Addison Karadin
Addison Karadin, also known as Addison Hesha and Addison Hesha-Karadin, is the King of Pergrand and a Green Mage. He is the biological son of Raimarc Karadin and Damien Hesha, connecting the Karadin royal dynasty with the Hesha family.
A follower of Venus, Addison enjoys gardening and growing plants. He uses his magic to cultivate crops in sub-zero conditions, helping to feed people in environments where ordinary cultivation is difficult. His house symbol is a crystal winged serpent.
Appearance
Addison stands 6 ft 0 in tall and has purple hair, golden eyes, and a lean, muscular build. His royal attire combines deep green, white, and gold, with elaborate botanical ornamentation, gemstones, and a crown. He wears a pendant bearing the symbol of Venus.
Biography
Birth and Family Background
Addison was born after Damien Hesha fled to Icefall. His conception resulted from Raimarc's sexual assault of Damien and the forced pregnancy that followed.
Raimarc was told that the child was a girl and had been killed. As a result, he remained unaware of Addison's existence throughout his reign, learning of his biological son only after his removal from the throne. Addison was known within the Karadin family records as Grand Duke Hesha's eldest son and an imperial royal heir.
Kingship
Addison holds the title of King of Pergrand. His royal identity is associated with the crystal winged serpent, botanical imagery, and devotion to Venus.
Personality and Interests
Addison enjoys gardening and cultivating plants. His interest in growing things has a practical purpose as well as an aesthetic one: he can cultivate crops in freezing conditions to help feed people.
His outlook is expressed in the phrase:
Plants feed people. Beauty gives them hope.
Magic and Abilities
Green Mage
Addison's magic is identified as Green Mage. He uses his abilities to grow plants and crops, including in sub-zero conditions. This allows him to support food cultivation despite severe cold.
Languages
Addison speaks Elvish.
Faith and Heraldry
Addison follows Venus. His personal presentation includes Venusian symbolism alongside flowers, foliage, and precious stones.
His house symbol is a crystal winged serpent, depicted as a coiling serpent with crystalline wings.
Family
- Raimarc Karadin: Biological father and former king of Pergrand. Raimarc did not know Addison existed until after losing the throne.
- Damien Hesha: Parent who escaped to Icefall before Addison's birth.
- Iris Karadin and Jasmine Karadin: Paternal half-sisters. Both are Phoenix shifters raised by their uncle Ivan at The Dollhouse, without Raimarc knowing of their existence.
- Gustan Karadin: Paternal grandfather and former king of Pergrand.
- Sergei Karadin, Ivan Karadin, and Uram Karadin: Paternal uncles.
