Near the borders of Redhaven City and Solcrest City, in Thornwick, a portion of the Crimson Sea flowed between the territories of the two great cities.
The waters met along their borders, forming another stretch of crimson sea around the island where the rulers of Thornwick Estate resided.
The island stood apart from the mainland, surrounded by the red waters that gave the sea its name.
It was here that the powerful House of Burnwick had established its residence, a place befitting the Duke House who ruled over Thornwick Estate.
Inside the main mansion of Duke Aldous Burnwick…
"Ahhh."
Cyrus let out a tired sigh.
He sat on his knees upon a scarlet cushion decorated with golden patterns of flames.
His back had begun to slump, and he looked as though he would rather be anywhere else in the mansion.
The cushion beneath him was soft enough, but that did little to improve his mood.
He had been called away from something he enjoyed, and he had yet to discover why.
