The heir apparent of the Empire of Apricity, Sorrel's mother was overthrown in a soft coup by the Wysteraii and demoted to a ceremonial monarch. After being put through numerous hardships by the Wysteraii and watching his family suffer, the young prince is determined to regain the emperor's power so he can be an effective leader. He keeps his allies and methods secrets, not afraid to use underhanded tactics and more... unethical means of gaining power.