Chapter 52- The evening feast

Chapter 52- The evening feast

Shadows dance upon the wall,

whispering secrets to the night.

~Unknown

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The night was still young behind the castle walls, when the night birds cawed their meticulous yet mysterious noise, creating a hunting cacophony as the evening progressed.

Inside the Great Hall were gathered noble guests seated around the enormous long table stretched down to the center of the room assorted with different astonishing delicacies. The dining room was ablaze with chandeliers hanging above the ceiling, all burning candles carrying flames dancing across the silverware. The impressive setting is cast by the magnificent display, flickering glow over the table and illuminating the sumptuous feast spread before the guests.

A majestic roasted swan sat proudly on a silver platter at the center of the table, surrounded by other assortments of dishes and pastries, which were accompanied by fresh fruits at one side of the table, all arranged artfully.