Chapter 28: Eldrin Academy
LOCATION: DUSKRANE PALACE, DUSKRANE COUNTY
DATE: 12th, MONTH OF THAWEN, 2012 A.G.
CREAK.
The grand oak doors of Duskrane Palace parted with a reluctant groan, revealing a modest ebony carriage resting just beyond the steps. Its silver trims caught the morning light, glinting like polished frost.
STEP. STEP.
A boy descended the stairs with measured confidence—his white undercut hair tousled by the mountain breeze, amethyst eyes gleaming beneath a maniacal grin.
"I'm very excited, Father," he declared, practically vibrating with anticipation.
Henry Duskrane looked down at his son, a rare softness warming his stern features.
"I am too," he said simply.
TAP. TAP.
The carriage door opened. A poised woman stepped out, her gloved hand holding that of a young boy with copper hair and golden eyes. The woman's black hair was tied in an elegant bun, and her deep violet gown shimmered faintly with imperial embroidery.