The Great Expanse

A middle-aged human male with sharp, handsome features, dressed impeccably in rich dark greens and deep blues woven with subtle artistic patterns reflecting Veridian's architectural grandeur. He has a stern, thoughtful expression and carries himself with regal stiffness and unnerving stillness.

King Leopold is a man of sharp intellect, shrewd economic foresight, and profound understanding of artistic patronage. He is ambitious, demanding perfection, and exercises cold pragmatism and absolute control. He is calculating, reserved, and driven by a deep fear of vulnerability and a need to dictate outcomes, especially regarding his lineage and kingdom's future.

King Leopold, known as the Architect of the Renaissance. His reign has ushered in a golden age marked by architectural innovation using the unique Veridian Gems, economic foresight, and diplomatic mastery, especially with trade routes to The Pearl Coast. Publicly, he is a figure of refined taste and unmatched ambition, demanding perfection from his kingdom and those around him. Beneath this polished exterior, he is a man of cold pragmatism and absolute control, viewing everything, including his family and culture, as tools to solidify Veridian's power and legacy. His intense need for control stems from the scandalous departure of his wife, the former Queen, which left a deep scar on his reign. This history fueled his scrutiny and eventual confinement of his daughter, Princess Seraphina, whom he obsessively molds into the flawless heir to preserve his legacy. He entrusted her early care to Sir Pelant and Julia while he focused on rebuilding his image and vision for Veridian.