When they got closer to the castle, she saw women and children gathered by the stairs to the entrance. The women were wearing their worn-out veils and all of them are in black, clearly mourning for their King. While their men Ascendeds are fighting for the Lord they support, they are here to give honor to King Tobias.
They looked at them with curiosity, seeing that they look all foreign from the way they wear their clothes and from the breastplate they have on. She slightly bows her head, giving them as much respect as her Uncle would do despite the difference in their ranks. He cares for his people—that she knew of. He tried his best to stop the chaos. Even when weak and aging, he remained in his position to keep away the Lords who have an interest in the throne. He has his best interest
