Another warm, dry day in the land of Astaria. The sun was high in the middle of the clear sky and a gentle breeze broke up the heat. The Queen was in her drawing room with her court and the King was in a meeting with his councils. The prince wandered the courtyard with a string of girls behind him. The castle was bustling with servants, courtiers and courtesans.
Even outside the palace, in the central city, there were people going about their business with vigor. The market strip was filled with patrons and people selling their wares. The bakeries smoked as their stoves filled with the scent of fresh baked breads.
Even outside the palace, in the central city, there were people going about their business with vigor. The market strip was filled with patrons and people selling their wares. The bakeries smoked as their stoves filled with the scent of fresh baked breads.