The castle stirred long before dawn, its stone corridors echoing with hurried footsteps. Maids moved swiftly through the halls, their arms laden with linens, flowers, and garlands of ivy to adorn the grand hall. The kitchen was the busiest part of the castle. The air was rich with the scent of herbs, spiced wine, honey-glazed fowl, and fresh bread drawn steaming from the ovens. Pots of stew bubbled, and trays of sugared fruits and almond cakes lined the tables. By afternoon, the courtyard and halls were alive with color. Noble guests arrived on horseback, their retinues trailing behind, their laughter and greetings echoing through palace walls. As evening drew near, the castle seemed to breathe with anticipation. The torches were lit, the grand hall glowed with candlelight, and the scent of the feast drifted upward into every corridor: roasted meats and spiced wine. Outside, the bells tolled, summoning the lords, ladies, priests, and elders to the great ceremony. In Helena's
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