In the mid-afternoon, the sun bathed the road beside the Rose Palace in a warm golden glow. The gentle breeze carried the fragrance of blooming flowers, creating a serene atmosphere.
Hector and Caym and two other knights rode on horseback along the well-trodden path heading to the barracks. The clatter of hooves echoed against the palace walls.
As they had inspections at the capital's stations today, they had to wear the official uniform of the Imperial Army of Sylvania. The uniform boasts a distinctive wine-red tunic adorned with gold details, complemented by a black and gold belt worn over it. The tunic is embellished with buttons and boasts a high collar. Completing the ensemble are black trousers, with swords hanging at their sides and matched with black leather gloves.
Caym usually refrains from wearing it on regular days, finding it unnecessarily flashy.
