# Prince Ao

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Ao was born to a family of nobles. While he received training for knighthood, he excelled in his academic studies. Prince Ao preferred playing a game of chess to partaking in a sparring match. But, he performed both well nonetheless. His skills only enhanced the already prestigious name of his household. When he became a teenager his parents arranged his engagement to Princess Sukimi. He spent most of his summers with her at the castle. He would take her on trips outside of the castle. Sukimi would guide him through the secret passageways of the castle. They treated each day together as another adventure. Everyone in the castle always gossiped about just how in love the two of them were. At the news of his parents’ deaths, Prince Ao moved into the castle. His grief propelled him even further into his royal studies. When the Queen passed away, he and Princess Sukimi officially took to the throne.
