A Royal Gamble

[Bay]

As the two approached the main castle, it's impressive size was in full display. Walls twice as thick as the outer perimeter surrounded the structure and archer towers had been erected every one hundred meters. The guards at the gate wore polished black steel armor and carried intricately made lances and swords.

The guard at the main gate raised her hand. She was reddish in hue and one could see that she had stripes similar to a cat on her arms and face.

"State your business," she said with an authoritative voice.