A noble man, son of one of the officials in parliament, that sought to practice law. He grew up in the mainland and attended private studies as do most aristocratic children. The thought of becoming king never occurred to him, much less under the pretenses upon which he suddenly found himself standing. Aileen's exile suddenly thrust succession on her unsuspecting sister, and Daphne had been the object of his fancy for little over a year at that point. His proposal had been accepted, their engagement announced, when his betrothed was thrust into the throne. He was accepted as the new king with little complaint. After all, most members of parliament thought he would be easily coerced and controlled.
The story begins with Adamh on the throne. He is wary of the state of the union but believes that, despite the rocky start to his rule, that he can find peace. He would have offered that Aileene and Jacob stay within the court but was advised to send them into exile. He loves his wife, Daphne, but is being pressured to find a consort and a “more suitable bride.” A coastal man with blue eyes. Kind, lover of the arts and sciences, a tad impressionable
Unlike her sister, Daphne has never been fond of war or battle or grime or dirt. She much preferred to stay within the safety of home and watch the flowers grow. While she is not one to lift a hand to hurt another, nor is she too terribly eager to help. Her ideal is a peaceful day in which nothing more exciting happens than a hummingbird's appearance in her garden. As such, Daphne has a habit of taking the side of least resistance. After the treaty, she went to live with her sister in Castle Stuart. It was too exhausting to field the glances of wary Mainlanders, so she changed her name and converted to their culture. She was against Aileen's divorce from the start, but of course her fiery sister would never listen. Now, Daphne is the Queen... though to be honest, she hates the role. Public speaking makes her squeamish and she avoids most royal affairs.
The story begins with Daphne as the current owner of the throne, albeit in the more diminutive sense as her husband, Adamh, conducts most policy arrangements. Once had a Highlander name but, embarrassed by her culture, she switched her name to Daphne which allowed her to court a handsome and powerful husband. She has had trouble conceiving and has heard rumors that Adamh may be considering a consort. A woman with rich brown fur and blue eyes. Materialistic, Opportunistic, Fanciful, Hopeless Romantic
The only child born to Daphne and Adamh, Mhairi has been cherished and loved since her very first breath. She has long been regarded as a testament of the royal family's good fortune and, as a result, has a similarly optimistic view of the future. While she does appreciate beauty and is a pacifist like her mother, she has her father's analytical mind and eager-to-please spirit. As such, she has taken on her duties as princess with gusto. Still, she does occasionally tire from the pressure of being the nation's future. Parliament places a great deal of pressure upon her slender shoulders—shoulders that seem far too slender given her alleged age of two. In truth, Mhairi boasts the youthfulness of a yearling.
Mhairi has started taking lessons with Professor Arythmetik in preparation of her role and has gained a strong appreciation for Queen Aileen's rule. This information had long been left out of her oral histories, and Mhairi now feels a strong sense of empathy for her aunt. She joined her cousin's plight and currently lives in the Highlands although she is wary of what will become of the future. A young woman with coastal fur and blue eyes. Optimistic, Kind, Honest, Creative
