As the carriage made its way towards the castle, the sky above was shrouded in a thick blanket of grey clouds, casting a sombre mood over the land.
A heavy downpour persisted all night but stopped this morning. However, the darkened sky suggested that rain was imminent again. The carriage's wooden wheels creaked as they rolled over the damp, black soil, leaving muddy tracks in their wake.
Despite the gloomy weather, the carriage continued its journey, determined to reach its destination. The driver urged the horses forward, their hooves splashing through puddles of muddy water as they made their way towards the castle gates. They have now reached the Grand Duchy of Gerhard.
The carriage rolled up to the entrance of Gerhard's grand castle, where a group of guards stood at attention. The knight who drove the carriage pulled out his badge, showing it to the guards as proof of his identity.
