Kingsford had always been a bustling city, but with the King's sixtieth birthday approaching, the Royal Capital had transformed into something even its longtime residents rarely witnessed.
Every major avenue was decorated with banners bearing the royal insignia of House Alden.
Colorful ribbons stretched between buildings, flower arrangements surrounded public fountains, and enormous ceremonial flags hung from the towers overlooking the principal roads.
Workers hurried through the streets carrying additional decorations, while city guards struggled to maintain order among the seemingly endless stream of arriving visitors.
Carriages bearing noble insignias passed through the capital's gates throughout the morning.
Some belonged to wealthy Counts and Marquesses traveling from distant territories, while others carried representatives of the Kingdom's most influential families.
