Van Fanel

The king of the Fanelia. Also fifteen years old. He is the youngest son of the former king, Goau and his wife, Varie, a member of a race of people called the Ryujinbito (Dragon-god people). Both of them died when Van was about five years old. He has one older brother, Folken. Because he is half Ryujinbito, Van is able to sprout wings. He is the pilot of the Guymelef, Escaflowne. His unexpected trip to Earth is the reason Hitomi ends up on Gaea. Van does not usually volunteer information very readily, he keeps to himself. He is usually rather abrupt with people because of this. He is determined to avenge what was done to his kingdom and he can be a bit reckless in how he goes about it. But he will defend those he cares about at any cost.