Aldrik Ci'Dan Solaris

Emperor Aldrik Solaris
"'If I am going to be hopeless for anyone, let it be for you, Vhalla Yarl.” ― Elise Kova, Water's Wrath"

Background
Prince Aldrik Ci'Dan Solaris is the first born Empress Fiera Ci'Dan Solaris and Emperor Solaris, and thus heir to the throne. His mother died shortly after his birth in an effort to seal off the Crystal Caverns. Growing up he was close with his half-brother Baldair, however as they grew older Aldrik closed himself off from him. Aldrik was born a fire-bearer and was trained in the tower of sorcerers, he is one of the most powerful sorcerers of the tower.

Childhood
Aldrik’s mother was the youngest of four children in the ruling family of old Mhashan (the West). When the Emperor conquered Mhashan he took Aldrik’s mother for a bride and she was quickly with child. The short period of time between the announcement of pregnancy and the wedding, as well as the pace to which the wedding was conducted, led to rumors of Aldrik being conceived out of wedlock at best, illegitimate at worst. The rumors never quite faded as Aldrik’s mother died during childbirth.

Taken back to the South with his father, Aldrik grew up in the palace in the Southern Capital. During his childhood he made close friends with a Western girl, Larel Neiress, who was also a fellow Firebearer in the Tower of Sorcerers. The prince grew into his reputation as a brooding and harsh man, withdrawing from the world and keeping his thoughts close and his enemies in fear.

When he was twenty-two he marched to war with his father, the Emperor Solaris, for the first time, quickly earning the title of “Fire Lord” for his brutality with flame on the battlefield.

 Quotes 

“She is radiant, even when she has every right to be exhausted. Hair clings to the sweat that’s on her brow, and she is tired—I can see she is. But her smile is so brilliant, she is goodness incarnate. She’s reclining in a bed, though I cannot discern where it is or who else may be there. It is bright though, and warm. She’s reaching out to me, her mouth is moving, and I know what she is asking for. I look down, and perhaps it is the most perfect sight I have ever seen. The tuff of hair upon the babe’s head is black, though he has her eyes: bright, inquisitive, and almost yellow. He has more her than me in him, I can feel it, and I am so thankful for it. I pass him to her, and she seems almost afraid. I move to kiss her. There is nothing to be scared of. I will protect them both.”

Excerpt From Water's Wrath

“His heart sings for you, his eyes search for you, his magic calls for and embraces you. Even a fool could see it, and I am no fool.” (Aldrik about Vhalla)

Excerpt From

4-Water's Wrath