The air was alive with the sounds of the Fall Festival, the streets adorned in vibrant banners of gold, crimson, and green to mark the celebration of the harvest and the change in seasons. Music from the minstrels resonated in the air, punctuated by the chatter and laughter of the citizens. Mikhailis sat beside Queen Elowen, dressed in the traditional Silvarion attire—an elaborate tunic in shades of dark blue embroidered with silver accents. It was a sharp contrast to the colorful garb of those attending the festival, and it marked him as the "fool prince consort," a figurehead to support the queen.