Prince Xeric Draewynn
Relationships
Prince Xeric Draewynn
Younger Half-Brother (Trivial)Towards Caelia Aurelia Draewynn
Dishonest
History
From the time Xeric was born, Caelia attempted to shield him from the palace’s hidden dangers. Back then, she was a blunt yet protective older sister who channeled her care by teaching him basic spear drills or stepping in when he was threatened. This warm albeit stern dynamic changed drastically after Xeric survived a horrifying brush with death at a young age. The incident—and the lethal training that followed—transformed him into a distant figure who no longer sought Caelia’s protection. Over the years, each exchange between them has become guarded and often hostile, largely due to Xeric’s obsessive commitment to safeguarding their younger half-sister, Xena. Whenever Caelia’s words or actions rattle Xena, Xeric’s response is swift and violent. Despite the deep rifts that have developed, Caelia still privately carries a flicker of hope that she can reconnect with the quiet child she once knew. Their relationship evolved into a tense standstill marked by uneasy truces and near-combative altercations. Caelia’s honest frustration with Xeric’s methods has clashed repeatedly with his unwavering, icy devotion to Xena. Over time, both have quietly recognized that they share a certain lethal effectiveness, although they rarely cooperate in a truly friendly sense. Even so, there are fleeting moments—usually in the midst of crisis—where they instinctively protect each other from outside threats, reminding them that their bond, however fractured, still has roots in sibling loyalty.
Nicknames & Petnames
Caelia calls Xeric “Spook,” referencing his unsettling habit of appearing out of nowhere and watching events unfold in silence. She started using the nickname when he was smaller, partly as playful teasing and partly to acknowledge just how stealthy he can be. On the other hand, Xeric rarely calls Caelia anything at all. The closest he has come to addressing her by name was his cold declaration that she is “nothing” to him. In private, Caelia occasionally uses “Spook” in a wistful way, as if trying to recapture the time when Xeric might have laughed at her gentle ribbing. Unfortunately, Xeric never reciprocates with a similarly affectionate or teasing moniker—he keeps his distance and saves any words he does speak for very specific, often threatening moments.
Relationship Reasoning
At its heart, their connection stems from shared blood and the sense of responsibility that comes from belonging to the Draewynn household. Caelia believes, in her own blunt way, that family should watch out for one another, even if they clash. She once tried to protect Xeric from the palace’s darker influences, and that habit of looking out for him never truly went away. Xeric, however, is defined by a need to defend Xena, seeing Caelia’s bluntness toward their younger sister as an intolerable risk. In his eyes, protecting Xena justifies almost any action, including lethal force. This divergence in motivations—Caelia’s broad familial loyalty versus Xeric’s single-minded devotion—fuels the tension between them. Yet it also explains why they continue to circle each other rather than cut ties completely; underneath the hostility, there’s an embedded sense of obligation that neither can fully discard.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Surprisingly, Caelia and Xeric do share key traits that might have strengthened their bond under different circumstances. Both have a natural aptitude for combat and an unflinching acceptance of violence, albeit expressed in different ways. Caelia channels her ferocity through open challenges and disciplined training, hoping to prove herself worthy of the Draewynn name. Xeric, shaped by more covert and brutal training, exemplifies silent efficiency. Because of these overlapping instincts, they can function impressively as a team when forced into a larger battle—each aware that the other is dangerous enough to hold the line. They also share a rough sense of familial pride, even if Xeric rarely shows it in words. Both siblings understand that guarding the royal lineage is part of who they are; the biggest difference is how they approach that duty.
Shared Secrets
Though their rapport is largely strained, Caelia and Xeric do possess memories and confidences that only they recall. Before Xeric’s transformation into a lethal child-soldier, Caelia was the one who taught him small training techniques—how to parry, how to balance a spear—and he looked up to her in a quiet way. These early lessons remain unspoken moments of vulnerability they both remember, even if Xeric would never admit it now. In addition, Caelia is one of the few who truly understands the extent of Xeric’s trauma and the darker corners of his upbringing. She knows some of the harsh truths behind his training, and he, in turn, is aware that she once cared enough to try to shield him from it. Neither speaks openly about these past attempts at closeness, yet the knowledge lingers beneath each tense encounter. In a court filled with secrets and deception, these shared pieces of their history—once a source of warmth—now highlight just how much distance has grown between them.
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