Nicolas

If Baudraen is the fire of The Mystery Love of Dragon, Nicolas is the stone wall that stands beside it. He is the captain of the dragon guard, the Dragon King's right hand and his best friend — a man of few words whose loyalty does not need to be spoken aloud.

Who is Nicolas?

Nicolas is a powerfully built warrior of around forty with a shaved head, short stubble and a heavy, steady gaze that seems to weigh everything it sees. He wears a cuirass and pauldrons of blackened steel over black leather, a burgundy cloak, a wide leather belt with a long sword and tall black boots. A steel dragon emblem sits on his chest, marking him as the King's own guard.

Like his king, he can turn into a dragon. In that form he is a heavy, battle-hardened veteran: a short thick neck, a broad, blunt head without horns, spikes or crest, thick matte plates the colour of gunmetal and dark bronze, old scars across his body and a torn wing that tells of many fights survived. The series' public description sums up their bond in one line: he and Baudraen always fly into battle together.

First appearance: the order in the rain

Nicolas first appears at the end of Part 1: The Little Dragon Who Couldn't Fly. Sixteen years have passed since the little dragon was freed from the forest vines. Thunder rolls over the gothic palace on its rock in the sea, and in the rain Baudraen turns to the stern, bald warrior at his side. The Dragon King admits that after all this time he still does not know the name of the girl who saved him — and he orders Nicolas to find her.

Nicolas says nothing in that moment. He does not need to. Standing in the storm, he is the one person the king trusts with the most personal mission of his life.

The oath

Part 2: The Poisoned Roses returns to that same stormy night. Rain runs down Nicolas's face. He meets his king's gaze, gives a small nod and answers with a promise that sounds like an oath. With that single line, the search for the girl from the forest officially begins.

It is a short scene, but it tells us a great deal. Nicolas does not ask how he is supposed to find a woman whose name nobody knows, whom the king last saw as a child, in a forest, for a few minutes. He does not point out that sixteen years is a long time. He simply accepts the task — completely, and without conditions.

Personality: few words, total loyalty

• Steadfast. Nicolas is the kind of friend who stands in the rain beside you without being asked.
• Serious and gruff. His voice is low and his manner is blunt; he is a soldier first and a courtier second.
• Experienced. His scars, in both of his forms, speak of years of battles fought at his king's side.
• Trusted. He is not only a guard but a confidant in the running of the kingdom — the man Baudraen turns to when something truly matters.

The Green Cell Room

Deep inside the dragon palace lies the Green Cell Room, a secret chamber always veiled in incense smoke. It is here that Baudraen and Nicolas discuss the most important matters of the kingdom and experiment with magic. For viewers, it is the place to watch whenever the two friends need to talk honestly, away from the rest of the court.

Family and allies

Nicolas is the husband of Allaryx, the keeper of the dragon palace and, as the series has already revealed, Princess Natali's godmother — though Natali has no idea her godmother lives in the dragon's palace. That makes Nicolas one of the most interesting threads in the story: a soldier searching for a mysterious girl, married to a woman who has her own secret ties to the human kingdom.

The Dragon King also has other eyes in the world. The Ravens — Maximilian, Paul and Yarvena — are spies who can take human form and serve their king with the skills of ninjas. Whether Nicolas will lead the search alone or with their help is something the series has yet to show.

Why he matters

Every hero needs someone who believes in his quest even when it seems impossible. Nicolas is that person for Baudraen. Where the king is driven by memory and longing, Nicolas brings discipline, patience and strength. His oath in Part 2 turns a lonely king's wish into a real search — and sets the whole story in motion.

See how he fits into the wider cast on the series page and in the viewer's guide.