**Chapter 1: Pyhy and His Cowardice**
In the heart of the quaint kingdom of Ky, nestled amidst rolling fields and whispering winds, lay a small village where life moved at a gentle pace. Here, a young boy named Pyhy was born into a family of humble farmers. Pyhy, with dreams as vast as the skies above him, often found himself gazing beyond the horizon, yearning for a life of adventure and valor.
However, unlike the heroes of the tales he cherished, Pyhy was known for his timidity. The villagers, though kind, couldn't help but see Pyhy's constant hesitations and fears as a mark of cowardice. This perception followed him like a shadow, casting doubt on his dreams of becoming a knight—a protector of the realm.
Despite his fears, Pyhy's heart burned with a desire to prove himself. He spent countless hours in the fields, wielding a wooden sword, imagining himself in battles of glory. Yet, the reality of his own apprehension always brought him back to the ground.
One crisp autumn morning, as Pyhy wandered through the village square, he overheard whispers of the upcoming Royal Cavalry Tournament. This event, held by the formidable King Opych, was renowned throughout the land for its brutal challenges and the singular honor of becoming the kingdom's knight. The thought of such a tournament both thrilled and terrified Pyhy. Could this be his chance to rise above his fears and prove his worth?
As the days passed, Pyhy's mind was consumed by the possibility of entering the tournament. Each evening, he would sit by the hearth, wrestling with his fears and aspirations. His family, aware of his internal struggle, offered gentle support, though they too worried about the dangers that lay ahead.
The night before the tournament registration, Pyhy stood beneath the starlit sky, a silent witness to his turmoil. He knew that to chase his dream, he must first confront his own heart. With a deep breath, he resolved to take the first step, knowing that courage is not the absence of fear, but the determination to face it.
Thus began Pyhy's journey, one that would test the very essence of his spirit and challenge him to redefine what it truly means to be brave.