Lucian Darkwing

“I’m not your enemy, Kiara. We should try to trust each other.”

– Lucian to Kiara, Academy of Villains

Lucian Darkwing is the crown prince of the Kingdom of Ithaka, a skilled Shadowmage, and a leading member of the Raven Society at the Academy of Magic.

***This section contains spoilers for Book 1: Academy of Villains***
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About

Aliases

Cursed Prince (Kiara)

Age

Species

Mage

Class

Shadowmage

Location

House

House Boros

Status

Alive

Physical Description

Gender

Male

Eye Color

Gray

Hair Color

Black

Relationships

Family

Romantic Interest(s)

Kiara (Heartstring)

Allegiances

Raven Society

Appearances

Biography

Lucian Darkwing’s early life was marked by the discovery of his Shadowmage abilities at the age of five. While his mother viewed his powers as a curse, his father, the King of Ithaka, saw them as an opportunity to wield more control over the kingdom.

Lucian was raised in an environment filled with secrecy and political maneuvering, often included in the king’s meetings. This exposure led him to align with the Raven Society from a young age. His upbringing cultivated a hardened and brooding personality, with his magic both serving as protection and presenting a constant struggle against the darkness within.

At the Academy of Magic, Lucian maintains a composed exterior, but beneath the surface, he battles with his father’s expectations and his own inner turmoil. His ultimate goal is to break Ithaka’s curse and reclaim his autonomy from Moros’ influence.

Powers & Abilities

Lucian Darkwing is a Shadowmage, wielding powerful dark magic that allows him to manipulate shadows and darkness.

Magic Beast Form

Lucian’s magical beast form is a Shadow Wolf, a creature of darkness that amplifies his shadow magic and enhances his speed and stealth.

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Romance

Lucian Darkwing has a Heartstring bond with Kiara, the last known Starmage. From the moment they met, he was drawn to her strength and resilience, often protecting her and standing by her side.

Friends & Alliances

Lucian Darkwing maintains close friendships with fellow members of the Raven Society.

Enemies & Rivals​

  • The King of Ithaka, Lucian’s own father, is a dangerous adversary whose body is possessed by Moros. He seeks to strip Lucian of his free will and prepare him as the next vessel for the dark god.
  • Moros, the dark god responsible for Ithaka’s curse, manipulates Lucian’s destiny, aiming to control him entirely and maintain his dominion over the kingdom.
  • The Serpent’s Tongue, a secret society that initially hired Kiara to assassinate Lucian, sees him as an obstacle to their own agendas within the kingdom.

Quotes

Trivia

  • Lucian Darkwing’s character is inspired by Erebus, the primordial god of darkness in Greek mythology. His love story with Kiara in Academy of Villains mirrors the mythological connection between Erebus and Nyx, embodying the dynamic of light and darkness.
  • In Greek mythology, Erebus represented the personification of darkness, often serving as a passage between the world of the living and the dead. This aligns with Lucian’s Shadowmage abilities and his struggle against Moros’ possession.
  • The name Darkwing symbolizes Lucian’s duality, reflecting both his royal status, with wings representing nobility, and his shadowy powers, showcasing the conflict between light and darkness within him.