The sun hung high over Astheria's most prestigious district, casting its golden rays upon the polished marble streets and the opulent facades of towering mansions.
The air was thick with the intoxicating scent of blooming moon lilies, accompanied by the gentle hum of enchanted carriages gliding soundlessly along the road.
Among them, one carriage stood out like a jewel, crafted from dark mahogany with shimmering silver veins, its doors proudly emblazoned with the crest of the Vandross Noble Family: a silver phoenix soaring above a crimson rose, symbolizing eternal rebirth and passion.
This extravagant carriage was drawn by four majestic Tier 5 Stormhoof Stallions, their manes crackling with faint arcs of lightning as their hooves whispered against the cobblestones.
Inside, lounging on plush velvet seats, were Lord Alistair Vandross and his wife, Lady Seraphina Vandross.
