The air in Grafen was filled with excitement, the sound of footsteps echoing through the cobblestone streets as people rushed from one place to another, their voices a mixture of anticipation and joy. The Festival of Renewal was only a few days away, and everyone had a role to play in its preparation. Lyan had made the announcement seemingly out of nowhere, his proposal to bring hope and celebration to the city spreading like wildfire. It was an unexpected move, but it had ignited something within the hearts of the people—a chance to forget the shadows of war, even if only for a few days.