Arslan's father and mother, Arslan is respectful and caring of his parents, referring to them as "Lord Father" and "Lady Mother." His parents, however, do not reciprocate these feelings, his mother is even more cold and distant to Arslan than she is to her husband and his father is incredibly strict with him. Due to Andragoras indulging Tahamine and neglecting Arslan, it has caused speculation that Arslan is not his son by blood. It is later discovered Arlsan is related to neither his mother or father, instead was birthed by a foot soldier and a serving girl. It is speculated that Arslan was adopted as the prince because Andragoras and Tahamine were unable to produce an heir and since Arslan resembled Tahamine, they could pass him off as their son.