~Year 994
The High King embarks on an inspection tour around the High Kingdom, escorted by the Second Prince, the Royal advisor and the Royal guards.
The Royal beast tamer who was also the High King's Martial Master was left in charge of court affairs.
The tour began from Fort Vailech and followed the Western route, making a two day stop at each fortress on the way.
The tour eventually led to the gates of Fort Ardenurve, the most powerful of the ten great fortresses and home to Lord Rina Arden, the Demon Prince of Vallarta.
Eager to meet the famed Demon Prince, High King Turace Valder and his entourage were in for a big surprise.
-The Royal Archives, History of Vallarta.
"My Lord." Kare called from the door.
