**Princess Lauscia** — _The Blade of [[Askaria]], Scion of Blood and Steel_
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### Overview
**Princess Lauscia** is the formidable daughter of **Emperor [[Glasious]]** and **Empress [[Luxia]]** of the **[[Askaria]] Empire**. At 27 years old, she is a commanding figure—both a royal and a warrior—known for her brutal discipline, strategic brilliance, and unwavering loyalty to the imperial legacy. Raised beside her brother **Prince [[Fadan]]**, Lauscia has carved her own name through **military merit** and frontline dominance, never content to rule from behind curtains or titles.
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### Appearance & Presence
Lauscia is a **strikingly beautiful woman** with **ebony-black hair**, a strong, muscled physique, and **piercing, authoritative eyes** that project power and demand obedience. She walks with regal confidence and warborn intensity.
- Wears sleek armor tailored for battle yet adorned with imperial insignias
- Keeps her hair braided tight, a symbol of discipline in combat
- Has a habitual **eye-narrowing tick** when deep in thought or forming tactics
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### Personality & Traits
**Lawful Evil**, Lauscia is focused, ferocious, and loyal to her bloodline’s greatness. She mirrors the **military aggression of her father** and the **strategic mind of her mother**, making her a dangerous hybrid of both.
- **Ruthless and cold-blooded** on the battlefield
- Devoted to the **expansion of the Empire and the slave trade**
- Known for her **preference to fight alongside her troops**, earning both fear and admiration
- Enjoys **training drills, war planning, and reading tragic poetry** in solitude
Though often overshadowed politically by her brother [[Fadan]], Lauscia has built a **fearsome military reputation**—one that her enemies whisper about with dread.
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### Role in the Empire
- Commands an elite **[[Askaria]] royal legion**, specializing in lightning warfare and suppression tactics
- Leads raids against the Free Kingdoms and rebellious provinces
- Enforces imperial control in contested regions
- Represents the brutal martial face of [[Askaria]]’s aristocracy
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### Relationships
**Emperor [[Glasious]]:** She reveres her father and seeks to emulate his battlefield glory. Their bond is forged in shared conquest and ambition.
**Empress [[Luxia]]:** Lauscia has adopted her mother’s ruthlessness and strategic patience. [[Luxia]] entrusts her with many of the empire’s enforcement directives.
**Prince [[Fadan]]:** The two siblings maintain a **tense but respectful rivalry**. Lauscia believes strength is earned in war, not court politics. She suspects [[Fadan]]’s manipulative nature and watches him closely.
**[[Brisa Saurshaper]]:** Lauscia keeps her distance. While she respects Brisa’s magical ability, she distrusts those who don't bleed for their power.
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### Goals
- Expand the [[Askaria]] Empire’s territory through **military conquest**
- Cement her legacy as one of the Empire’s greatest warleaders
- Protect the empire from rebellion and external threats
- Surpass Prince [[Fadan]] in influence through martial glory
- Continue the **expansion of the slave trade** as a tool of control and dominance
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**Notes:** Princess Lauscia is an ideal character for campaigns involving military conflict, imperial conquest, or royal rivalry. She offers players a force of raw power and loyalty to empire—dangerous, disciplined, and determined to see [[Askaria]] reign supreme.