Rhaet stood upon the uppermost floor of the castle, the open balcony affording him a panoramic vista of the sprawling desert that stretched out before him. The scorching sun beat down mercilessly, casting long shadows across the dunes and creating a mirage-like shimmer in the distance. Rhaet's eyes were fixed on the two giant mythical creatures that landed near the castle walls. Their massive wings stirred up clouds of sand as they gracefully touched down, their scales glinting in the sunlight. Rhaet's heart raced with fear.
The expanse of golden sands seemed to ripple under the relentless assault of heat waves, a testament to the unforgiving nature of the arid terrain.
Trying to maintain his composure, his gaze swept over the barren landscape, and his thoughts were momentarily interrupted by the sight that unfolded before him.
A trio of figures came onto the balcony, led by the tribesman.
