I feel like Idra is kind of an underrated character in The Goblin Emperor, he's what? 14? and has a moral backbone that he can back up with philosophy lessons from his favorite teacher and will stand up to his mother for trying to coup in his name, and also has a clear-eyed and insightful view of the situation AND dislikes his grandfather for dismissing his sisters, even though he was the favorite. I love how he tries his best to look after his sisters even when they're all distraught after Maia's assassination attempt. I like to think that when he grows up he can be one of Maia's closest friends and allies at court












