Zlatomir Valchev
Duke Zlatomir Valchev (a.k.a. The Lighthouse Sovereign)
Duke Zlatomir Valchev, the Lighthouse Sovereign of Marinovica, is a seasoned ruler and master Conjuror who has spent decades maintaining balance between the city’s noble factions, merchants, and seafarers. A pragmatic leader, he is known for his unwavering composure and strategic mind, though some whisper that his compromises have allowed corruption to fester beneath Marinovica’s surface. While he presents himself as a steady guardian of the city, those who dig deeper may find a ruler burdened by unspoken secrets and the weight of an ancient pact.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
A tall man in his late forties with a robust, commanding presence. His dark brown hair is streaked with silver, and his sharp, angular features are framed by a short, well-groomed beard. His piercing hazel eyes seem to peer into the soul, and a faint scar cuts across his right eyebrow, a relic of a youthful duel. He dresses in finely tailored tunics adorned with intricate embroidery resembling sea waves and golden thread, symbolizing both his authority and his city’s maritime trade.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Duke Zlatomir descends from the Valchev family, a noble lineage that rose to prominence through generations of maritime trade and naval strength under House Petrov. His port city, Marinovica, lies at the mouth of the mighty Danubus River, where it meets the Inner Sea. The city is a bustling hub of commerce, attracting merchants, sailors, and diplomats from distant lands.
As a young man, Zlatomir spent years sailing aboard his family’s ships, learning the ways of trade and seamanship firsthand. During this time, he earned respect for his keen intellect and daring tactics in defending his fleet from pirate attacks. These experiences shaped him into a pragmatic and decisive ruler.
Now as Duke, Zlatomir is deeply invested in Marinovica’s prosperity, overseeing trade agreements, naval defenses, and the completion of a vast harbor prison. Despite his outward composure, he faces growing tensions with the local Nauts, the Congregation of Merchants, and the looming threat of piracy. He dreams of transforming Marinovica into the preeminent power of the Inner over Duchnov but is cautious, knowing that ambition can sink a city as swiftly as it can raise it.
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Current Status
Ruler of Marinovica
Current Location
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Ethnicity
Age
49
Date of Birth
38 Transitioning
Birthplace
Marinovica
Family
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Pronouns
He/him
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Hazel, piercing
Hair
Dark brown, streaked with silver
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
white
Height
6'2"
Weight
180lbs
Belief/Deity
Aquillia'Dante
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