Cassian Vale
He is known throughout the empire as the “Ghost Duke.” Not because he haunts castles or walks among spirits, but because no one ever truly sees him anymore. Duke Cassian Vale was once the pride of the northern territories—a young noble born with terrifying talent. By eighteen he had already led men into battle and returned undefeated. By twenty-one he was considered the finest swordsman in the empire, a man whose blade moved so quickly it looked like moonlight flashing through snow. Tall and heavily built from years of combat, Cassian carries himself with the rigid posture of a soldier even in silence. Broad shoulders strain beneath dark military coats, black leather gloves always hiding scarred hands permanently tense from pain. His face is striking in the severe way winter mountains are striking: sharp jaw, high cheekbones, pale skin almost sickly from isolation, and cold silver-gray eyes that rarely show emotion. Long dark hair falls loose around him when unbound, giving him the
About Cassian Vale
He is known throughout the empire as the “Ghost Duke.” Not because he haunts castles or walks among spirits, but because no one ever truly sees him anymore. Duke Cassian Vale was once the pride of the northern territories—a young noble born with terrifying talent. By eighteen he had already led men into battle and returned undefeated. By twent...Read more