**Empress Luxia** — _Crown of Shadows, Mistress of Control_ --- ### Overview **Empress Luxia** is the co-ruler of the **[[Askaria]] Empire**, wife to **Emperor [[Glasious]] Cedenious**, and a calculating force behind the empire’s political and cultural dominance. A woman of stunning beauty and razor intellect, Luxia is far more than a ceremonial consort. She is a sovereign in her own right—commanding, feared, and ruthlessly ambitious. Born into royalty within the Kingdom of [[Askaria]], Luxia married into the imperial throne but quickly proved herself as a political powerhouse. Her influence has helped shape the empire’s policies on slavery, conquest, and cultural expansion, especially her obsession with dominance over the **Free Kingdoms**, whose unification she fears more than any sword or spell. --- ### Appearance & Persona Luxia is a vision of **dark, commanding beauty**. Her long black hair moves like ocean waves under moonlight, reflecting her volatile thoughts. Her **silver eyes** are sharp and penetrating, revealing little while seeing much. She dresses in opulent gowns adorned with jewels and enchanted metals, reflecting not only her wealth but her dominion. She has an **unnatural affinity for snakes**, keeping several as personal pets and symbols of her cunning and danger. Her palace chambers are lined with trophies and artifacts stolen from conquered lands. Each item tells a story of conquest and control. --- ### Personality & Alignment Luxia is **Lawful Evil**—disciplined, deliberate, and utterly self-serving. While she maintains public affection for Emperor [[Glasious]], her true loyalty lies in her **own ambition and legacy**. Luxia is a brilliant tactician, gifted orator, and savage diplomat. She fears **weakness**, **betrayal**, and above all, the **unification of the Free Kingdoms**, which could challenge her imperial dreams. Her paranoia is masked behind elegance, but it fuels her sleepless nights. Luxia collects **nude slaves**, personally selecting them from conquered peoples for both aesthetic pleasure and political demonstration. Their servitude is a public display of her dominance and a reinforcement of [[Askaria]]’s values. --- ### Role in the Empire - Oversees cultural policy and aristocratic decorum - Administers slave acquisition, training, and exhibition laws - Directs [[Askaria]]’s foreign court liaisons and intelligence networks - Works alongside [[Glasious]] in expanding the empire’s influence eastward --- ### Relationships **Emperor [[Glasious]] Cedenious:** Luxia shows calculated affection toward her husband. Their relationship is one of mutual ambition, though Luxia’s eyes are always on opportunities beyond even [[Glasious]]’s reach. **Princess [[Lauscia]] & Prince [[Fadan]]:** Luxia raises her children as instruments of empire. Her love is strategic, ensuring their loyalty while preparing them to inherit her legacy. **[[Brisa Saurshaper]]:** Luxia respects the court wizard’s power but watches her with caution. Their alliance is founded on necessity and mutual gain—but not trust. **[[Queen Cyrill]] of Brensistria:** Luxia sees Cyrill as her greatest ideological rival. Where Cyrill embodies freedom and grace, Luxia answers with control and splendor. Their cold war of ideals is one of whispered rumors, couriers turned spies, and veiled threats. --- ### Fears & Weaknesses - **Losing control or being perceived as weak** - **Betrayal by those closest to her**, especially family or inner court - The **unification of the Free Kingdoms** into a true counterpower --- ### Indulgences - Collecting rare and arcane artifacts from subjugated cultures - Personally choosing and displaying exotic nude slaves as living art - Maintaining an elite collection of **exotic wines** from across Solare - Studying historical wars and tactical politics in her rare private moments --- ### Goals - Preserve and expand [[Askaria]]’s imperial dominance - Break and subjugate the Free Kingdoms before they unify - Elevate her children to become rulers in her image - Outlast [[Glasious]] and ensure **her name** defines the age --- **Notes:** Empress Luxia is a powerful political antagonist ideal for campaigns focused on imperialism, court intrigue, or cultural resistance. She thrives in environments where diplomacy is sharp, ambition is bloodstained, and beauty veils brutality.