Fourier Lugunica

Fourier Lugnica (フーリエ・ルグニカ) was the Fourth Prince of Lugnica and the childhood friend of Crusch Karsten and Ferris.

Appearance
As a member of the Lugnican Royal Family, Fourier was characterised by his shining golden hair and large scarlet eyes that burned like the twilight sun. Similarly to his alleged first cousin Felt, Fourier had pronounced canine teeth that poked out like small fangs and were noticeable when he smiled or laughed. His extraordinarily handsome face would've captured the hearts of many women if not for his outgoing personality.He has a yaeba that becomes prominent when he laughs.

When Fourier grew ill, his physical state greatly deteriorated. His beautiful golden hair lost its shining luster, the burning light of his eyes faded significantly, and his usually charming smiles lost their energy. His body completely lost its modest musculature, leaving the Prince with an emaciated body and protruding cheekbones.

Personality
Fourier was an energetic and magnanimous young man who appeared more self-assured and assertive than he actually was. That said he had a gentle caring heart and a very strong sense of responsibility that earned him the faith and trust of Crusch and Ferris. Moreover, he had the potential to be the current generation's "Lion King" due to his unusually sharp intuition that sometimes manifested which made him seem wise beyond his years. This trait of his only grew stronger as he matured over the years.

History
Although they would not properly meet until a little later, Fourier first beheld Crusch in royal palace's courtyard gardens when he was 14 years of age when he found her staring a budding blossom. He had been so transfixed by that moment in time, he had fallen for her at first sight but would too embarrassed to approach her. In the later weeks since then, he would sneak out in disguise to the same spot hoping to catch glimpse of her without Crusch being aware. However one day during his excisions he would accidentally had fallen into the garden alerting her to his presence for the first time. Thinking he was assailant after the royal family Crusch would pull a dagger out on him with intent to attack. After frantically clearing the misunderstanding and stopping Crusch for trying to take her own life out of shame they would become good friends. It was here that Fourier would exchange important promise with her that would influence Crusch's worldview.

A year later Fourier would meet also befriend Ferris and together the three of them; Fourier, Crusch and Ferris would go through the trials and tribulations of navigating high society over the years of their teenage to adult lives. From dealing with his arranged marriage to Tiriena, to supporting Crusch as she dealt conflicts of her womanhood and becoming the noble expected of her, to being Ferris' stalwart ally as he confronted elements of his dark past that still had lingering effects on his present. These experiences would reaffirm their eternal friendship to each other.

It would Fourier who recommend Ferris for knighthood and get him into the Royal Guard to better serve Crusch who was now coming into her own as the head of one of the most prominent noble houses of the country. It would show his keen understanding of how important it would be both their futures and the one he wanted. At age 20 he played an important role in the "House Argyle Incident" doing work behind scenes such as secretly keeping Reinhard on standby to clean up the loose ends, where the maturity of his leadership skills and forethought would be displayed which would serve to protect Ferris's place in House Karsten. However it be from that point where tragedy would strike he fall ill to mysterious diseases that had been affecting the royal family of late.

In spite of this, Fourier's condition would gain little national attention due to the commonality of the occurrence among the royals. A year later, he would still show no signs of improving despite the efforts of the Ferris and best healers from the Royal Institute of Healing. Despite this, Fourier would show surprisingly signs vitally, but it merely be front to keep from adding to Crusch worries who was facing increasing pressure in her political life as her duties mounted from crisis of the absence of royal family, a fact which Ferris also conspired to keep. One during her visit, Fourier would ask Crusch to take him outside. They would go to gardens where they first met then sit on the bench and Fourier would talk about his dreams for the future and the promise he made to her here. He would then finally admit his feelings for her and passed away peacefully on her lap.

Abilities

 * Gifted Mind: Fourier was born with naturally excellent intuition in the form of a gut feeling that led Miklotov McMahon to believe he could become a wise ruler like the Lion Kings of old. The wisdom and intelligence demonstrated by the young prince were both well beyond his years. As noted by those close to him, the statements he made, no matter how outlandish they seemed, usually came true. In this regard, Fourier was excellent at predicting future events, almost as if he were an oracle. Under his direction, the incident involving the House of Argyle became a complete military success. Furthermore, as a member of the royal family, Fourier received the very best education the Kingdom had to offer, affording him with impressive academic capabilities.
 * Skilled Swordsman: As a child, Fourier made a promise with Crusch Karsten that she would never wear feminine clothing until he could defeat her in a duel. The young prince regretted the promise greatly, as he could never defeat his beloved, leading him to believe he was the reason she could never express her femininity. As such, Fourier trained diligently to surpass Karsten in terms of swordsmanship. His efforts provided him with skills that far surpassed a majority of nobles. While his skill never surpassed Crusch's, he was able to fight on par with her several times, a fact he felt pride over. he is much stronger than an average knight.

Trivia

 * For her 17th Birthday, Fourier had gifted Crusch a jeweled pommel sword of finest bladework, which she took to battle against the Great Rabbit that had appeared on Fourtour Plains that day.