An emblem depicting a hammer and shield was emblazoned on the tall white gate, its surface gleaming faintly as though forged from precious metals.
The emblem, expertly crafted, radiated both strength and honor—symbols of protection and discipline.
Beyond the gate stood a grand mansion, towering like a miniature castle.
Its architectural style was reminiscent of the Victorian era, complete with ornate gables, tall arched windows framed with carved stone, and iron-laced balconies that curled like ivy around its façade.
The building was painted in elegant hues of soft white and ash gray, with intricate cornices lining the rooftop like the trim of a noble cloak.
Tall marble columns flanked the entrance, and a wide double door, which was polished and adorned with silver fittings, waited at the top of a short flight of steps.
The gray slate roof rose in tiers, punctuated by elegant dormer windows and slender chimneys that reached into the sky.
