I was having fun drawing yesterday and thought ”how about I try imagining how the Ikepri mothers would look like” 😊
They’re just little sketches and not a final product of what I imagine them to be like.
I tried recreating some sort of Middle Ages fashion for some dresses, but overall I mostly focused on making them blend in with the Ikeprince universe. Since the princes themselves have a lot of freedom in their designs, I had fun making them without Historical limits.
I hope it’s easy to tell them apart! They’re placed in the ‘right’ order, based on the princes’ births, if that makes sense. I based their appearance on what I knew, and what was said online for those I wasn’t familiar with. Of course my anatomy isn’t great but it’s a good start.
First there’s Jin’s Mother, Coralie Grandet. As the previous Belle, and as the first woman the King fell in love with so hard he completely destroyed everyone's life after her death, I tried to give her a radiant and innocent appearance to make sure the stab hurts enough to go berserk once she's gone. She's the start of everyone's downfall without knowing it 😌
Then there's Queen Michel. I tried to give her a noble and beautiful appearance, with some sadness lingering in her gaze. And while I don't remember the description of one of her dresses Emma found later, I knew it was orange and decided to represent it.
Lady Leticia follows, with pretty wavy hair, as well as a kind and playful aura. I made up a maid's outfit for her and Luke's mom, but it's possible that as she was the Queen's personal maid, she wore different clothing.
After that comes the 'genuine' Leon's mother, Mrs. Dompteur. I think she looks seductive here although it wasn't really my intent, but I wanted to make her seem smart and calculating somehow, and with a classy appearance. I didn't draw Leon's actual mother because I feel like she's less relevant.
I made Yves’ mother look like a ‘doll’ because given her son’s appearance, I would expect her to be similar to this. And I gave her the earring! Although I’m not sure if she wore two earrings or just one back then (didn’t read Yves’ route yet). I also gave her Yves' brooch for some reason. As an Obsidian noble, I would assume she never got to fit in and was the target of many enemies, so hence the sad face.
THEN, I’m especially happy with Anita (the twins’ mother) and decided to give her wavy hair since Licht and Nokto have hairstyles that I headcanon can’t really happen without either some styling or a tiny curl pattern. But I’ll admit I mostly did it because I wanted her to have that hair haha. Really in love with her locks. Since she was described as a rare beauty, I went all in.
And finally, Luke's mother. I gave her the same maid outfit as Leticia, without knowing if they actually wore similar clothes. But I made sure she looked as closely as possible as Coralie the previous Belle, with some similarities to Luke. I made her with a gaze similar to Luke's, but I'm not sure if she was happy at that time, or if it was after the tragedy happened...
Anyway that's it! I'm pretty happy with how they turned out, but I might make some changes at some point. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have ideas or things I didn't know about their appearance.
✧ What Each Ikemen Prince Animal Sigil Really Says About Them
not just aesthetics. not just “it matches his vibe.”
these choices reflect how they see the world… and how they survive it.
✧ ACT I — RHODOLITE
Leon — The Lion
Leon represents the idealized ruler, but one grounded in emotional awareness.
Lions don’t need to prove dominance, their presence already establishes it. Leon leads the same way: through warmth, trust, and a natural sense of authority that draws people in rather than forces them down.
But lions are also deeply territorial. His kindness is not limitless. The moment something threatens his people, there is no hesitation in him. He protects decisively, even ruthlessly if needed.
Leon is not just a kind king.
He is a king who knows exactly when kindness ends.
Chevalier — The White Tiger
A white tiger is rare, almost unnatural. It stands apart even among predators.
Chevalier embodies that separation. He doesn’t operate on instinct or emotion, but on calculation. Every move is precise, every outcome anticipated before it even begins.
Tigers hunt alone, relying only on themselves. That solitude is not loneliness, it is efficiency. Chevalier doesn’t reject connection out of fear, but because he deems it unnecessary.
There is elegance in how he operates.
Cold, flawless, and completely detached.
Licht — The Wolf
Licht is the contradiction of the wolf archetype.
Wolves are meant to exist in packs. They depend on each other, protect each other, belong to each other.
Licht denies himself that entirely.
He isolates not because he prefers solitude, but because he believes he is dangerous to those he cares about. So he rewrites his own nature, forcing distance where there should be closeness.
And yet, he never truly disconnects. He still watches, still protects, still cares deeply.
He is a wolf that refuses his own instincts,
and suffers because of it.
Nokto — The Fox
The fox is survival through transformation.
Nokto doesn’t simply hide his true self, he constructs versions of himself depending on who he’s dealing with. Charming, teasing, unserious… all carefully curated.
Foxes in folklore are tied to illusion, to blurring truth and fiction. That is exactly how Nokto exists. You are never fully sure what is real, and that uncertainty is his shield.
Underneath it, though, is someone shaped by past wounds he refuses to expose.
He is not fake.
He is protected.
