful good.

Related

 * Lucien Valenver/Poem