Aodhan
Aodhan is the very handsome, suave, prince from the Willow Court with a dreamy smile and highly competitive spirit. Perhaps too competitive? He is a very promising option for Tuala; he always appears so heroic.
Yet he is not what he at first appears: he will stop at nothing to win, including cheating and hurting his fellow competitors.
When his true character comes to light, and news comes from his home court that he had been banished, he is immediately removed from the competition.
“Um, thank you?” I was flustered by the courtly kiss, and Aodhan gave me a knowing smirk as he rose. He held my hand for a beat longer, before I recovered myself and pulled it back.
“Good luck in the competition.” I had said that to all the princes, but I found I actually meant it this time.
“Thank you, princess.” He turned to leave, then looked over his shoulder. “And Tuala?”
“Mmm hmm?” I pinched my arm. This was ridiculous.
“I do intend to win.” Aodhan winked, then walked away.
I sighed and Grenie croaked in annoyance.
“You don’t like him?” My pulse was racing. That one was getting bonus points for…I wasn’t sure what. Did I have a category for winking?
“I’m apparently much less prone to swooning than you,” grumbled the frog.
Yet he is not what he at first appears: he will stop at nothing to win, including cheating and hurting his fellow competitors.
When his true character comes to light, and news comes from his home court that he had been banished, he is immediately removed from the competition.
Introduction to Aodhan in the books
“Princess Tuala, I’m so happy to meet you.” Aodhan reached for my hand and kissed it with a bow. The prince was tall, even for one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His golden-brown hair swept past his shoulders, and his skin was tanned from the summer sun.“Um, thank you?” I was flustered by the courtly kiss, and Aodhan gave me a knowing smirk as he rose. He held my hand for a beat longer, before I recovered myself and pulled it back.
“Good luck in the competition.” I had said that to all the princes, but I found I actually meant it this time.
“Thank you, princess.” He turned to leave, then looked over his shoulder. “And Tuala?”
“Mmm hmm?” I pinched my arm. This was ridiculous.
“I do intend to win.” Aodhan winked, then walked away.
I sighed and Grenie croaked in annoyance.
“You don’t like him?” My pulse was racing. That one was getting bonus points for…I wasn’t sure what. Did I have a category for winking?
“I’m apparently much less prone to swooning than you,” grumbled the frog.
Fun Facts
Basics
Full name: AodhanTitle: Prince
Age: early twenties
Race: Tuatha Dé Danann
Affiliation: Seelie
Home: The Willow Court
Relationships
Parents: Rulers of the Willow CourtSiblings: He has six siblings. His eldest sister is the crown princess.
Interests
Favourite Food: Lemon TartsLikes: Being in control, swimming
Dislikes: Losing
Appearance
Hair: long, golden brownSkin: tan
Body Type: Fit and broad shouldered, tall even for a Tuatha Dé Danann
Children
Appears in: The Lily Gate
Article by A. Stagg