Luke — The Bear
The bear is strength guided by instinct and emotion.
Luke feels everything deeply, and unlike others, he doesn’t suppress it. His kindness is open, immediate, and sincere.
But bears are not harmless. They are calm until provoked, and when that line is crossed, their response is overwhelming.
That duality defines him.
Gentle, but never weak. Soft, but never defenseless.
Luke’s greatest strength is not his power.
It is his ability to remain kind despite having every reason not to.
Jin — The Eagle
Jin represents distance, freedom, and control through detachment.
Eagles exist above the world, observing from a place untouched by what happens below. Jin carries that same energy. He understands more than he shows, but chooses not to involve himself unless it truly matters.
This gives him an almost untouchable quality. He is present, but never fully accessible.
And yet, when he does act, it is immediate and precise.
Yves — The Cat
Yves embodies the quiet complexity of the cat.
Cats are elegant and composed, but also deeply sensitive. They do not offer trust easily, and once hurt, they become even more guarded.
Yves’ pride is not arrogance. It is protection. A way to maintain control over how others perceive him in a world that has often judged him unfairly.
There is vulnerability beneath that composure, but it is rarely shown.
He does not push people away because he doesn’t care.
He does it because he cares too much.
Clavis — The Leopard
Leopards are subtle, controlled, and unpredictable.
Clavis hides behind humor and chaos, but that chaos is intentional. He disrupts, observes reactions, and gathers information without ever revealing his own intentions.
Leopards don’t overpower their environment, they navigate it with precision. They strike when it matters, not before.
There is also a strong sense of isolation.
Clavis does not fully trust others, even when he appears carefree.
He is not as unserious as he pretends.
He is simply very good at making others believe he is.
✧ ACT II — BEYOND RHODOLITE
Gilbert — The Black Tiger
The black tiger carries a heavier, darker presence.
Unlike Chevalier’s controlled precision, Gilbert’s power feels more oppressive. He doesn’t just defeat others, he overwhelms them, asserting dominance in a way that lingers.
There is a stronger emotional undercurrent in him, but instead of suppressing it, he channels it into control.
He understands fear intimately, and uses it as a tool. He is intentionally intimidating.
Sylvio — The Dalmatian
Sylvio’s symbolism lies in endurance and duality.
Dalmatians are working animals, built to keep up, to persist, to run alongside power rather than be born into it. That reflects Sylvio’s journey perfectly.
He is driven, ambitious, and constantly moving forward.
The contrast in their appearance also mirrors him:
hard exterior, strategic mindset… but underlying loyalty and care that he rarely shows openly.
Sylvio is someone who built himself from the ground up.
And refuses to ever fall behind again.
Rio — The Beagle
Rio is defined by connection.
Beagles are affectionate, loyal, and deeply dependent on companionship. They thrive when surrounded by those they care about.
Rio’s identity is rooted in that same need. He gives endlessly, prioritizing others’ happiness above his own.
But that comes with quiet consequences.
In always following, always supporting, he risks losing sight of himself.
Rio’s love is genuine. But it is also self-sacrificial.
Sariel — The Snake
Sariel represents restraint and control taken to its limit.
Snakes do not act impulsively. They wait, observe, and strike only when necessary.
Sariel operates the same way. Emotion is something to be suppressed, not expressed. Duty comes first, always.
But snakes also symbolize change through shedding.
And beneath Sariel’s rigid exterior, there is the possibility of transformation… if he ever allows himself to let go of the identity he’s built around control.
Keith — The Stag
The stag symbolizes quiet strength and responsibility.
It stands tall, composed, carrying an almost natural sense of dignity.
Keith embodies that, but there is also an undercurrent of sacrifice. He gives more than he takes, protects more than he prioritizes himself.
Stags are admired, but also targeted. There is vulnerability in being seen as something noble.
Keith carries that weight. Strength without recognition.
✧ ACT III
Azel — The Unicorn
Azel exists beyond humanity in the eyes of others.
The unicorn represents purity, divinity, something unattainable. That is exactly how he is perceived.
But that perception strips him of individuality.
He is admired, worshipped, idealized… but never truly known.
His struggle is not about becoming worthy.
It is about being allowed to be human at all.
Matthias — The Owl
Matthias is the burden of knowledge and judgment.
Owls see what others don’t. They understand what lies beneath the surface.
Matthias carries that awareness, but instead of softening him, it reinforces his role within a rigid system.
He makes decisions that affect lives, and does so without hesitation.
Not because he lacks feeling,
but because he believes feeling cannot interfere.
Kagari — The Wildcat
Kagari represents survival shaped into identity.
Wildcats are instinctive, reactive, built by their environment rather than separated from it.
Kagari was raised in conflict, taught to fight, to endure, to exist as something dangerous.
But that is not all he is.
Wildcats can learn trust. They can form bonds, slowly, carefully.
Kagari’s story is not about losing his strength.
It is about learning that he doesn’t have to be defined by it.
