Rhodolite is a small kingdom, which is located between Obsidian, Jade and Benitoite. There are mountains located right in front of the country.
It's hard to tell how many people live in Rhodolite exactly, since I haven't come across canonical information about this. But the size of population in kingdoms differ by the size of the kingdom, particular era, living conditions and etc. Since Rhodolite is small, it cannot contain large amount of people, but could reach over 200 000 imo.
Smaller population means smaller army, hence the number of military troops in Rhodolite are much smaller compared to Obsidian, Jade, Benitoite and etc. This, itself, could cause problems since, as Chevalier said, military strength is just one type of national strength and easiest type for other nations to understand.
When you're picking a fight with another nation, the first thing you pay attention to is their military power. Obsidian, for an example, is considered dangerous mostly because of the sheer size of their military power and military advancements they made.
The second is wealth. Benitoite being a good example for this. It's said that Benitoite being on Rhodolite's side is important, because Obsidian cannot just carelessly attack without risking more than what they're prepared to lose. So, the wealth is like, the second easiest thing other nations understand.
While Rhodolite has good military power and good amount of wealth (the country has abundant resources, so they're doing good economically), it's still small compared to Obsidian and Benitoite. So one of the biggest strength of Rhodolite is diplomacy and its relationship with other countries. Such as, Rhodolite keeping Obsidian in check through Benitoite, or Rhodolite finding it easier to collect information about other countries due to being neutral and on friendly terms with other countries, hence drawing less suspicion.
However, Rhodolite's small size can also be advantageous. For an example, the news will reach you easier in a small kingdom and it's easier to defend borders as well. Small countries are less likely to declare an outright war on others, so they mostly have good diplomatic relationships with bigger nations.
Whereas, Obsidian's huge size is incredible advantage but also a disadvantage. In Nokto's route, Nokto said: "The country is so large that it shares borders with many other countries, so there's always fighting going on somewhere. Which means its leaders don't usually have much time to be thinking about us." and in Chevalier's route as well, Rhodolite used this for their advantage and attacked Obsidian with Jade and Benitoite, while Obsidian was in war with other countries. And managing such a huge empire, which is in constant war with other countries, is much harder than managing a small, peace-loving kingdom.
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So I've been thinking and I wanted to note down some personal body headcanons for the ikepri guys.
As always these are personal headcanons so take em all with a pinch of salt.
Also just a trigger warning I do mention Yves' eating disorder in his bit.
Jin Grandet:
Now in my head Jin is a big boy. Like we know he's got a big chest and he's tall but like, for me I like to imagine he's massive. I like to think he's got a bit of chunk to him as well as muscle considering he's a bit of a hedonist who enjoys his food and alcohol. Like this man would be so comfy to take a nap on. Skintone wise I feel like he could be a bit darker. Ik he's already darker compared to his brothers but he's still a lil washed out, give him a bit more colour.
Chevalier Michel:
Now this first is hella indulgent but I like to imagine he's got a broad chest and shoulders. I also like to think that due to the amount of assassination attempts he's had a few close calls and has a smattering of scars decorating his body. He doesn't like these to show as they could be taken as a sign of weakness which is why he prefers to be fully covered, clothes wise. The only part he's especially careful with is his face as that's what people remember and he can't subtly hide it
Clavis Lelouch:
Now Clavis, I imagine, is quite thin like his original sprite just not as muscled. I think of him as more agile, running and leaping around, in and out of trouble. To me he's quite a good dodger. Like Chev I think he has a few scars here and there but more of the burn or irritated skin type due to his science experiments. Also his beauty mark on his lip? Give me a couple more of those dotted around various parts of his body thanks.
Leon Dompteur:
He's not as big a Jin but he's still quite the unit. I imagine his as more muscled than Jin as he trains more often and spends his free time doing more energetic pastimes. I can see him playing sports with his troops. Other than that there's not much I'd change from his original design. Leon's pretty perf for a poster boy imo.
Yves Kloss:
Now to me, Yves is probably the smallest and thinnest prince. While I do think he's still very good with a sword, his mastery is within etiquette and fashion. I feel like he'd dabble in makeup (not uncommon for European royals), he's clearly adept with it when he puts it on Emma so why not himself. He may also use it to cover up days when he looks a tad more sickly. I think with his eating disorder it'd be hard to build up muscle which wouldn't add much to his naturally smaller build. That being said the man has a good pair of lungs and will lecture you into the ground.
Licht Klein:
Licht's in game sprite does not do him justice in my mind. This man is the best fighter out of the Rhodolite princes and he's always training. In my head he's jacked, like he's a big boy. Other than that I wouldn't change much about him, maybe give him some more fluff to his design, you can never have too much fluff.
Nokto Klein:
Again, not much I would change, like Yves he's not really muscled but he's not sickly, if anything I imagine him similar to Clavis, being more agile, like a fox. He's very light footed and has a knack for sneaking around.
