Nearing Threat

At the end of a secluded valley, the land stretched out, surrounded by mountains. There stood a majestic palace at the end.

The palace contained three imposing floors, its architecture intricate with elegant spires and ornate carvings at the end. The palace's exterior gleamed in the sunlight, its marble reflecting its glossy surface.

The most striking feature was not the palace itself but the grand courtyard spanning several acres. There was a meticulously adored garden lying at its center where vibrant flowers of every hue blossomed. Winding pathways of polished stone meandered throughout the garden, leading to tranquil fountains that kept gushing out spirit water, forming ponds teeming with life.

Around the courtyard, many cultivators gathered.