The winter dusk slanted, hanging over the western horizon of Bulida, casting the final deep purple hue upon the Cret Memorial Square.
The terrace on the east side of Saint Astore Palace stood solemnly, resembling a giant ship about to set sail.
On the terrace, fourteen hundred marble pillars propped up the majestic dome. At the center of the terrace was the Wind Island Stone Throne adorned with the Cyrus Royal Seal. Emperor Saint Baldo walked past the throne, draped in a luxurious purple-red velvet robe, with a golden crown securely on his head, the sunset glow casting a gentle halo upon it.
