—Cedric furrowed his brow in concentration, his fingers trembling slightly as he attempted to summon the magic for another spell. Frustration washed over him as he stumbled yet again, the arcane energies slipping through his grasp like sand through his fingers. Just as he was about to gather his resolve for another attempt, a strange flash of movement outside the grand window of his tower caught his attention. Curiosity piqued, he leaned closer, pressing his forehead against the cool glass to get a better view of what lay beyond the vibrant banners fluttering in the breeze. As he squinted into the distance, his heart raced at the sight of something unusual darting between the trees at the edge of the kingdom. "What the...?" he muttered to himself, his mind racing with possibilities as he tried to make sense of the unexpected spectacle unfolding outside.