Luke Randolf:
Again, big. He's described as a big bear and while I don't think he's as big as Jin, he's still big. He likes food and has worked as a soldier. Die to his military work (and gilbert connections) he's probably also got scars but it's a few nicks here and there which nobody really comments on. Colour wise, as a redhead myself I can't really picture him being too tan, as personally I don't think we tan well but I've seen fanart and I can be convinced. But also cover that man in freckles, freckles everywhere on him pls.
Sariel Noir:
Literally no notes, I wouldn't change this man at all. Maybe as some in stains to his fingers. I feel like his build suits him, maybe just dot some beauty marks around I feel like that's him. Also those are prescription glasses, idc if it's medieval times that man cannot see.
Rio Ortiz:
This man is fantasy Italian and we need more diversity in this cast, give him a tan. Like he's a blonde himbo if you think about it, he deserves a lil tan. I also think his build suits him as well. A tad muscled maybe more agile than strong. Has enough dexterity to get Emma/Belle out of a bind if he needs to.
Gilbert Von Obsidian:
Now my own personal headcanon is that, the illness Gilbert is suffering with is tuberculosis. It primarily attacks the lungs causing coughing fits often bringing up blood and can cause fraility. While he's very good planning and tactics wise I think due to his illness he's not the best in battle, hence why he uses a gun. Makes things easier for him. Like Yves I think he's quite skinny and struggles to build muscle due to his illness. Also given Obsidian's lack of resources I don't know if his diet would be the best. Also similar to Chev I feel he's got some scars from a few close calls but he's not as secretive about them, if anything they just add to his fear factor.
Keith Howell:
Tall. Like unnervingly tall. He's like if a deer was human. I also think he appears quite thin but is scarily strong when he needs to be. Looks like a wet wipe but when he changes up he's terrifying. I honestly don't have much to add, I need to play more routes that feature him 😅
Silvio Ricci:
Again, like Rio this man is fantasy Italian but also lives in fantasy Italy and sails the seas going to fantasy Arabic inspired countries and further. WHY IS HE SO PASTY??? I need them to give Silvio a tan (ugh Silvio with tan lines, lemme kiss them). I get giving him a tan could wash out the rest of his design but just make his hair bluer, give my man some saturation. Also since he loves sailing so much I feel like he'd be a bigger build than his sprite is, especially in the arms. Like if he's hauling rope and steering then he's gonna have some big biceps. Also give him a bit of chonk, Silvio likes his alcohol a bit too much and while he is very athletic I feel like that would affect his body.
Azel Radwan:
Again, tan. I know it's technically there but make him darker you cowards. I feel like his sprite build suits him, I can see him being more on the slender side but not in an ill sense. In fact I feel he gives a healthy aura which adds onto his divine act. Also I can't decide if he'd be freakishly mark free or have a smattering of beauty marks. Very smooth skin tho, everyone wants his skin routine, but I'm quite sure he's just naturally like that.
Mattias Asbrink:
Built similar to Licht, a unit. I picture him as a brick wall. Broad shoulders, muscled, can easily put people in place if the law calls for it. Maybe a few scars here and there but they're rare.
Kagari Amagase:
Strong but slender, more on the agile side. A few scars, but I feel like he wears his with pride. And honestly I'm feeling freckles, not as many as Luke but a good scattering in certain places such as his nose and shoulders.
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I've mentioned a long time ago that my Ikemen Prince OC (MC stand-in) is Dahlia, and while I have many versions of IkePri running in my head simultaneously, one of them has Dahlia in a polycule with most of the Rhodolite princes. I started, and never finished, a fic with Dahlia pregnant and her prince suitors taking care of her, though I only posted it on ao3. I've also used this poly-AU as a jumping off place for many fics, including my long-fic (still in progress) Deceit and Decay.
Recently, I've requested a sketch series done by @dicenete of Dahlia pregnant with her lovely prince lovers, and you guys will not believe how GORGEOUS AND AMAZING they turned out! So good! Amazing work! Let me show you!
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Chevalier and a book belong to each other like the sun in the sky, so... why aren't there more cards with him holding a book...?
Also, can we just appreciate the cute little bracelet with what I assume is his crest (either that or it's a blue rose)!
I have to be honest though: His facial expression looks very out of character to me..
The "red string of fate" cards... I couldn't not add at least ohne of them. Nokto's nails have a nice effect here as they often do.
Okay, so, I like the picture a lot but what's with that bracelet?? It looks like something died on his wrist.. His eyes really come out here though, so I'll ignore the fuzzy thing.
This picture just makes me laugh every time I see it. His face looks so funny! This card isn't here because it's one I think should be appreciated – I just wanted to show this to you guys in case you hadn't seen the card yet.
Also... the blood on the knife was unnecessary Cybird.
Aaaand I'll end this post with my background picture No. 1 on IkéPri.
I mentioned before that I love all things Christmas but I also love snow and the atmosphere and this card is my favourite because of the background and the winter vibes. <3