Chapter 18: A Festival of Wonder

Kara's lifetime was devoid of many remarkable experiences, leaving her impressed by most things. However, she could confidently declare, with the lives of her family and clan as testament, that nothing in the entire Elven kingdoms could match the sheer beauty and grandeur of what lay before her.

Eerik had truly surpassed himself in the preparations for this momentous festival. The castle was adorned with exotic leaves and flowers, perfectly capturing the essence of the theme. Ever since Mrs. Karvonen had shared the captivating tale of the three trees - Psyker, Gavid, and Heber - Kara had yearned to lay her eyes upon Heber, the sole survivor of mankind's malevolence.