Cradle · Character
Akura Pride
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 2
Akura Pride is a short, intense young man with pale skin, black hair, and striking purple eyes. Black swirling Goldsign tattoos crawl across his face, neck, and arms like living ink. He stands rigidly straight to maximize his limited height, perpetually glaring upward with an expression of barely contained rage. He wears a simple dark outfit similar to other Akura clan members and briefly manifests crystalline amethyst armor in combat.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- young adult
- First appears
- Book 7 · Ch. 2
- Books
- 1 of 7 read
Akura Pride enters the Cradle series in Uncrowned as a fiercely competitive, short-statured prodigy of the Akura clan, marked by his distinctive Goldsign tattoos and perpetual scowl. Initially defined by his resentment toward outsiders like Wei Shi Lindon Arelius, Pride's arc centers on his struggle to reconcile his clan's expectations with his own insecurities about height and status. Across the tournament and subsequent books, Pride's rivalry with Lindon evolves into reluctant respect, while his strained bond with his sister Mercy deepens as he confronts the emotional walls he has built. His journey reflects the broader Akura clan's shifting dynamics under the weight of external threats and internal expectations.
Description · as of Book 7
Akura Pride is a short, intense young man with pale skin, black hair, and striking purple eyes. Black swirling Goldsign tattoos crawl across his face, neck, and arms like living ink. He stands rigidly straight to maximize his limited height, perpetually glaring upward with an expression of barely contained rage. He wears a simple dark outfit similar to other Akura clan members and briefly manifests crystalline amethyst armor in combat.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Akura Charityaunt
Pride's aunt and the Sage of the Silver Heart, Charity oversees his training and tournament participation, maintaining a strict but guiding presence throughout his development.
Akura Mercyyounger brother
Pride's younger sister; their relationship begins with tension due to Pride's hostility toward outsiders and Mercy's efforts to reconnect, evolving as Pride gradually opens up to familial bonds.
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Akura Furyuncle
Pride's uncle and a Herald, Fury provides both training and emotional support, his casual demeanor contrasting with Pride's intensity and helping to humanize the clan's expectations.
Lindonrival
Initially Pride's rival within the Akura clan, resenting Lindon's selection for the tournament team; their relationship evolves from open hostility to a grudging respect as they face common challenges.
Story so far
BOOK 7Uncrowned (Cradle Book 7)
- Pride is selected as a member of the Akura clan's Uncrowned King tournament team, showcasing his crystalline amethyst armor and combat prowess.
- He openly resents Lindon's inclusion on the team, viewing him as an unworthy outsider.
- Pride receives training and support from his aunt, Akura Charity, and uncle, Akura Fury, highlighting his privileged but pressured upbringing.
- His interactions with his sister Mercy reveal a strained sibling relationship, marked by Pride's hostility and Mercy's attempts at reconciliation.
Key events
Appearances
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