“Most real things don’t need proof--most lies wear truth like perfume.”
—Lucien Lupa
He calls himself a “consultant.” But what kind of consultant appears in a cursed mansion uninvited, drops a silver shard on your table, and asks if the dreams have started?
That’s Lucien Lupa for you.
And Sabine Cross absolutely does not trust him.
(Which is, of course, part of why she’s drawn to him.)
ð Who Is Lucien?
Lucien Vale is the glamoured human name.
Lupa is the truth behind the mask.
Thorneshade Revenant is his battle form, his Votrix identity, and the title he earned from the Aletheion long before Sabine ever pulled a sword from her soul.
He’s part Trickster, part Fae, all unreliable narrator energy.
But here’s the catch: he’s not her enemy.
At least, not entirely.
The Moon (Reversed): His Dominion
Lucien’s Arcana is The Moon, reversed.
Where Sabine’s Dominion blooms into a bleeding garden, his warps into a cathedral of shifting shadows, cracked masks, and spiraling truths. Nothing in his Dominion stays stable—especially his identity.
He's the kind of man who hides a warning inside a compliment.
The kind of ally who forgets to mention he was sent to watch you, not love you.
Why He Matters
Lucien is the anchor and the splinter.
He knows more about the Briarhalo bloodline than he lets on. He has fought (and maybe started) battles that broke the Votrix system. And he’s tied to the Inversus in ways Sabine hasn’t figured out yet.
But he wants to protect her.
Even when he shouldn't.
Even when it hurts.
Even when the cost is part of himself.
Here's one of my favorite lines from him:
“Don’t trust everything that wears your name.”
Writing Lucien has been cathartic chaos. He’s the archetype of the Trickster Mentor, but also the tragic love interest, the ghost of old wars, and the mirror Sabine didn’t ask for. He’s not “hot and mysterious” in a fanfic way—he’s terrifyingly intimate. The kind of character who gets under your skin and whispers things you didn’t want to hear about your past.
And yes, the rivals-to-something-slower-burn-than-love arc is fully intentional.
You think he’s unreadable.
Then he says something that guts you.
Look forward to more. Here's an image of Lucien that I asked ChatGTP to mock up. It's kind of close to how I envision his Trickster self.
Here are the Tarot cards that best represent him, spoiler free:
Lucien’s Tarot Trio: A Glimpse Behind the Mask
Before you dive into his story, here’s a quick look at the tarot cards that capture who Lucien really is—without giving too much away.
ð The Moon (Reversed)
This card is all about shadows, blurred lines, and hidden fears. Lucien’s world isn’t clear-cut; he lives in the fog between truth and illusion, where secrets lurk just beneath the surface.
ðŠ The Magician
Master manipulator, charming strategist, and someone who knows how to make reality dance to his tune. Lucien’s got the skills—and the confidence—to pull the strings behind the scenes.
ð Death (Upright or Reversed)
Change isn’t just a phase for him; it’s a constant. Lucien is shedding old layers and evolving, stuck somewhere between what was and what’s yet to come.
Bonus: The Fool (Reversed)
Sometimes, pretending you don’t know what’s next is the smartest move of all. Lucien’s journey is anything but random.
Keep these cards in mind—they hint at the many faces and contradictions you’ll meet along the way.
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