The Royal Palace grounds of the Aelum Kingdom were filled with vast and imposing castles, their outer walls rising high with intricate carvings that displayed the legacy of generations of rulers.
Towers and spires stretched toward the sky, and wide courtyards led inward through layers of gates and gardens, each more ornate than the last.
Evan was led through these corridors, past banners and statues, directly toward the King's Palace.
Inside, he was guided into a rectangular conference room with a long, polished table at its centre, its surface gleaming under the light of hanging chandeliers.
Seated at the head of the table was a man dressed in elaborately layered formal attire, adorned with elegant embroidery. His royal blue hair was styled neatly, and his very dark blue eyes rested naturally on his refined facial features, matching his composed expression.
