The morning sun filtered softly through the curtains as Kael woke, the quiet of the church already stirring with movement.
After a simple breakfast shared with the others, the day's tasks began to pull everyone in separate directions.
Nyra departed for the Night Goddess Church, her steps purposeful as she prepared to fully commit to her new role.
Selene busied herself overseeing the house construction and handling the legal affairs that piled up like heavy stones on the duke's shoulders.
The general set out to recruit men for the army, determined to build strength before threats could gather.
Meanwhile, Lira and Riven, the older orphans, kept a watchful eye over the younger children at the orphanage, their vigilant gazes sharp and steady.
Kael, however, had his own mission.
Since the church didn't have a training facility, Kael made his way to the public training grounds of his duchy.
