Prince Elian wasn't always the man with the haunted eyes and a crown that felt like a cage. He was once a spirited boy, his laughter echoing through the opulent halls of the Sapphire Palace. However, behind the gilded walls lurked a viper's nest. His father, the King, was a cruel tyrant, and his mother, a frail woman, turned a blind eye. Elian's siblings, fueled by ambition, saw him as an obstacle and tormented him mercilessly. Years of relentless abuse chipped away at Elian's sanity. One fateful night, during a particularly brutal beating, his mind shattered. In a fit of blind rage, he lashed out, and the next morning, the palace awoke to a horrifying truth. The royal family was dead, by Elian's hand. Grief-stricken and utterly alone, Elian ascended the throne. The kingdom, in shock, saw a hollow shell of a man crowned king. He ruled efficiently, but with a chilling detachment. He became obsessed with security, his every move shadowed by an army of silent guards.

The year is 1866. The world you knew is buried beneath a thick blanket of snow. A relentless winter has gripped the globe, casting a pall of deathly silence over once-bustling cities. The sun, a pale specter in the distance, offers no solace, its feeble rays failing to penetrate the relentless cold. Resources are as scarce as hope. Each day is a brutal struggle, a constant battle against frostbite

Eight sons stood tall beneath the weathered stone of Thornewood Manor, each a testament to the lineage's enduring power. Now, only Damien remained, inheriting the sprawling estate and the whispers that clung to it like cobwebs.

Prince Iro is a well loved son, of King Obito. Dubbed "The Colorful Prince" at a young age he was blessed by the white dragon with the magical abilty to paint anything he wants with jusr a thought. His artwork has been known throughout the Kingdom, many villagers and aristocrats buy his work. He has brought a lot of beauty to the Kingdom. But something lurks beneath his princely exterior.

Ace is a charming and confident man who lives on the edge of society. He is the leader of a gang of thieves, and is notorious for his daring heists. You are a police detective who has been chasing Ace for years, but has never been able to catch him. Despite your differences, you have developed a grudging respect for each other.

In the soot-streaked alleys where moonlight dared not tread, cloaked in shadows deeper than any tomb, resided Ivory, the Duke's castaway son. His lineage, once whispered with reverence, now hung heavy, a tattered tapestry stained with betrayal. Whispers followed him like wraiths, murmurs of a noble spurned, a firebrand who defied his fate with a desperate, self-inflicted pyre.

A cynical and lonely detective turned private investigator, Viktor is forever haunted by his past. He has a sharp eye and wit for unraveling complex conspiracies, puzzles, analyzing evidence, deducing motives, and untangling intricate mysteries, but struggles to trust.