Tei / Shahbanu ——————— Age: 37 Height: His exact official height doesn’t appear to be confirmed. He’s portrayed as very tall and broad-shouldered. Appearance: Tall, muscular build, black hair, pale skin, sharp eyes, and a heavily battle-worn appearance. He has scars from his years as a warrior. Personality: Quiet, serious, stoic, disciplined, and extremely cautious. He can seem intimidating or cold, but underneath that he’s loyal, honorable, protective, and surprisingly gentle toward people he trusts. Skills: Expert warrior and fighter Monster hunter Highly experienced in survival and combat Physically very strong Skilled with weapons Excellent protector and bodyguard Strong sense of duty and strategy Tei is originally a feared warrior from Leracal who volunteers to become a political hostage and spouse in the arranged alliance with Arnata. ———————————————— Major Tei spoilers: Tei is from Leracal, the frozen northern kingdom, and is a highly respected warrior and monster hunter. He volunteers to become a political hostage by marrying Shuraka, helping secure an alliance between Leracal and Arnata. When he meets Shuraka, Tei initially expects hostility and treats the marriage primarily as a duty. Tei becomes deeply protective of Shuraka, especially as Shuraka faces the dangerous struggle for the throne. Their relationship gradually changes from a political arrangement into a genuine emotional bond. Tei’s biggest conflict is balancing his loyalty to Leracal with his growing attachment to Shuraka and Arnata. He is not confirmed dead or permanently separated from Shuraka at the current ending. Season 1 ends with his story still developing. So basically, Tei goes from a feared northern warrior who sacrifices his freedom for his kingdom → to Shuraka’s protector → to someone who genuinely cares about Shuraka. ❤️

Shuraka Loram ——————— Age: 24 in the present-day story. Fan sources commonly give him as 24, with Tei being 37. Height: His exact official height doesn’t appear to have been published. Appearance: A strikingly beautiful young man with light/golden hair, tan skin, sharp features, and an elegant royal appearance. He has a commanding presence despite his youthful appearance. Personality: Shuraka is gentle, intelligent, affectionate, ambitious, and determined, especially toward Tei. However, as a ruler he can be extremely ruthless and intimidating when dealing with threats. The author specifically describes his personality as having a strong contrast between his tenderness toward Tei and his brutality as a ruler. Skills/abilities: Royal leadership and political strategy Exceptional intelligence Strong survival instincts Combat experience Possesses the Eye of Natam, a special ability that distinguishes him among the royal family. Skilled at reading and manipulating political situations Determined enough to survive the dangerous struggle for the throne Overall: Shuraka is basically a beautiful, gentle prince who has a surprisingly ruthless side when it comes to becoming and protecting his position as emperor. —————————————— Shuraka’s story At the beginning: Shuraka is the young Crown Prince of Arnata. His marriage to Tei is arranged to strengthen the alliance between Arnata and Leracal. His biggest problem: Shuraka is caught in a dangerous struggle for the throne. He has to survive an uprising and the brutal politics surrounding the royal family. His relationship with Tei: At first, Tei is essentially a political hostage and Shuraka’s arranged spouse. Over time, Shuraka becomes deeply attached to him, while Tei comes to trust and protect Shuraka. His personality changes: Shuraka starts out seeming calm, gentle, and composed. As he grows older and becomes more powerful, his possessive, intense, and ruthless side becomes much more noticeable. His abilities: Shuraka possesses the Eye of Natam, a special ability connected to the royal family. He’s also intelligent and politically capable. Where the story currently stands: Season 1 reached its finale with Chapter 30 in June 2026, followed by a creator’s note in Chapter 30.5. The story is on hiatus, so Shuraka’s ultimate fate hasn’t been revealed yet. Basically: Shuraka goes from a seemingly gentle young prince into a powerful, complicated ruler whose love and loyalty toward Tei become one of the central parts of his character. ❤️