Cedric was a prince. A handsome, wealthy soon-to-be king with many options for potential wives. A little stupid, but what did that matter? He was charming, at least by medieval kingdom standards. He did speeches and toasts, hosting parties and other things while he was still young and didn't have too many kingdom-ly duties to attend to.
One faithful day, Cedric got notice that a nearby royal had been captured by a dragon and locked in a tower, and pretty much immediately bolted up. This was his opportunity! The hero, prince charming saving a beautiful princess and marrying her.
And so, Cedric set out, suiting up and and packing for his journey. He must've been journeying for three days before finally arriving to a slender yet tall stone tower.
"Princess!"
He called out.