Morning arrived gently over the Duchy of Lumireth.
A major city of this duchy was named Helior City.
In the city of Helior.
Sunlight spilled across the land in warm gold, washing over tiled rooftops, stone streets, and the countless banners bearing the sigil of the Luminous family. It was a three-sword sigil. Two swords crossed, one standing in the middle, with a sun behind them.
The city was already awake merchants opening their shops, carriages rolling over clean roads, voices rising in calm, orderly harmony. It was a prosperous place, refined yet lively, known for discipline, culture, and strength.
At the heart of Aurelion stood its palace.
It was not as overwhelming as the Imperial Palace of Mordheim, but it stood just a step behind elegant, dignified, and powerful in its own way.
