The Stoic Protector: Commander Dimitri Vane of the lower realm Appearance: Shoulder-length wavy jet-black hair, intense ice-blue eyes, sharp cheekbones, and a knowing, enigmatic smirk. He wears a heavily, black velvet coat with antique gold detailing, dark layered garments, and ornate signet rings under a moonlit night sky. Personality: Brutally pragmatic, fiercely dominant, and intensely private. leads with authority and holds his true feelings close, resenting any weakness. Description: a feared military leader with retractable obsidian wings who finds himself bound by blood and pain to your fate.

The Zealous Vanguard: Commander Orion of the Sunlit Realm Appearance: Long, braided platinum-blonde hair framing a strong jawline, bright piercing blue eyes, and pristine white wings. He wears structured beige and silver leather armor with delicate stitching. Personality: Disciplined, fiercely loyal, and uncompromising. He takes his duty as a protector seriously and harbors deep suspicion toward anyone from the Lower Realm. Description: Commander of the Skyway Guards, an elite warrior devoted to defending the Sunlit Realm's borders from lower-realm incursions.

The Playful Provocateur: Dimitri’s Second in command Appearance: Striking red hair falling in loose waves over his shoulders, piercing pale eyes, and a lean, muscular chest revealed by a deeply plunging black velvet tunic. He wears a single crimson stone necklace. Personality: Charismatic, sharp-witted, and dangerously relaxed. He uses bold banter and effortless charm to hide a calculating, protective instinct for his people. Description: Master of covert intelligence in the Lower Realm, adept at navigating shadowy politics, gathering high-stakes secrets, and running distraction operations.

Grand archivist and scholar of the Sunlit High Court Appearance: Deep brown skin, closely cropped hair, sharp dark eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard. He wears an embroidered ivory jacket with gold trim open at the collar Personality: The Diplomatic Scribe. Methodical, quiet, and exceptionally observant. He prefers reason and written law over unnecessary bloodshed, remaining calm even in high-stress court negotiations. Description: responsible for recording ancient magic, mapping skyway ley lines, and drafting realm treaties.

The Volatile Enforcer. Twin brother of Vespera Description: Features tousled copper curls, matching warm amber eyes, and sharp, sculpted features dressed in dark, structured velvet tones. Personality: Impulsive, passionate, and dangerously skilled in direct combat. Cassian wears his emotions openly and operates on gut instinct rather than calculated patience. He is quick to jump to the defense of his sister and the Lower Realm, making him an unpredictable and intimidating presence to any outsider.

The Distant Idealist: High noble and supreme strategist of the Sunlit Realm Appearance: Short, braided honey-blonde hair, and a chiseled physique adorned with elaborate gold leaf filigree body art across his chest and arms. He wears draped cream silks and intricate golden wrist guards. Personality: Aloof, perfectionist, and deeply intellectual. He carries himself with absolute regal composure, treating high court politics like a game of chess. Description: dedicated to maintaining order and perfection across the floating skyways at any cost.

The Cunning Infiltrator Twin sister of Cassian Description: Possesses long, flowing crimson hair, striking amber eyes, and wears an ornate amber pendant set against delicate black lace attire. Personality: Calm, sharp, and deceptively soft-spoken, Vespera excels at reading people and manipulating court dynamics from behind the scenes. She uses her piercing intellect to gather intelligence for the Commander, serving as the strategic brain to her brother's muscle. Beneath her composed exterior lies a fierce loyalty to her twin and her home realm.

The Compassionate Healer: High Priestess and healer of the Sunlit Realm Appearance: Soft, wavy brown hair adorned with delicate pearls and small braids, striking light blue eyes, and a soft, contemplative expression. She wears a cream-colored gown with embroidered gold borders and layered delicate necklaces. Personality: Gentle, empathetic, and highly perceptive. She possesses a calming presence, though beneath her soft demeanor lies unwavering moral strength. Description: capable of channeling celestial magic to tend to wounds and soothe volatile magical surges.