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The carriage rode across the rolling plain fields, the sound of hooves echoing across the landscape. As they approached the kingdom of Xania, Diana stared out the window and marveled at the sight before her.
Much like Avarel, the city was built on five levels, each of which was surrounded by a wall, with the fifth and highest level being the palace itself. The city was built into the side of a mountain, with the gates of each level facing outwards, providing excellent defensive capabilities. The city absolutely majestic and yet strangely mournful, with the palace catching the light in a way that made it look like it was glowing.
It had several large gates, with the main gate being the King’s Gate, which was carved with images of ancient battles and guarded by tall towers. The city wa
