Princess Cromwell and Her Six Brothers
Amelia's gaze involuntarily shifted to the walls on either side, which were densely covered with carvings of rare and exotic beasts she had never seen before.
Some of the beasts resembled deer but had four horns entwined with vine-like patterns, their eyes wide open as if staring at those ascending the stairs. Others had the wings of an eagle and the body of a tiger, with claws as sharp as knives, wings spread as if ready to swoop down at any moment. There were also beasts entirely covered in scales, but with human-like heads, solemn faces, holding unknown objects in their hands, surrounded by cloud-like patterns that exuded both sanctity and strangeness. The craftsmanship of these carvings