The City of Saints

The gilded carriage, a symbol of Nova's burgeoning power, glided smoothly along the cobblestone streets, leaving behind the verdant tranquility of Eldoria. Sunlight, fractured by the rhythmic sway of the vehicle, painted fleeting patterns on the polished interior. James von Nova, Emperor of the Southern Continent, leaned back against the plush velvet, the steady click of the carriage wheels a counterpoint to the tumult swirling within him.