The doors to the king's private study were opened by an elderly man dressed in an elegant uniform with the royal emblem on it. Prince Magnus nodded to the man's greeting before entering the room when the two men who were already there turned their heads and nodded to greet the new arrival before returning to their discussion.
His father, king Darian, sat behind the walnut desk looking at some parchments, asking the High Chancellor questions in a low voice. Although it had been more than 20 years since he took the throne, the king looked still very young with his dark hair untouched by the passing of time and his blue eyes just as sharp as always. Still in his festive clothes, with his sword leaning against the dark wood at his feet, the ruler of Thrakia looked imposing, a true leader and sovereign. Everything from his gestures to his shiny back skin shoes were evidence of his royalty.
