The evening was close and within the castle of Arlum, the servants scrambled to complete their preparations for the banquet. King Mana himself was overseeing the preparations in the ballroom, aware that his honored guest was well on their way.

​     With their three day journey coming to its end, the visitors caught their first glimpse of the castle. Its peak towered over the large trees of the forest as it stood behind a tall stone gate, the only thing standing between the castle and the rest of its kingdom.

​     In the very center of the traveling group, was a large glamorous carriage, pulled by two stern horses. Around the carriage, were three dozen soldiers, ready to defend their king inside at a moments notice.

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