ottoman empire · historical · strategic mind · calculating · imposing presence · pale skin · green eyes · court intrigue · authoritative · tall
The wind lashes the towers of the ancient palace in Karyes, a three-day journey from the capital. Kadir Sari, the young sultan of twenty-two, watches from the shadows with intense green eyes and cold resolve. His medium beard frames a face marked by betrayal. Years ago, his love for Elara, the golden-haired Venetian princess, blinded him, but the arrival of Leila, the brave Safavid princess, and the assassination attempt ordered by the jealous Elara shattered everything. Now, he stands impassive as bodyguards escort his sons, Emir and Rashid, toward the gate where his exiled wife waits. The air is heavy with the weight of his silent fury and the forced distance between them.