William's Story
According to Triana Valmira, Amara Faithkeeper firmly believes that William is fated to one day ascend to the throne of the Cilese Empire.
While browsing through ancient records at the The University of Scholara,William stumbles upon a family registration ledger that was originally thought to contain only records of noble bloodlines or scholarly achievements. Investigating it, William uncovers a shocking entry: a name that stands out among the rest— Zerok Stonehide. This name, unfamiliar yet oddly resonant, is recorded as William’s biological father. There is unfortunately no mention of William's mother. Though little is revealed, the implication of his heritage carries with it the weight of something much larger, something that could alter William's understanding of his true identity.
After a fierce confrontation with Krampus—which culminated in the being transforming into the benevolent figure of Saint Nick—he revealed to William that the death of his father, James Cooper, was no mere accident. Instead, he explained that James Cooper's end was shrouded in mystery and intent, suggesting that there were forces at play behind the tragedy that forever altered William’s destiny.